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Video content is professionally consulted by Doctor Doan Minh Thanh - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Central Park International Hospital
Facial exfoliation is the basic method to remove dead skin cells so that new cells can be produced, the skin seems to be breathing more, becoming more airy and smooth. At the same time, the facial exfoliation method also creates conditions for nutrients to penetrate and relax under the skin.
Facial exfoliation is divided into 2 main types: mechanical exfoliation (soft brush, herbs...) and chemical exfoliation (natural acids).
Some very simple facial exfoliation methods that you can apply include:
Salt face scrub: Salt face scrub is the mechanical exfoliating ability of salt particles, you can You can use sea salt or pink Himalayan salt, kosher salt or even table salt. When exfoliating with salt, you need to note:
Maximum time in 1 minute, gently massage; For oily skin, healthy skin, thick skin, use large grain salt, dry skin use small grain salt or replace it with chemical exfoliation. Salt exfoliation should only be done 2-4 times a week. Do not use salt to exfoliate with weak, thin skin. Exfoliating with salt should be combined with honey, olive oil to increase skin moisture. Brown sugar facial scrub: Sugar dissolves easily with warm water and is less abrasive and drying than salt. Glycolic acid in brown sugar has the effect of whitening skin, reducing wrinkles, anti-aging. You can exfoliate your face with brown sugar combined with fresh milk, oats, olive oil, honey. You should exfoliate your face with brown sugar once a week. Within 3-4 hours after exfoliation, you should not go out.
Exfoliate with honey: Only do it once a week. After cleaning, wash your face thoroughly to prevent bacteria from growing and causing acne.
Exfoliate the face with coffee grounds: Coffee can help increase cell activity, contains antioxidants to help reduce skin aging. Can combine face scrub with coffee grounds with aloe vera, green tea, banana, olive oil, honey, coconut oil, yogurt... For oily and oily skin, only exfoliate with this method 1 times/week, dry skin 2 times/week.
Before exfoliating your face, you need to wash your hands, be careful when your face has acne.
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