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After you wake up and before you go to bed, you cleanse your pores of dirt, oil, and makeup. At least, you cleanse some of that stuff. The reality is that daily face washing isn’t sufficient to dig deep into your pores and purify your skin. Today, Hartford, Connecticut’s top skin surgeon, Lauren A. Daman, MD, PC, will help you learn why facials like microdermabrasion and chemical face peels are an integral part of maintaining a clear, healthy complexion.

With regular face washing, all you’re really removing is surface dirt. At the end of the day, your skin is covered in a layer of airborne particles, bacteria, sweat, residue from moisturizers, and maybe some makeup. When you lather up your face, your cleanser will likely eliminate some or most of this pore-clogging grit. Unfortunately, it can’t remove all of it.

Even if you use an exfoliant, you will inevitably leave a little lotion, mascara, and dirt behind. Eventually, all this debris adds up — leaving your face caked in a thick coat of dead skin cells, bacteria, and grime, with your pores gasping for air. When you apply a vitamin C-enriched moisturizer or eye cream, your skin won’t be able to absorb the nutrients; instead, it will just sit on the top layer of the dermis. This buildup can also lead to dull, lifeless looking skin and breakouts.

microdermabrasionKnowing all of this, in addition to washing your face and using an exfoliant regularly, you also need regular facials to maintain healthy, luminous skin. Microdermabrasion is a popular type of facial that uses microcrystals to remove the outer layer of grit from your face. The gentle, non-invasive process will reveal vibrant, healthier skin once complete.

Another popular, yet slightly more intensive method, is a chemical face peel. This process digs even deeper, removing multiple layers of the skin. Chemical face peels are ideal for those with acne, age spots, and other issues that may lie deeper in the dermis. Regardless of which method you choose, after doing so, your skin will actually — finally! — be able to breathe. You will also be less prone to breakouts, your skin tone and texture will improve, and your moisturizer will finally absorb into your pores and do its job properly.

For microdermabrasion, chemical face peels, and other dermatology services to improve your skin, consult Lauren A. Daman, MD, PC. To learn more about the practice, call today at (860) 246-3533 or visit the website. You can also find the practice on Google +.

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