Peeling, or exfoliation, simply means peeling or flaking. A peeling or exfoliation scrub is nothing more than the removal of the oldest, topmost layer of skin, which consists of dead skin cells. These dead skin cells should be removed because they act as a barrier, sealing off the surface of the skin and clogging pores.
Exfoliation frees the skin from this barrier, allowing moisturizing skincare products to penetrate deeply and effectively and renew the skin. While human skin naturally renews itself, this ability declines as we age. However, you can also support the skin in its rebuilding process.
Basically, three methods of skin peeling are used.
1. Mechanical skin peeling
This method involves externally removing the top layer of skin using tools or abrasive materials. These materials are mixed into gels and lotions and then applied with sponges, loofahs, or brushes.
2. Chemical skin peeling
There is no physical removal process here, but rather products containing acids or enzymes are used that gently dissolve the top layer of skin and can then be washed off.
As always, both methods have their advantages and disadvantages. Ultimately, it's the user, or rather the user's skin, who decides which method is most effective and most tolerable. If the time it takes to see noticeable results is also a consideration, you should seek professional advice from a cosmetician or dermatologist before using chemicals or harsh manual treatments.
3. Peeling with soap
Exfoliating soaps are a hybrid of the two previously described methods. These soaps combine both aspects and contain chemical and mechanical components to remove the top layer of skin. Exfoliating soaps all look similar to other bar soaps. However, they may contain completely different ingredients. Therefore, it's beneficial to read the product description carefully and not just focus on the soap's promised effect.
If you choose a soap of inferior quality or one containing an active ingredient that your skin isn't tolerant to, the results will be similar or even lead to a rash. Information, advice from specialists, and comparing different products can help avoid such mistakes.
Makari's peeling soaps contain high-quality ingredients and are therefore well tolerated.
Here is an excerpt from the list of ingredients and their effects:
Carrot oil:
Skin smoothing and antioxidant protection
Apricot extract:
nourishes and regenerates the skin and slows down the effects of skin aging
Shea butter:
relieves and soothes itchy, dry or irritated skin
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Vegeclairin:
Plant-based skin lightening, non-chemical, proprietary blend
Organic Larine:
Promotes a uniform skin tone based on a proprietary natural component
Most exfoliating soaps use mechanical means such as microbeads to exfoliate the skin. The microbeads are made of plastic, polyethylene, and other synthetic materials. These mechanical applications can be quite harsh on the skin and are not recommended for all areas of the body. Dry heels or elbows are more likely to be used for this purpose than the face or other sensitive skin areas.
Another important reason not to use mechanical exfoliants is environmental protection. The microbeads used in mechanical exfoliants end up in wastewater after treatment, thus polluting the environment, as they are largely non-biodegradable. Most leading cosmetic product manufacturers have agreed to use more natural ingredients in their products.
For these reasons, some of the Makari exfoliating soap bars also use:
Apricot seed extract:
Tightens, tones and nourishes the skin
Exfoliating soap bars for all skin types
In general, peels aren't just suitable for dry skin. They can be used on any skin type—oily, dry, or normal. However, if you have sensitive skin, you should be careful, and to avoid further irritating it, you should avoid peeling.
People with spotty skin can use exfoliating soaps to even out skin tone.
Not only should one pay attention to the high-quality ingredients of the soaps, but also to their application. Care should be taken to follow the directions for use, as the application varies depending on the product and the ingredients. Not all products are equally effective, and they also differ in their application and frequency.
Below you'll find Makari's best exfoliating soaps, plus a bonus list of a great soap you can use in the fight against acne. Exclusive Active Intensive Exfoliating Soap
Exclusive Active Intense Exfoliating Soap Bar
This soap cleanses impurities, exfoliates dull or dead skin, and reveals radiant skin through a phase-in process (meaning changes occur gradually).
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Extreme Active Intense Exfoliating Soap Bar
This bar soap detoxifies and removes impurities, exfoliates dull or dead skin, moisturizes and smoothes the skin, revealing a radiant skin tone.
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Brightening Exfoliating Soap Bar
This soap gently removes dull skin, removes impurities, improves skin texture, smoothes the complexion for a flawless appearance, and revitalizes the skin's natural radiance.
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This soap fights acne and pimples, detoxifies pores, and controls oil production, leaving skin feeling fresh and clean.
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Here are a few tips for the best use of exfoliating soap bars:
Be gentle!
Gently massage in circular motions and rinse. Do not exfoliate if you have open cuts or wounds on your skin.
Observe the schedule
Follow the recommended schedule, which is based on the product you use and your skin type. Be careful not to overexfoliate.
Follow-up application
Follow with a high-quality moisturizer, toning gel (for the face) or body oil (for the body).
It is an open secret that only regular exfoliation is successful for healthy and radiant skin.