Thursday, October 10, 2013

About Acne: All About Exfoliation

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From Angela Palmer, your Guide to Acne

To keep breakouts at bay, keeping those pores clear is key.  So this week, let's talk exfoliation!

Exfoliation goes way beyond a basic scrub.  There are plenty of ways to exfoliate the skin.  Many over-the-counter and prescription acne treatments are doing most of the heavy lifting for you. 

Read on for more.

~ Angela 

 


What Is Exfoliation?

What exactly is exfoliation, you ask?  This article will break down everything you need to know.  Read more...

Search Related Topics:  exfoliation  daily skin care  dermis

Should You Scrub?

The term exfoliation is often equated with scrub.  But, in some instances, scrubs may do more harm than good.  Find out when it's OK, and when it's not, to use scrubs.  Read more...

Search Related Topics:  glycolic acid  alpha hydroxy acids  retin-a

Topical Retinoids

Scrubs aren't the only way to exfoliate the skin.  Topical retinoids, like Retin-A and Differin, work by rapidly and deeply exfoliating the skin.   Read more...

Search Related Topics:  topical retinoids  prescription acne medications 

How Does Microdermabrasion Work?

Deep exfoliating treatments have been the mainstays of skin spas and salons for years.  Take microdermabrasion, for example.  Read more..



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