So now that winter has come and gone with the

promise of spring freshness, it’s time to do the same

for your yourself and your skin!

Skin Revival 101: The Refresher Course in Skin Care.

The skin you see is really the most outer layer of the

epidermis. It is made of skin cells that were created in the

lowest layer of the epidermis. As they mature through the

layers to reach the surface, new skin cells are again formed

in the deepest layers of the epidermis. This skin renewal

cycle is also known as the keratinization process and takes

about 28 days in young skin and longer in mature skin.

Desquamation or the shedding of dead skin cells is a vital

part to sustaining the integrity and smoothness of the skin.

It embodies a natural enzymatic process of dissolving the

“glue” or desmosomes (protein bridges) which bind skin

cells together.

With age and lack of moisture in the skin, the process

slows down and takes longer to complete. The skin then

begins to accumulate more dead skin cells, leaving the

skin thickened, scaly, dull, and lifeless.

Revive. Regenerate. Renew. If you’re noticing that your

skin is beginning to lose its vitality, then it’s time to take

proactive measures to revive the skin’s renewal process!

By jump starting this process, the skin is enabled to:

✓ repair itself faster from injury or trauma

✓ release trapped oils within the skin’s surface

✓ increase moisture retention

✓ facilitate penetration of active nutrients

Removing layers of dead skin cells can be done at varying

degrees from professional institutes or from the comfort of

your own home.

Choose exfoliants wisely by assessing the benefits of

chemical exfoliants with mechanical scrubs with skin type

and condition. Regardless, a good exfoliant should be part of

every skin care routine to keep the skin fresh and healthy.

Skin Revival 101...

Exfoliate with Care!Dampen your skin before exfoliating with granular exfoliants to prevent micro-lacerations to the skin...

"You can only see one thing clearly,and that is your goal...."

- Kathleen Norris, writer

April 2013

Volume 5, Issue 4

N E W S L E T T E R

Inspirational CornerSkin Care Tips

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April 2013 Volume 5, Issue 4 Page 2

Clayton Shagal Chemical ExfoliantsUses Alpha Hydroxy Acid to dissolve intercellular “glue” that binds dead skin cells together...

Clayton Shagal Mechanical ExfoliantsUses oat bran husks for its mild

scrub and crystalized bamboo extract for a little more powerful exfoliant...

✓ Reduce dead skin cell build-up✓ Reduce clogged pores✓ Reduce dry, scaly appearance

In the next issue…...3 Steps to Bodacious Skin

✓ Reduce rough skin texture✓ Reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles✓ Reduce uneven skin complexion