If you are an avid user of soap during bath time (which I hope you are), then you should be aware that you must not only cleanse your skin of dust, germs and other unwanted particles but you should also take time to remove the dead skin cells in your body through exfoliation.
Exfoliation is the removal of the oldest dead skin cells on the skin's outermost surface and has been practiced for many years to maintain the skin's beauty. Many have overlooked its importance and benefits to the body so let me explain how it can help your skin look and feel younger.
Process of Natural Skin Erosion:
When new skin cells form on the dermis, or the skin's lower layer, the older cells migrate to the surface of the skin and becomes acidic. It takes them 30 days to journey to the surface and simultaneously, they die and become saturated with a protein that protects the skin from outside elements, or better known as Keratin.
And through the aging process, especially for women who are on their post-menopausal stage, the natural process of skin erosion becomes uneven thus resulting to a rough and dry character of the skin that eventually leads to wrinkle formation and development.
Importance of Exfoliation:
> Removes dead skin cells to reveal new, softer, clearer and glowing skin
> Helps in boosting blood circulation as you massage deep into your skin
> Promotes appearance of vibrant skin
> Prevents clogged pores
> Allows better absorption of moisturizers, body oils and other skin care products
So you see, exfoliating is a very important and vital part in cleaning our bodies. Not only does it clean out the old cells and make way for the new cells but it also aids in blood circulation and pore cleansing. While there are a lot of people who have overlooked the many benefits of exfoliating, there are those who overdo it by vigorously rubbing an exfoliant on their skin. This can be harmful for the skin as it can cause minor abrasions, irritations, etc. A gentle exfoliation done once or twice a week will prove to be very advantageous for your skin's wellness.
Watch out for tomorrow's exciting blog about How to Properly Exfoliate and know the correct way of using the different exfoliating tools and mediums!
Check out SPA Ingredients' Exfoliating Mediums by clicking here or here.
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