the importance of exfoliating, even dry skin

Skin never rests. It is constantly changing, growing, sloughing. One skin cells' life cycle is about 28 days from birth to shedding. As a skin cell makes it's way from the inner layers of skin to the outside of your body, it goes through a process of hardening. Once the skin cell is completely hardened, it has died, and serves it's role of protection for your body. Skin replaces the outer layers of dead cells with new cells to keep that safety barrier intact.

It is a constant process of regeneration. The rate at which the skin cells are moves to the surface and sloughed off is dependent on many factors, such as age, sun exposure, amount of exfoliation, treatments, skin conditions and others. Age causes cell turnover and metabolism to slow down. This lead to a decrease in lipids and moisture within the skin. This results in dead skin cells remaining on the surface longer. If the dead skin cells don't slough off, the new cells won't grow as fast, either.

To speed up the process of new cell generation, we can help our skin by exfoliating. There are chemical and mechanical means of exfoliation. Which you choose is up to you, but make sure you know what is happening to determine if you are satisfied with the ingredients that are being used.
Mechanical means of exfoliation is achieved by using a mildly abrasive substance, such as sugar, salt, pumice, oatmeal, etc, to gently scrub the dead skin cells off. This generally means that fewer or no chemicals are involved, so you don't need to worry about ingredients being absorbed into your body. You do have to use caution so that you choose an appropriate exfoliant so that you don't use something too harsh for your skin. Sugar and oatmeal are very gentle, if a small sized particle is used. These are usually in a base of lotion or oil to soothe and soften the skin during the process.

Chemical means of exfoliation is just that, a chemical that literally digests the dead skin cells. Substances such as alpha hydroxy acids, enzymes and other ingredients can be natural or artificial, but they all do the same thing. There are many different strengths available, and many treatments, like chemical peels, require you to slowly work up to using them. These chemical exfoliants generally leave skin feeling softer, though you may not really notice the difference between a chemical and a mechanical exfoliant's results.

In either case, exfoliation is vital to healthy skin. It not only softens and increases your skin's protection of your body, but it also enhances nerve stimulation and skin respiration. Exfoliation is important to your skin and overall health.

Book a facial with Pam K in Appleton at The Salon Professional Academy for a thorough skin evaluation, facial, exfoliating treatment, and a complementary service. Mention this blog DURING YOUR FACIAL consultation, and you will get a coupon for $5 off your first service making the basic facial cost only $17! Call Pam today at 920-420-2450 to book an appointment. Don't wait, call today to reserve your spot since space is limited and this offer only lasts for a few months. You won't believe the difference in your skin, and you will learn secrets to better skin health.

New Products, at home Spa treatments

Winter isn't over yet - indulge in lovely scented soy candles. Light these delightful candles and enjoy the light scent wafting through your home. We have a lot of scents in stock like Mango Papaya, Blackberry Tea, Sweet Pea, Vanilla Cream and many more.

Our newest arrivals are scented diffusers. We are carrying two of Aromalands great pad diffusers. The car diffuser operates off of the "cigarette lighter" of your auto. The room diffuser plugs into any regular outlet and gently warms the scented pad inside. With either one, you chose the scent you want and place a few drops onto a pad that is inserted into the unit. Get a few bottles of scent and change pads as often as you like to vary scents.


Beat the economic blues! Enjoy spa-like indulgences at stay-at-home prices. With our exotic products similar to those used at spas and salons around the world, you can treat yourself to a 5 star spa experience without leaving your own bathroom. We have great mineral peels and mud masks that work wonders and can be done in the comfort of your home.

Mud Mask - simply paint onto your face and let dry. Once your entire mask is dried, wash off in circular motions with warm water and pat dry. The mud detoxifies and tightens skin. Used daily or even once a week will show visible improvement of your skin.

Mineral Peel - a little trickier, but well worth the effort. Apply salt mixture to skin in a nice layer. This product works deep and generates heat as it works. If you can stand the heat for twenty minutes, you will see the best results. When you are ready to remove the peel, wash with warm water in small circles. This super intense treatment is comparable to a microderm abrasion treatment, only no chemicals are used and it is totally natural. It is a healthy alternative to chemical treatments that burn away the outer layers of skin.

So treat yourself to something spa-like without the spa prices. These products are natural and contain many additives for your skin to benefit from. If you have any questions, let us know and we can give you more information. Stop in soon to choose your favorite.


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