There are two basic types of these natural exfoliants:

November 12th, 2008

•  Alpha hydroxy acids  have a “drop off” rate which means that it will only work when there are dead cells to exfoliate.

Eating a diet high in green leafy vegetables, getting plenty of exercise and sleep will go a long way towards staving off early signs of aging and problematic skin. Consider a daily face moisturizer with a spf of at least 15 as part of your morning routine. Also, create a routine that allows you to rid your body of stress and toxins that can build-up over time and increase your chances of adverse health conditions.

 

•  Beta hydroxy acids  do not have a “drop off” rate and will `continue to exfoliate even after the point when the dead cells have been removed. They therefore have a greater potential to irritate the skin.

Stress Relieving Routine: Prepare a warm bath and add 2 cups of Epsom salt. This magnesium rich mineral is a natural muscle relaxer as well as a gentle detoxifier. For added relaxation, add a few drops of essential oil. Sleep inducing oils include camomile, lavender, and neroli.

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