Most of us are so busy, we are lucky if we manage to take off our makeup and wash our faces before we collapse into bed. But exfoliate? That just seems like a luxury. You may be cleansing, moisturising, and slathering on the sunscreen but if you’re not exfoliating, your skin isn’t as healthy as it could be.
· It makes your skin smoother
- Exfoliating makes your face smooth and silky to the touch. It improves your skin’s texture and makes it feel softer because it involves eliminating the old skin cells on top. Exfoliation can be performed mechanically, by using abrasive scrubs on the skin or chemically, by using scrubs that contain special kinds of acids that dissolve and remove the dead skin cells without scrubbing.
· It helps counteract signs of aging
- Exfoliating can help combat signs of aging and give you a more youthful look because the older skin cells you’re getting rid of tend to exaggerate the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Though our skin naturally sheds those cells, its ability to do it slows down as we age. Exfoliating can help the process along and hide some of the evidence that weare getting older. Yay!
· It can stop breakouts
- Using a scrub to exfoliate your face cleans and unclogs your pores, which in turn can prevent you from getting pimples. That’s because clogged pores trap oil under your skin’s surface, which leads to acne breakouts.
· It’s good for skin tone
- Because exfoliating gets rid of dead skin cells as well as extra dirt and makeup, it makes your skin tone brighter and evens it out. Your face will get a nice little glow.
· It helps your skin care products work better
- Since exfoliating your face eliminates the dead skin on top, it lets your cleanser, moisturiser and other products penetrate more deeply and work better. If you always opt to skip out on exfoliating, they might not do the job as well because they can’t get past that outer layer.
- How often you exfoliate depends on your skin type. Those with oily skin can probably get away with exfoliating more, while those with dry or sensitive skin should do it more sparingly.
- The best type of exfoliation depends on your complexion, the health and sensitivity of your skin. If you have extremely sensitive skin or severe acne, you will want to choose an exfoliating product and method carefully. A dermatologist can help you choose the method most appropriate for you.
- If you want healthy, glowing skin, regular exfoliation is a must. Limit your exfoliation routine to once a week over-exfoliating can leave your skin dry, irritated, and damaged. Take good care of your skin and put your best face forward.
