I often query whether certain products are entirely necessary. You see, I love cosmetics and creams and magic potions. I have two bathrooms at home full of everything under the sun, and the one bathroom counter looks like a bomb has hit it (the other I try to keep neat looking for guests). I have everything from oils to foams to gels that will tighten or hydrate or reduce something. But do I really need them all? Occasionally I go through all of them to check on expiry dates and chuck a few out, but one product category that never gets binned is the exfoliants.

You see, exfoliating is important, and not many people pay much attention to it. You see, good exfoliation products help to maintain the skins youth.

It’s all very well scrubbing yourself down with a salt and sugar scrub – you’ll feel soft and silky afterwards and know deep down that very little dead skin has been left clinging on to your body. But simply scrubbing – is that all there is to it?

At Skin & Body Renewal the doctors recommend using targeted products that actually work. We’re talking products that have had extensive research done to become what they are: good exfoliators that contain various active ingredients which support and improve the skin condition.

I can hear you muttering to yourself that this is all going to cost heap loads of money. Not so!

Treatments and products don’t have to be expensive, just active. It is advised that you use less products but that are specifically chosen and targeted with one active ingredient as a form of prevention and combine that with monthly peels (which is a chemical exfoliation). Mix up your professional products with the good stuff that nature provides, also. There’s nothing like a good home remedy: honey and avo, a splash of lemon juice, uncooked oats and olive oil, rice powder and rose water, or pop a bit of diluted apple cider vinegar onto a cotton pad – it contains malic acid which is anti-bacterial and good for acne-prone skin… The recipes are endless (just do a bit of research!)

So what wondrous treatments does Skin & Body Renewal have up its sleeve?

If you’re suffering from dry skin, you’re in luck. Trust your Skin Renewal therapist to give you the facial with potent serums and masks tailored to your skin’s needs, that will truly make your skin look and feel amazing. Other in-house treatments include Microdermabrasion, IV infusions for skin health support, and a range of topical products and internal supplements. If you need some products to take home, Skin Renewal stocks a wide range, including the South African brand, LaMelle. One of the brands products, Cathepzyme, is an enzymatic exfoliator for home use on your face or body and can be used as a simple night cream, except your skin will be rejuvenating itself whilst you sleep. However, all active products will give a degree of exfoliation and result in constant skin rejuvenation. Ask your Doctor or therapist what is best suited to your skin.

You’ve heard it from my mouth that Skin, Body & Health Renewal actually cares about you and your outcomes. And they do. I’ve had follow up phone calls from my therapist to check how my skin was after my peel. They take a holistic approach and patient packages are designed to best combat your concerns and rectify the problem at hand. This can include a combination of treatments, products and internal supplements to give the best possible results and assist you in achieving optimal skin health.

Amalia Appleton, a winner of the Slender Wonder Weight Loss programme, who went to the Brooklyn, Pretoria, branch, popped in to 2ov Radio a few days ago and had an interesting chat with Abstract Aimee – listen to it HERE.