Why is exfoliation necessary? Exfoliation is a process where dead cells from the skin are removed. Why is this important? Your skin does this naturally in a process called desquamation. Desquamation is basically the way your skin naturally moves older skin cells to the surface to slough off and reveal new, fresh skin cells. These older cells often contain pollutants, toxins and microorganisms and need to be removed in order for healthy skin to take its place. Similarly proper exfoliation removes the barrier of dead skin cells clogging the skin, as well as daily grime and build up, to uncover...
When it comes to safety regulations for cosmetic products, the US falls far behind many other nations. The European regulations ban 1400 chemicals from being used in cosmetic formulations due to potential health concerns, while the US bans less than 30 chemicals! We were SHOCKED when we learned this 3 years ago when we first started researching the current market in skincare. Not much has changed in those last 3 years in the US, but the European markets continued to add new ingredients to it’s banned list. Our skin is the largest organ in our body and...
At Luvanya, we believe prevention is the best method to address any health concerns, particularly when it comes to our skin. During the day, our skin is exposed to many internal and external stressors which requires nighttime pampering not just to minimize its impact but also for rejuvenation. What factors negatively impact our skin? Foods lacking in micronutrients and anit-oxidants. Environmental stressors such as pollution and weather changes. UV light from sun exposure and Blue light exposure from computers and phone screens.. Excessive buildup from makeup and not exfoliating routinely. How do I take care of my...
