Why Does Your Skin Needs Scrubbing Every Once in a While?

To understand why scrubbing or exfoliation of your skin is needed on a fairly regular basis, you have to understand how skin grows and maintains itself first.
The skin consists of two layers. One layer, the lower layer, is called the dermis. The outer layer is called the epidermis.
Now, skin always works in such a way that new skin cells are produced in the lower layers and then pushed out to the epidermis which will then reveal the new skin cells, after the old skin cells have been shed.
Studies on skincare have shown that the natural shedding process in a person slows with age.
After one reaches the age of 30, they usually need some help to get rid of these old and dead skin cells that will cling on to the epidermis. This process is called as exfoliation or simply as a gentle scrubbing.
This article will give you a few very important pointers on exfoliation
Benefits of exfoliation

• Good exfoliating techniques will remove the slough of dead cells on your skin, revealing youthful skin cells that your body naturally produces
• Exfoliation will prep your skin in such a way that the skin will absorb products like moisturizers or night treatment creams in a better fashion
• Exfoliation is very important before you retire for the night as it can get rid of the many chemicals that you might have applied on your skin, in the form of makeup products
• Scrubbing or exfoliation will remove impurities such as dust, pollution, grime and sweat that can otherwise clog your pores and cause various problems like acne, rashes and zits
• Skin will generally feel fresher and quite smooth after one has exfoliated it

Face exfoliation

• It is very important that you use very gentle exfoliating agents on your facial skin
• Never use exfoliating products that are meant for your body, on your face
• High quality, gentle exfoliating creams can be used on a daily basis. Always abide by the recommended usage instructions that will be provided in the exfoliating cream’s product label
• If you are using homemade exfoliating creams, double check to see if the recipe is intended for the delicate skin on the face and is not a general body exfoliating cream
• If you develop redness, rashes or irritation after exfoliating your face, please discontinue use of the cream and consult a dermatologist to pick a cream that will be compatible with your unique skin characteristics
• Avoid too many exfoliating sessions in the summer or harsh weather as it can accelerate dryness of the skin. Frequency of exfoliation should also be controlled if you are over the age of 50

Body exfoliation

• When it comes to body scrubs or body exfoliation, you can use body exfoliating creams once or twice a week
• Everyday body scrubbing can also be done with mild scrubbing products like a body brush or a pumice stone

Medical exfoliation procedures
Apart from over the counter exfoliating products, one can also make use of laser exfoliation and techniques like chemical peels for more aggressive results. However, such techniques will have to be availed only after consultations with professionals who will determine a course of action for your particular skin.

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