Smooth Operator
It isn’t often that life provides the opportunity for a do-over. But every 30 days, explains Debra Jaliman, a New York City–based dermatologist, our bodies create a whole new layer of skin that slowly works its way up to the surface as the old one is naturally sloughed off. As we age, this regenerative process slows down, and fresh skin takes longer to reveal itself. Gentle exfoliation can speed up the process. Who knew that flaking out could be a good thing?
Comments