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Naturally, if you have certain skin conditions such as rosacea, you should
not exfoliate; it will only aggravate the problem.
You should avoid prolonged exposure to the sun (we love it, too, but it
can be aggressive) and hair removal (waxing) for a period of 24 hours
after exfoliating.
WHICH BRAND IS BEST FOR YOU? A FEW SUGGESTIONS THAT ARE CLEARLY NOT "FLAKY"!
FOR THE BODY
- If you want to turn exfoliation into a sensual
experience...Origins has what you are looking for : its new, sublime
body cleanser with fruit enzymes, "Not a moment of sadness" and its
exfoliating scrubs "Escape" and "Be happy" (about $25 each available
as of August 6 at Les Ailes de la Mode located in downtown Montreal
or at www.origins.com). The granular properties found in these completely
natural products are crushed apricot pits and microgranules of jojoba
and carnauba. Mmmmm!
- Lancome's Body Exfoliator - Peau de Peche
($30) is a classic. Makes your skin peachy clean!
- If your beauty budget allows it, the luxurious
Sweet Sugar Body Scrub by Helena Rubenstein ($36) is an excellent
choice; actually it's the cream of the crop!
- Yves Rocher's foaming exfoliating gel Spa
Dynamique ($14) has a refreshing marine sent and provides a gentle
exfoliating action perfect for sensitive skin or skin prone to getting
varicose veins.
- Marcelle's Exfoliating Gel ($14.95) is enriched
with AHAs and kelp extracts. It is hypoallergenic and great for even
the most sensitive skins.
- Clarin's Exfoliator ($38), a pioneer in
the world of exfoliators, is without a doubt the most popular. Its
subtle scent is reminiscent of l'Eau Dynamisante by Clarins.
- Guerlain's Reve bleu exfoliator from the
Body Secret line of products ($45) is what every woman would love
to receive as a gift. It is fresh and creamy with a sophisticated
scent and its tiny seashell particles leave skin silky soft.
FOR THE FACE
- L'Oreal Paris' Turning Point cream ($9.95)
is miraculous. Your face feels softer after only the first application.
- Hydra-detox by Biotherm gives other products
a run for their money. The Detoxifying Cleansing Foam (about $26)
gives new meaning to the words "deep cleansing". It not only buffs
the skin leaving it softer than ever, it also purifies it.
1- The dark side of the sun
2- Why should you exfoliate and when?
3- Is exfoliation sometimes not advised?
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