Exfoliation is suitable for everyone!!

Skin Exfoliation is for all skin types….

So if you have sensitive skin or reactive skin, does that mean you should avoid exfoliating?

In a word, no, but you know it’s never as simple as that. We’re going to show you three ways to use our exfoliators if you’re more on the sensitive side… I don’t want anyone missing out on the benefits of exfoliation!!

Your quick exfoliator refresher.

There are two types of dead skin removers in the skincare world: Chemical exfoliators which dissolve the bonds that keep dead skin cells attached revealing brighter, more youthful skin. Try Alumier Bright & clear or ZO Complexion pads, Oil control pads or for those with sensitive skin try ZO Calming toner.

The second, mechanical exfoliators physically buff away those dead skin cells using abrasion, the result is smoother-feeling, brighter skin. Try Alumier Microdermabrasion Polish or ZO Exfoliating Polish.

Exfoliation is a key element in any good skincare routine — it not only rids skin of dead cells so that skin is more radiant, but skin is also better able to absorb any further skincare products, so you get better results. Plus, it can make skin more resilient, improve skin barrier function and support in-clinic treatments – sign us up!  So, how do you do it if you’ve got sensitive skin?

Chemical Exfoliation

For very sensitive skin, although it might sound counterintuitive, chemical exfoliation is usually the better choice because abrasion can sometimes cause pinking or redness, whereas a low percentage of acid is unlikely to cause any issues. Alumier Bright and clear or ZO Calming toner is a perfect entry exfoliation for sensitive skin. It contains exfoliating acids – lactic acid and salicylic acid but don’t worry, there are many different ways that you can use it depending on just how sensitive your skin is, and this is just one of the ways that a professional can help you with your ongoing skin journey.

Three Ways with Alumier Bright & Clear

Highly sensitive skinMix 1 pump of Alumier Bright & Clear with your cleanser to drop the pH and turn your cleanser into a gentle acidic cleanser, you’ll get a cool, calm, very light exfoliation.

Quite sensitive skinGo for 2 pumps ofBright & Clear   onto slightly damp palms and then just press it gently into the skin of the face. Applying with your hands means no abrasion with cotton wool or anything rough, so you just get the acids, slightly buffered by your damp skin.

Resilient skinTry three pumps of Bright & Clear on dry cotton wool rounds applied to dry skin so your skin gets the maximum dose at its maximum strength. By putting Bright & Clear directly onto dry skin, you get the most impactful exfoliation.

Mechanical exfoliation

Don’t rule out mechanical exfoliation altogether, for some sensitive skin types there’s still a way to get the most from it. Our at-home microdermabrasion Alumier Microdermabrasion Polish or ZO Exfoliating Polish is rich in antioxidants and hydrating agents to help nourish while getting all those smoothing benefits.

Three Ways With Microderm Polish

Quite sensitive skinFor a very light manual exfoliation, simply mix just a small amount of  Microderm Polish with your cleanser to create a gentle, creamy exfoliant.

Sometimes sensitive skinDial back your manual exfoliation by massaging Microderm Polish/ZO Exfoliating Polish onto wet skin with wet hands, you can also use a light pressure and bigger movements.

Resilient skinTry a bigger dose of Alumier Microdermabrasion polish or ZO Exfoliating on dry hands and dry clean skin, massaged using vigorous movements for 60 seconds – that’s how you get your most aggressive exfoliation!

Did you know….

Exfoliation has so many benefits including preventing ingrown hairs and breakouts and it helps to keep cell production ticking over nicely. It’s a really beneficial thing to do for all skin types including sensitive, just get in touch to find out which one is right for you!