Exfoliation and Toners

Great to Exfoliate and Tone

For those of you who are learning the steps to good skin care, understanding exfoliation and toning the skin is important. For starters, exfoliating is basically the process in which the dead skin is tackled and removed with suitable products.

On the other hand, a general explanation for toning is a process of using a lotion that cleanses the skin and shrinks the pores, adequately preparing the skin for moisturizing.

While exfoliating is generally considered a part of the beauty care regimen, many believe using a toner is almost a matter of personal choice. I believe it to be an important part of your routine. Toners not only remove what the cleansers do not but also bring the skin back to its natural PH level.

If you have an oily skin and have felt good after using the toner a couple of times, then there is no reason you should not include toning as a regular part of your beauty care regimen. Similarly, if your skin has been left taut and too tight after you’ve used a toner, then try a toner for dry and sensitive skin. Not all toners are harsh.

Natural products can be harsh on the skin too. Test products first to find what is best for you.

Whiteheads or Milia

Whiteheads and Skin Care

Whiteheads are caused when the hardened sebum or oil accumulates in the skin. Since the clogged grease does not get oxidized due to exposure to air, the color doesn’t turn black.

The most common reason whiteheads or milia forms, is from heavy skin care products.

The formation of whiteheads or milia can also be due to excessive sun exposure. Aging skin forms a thicker epidermis that may make it far more difficult for skin cells to escape, and makes exfoliation of these cells more difficult.

If you happen to have whiteheads, you should immediately take to deep pore cleansing. Use a mixture of beauty grains and skin tonics to help you, since the gentle dermabrasive works softly on your skin and finally dislodges the whiteheads over a specific period of time.

Milia forms for several reasons. If whiteheads appear, take a look at your skin care routine. If you realize they are present due to your skin care regime, then treatment can begin. If the reason is due to outside factors, such as over exposure to the sun, hereditary, etc, then medical help may be required.

In addition, never try to remove whiteheads forcibly, even with a blackhead extractor. You might just end up scarring the skin in the process. In the case of milia, as they are also known, the pores are not open and hence, forcible removal will only add to the problem.

Not only is removing them painful but you could add to the problem by causing another infection to your skin. A proper skin care routine, cleansing, toning, exfoliating, and keeping your skin as clean as possible at all times, will help your skin banish whiteheads or milia.

If your condition is one you feel you cannot treat yourself then getting the help of a specialist is recommended. You do not have to suffer, there is help if you need it.

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