Exfoliating dead skin cells is one of the simplest ways to
achieve the fresh and healthy glow of new skin. After all,
that’s exactly what exfoliating is — removing the top layer of
dead skin cells and allowing the new and healthier skin cells to
rise to the surface. Simply washing your skin with traditional
soap and water isn’t enough. To remove those nasty dead skin
cells you will need to exfoliate your skin on a regular basis.
There are several reasons that exfoliating is good for your
skin. Regular exfoliating gives your skin a more radiant look
and a smoother feel. Over time, it can help to reduce the
appearance of fine lines and will contribute to your skin’s
firmness and tone. It increases the blood circulation in the
skin, helps to remove toxins, rids your skin of dry, rough
patches, and can even help to break down and lessen the
appearance of cellulite, something we would all be grateful not
to have. It enhances the effects of daily moisturizing by
allowing the moisturizer to penetrate the skin more deeply.
Although exfoliating is good for your skin, it should be done in
moderation. Depending on the strength of your exfoliating
product, most dermatologists recommend that you exfoliate your
face one to two times a week and other parts of your body about
three times a week.
The reasons for exfoliating your dead skin cells are compelling
but just how do you go about actually doing it. There are such a
large variety of products on the market today that it can be
quite difficult to decide where to start. First, there are
several natural ways to eliminate dead skin cells. One such way
is to use sea salts. Simply wet the face, or wherever you’re
exfoliating, and apply a couple of tablespoons of sea salt to
the dampened area. Using a washcloth or your fingers, gently
massage the sea salts into your skin in a circular motion.
Continue this for about two or three minutes and rinse with cold
water. You can also make your own exfoliating cream by using 2
cups of brown sugar, 1 cup of Olive Oil, and ginger. Apply in
the same fashion as mentioned above. The added benefit of these
natural exfoliants is they are cost effective.
There are multiple products on the market today that you can
choose from if going the all-natural route isn’t for you. Most
of these exfoliates will contain Beta Hydroxy Acids and Alpha
Hydroxy Acids. These are both non-toxic, herbal acids that are
effective in sloughing off the dead skin cells on the body.