Beauty -Body Exfoliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TIMETOSCRUB
“Through exfoliation, fresher, younger- looking skin is exposed, creating the look of a glowing and radiant complexion. Exfoliation is a great way to deep pore cleanse and it is extremely beneficial for conditions that are worsened by bacterial decomposition of keratin,”says Lydia Sarfati, Repêchage CEO and founder. “Furthermore, exfoliation increases circulation to the skin, creating wonderful anti-ageing benefits.”
Many full-body treatments, such as wraps and tanning, generally already incorporate an exfoliation element to rid the skin of dead cells and to open up the pores, ready to take in further body products and moisturisers. And of course, most facial treatments incorporate an exfoliation component, so you should be aware of the basic benefits of exfoliation.
If you need a refresher, here’s how exfoliation works, according to The Art and Science of Spa & Body Therapy, edited by Jane Foulston, Elaine Hall, Fae Major and Marguerite Wynne: “Exfoliation is the process of sloughing away dead cells on the surface of the skin, encouraging better appearance and texture. There are many different ways of achieving this end, from mechanical (manual) methods to chemical creams and procedures, or combinations of the two. Each client is different and their skin type will determine how you choose an exfoliation technique.”
Exfoliation isn’t a new concept and can be dated back to the times of the ancient Egyptians. In the Middle Ages, it is believed that wine was used as a chemical exfoliant, with tartaric acid as the active ingredient. The word ‘exfoliate’ originates from the Latin exfoliare, which means ‘to strip leaves’.
- Why exfoliate?
There are a number of benefits to exfoliare’, from the appearance of the skin to skin health at a deeper level.
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The surface of the skin is made from dead cells being shed on a continual basis (desquamation). “Younger people’s skin cells complete this process faster, meaning the top cells have been more recently generated and are less dried out,” according to The Art and Science of Spa & Body Therapy. “By adding a manual aid to the process of skin shedding, any sluggish activity will be increased, helping to generate the appearance of youthful skin by mimicking the fast cell growth of a young person.”
Exfoliation can also help to remove skin blockages, help with the treatment of ingrowing hairs, increase cellular regulation, increase the absorption of creams and help to increase lymph circulation and detoxification. Some exfoliation treatments can also be recommended for the treatment of skin irritations such as Psoriasis, Eczema and Dermatitis, however, you must make sure that the product you use is suitable as some may have an adverse affect on sensitive skin conditions.
Methods
There are many different types of exfoliation, products and treatments available promising to slough away dead skin. When choosing which method to offer, you should consider the individual client, their skin and their needs.
Manual / Scrubs
“These refer to exfoliation methods which physically remove the dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. On the most basic level, even rubbing the skin with a clean towel will count as some degree of exfoliation, but therapists use brushes, scrubs and other tools to achieve professional results,” says The Art and Science of Spa & Body Therapy.
Scrubs are also available to offer a manual exfoliation and are rubbed into the body by the therapist. The exfoliant
part of the scrub gives it the texture it needs to rub away skin cells. “Traditional ingredients include salt, silica sand, rice bran, jojoba beads, apricot kernels, and coffee grains.” say the book’s authors.
Some exfoliants contain oils or moisturises. This binds the oil exfoliant and also adds a moisturising element to the skin. Sometimes aromatherapy oils maybe added to create an aromatic fragrance and for their therapeutic properties. Salt glow treatments are also increasingly popular as they team the exfoliating properties of salt with its detoxifying qualities.
Chemical
Chemical exfoliants generally don’t require the therapist to massage the product into the client’s skin, but work in a similar way to a chemical peel in that the product is applied over the body, a little like a masque, and the enzyme ingredients within work to ‘eat’ away at the dead skin cells.
The introduction
If you already offer treatments that require full-body exfoliation, then you should have some experience of carrying out exfoliation treatments. However, there’s nothing to stop you adding body exfoliation to other treatments as an added-extra to relax clients whilst offering positive results at the same time. Some clients may also be interested in body exfoliation as a stand-alone treatment if you make them aware of the advantages, especially those clients who are looking to get their skin ready for the party season.
“A great way to introduce body exfoliating services is to ‘upgrade’ your client to a deluxe manicure or pedicure service incorporating a scrub,” advises Lydia. “Discuss the benefits of the treatment with your client. They will notice immediate results and smoother, softer skin. Your clients will be instantly hooked and will want to book the full body treatment in the Spa.
“To maintain these wonderful benefits in between Spa appointments, recommend your client buy a scrub for at home and use daily.”
Indulge in Irish Beauty’s round-up of exfoliating treatments and products…
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