The Benefits of exfoliation
1) HEALTHY, GLOWING SKIN
Have you ever wondered how to get glowing,
healthy skin? Effective exfoliation is the answer. Here’s why… When
applying makeup over dead skin, the surface is uneven. As a result, your skin
can appear to be flaky, patchy and even feel rough in texture. By gently
exfoliating dry skin cells, the skin will appear to feel smoother and refreshed
as the cells are renewed. This also improves skin tone.
2) MINIMIZES PORES
Similar
to small holes, pores collect dirt and dead skin which builds up over time and
the pore expands to accommodate for the increase. As a result, pores are
larger and more visible to the eye. Exfoliating removes dirt in pores and
consequently minimizes them.
3) REDUCES BREAKOUTS AND ACNE
Many of us recognize the importance of
cleansing our skin but underestimate the power of exfoliating. Exfoliation helps
un-clog pores of excess oil that leads to acne. Therefore, if the excess oil
and dirt is removed from the root cause, the amount of breakouts will most
likely reduce. *For those
who suffer with acne, consult with your Dermatologist before trying any new
products and to learn your best treatment plan.
4)
HIDES WRINKLES
Unfortunately, when you
place makeup over dead skin cells, it will not just miraculously blend into the
skin’s surface. It will sit on top. We call this the ‘layering
effect’. As a result, all fine lines will be magnified. By removing
the dead cells, wrinkles are less-exaggerated. Ultimately, exfoliating fights
aging…or at least it hides it!
5)
ALLOWS ABSORPTION OF OTHER PRODUCTS
The reason that exfoliating
is so crucial to your skin’s wellbeing is because without it, all of the other
steps in your skincare routine will not be as effective. If pores
are blocked, skincare products you use won’t be able to successfully penetrate the
deeper layers. By removing dirt, a rich moisturizer can best nourish
the depths of your skin.
6)
IMPROVE YOUR TAN
One
of the best beauty tips before going on holiday is to exfoliate your entire
body. Removing dead skin cells, allows the sun to tan your new cells. Goal
being a longer lasting tan. If you don’t exfoliate, dead skin will tan first
and shed quicker. SPF sun-block helps avoid sun-damage. If using sunless-tanner,
be sure to exfoliate areas such as hands, knees, ankles and feet more
vigorously. Applying tanner over non-exfoliated skin, causes
ingredients to cling to dry skin, making them appear darker, skin uneven.
So
there you have it. Who knew a gentle scrub could do such wonders to your skin!
