How To Exfoliate Your Skin?

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Hey ladies, in today’s post we’ll talk about pampering our skin to make it soft, glowing and long-lasting radiance. One of the best things you can do to keep your skin looking fresh and glowing is to making exfoliation a regular part of our beauty regime. You may think that The CTM (cleansing, toning and moisturising) routine is enough to get a flawless skin. True. But in addition to that exfoliating our skin is also important. Why? Well, read the article to get your answer.

How to remove dead skin on face?

Cleansing Routine:

Cleansing is a must in your skin care routine to get rid of dead skin.
  • Regular cleansing will help to remove dirt from your skin.
  • Each time you wash your face, the dirt from the top layer of the skin is removed but the dirt which settles in the inner layers is still present. This blocks the skin and does not allow it to breathe. Cleansing will clean out all impurities to help reveal clear looking skin.

Exfoliation Routine:

What is skin exfoliation? To understand this, you need to know why is exfoliation essential for a healthy looking skin.
Human skin is constantly regenerating itself. Old cells on the top layer of the skin die and are replaced by new cells that form in the lower layers–the dermis. Like so many other biological functions, we take this process for granted. As we age, however, our skin’s natural regenerative powers deteriorate. Exfoliation is the process by which people help the skin regeneration process along by removing dead skin cells and making way for new ones.
In the exfoliation process, we use products which help us remove the old skin and reveal the new skin underneath. There are, primarily, two ways by which we can exfoliate our skin – physical and chemical exfoliation.

Physical Exfoliation:

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It involves use of physical means.
Scrubs made up of walnut shells or apricot granules or using other herbal powders or even sugar and salt are all ways to physically exfoliate the skin. The physical methods can be either gentle or harsh depending on what we choose. Like, walnut shells are very scrubby for the skin and can actually tear the skin whereas apricot scrubs are very gentle on the skin.

The effects of the physical exfoliation are short-lived and it has to be done more frequently to see long term results. Also, physical exfoliation does not exfoliate the skin on a deeper level. The effect is restricted to the surface of the skin only.The effects of the physical exfoliation are short-lived and it has to be done more frequently to see long term results. Also, physical exfoliation does not exfoliate the skin on a deeper level. The effect is restricted to the surface of the skin only.The effects of the physical exfoliation are short-lived and it has to be done more frequently to see long term results. Also, physical exfoliation does not exfoliate the skin on a deeper level. The effect is restricted to the surface of the skin only.
Chemical Exfoliation:microabrasion skin
The process involves the use of chemicals like peels and alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs)beta hydroxyl acids (BHAs), or enzymes that act to loosen the glue-like substance that holds the cells together, allowing them to ease away. This type of exfoliation is recommended for people treating acne. Chemical Exfoliation is also known as ‘Microdermabrasion’. They can be harsh for the skin if not done correctly and in right composition. Chemicals Exfoliation should always be done by licensed aestheticians as inexpert usage of the products can lead to harmful consequences. But, if done correctly, the results are rather long-lasting and they also help the skin to look beautiful and glowing.
The effects of this method go to the deeper levels of the skin and may also help the skin rejuvenate and revitalize. But, these should be done only at fixed intervals of time. If one over does chemical exfoliation, skin can be harmed to a very large extent and sometimes, the results are irreversible.

Moisturization Routine:

The last step to follow in your must-do skin care routine is to moisturize the skin.
  • This helps you to add back all the nourishment or moisture to your skin that is lost on a daily basis.
  • It helps keep the skin looking healthy and glowing.
  • Dry skin is the first to show signs of ageing, hence proper moisturisation will also hold back ageing.
  • Those with oily skin should also follow this step. Find out a moisturizer that is suitable for your skin type and is light.
Now, let us learn the simple methods to get rid of your dead skin through exfoliation –

How to Exfoliate Skin on Your Face?

You need to be careful, especially with the sensitive skin on your face. Otherwise you may end up damaging your skin.
Step 1:
  • Take a damp cloth and soak it in warm water
  • Now put this towel on your face to help open up your pores.
  • This will help to exfoliate your skin better
Step 2:
  • Wash your face with your regular face wash to clean it properly.
  • Pat your skin dry.
Step 3:
  • Take an exfoliator which is best suited for your skin type
  • Now apply it all over your face.
Step 4:
  • Start by slowly massaging the exfoliator (scrub) in circular motions on your skin.
  • Repeat this all over your face for a few times
  • Make sure that you cover every inch of your face and neck while massaging.
Step 5:
  • Wash your face with water and pat it dry
  • That is all – you are done
Step 6:
  • As a follow up, moisturize your skin to nourish it
This will make your skin smooth and clear.

How to Exfoliate Skin on Your Body?

As much as exfoliation is important for the face, so it is for the body too!
Step 1:
  • Always remember to wet your body before exfoliation.
  • Wet your body with lukewarm water
  • Take the exfoliant onto a brush.
  • If you don’t have a brush you can always apply it with your hands
Step 2:
  • Start massaging on your skin in a circular motion
Step 3:
  • Rinse off the scrub with cold water
Step 4:
  • Apply a moisturizer when done
These simple steps will ensure your skin is healthy and soft. It just takes a few minutes each day, so give your skin that time and see the difference.
Hope you will definitely include this skin care regime so as to achieve the beautiful skin ever after. Feel free to share your experiences with us.

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