Learn about exfoliation, the simple step that can be added to skincare routines to achieve healthier, glowing, smoother skin that we all want and desire.

Everyone wants healthy, glowing skin and is willing to pay big money to get it when it could be achieved right at home, by adding the simple step of exfoliation into someone’s skincare routine. Exfoliation offers many benefits and is an easy way to improve the overall appearance of your skin. However, it can be overdone and have the opposite effect if done too soon or using the wrong products.

What is Exfoliation

Skin is continually changing and shedding dull and dead cells to reveal new smoother skin. However, the rate at which this happens slows as one ages. Exfoliation is the process of removing those old and defunct cells, whether that be physically or chemically, to help move the shedding process along. Physical exfoliators only penetrate the outer layers of the skin by rubbing and sloughing to remove cells with sponges, brushes, and towels. Whereas, chemical exfoliators hit the deeper layers and break up the intercellular glue that holds the dead cells together, making it a better option for those with skin that is congested or cannot handle physical scrubbing.

Why Exfoliate

The benefits of exfoliating your skin are endless. Exfoliation gets rid of the build-up of lifeless cells that make skin appear lusterless and dry to reveal a glowing, healthier surface which improves the skin’s health by allowing products to be absorbed deeper for optimum performance.

In addition to glowing skin, exfoliation also assists in clearing acne scars, blackheads, and breakouts by unclogging pores and controlling excess oil. It reduces the appearance of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles while stimulating microcirculation to detoxify. The overall texture, tone, and clarity of the skin will be greatly improved as exfoliating helps it behave more youthful by speeding up the cell regeneration process to reveal new, younger-looking skin underneath.

When to Exfoliate

It’s vital to remember that exfoliating can become excessive by doing it too often or using the wrong process for specific skin types, especially if it is sensitive. Exfoliating should take place one to three times a week to assure the striping of the skin’s natural oils and removal of its protective barrier does not occur. There are some exfoliators or exfoliating methods that can be used daily, such as konjac sponges and dry brushing.

Konjac sponges are gentle cleansing exfoliators that come from konjac root, a porous root vegetable found in Asia. They offer a variety of benefits along with being gentle on the skin like efficiently removing makeup, helping skin glow, providing a deep clean all over the body, and having a variety of sponges based on ingredients for all skincare needs.

Dry brushes, on the other hand, involve brushing the skin in a distinct pattern before showering to remove the dead cells to achieve smoother skin. This process also offers lymphatic support, which helps detoxify the body naturally, cleans and makes pores smaller, reduces cellulite, and increases circulation delivering a natural energy boost. The fundamental objective is to find the right exfoliator for different skin types, concerns, and preferences.

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