Description and use of exfoliating sponges

The beauty industry has always been one of the fastest growing industries. Nowadays, you can find many devices and cosmetics on the market for safe and effective facial skin care at home. One of the new products is peeling sponges.

A peeling sponge is a disc soaked in a cleansing serum. As a rule, its two sides are different: one of them is soft, the other is more rigid. The first is intended for chemical peeling, the second is for mechanical cleaning of the epidermis.

The serum contains AHA and BHA acids, vitamins, natural extracts of various plants, hyaluronic acid, panthenol and much more.

The main feature of such peeling products is delicate effect on the skin, complete absence of the risk of injury. At the same time, the effectiveness of sponges is very high. They do an excellent job of cleansing even the most dirty pores, pulling and dissolving sebaceous plugs, destroying comedones. Regular use of peeling sponges allows you to abandon any other means with a similar mechanism of action.

Below we will present you with a description of several well-proven peeling sponges from different brands.

Its action is aimed at removing the upper stratum corneum of the epidermis, due to which the effect of deep cleansing is achieved. The sponge has a delicate effect on the skin, promoting cell regeneration.

It can be used by consumers of all ages with a wide variety of skin types. The product is not capable of causing an allergic reaction.

Here's what the manufacturer promises:

• smoothness of the skin;
• dullness;
• elasticity;
• cleanliness - you will get rid of blackheads, dead skin cells;
• improvement of blood microcirculation;
• renewal, skin rejuvenation.

The kit includes:

• double-sided sponge equipped with a fixation tape;
• sachet with a foaming liquid to exfoliate the upper stratum corneum.

As part of the liquid:

• acid - glycolic, milk, ascorbic, hyaluronic;
• plant extracts - English mint leaves, olive tree, clover petals, as well as rice, tomato, wild carrot, broccoli, celery, turnip leaves and cabbage.

With the help of the hard side of the sponge, the dead particles of the epidermis are mechanically exfoliated, and the soft side, saturated with a liquid with acids, acts as a chemical exfoliant.

Product from a South Korean brand.

Composition:

• BHA acid complex;
• extracts of pineapple, papaya, figs, tea tree leaves.

By gently affecting the skin, it removes its stratum corneum, evens out the microrelief, and promotes regeneration. The acids included in the composition penetrate deep into the dermis, providing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It stimulates the production of its own collagen fibers. The skin becomes hydrated and smooth.

These are hydrating exfoliating sponges based on flower enzymes. The product contains 95.2% of components of natural origin, as well as salicylic acid.

During exposure to the skin, the pores are gently cleansed and dead particles are removed from its surface. Enzymes of lotus, dandelion and chrysanthemum, as well as sodium salt of hyaluronic acid deeply moisturize and nourish the skin.

Below we will tell you how to properly use these products.

• Apply the supplied serum to a moistened sponge, lather by pressing the sponge 2-3 times. You do not need to use a lot of funds - 1-2 drops will be enough.
• Spread over the skin of the face in smooth circular movements.
• Massage for 2-3 minutes, rinse with warm water.
• Gently dry your face with a towel, apply a care product (cream, serum, toner).

The procedure must be repeated:

• with oily and combination skin type - once every 2-3 days;
• with increased sensitivity, tendency of the skin to dryness - 1 time in 7 days.