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 your face at least once a week, however, it will also depend on the skin type.
In dermatology, exfoliation is the natural process of skin cell renewal through the removal of dead cells.
This process is also performed artificially and is widely used in cosmetics for facial rejuvenation. It consists of removing dead skin cells through a chemical or mechanical action.
Mechanical exfoliation is performed by rubbing any type of product or material against the skin that removes dead cells. This is how most exfoliating products on the market are classified, which have granules that polish the epidermis, such as flours and clays, for example.
Chemical exfoliation works by dissolving the "glue" that holds dead cells together. This category includes cosmetic medicine peels.
What is it for?
Facial exfoliation offers many benefits for the skin.
It removes dead cells and cleanses the face of impurities, which promotes cell renewal, prevents the appearance of blemishes, and improves skin texture, leaving it soft and even.
It also allows beauty products to penetrate and act better on the skin and perform their function, 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 skin cleansing , since in addition to removing dead cells that stick to the surface, it promotes cell renewal and returns the skin's softness and luminosity, helping to eliminate marks on the skin and keeping it oxygenated.
In addition, it helps creams penetrate more easily and therefore improves their effectiveness. For these reasons, exfoliating at least once a week It is suitable and advisable for all skin types, as it removes dirt and prevents pore blockage.
Benefits of exfoliating your face
Anti-aging . Regenerates, oxygenates, activates blood circulation, and prevents facial aging.Dead skin cell removal . Prepares the skin to feel toned and clean.
Facial renewal . Improves skin texture by releasing toxins through facial pores.
Facial hydration .
Improves appearance . Enhances your tan with a luminous, even, streak-free color. It also prevents puffiness.
How to use facial scrub?
It is important to take into account the following steps:
- Rinse face and neck.
- Apply a small amount of scrub to the palm of your hand.
- Apply this dose on your forehead and spread it in circular movements to the temples.
- Continue massaging your nose. It's important to apply the massage to this area, as this 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 vigorously.
- After spreading the dose all over the face and neck, we rinse with plenty of water.
- After facial cleansing, we apply the other creams we use.
