How to Exfoliate Skin

Summary: Exfoliating the skin cosmetically is the act of removing dead skin cells from the top layer of the epidermis. This is important for keeping the skin young looking and healthy. This is achieved through chemical peels, dermabrasion and microdermabrasion. Chemical peels are usually performed in a dermatologist’s office with Salicylic and Glycolic acid, though there are other over-the-counter products that have a lower concentration. Dermabrasion and microdermabrasion are cosmetic procedures that are performed in day spas and dermatologists offices around the world. This is a process of exfoliation that removes the top layer of skin by a process of sanding and scrubbing.

Many parts of the body can benefit from exfoliation of the skin. Exfoliating your ankles, heels and toes can be difficult but excellent for the skin of the feet. Often hard calices appear in these areas that can be remedied by dermabrasion. Exfoliating the areas of the face including the nose, forehead, hairline and eyebrows can be done by chemical or physical methods. The cheeks, chin and neck benefit from the chemical methods because the skin is not as rough in these areas. Other areas that require exfoliation include the knees, legs, hands, shoulders, and back. Learn more about exfoliation of these sensitive areas from our expert in these video clips.