Qu'est-ce que l'exfoliation? Découvrez les bienfaits lissants que l’exfoliation offre à la peau

Darlings, exfoliation is the secret to smoother-looking skin that looks reborn! In this guide, I’m sharing everything you need to know about exfoliator and answering frequently asked questions like what is exfoliating and what are the benefits of exfoliation? As well as breaking down how to exfoliate your skin to get the iconic Tilbury glow!

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What Is Exfoliating?

Exfoliating is a skincare step designed to remove dead surface skin cells to reveal rejuvenated, smoother-looking skin. Our bodies are constantly generating new, healthy skin cells to replace old, damaged skin that has been exposed to environmental stressors like air pollution and sun damage. Skin cells have a natural turnover of around 30 days, and when older cells die off, they can appear as coarse, dry, flaky patches on the face. An exfoliator helps to resurface your complexion to create a smoother-feeling skin texture that appears refreshed and reborn.

What Do Exfoliators Do?

Exfoliators have many benefits for your skin which all depend on which type of exfoliator you use; the part of your body you’re exfoliating; and the ingredients in your chosen exfoliator.

The main benefit that all exfoliators have in common is that they help to exfoliate dead surface skin cells to reveal the softer, smoother skin beneath. After exfoliating, skin looks revitalised and rejuvenated with a renewed, natural glow. Some exfoliators can also help to refine and unclog the look of pores; hydrate skin; make your skin appear brighter; and even reduce the appearance of wrinkles. My Super Radiance Resurfacing Facial is expertly formulated to exfoliate and resurface the look of skin while providing heaps of hydration to make your complexion look glowing!

What are the Benefits of Exfoliating?

Darlings, exfoliating is a smooth-effect step that belongs in every skincare routine. Exfoliation has a whole host of skincare benefits and can help your skin to look its smoothest and most radiant!

IMPROVES + SMOOTHS the LOOK of SKIN TEXTURE

Exfoliating helps to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the face to reveal a fresher, more healthy-looking complexion with smoother-looking skin texture. Dead skin on the face can result in dry patches and flakiness; using an exfoliator helps to remove these cells which can improve the appearance of texture and make skin feel smoother and more supple.

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HELPS UNCLOG PORES

Dead skin cells and build-ups on the skin can lead to clogged pores. Using an exfoliator helps to remove dead skin and therefore can have an unclogging effect, especially when your exfoliator is infused with beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs) like my Super Radiance Resurfacing Facial. By unclogging pores with an exfoliator, you can help to prevent the emergence of breakouts and blemishes as well as reduce the appearance of pores.

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REDUCES THE APPEARANCE OF FINE LINES AND WRINKLES

When skin is exfoliated and dead skin cells are removed, your complexion can appear brighter and softer. Freshly exfoliated skin appears healthier and more youthful, and regularly exfoliating skin can help to reduce and prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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IMPROVES MOISTURE ABSORPTION

If your skin is dull and rough, it can be difficult for it to properly absorb hydrating skincare products. Exfoliating away the top layer of damaged skin cells allows your skin to absorb hydrating products like Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir and Charlotte’s Magic Cream more effectively which in turn helps their potent skincare ingredients to penetrate deeper into the skin for greater effect.

Comment exfolier votre visage

La peau de votre visage est différente et plus sensible que la peau de vos bras, jambes ou pieds. Lorsque vous exfoliez votre visage, vous devez utiliser des produits spécialement adaptés pour assurer à votre peau de recevoir la quantité parfaite d'exfoliants pour offrir des résultats ciblés. Je recommande d'utiliser mon Super Radiance Resurfacing Facial pour exfolier et hydrater en une seule étape.

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Étape 1 : choisir un exfoliant à base d'acide

Les exfoliants sans billes à base d'acide sont les meilleurs produits pour exfolier votre visage puisqu'ils ne griffent pas la peau. Mon Super Radiance Resurfacing Facial est un exfoliant pour le visage 2-en-1 qui exfolie, resurface, hydrate et ajoute de l'éclat à votre peau tout en douceur mais avec efficacité grâce aux AHA, BHA et PHA savamment mélangés.

Étape 2 : appliquer une petite quantité d'exfoliant sur le dos de la main

Une fois que vous avez nettoyé votre peau et l’avez délicatement essuyée, pressez votre exfoliant sur le dos de votre main, avant de l’appliquer sur votre visage. Vous n’avez besoin que d’une petite quantité d’exfoliant pour resurfacer l'ensemble du visage.

Étape 3 : appliquer uniformément sur votre visage avec vos doigts ou un pinceau

L'exfoliant peut être appliqué avec vos mains ou avec un pinceau comme mon Magic Complexion Brush. Pour appliquer le produit exfoliant avec les mains, massez la formule entre vos doigts puis faites-la glisser délicatement sur votre visage en commençant par vos joues et votre front puis en le faisant pénétrer sur le reste de votre visage. Pour appliquer l'exfoliant avec un pinceau, optez pour un pinceau dense qui vous permettra d'appliquer avec légèreté et uniformité le produit sur votre visage.

Étape 4 : masser les zones difficiles à atteindre

Les cellules mortes de la peau peuvent s'accumuler dans les zones difficiles à atteindre comme autour du nez, des sourcils et des coins de la bouche, alors assurez-vous de faire très attention en appliquant un exfoliant sur ces parties de votre visage. Utilisez des mouvements de massage délicats pour exfolier en douceur ces zones pour un effet lissant sublime.

Étape 5 : pendant combien de temps faut-il exfolier ? Laissez poser pendant 5 à 20 minutes.

Les exfoliants à base d'acide contenant des AHA, des BHA et des PHA doivent être incorporés progressivement à votre routine de soin pour laisser à votre peau le temps de s'habituer et de renforcer sa tolérance.

Si vous avez déjà utilisé des acides dans votre routine de soins du visage, continuez et laissez votre exfoliant sur votre visage pendant les 20 minutes recommandées.

Si vous n'avez jamais utilisé de soins à base d'AHA, de BHA et de PHA auparavant, je vous recommande de laisser poser l'exfoliant sur votre visage pendant 5 minutes les premières fois que vous l'utilisez, puis d'augmenter au fil du temps, jusqu'à ce que votre peau s'habitue à la formule.

Conseil Tilbury : continuez l’application jusqu'à ce que vous puissiez laisser le produit exfoliant pendant 20 minutes au total afin de bénéficier de l'effet tapis rouge complet.

Étape 6 : rincer à l'eau tiède.

Rincez votre exfoliant pour révéler une peau plus lisse, resurfacée et éclatante! Pour retirer votre produit exfoliant, rincez-le délicatement avec de l’eau tiède et une mousseline propre et douce pour le visage. Retirez toujours le produit exfoliant avec des mouvements doux pour éviter de tirer ou de frotter la peau.

WHEN SHOULD YOU EXFOLIATE?

Exfoliating is an essential skincare step that can be performed in the morning to start your day with refreshed, reborn skin, or an evening skincare ritual that lets you wake up with rejuvenated, smoother-looking skin. It’s best to exfoliate after cleansing and before serums, masks, and moisturisers to ensure the product is absorbed by the skin before you apply any other skincare products.

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What is Exfoliating? More FAQs

Who Needs an Exfoliator?

The short answer is everyone needs an exfoliator in their skincare routine! Our skin cells have a natural turnover and dead skin cells are left on the surface of the face, so it’s important to remove them with a gentle exfoliator so that skin can look fresh. As we age, our cell turnover gradually slows down, so it’s especially important to exfoliate mature skin to help aid the turnover process and reveal smoother, more youthful-looking skin.

Tilbury Tip: Exfoliators can be used for prevention and correction, darlings. Whether you’re exfoliating to prevent skin from becoming dry and textured, or you’re exfoliating to help resurface textured skin, exfoliating is a skincare step that can benefit every skin tone, type, and texture.

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How Do You Exfoliate Without Using A Scrub?

Exfoliating scrubs can be abrasive on skin; if you want to exfoliate without using a scrub, reach for an acid exfoliator to resurface the look of skin without the use of bead exfoliants. Acid-powered exfoliators deliver AHAs, BHAs, and/or PHAs to exfoliate dead skin cells without scratching, scrubbing, or rubbing at skin which can cause irritation.

What are AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs?

AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs are types of hydroxy acids and their main purpose in skincare is to exfoliate skin.

What are AHAs?

Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are water-soluble acids made from sugary fruits. Popular AHAs in skincare include glycolic acid, lactic acid, and citric acid.

What do AHAs do in skincare?

AHAs help to exfoliate dead skin cells and to reveal new cells underneath which can help to even the appearance of pigmentation and skin tone.

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What are BHAs?

Beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) are oil-soluble acids that can penetrate more deeply into pores. Popular BHAs in skincare include salicylic acid and certain citric acids.

What do BHAs do in skincare?

BHAs can penetrate deeper layers of the skin thanks to their smaller molecular structure. They can help to unclog pores which is particularly beneficial for oily skin types.

What are PHAs?

Poly hydroxy acids (PHAs) are chemical exfoliants with larger molecular structures than AHAs and BHAs. Some popular PHAs in skincare include lactobionic acid and gluconolactone.

What do PHAs do in skincare?

PHAs are best used for surface-level exfoliation as their larger molecules don’t penetrate as deeply into the skin. This can result in more gentle exfoliation which is easier for the skin to withstand.

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Why Is Exfoliator Necessary for Skin Prep?

Exfoliators belong backstage at every red carpet, darlings! Using an exfoliator like Super Radiance Resurfacing Facial is the secret to skin that looks instantly rejuvenated. I advise my celebrity clients to start using exfoliator about a week before I’m doing their makeup to help train their skin, then I apply it backstage as a radiance-boosting, resurfacing, red-carpet facial to make skin glow before the show!

I always pair my smoothing-effect exfoliator with my magic icons like Charlotte’s Magic Cream! When skin is newly exfoliated, my hydrating mists, serums and moisturisers can work even more effectively to give your skin the best glow of your life!

By pairing Super Radiance Resurfacing Facial and Charlotte’s Magic Cream, you can unlock a red-carpet glow every day of the week!

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Darlings, now that you’ve discovered the importance of exfoliation and the smoothing, radiance-boosting benefits that exfoliating can have on your skin, learn when to exfoliate in your skincare routine to unlock beaming, baby-soft skin with super radiance!