 | Mike Hamm
is the owner and operator of Mike's Tan and Tone with locations in Augusta and El Dorado. Mike and his staff are "Smart Tan" certified. Mike has been in the indoor tanning business for over 18 years and has a plethora of information for all skin types. He is committed to researching and providing the most up-to-date skin care tanning products and education to his clients. You can reach Mike at the Augusta location: 629-B Walnut Street, (316) 775-1411 or in El Dorado at 2403 W. Central Avenue, (316) 320-5953. |
Tanning
2004-03-01 16:02:00
Tell me about exfoliation
Mike Hamm
Question: A friend has suggested that I use an exfoliate to eliminate facial acne. Is this harmful? Can I exfoliate and still tan?
ANSWER: When used properly exfoliation is not harmful or damaging. Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the skin's surface. One of the leading causes of enlarged pores, under-the-surface bumps and blackheads is dead skin cells containing melanin pigmentation clogging the pore. This causes sebum oil to backup under the skin's surface. Experts agree that most exfoliates are far too harsh and drying for facial skin-even oily types. You should always read the ingredients in your moisturizer, if it contains mineral oil, petrolatum or paraffin, these products plug your pores and restrict oxygen from entering your skin. If you are one to tan, you should exfoliate your skin. The reason simply is that dry skin does not tan. It reflects UV light. Healthy, hydrated, moisturized skin tans better, faster and darker. If you exfoliate the night before you tan, this will put your skin in the right pH balance and allow for new cells to develop. If your pores are plugged UV light actually reflects off of your skin. This will not help you when you are trying to achieve that golden brown tan! Some other tips to help your skin stay healthy are: • Use a liquid soap, bar soap tends to dry out your skin. • Try to steer clear of very hot water when you shower, hot water pulls the moisture out of your skin• After a shower is the best time to moisturize your skin, warmth causes the cuticle (the outer most layer of the skin) to open and allows moisture in through the pores of the skin.So exfoliate, moisturize and love the skin you're in!
