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Nov 29, 2021
One of the staples of skin care, particularly for our faces, is exfoliation. First of all, it’s incredibly satisfying to slough away dead skin cells and be left with soft, glowing skin. But, as many of us have experienced, it’s possible (and also very easy) to go overboard. Exfoliating too much can have negative results, stripping your skin and causing it to get red and irritated, or dry out and start flaking. So how do we find that perfect balance between exfoliating the right amount and harming our skin? First, we need to get a better understanding of what exfoliating your face actually does and how it works.
Exfoliation is the process of removing the top layer of dead skin cells from your face or other parts of your body. By getting rid of this dead layer and exposing your healthy skin underneath, it not only clears skin cells that can trap toxins, dirt, and excess oils, but also allows any products you use to absorb deeper into your skin. This means that your skin care products are more effective and the cycle of new, healthy skin cells replacing old, dead skin cells is strengthened.
When we talk about removing the dead skin cells on the surface of your skin, this can be achieved in two different ways.
Removing the dead cells from your skin has many benefits, including unclogging pores, improving blood flow, encouraging skin turnover, and improving the effectiveness of your skin care products. All of these help keep the skin healthy and clear of dirt and toxins that can cause serious issues — like acne. Clearing the dead skin and deep cleaning your pores also means that your other skin care products can be absorbed deeper and be more effective because they’re not being stopped at the surface by dead skin.
While exfoliating has a lot of benefits, it also comes with some drawbacks if not done properly. One of the most common mistakes people make is over-exfoliating. This could either be using an exfoliator too frequently or scrubbing too harshly when it’s used. Over-exfoliating causes red, dry, and irritated skin that makes it more susceptible to what we’re trying to prevent in the first place.
By drying out your skin too much, your body will start overproducing oil to compensate for it. In addition, if the abrasive ingredients are used too roughly, it can tear the skin barrier and lead to weakened protection from dirt, bacteria, and other irritants.
This is also where skin types can really play a role in what results you see from exfoliating. For instance, those with skin conditions like rosacea that make the skin very sensitive to irritation will probably have to be much more careful about exfoliating — if they do it at all. With such a spectrum of skin types from dry to oily (and combination in between), how you exfoliate and approach or layer your skin care will also have a range, so let’s break it down.
In general, the key to properly exfoliating is to be gentle, whether it’s with a mechanical or chemical exfoliant. Typically, you should gently exfoliate with small, circular motions using your fingers for about 30 seconds before rinsing your face with warm (not hot) water.
However, there are also other considerations to make sure you’re getting the most out of your exfoliation without stripping and damaging your skin.
After you’ve exfoliated your face, make sure to put on a hydrating moisturizer to help repair and protect your skin. This will keep it from drying out and will keep it healthy and glowing.
So now that we know how to exfoliate, how often should we be doing it to avoid over-exfoliating? This also depends on your skin type, as well as the product you use. Some chemicals can be very powerful, but also might be used in smaller doses to counteract this.
A good rule of thumb, however, is that exfoliating your face two or three times per week is generally effective for most skin. Oily skin may require more frequent exfoliation, while sensitive skin will probably need it to be less frequent to keep irritation in check.
No matter what type of skin you have, a gentle exfoliator helps you avoid irritation and stripping your face’s natural oils. Couple that with 100% natural ingredients like Turmeric, Honey, Jojoba, and Neem and you get an effective yet soothing exfoliator and clay mask. Try our Glow Activating Exfoliator and turn your skin care into a ritual today.
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