Although it is true that The skin renews itself , normally every 28 days. Different factors such as pollution, dirt or impurities can accumulate on our face, blocking the pores and preventing the natural renewal of the skin .
Therefore, it is convenient exfoliate the face at least once a week, however, it will also depend on skin type.
In dermatology, exfoliation is called the natural process of skin cell renewal through the elimination of dead cells.
This process is also carried out artificially and is widely used in cosmetics for facial rejuvenation and consists of eliminating dead cells from our skin, through chemical or mechanical action.
Mechanical exfoliation is performed by rubbing any type of product or material against the skin that drags dead cells with it. This is how most exfoliating products on the market are classified, which have granules that polish the epidermis, as is the case with flours and clays, for example.
Chemical exfoliation acts by dissolving the “glue” that keeps dead cells together. This category includes aesthetic medicine peels.
What is it for?
Facial exfoliation offers many benefits for the skin.
It serves to eliminate dead cells and cleanse the face of impurities, which promotes the cell renewal process, prevents the appearance of imperfections and improves the texture of the skin, leaving it soft and uniform.
It also allows beauty products to penetrate and act better on the skin and perform their function better, and acts as an anti-aging agent, activating circulation and promoting oxygenation.
Why should you exfoliate your face?
The first thing you need to know is that Exfoliation is an important part of cleansing the skin , since in addition to eliminating dead cells that remain stuck on the surface, it promotes cell renewal and restores the skin's softness and luminosity, helping to eliminate marks from the skin. skin and keeping it oxygenated
In addition, it helps creams penetrate more easily and, therefore, improves their effectiveness. For these reasons, exfoliate At least once a week It is suitable and advisable for all skin types, as it removes dirt and prevents clogging of pores.
Benefits of exfoliating the face
Anti-aging . Regenerates, oxygenates, activates blood circulation and prevents facial aging.Elimination of dead cells . Prepares the skin so that it is toned and clean.
Face renewal . Improves skin texture with the release of toxins through facial pores.
Facial hydration .
Improved appearance . Enhances the tan with a luminous and uniform color, without spots. Additionally, it prevents swelling.
How to use the facial scrub?
It is important to take into account the following steps:
- Rinse face and neck.
- You apply a small amount of scrub to the palm of your hand.
- Use this dose on your forehead and spread it in circular movements to the temples.
- Continue massaging the nose. Application in this area is important, because it is where dead cells accumulate the most.
- You go down to the cheeks (sensitive area) with gentle, circular movements.
- You move on to the chin, in this area we can massage more forcefully.
- After spreading the dose over the entire face and neck, we rinse with plenty of water.
- After facial cleansing, we apply the other creams that we use.
