When treating acne in Butte County, you can expect your skin to be dry and flaky. Clearing acne typically requires mass exfoliation. So, regardless of the type of acne treatment, if it's effective - you're going to have to exfoliate.An exfoliator removes dead surface cells from the skin. Most people tend to think of an exfoliator as a scrub. While this is true, there are many types of exfoliators and exfoliating techniques. Enzymes, scrubs, crystals and chemical peels, are types of exfoliators. Ultrasonic cleansing, microdermabrasion, microplaning, certain lights and lasers are devices designed to exfoliate. Cleansers, toners, serums and moisturizers can be considered exfoliators if they are formulated with exfoliating ingredients such as hydroxy acids. Even shaving removes dead skin!
Clearing your complexion relies heavily on using the correct type, concentration and combination of exfoliators. How do you figure it out? Seek the help of an Acne Specialist!
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