Exfoliated, the one I gave you: basics to show off the “I feel on your face” effect

AHA, BHA, PHA… WTF?   

Everything that has to do with exfoliation sounds like a Kpop boy band but, in short, this is about showing off skin as pristine as that of the BTS... 

Today we are going with the basics of exfoliation: types, how often, how to exfoliate without leaving your skin...   

We tell you how the movie goes and then you exfoliate whatever you want.   

What is exfoliation and what is it for?

Before we start, a little context in case you missed the Knowledge of the Environment class (or our cosmetics tutorial for guys who want to go from noob to the ultimate cream boss ).

Your skin (at least the outermost layer) renews itself reptile-like about every 30 days. It sheds dead cells and brings out a new season every month naturally.   

With age, this thins out. And that translates into expression lines, clogged pores, spots that don't go away after the summer... more expensive than not having slept 8 hours in a row in the last 8 years .

That's where exfoliation comes into action: it helps “descale” dead cells that have been left behind on your face from eternal after-effects and accelerates cell regeneration. 

In short, “like your face” skin and a good exfoliation always go hand in hand.

What types of exfoliants are there and which one can be your match?

Physical or mechanical exfoliants.

They are, so that we understand each other, “those of all life.” Microparticles or “pimples” that drag dead cells when you rub.

Chemical exfoliants.

Liquids. They are acids or enzymes (don't be scared, they don't leave your face like the Joker). The best known are AHA, BHA and PHAs. Little eye: 

• AHA or alpha hydroxy acids. They are best for dry or sun-damaged skin. They have moisturizing properties. The most famous are glycolic or lactic acid. 

• BHA or hydroxy acids. For combination, oily or rosacea-prone skin. They are great against blackheads and open pores like The Ring pit. The best known is salicylic acid 

• PHA or polyhydroxy acids. Distant cousin of AHA. Its molecules are softer than those of the former and that is why they do not penetrate the skin as much. So they are great for very sensitive skin.     

❌ “Ok, but every brand says theirs is the best. “Which one is THE GOAT?”

It depends on what you are looking for for your skin and how sensitive you are. 

• If it's more sensitive than the beginning of a Pixar movie, PHA once a week... 
• If you are prone to oiliness and blackheads or open pores... go for the physical and chemical (BHA). Without fears.  

❌“I have read that physical exfoliants cause micro-abrasions on the skin”  

Meeec. Error.    

Press myth. No matter how much they insist on proclaiming that physical exfoliants cause microaggressions on the face.   

The latest demonstrated (we're talking about April 2022) is that physical exfoliants... exfoliate. 'Micro-tears' in English or its (poor) translation into Spanish of 'micro-abrasions' is a marketing term and not a scientific one. They do not exist.   

❌  “Can I combine the peel with other ingredients (vitamin C, niacinamide, retinol)?”  

Contrary to what you read out there, you can combine it with ALL the ingredients you want.   

Scientific studies only support positive synergies (that is, that positive things multiply) if you combine them... GOOD.   

A different thing is that you go with damaged or irritated skin from life. The problem there is not the cosmetics you put on... but that you have abused it and you have to get over the hangover and return little by little to your routine.

Summarizing? Marching one of final tips

 ✔️ Always exfoliate after a good face wash . Remember that a clean face is worth more than 1000 nudes. 

✔️ Then apply scrub in circular movements across your face. 

✔️ If it hurts, you're doing it wrong. Don't play hard to get. This is not BDSM 

✔️ Don't forget I give you cream, you give me cream. After exfoliating, give yourself a shot of moisturizer .  

PS. And if you want to try the literal “put that ass on my face” effect, use our Coffee Crush: our brand new exfoliant with an intense coffee smell that doesn't give a break to pimples, marks or everyday impurities. A song in a boat, wow.