Exfoliating Tips: Critical for Gorgeous Skin

One of the key routines to get gorgeous skin is overlooked by many – exfoliating.

The dead skin cells that remain on the skin can make the complexion appear dull and sallow.

The new cells that start to form make the skin look fresh and bright.

Regularly using a face exfoliator can help to support the body’s natural process and exposes that new skin, giving you a natural, healthy looking glow.

Many exfoliators are worked into other skincare products, and so using them can also boost your skin in other ways, giving it a double whammy of care. But weekly targeted exfoliating can be a skin game changer.

Benefits of Exfoliating

Increases cell renewal
Keeps pores from clogging
Helps other products work more effectively
Promotes a more even skin tone
Brightens skin
Diminishes lines and wrinkles
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Exfoliating Improves Skin Hydration

You might think that applying a good moisturiser is all you need for your skincare, but if you do not exfoliate, you are making it harder for the moisturiser to work.

The build-up of dead skin cells can make it harder for your skin to absorb the moisturizer that you apply, potentially leading to your skin becoming dehydrated.

Exfoliating Provides a Base For Make-up

When it comes to trying to create the perfect make-up look, we often spend a lot of time and money trying to find a foundation that makes our skin look great.

You can research all the colours and textures that your budget allows but creating the perfect base for that make-up is the best way to get it looking good.

By exfoliating your face, you can create a smooth, flawless base that will make your make-up easier to apply and look fabulous.

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How Physical Exfoliation Works

Physical exfoliation is what most people think of when they think about exfoliating. In this process, you manually buff away dry or dead skin cells from the top layer of your skin. Most common are facial scrubs or tools such as a dry brush or sponge. With most physical exfoliants, it’s a good rule of thumb to use light pressure so as not to cause any micro-tears or irritation to your skin.

How Often Should You Exfoliate?

Oily Skin
With oily skin, it’s best to stick to just twice a week for exfoliating. Since exfoliating strips our skins of natural oils, it signals to our skin that it needs to produce more. If you have oily skin to begin with, this can be an issue. By limiting your exfoliation to twice a week, you’re reaping the benefits of fresh skin while keeping additional oil at bay.

Dry Skin
When it comes to dry skin, you can exfoliate anywhere from one to three times a week. Start at once a week and see how your skin reacts, then work your way up if needed. A chemical exfoliant is also a good fit for someone with dry skin as it eliminates the build up of dead skin cells, but doesn’t require harsh scrubbing.

Normal/Combination Skin
If you have relatively normal skin, or find yourself oily through the T-zone area with dry cheeks (combination skin), you can safely exfoliate two to three times a week. Just remember that if your skin starts to feel raw, back it off a bit.

Aging Skin
When it comes to exfoliating your face, those with aging skin may benefit from it most. Older skin normally takes 37 days to regenerate fully, and exfoliation can help speed up that process by removing the dead skin cells and allowing your skin to start to breathe. For aging skin, stick to three times a week to reap the full benefits and give your skin a more youthful appearance.