Blog Entries tagged 'Exfoliating'

The Quest for a Great Body Scrub

jeff@fdgweb.com — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Can it really be this hard to find a good one? I'm beginning to wonder after trying 6 of them.

Why a body scrub in the first place? As we age, the skin cells on our body slow down (like those on our face). Using a good scrub once a week in the shower or bath helps shed the old, dead cells (stratum corneum) and increase the cell turnover rate in the barrier layer (epidermis) for more glow and a silkier feel.

Here's my review of 3:

1. The clear winner was Eminence Organic Cran [...]

How to Get the Glow Back in Your Skin

jeff@fdgweb.com — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Here are several ideas for increasing your "glow" - some are easier and some more difficult. All these strategies increase cell turnover rate and build collagen. Use Renova (Retin A, Tazorac, Retinol 1.0%....etc.) or another version of a retinoid (vitamin A cousin) nightly. See Dr. Irwin's recommended over the counter retinol. Add TNS Recovery Complex (contains cell growth factors) to your daily regimen. Use a GENTLE exfoliant once or twice a week. See a re [...]

Should I exfoliate with Renova?

questions@skintour.com — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Just exfoliate once a week when using Renova and many people don't need to exfoliate at all. Use a very gentle exfoliant. I like the Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant (a rice powder). It's available on this site. Dr I

Should I Exfoliate with Renova?

questions@skintour.com — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Generally, with Renova, you don't need to exfoliate much if at all. This is because the Renova/retinoid helps to slough off the old, dead superficial cells faster. It's kind of like a gentle invisible exfoliation daily. If you do exfoliate while using Renova, use a very gentle product and once a week should be plenty. If you're getting visible peeling or flaking with Renova past the first week or two, try putting on your moisturizer, waiting 1 [...]

Exfoliating Before Applying Self-Tanner

jeff@fdgweb.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

You can extend some summer color into the fall with a self-tanner. Last week I recommended the Giese "Sun" self-tanner. What about exfoliating before applying the self-tanner?

The most luxurious, expensive way is to let someone else do it! Call your favorite salon/spa that has body treatments and schedule a whole body scrub. Some of them are heavenly, and your skin will feel like satin.

If that's too time consuming or expensive, buy a sugar or salt based bo [...]