Written by Sheza Kamran
What is Exfoliation?
Exfoliation is the process of exfoliating your skin's surface of dead skin cells. The skin will
appear more youthful and healthy when it is exfoliated.
Why Is Exfoliation Important?
● Removes Dead Skin Cells
Exfoliation helps remove the dead skin cells that can build up on the surface. Your skin will look
smoother and feel softer, and it helps prevent clogged pores and breakouts.
● Unclogs Pores
By removing the top layer of dead cells, exfoliation helps clear out pores. This can reduce the
appearance of blackheads and whiteheads and help keep your skin clear.
● Improves Skin Texture
Exfoliation can smooth rough or uneven skin.It helps improve the overall texture and
appearance of your skin, making it look more polished.
● Enhances Product Absorption
With a clean, smooth surface, your skincare products can penetrate better. This makes your
serums, moisturizers, and treatments more effective.
How to Exfoliate Your Skin
● Choosing the Right Exfoliant
Physical Exfoliants use scrubs with small, gentle particles to manually remove dead skin cells.
Chemical Exfoliants use products with acids (like glycolic or salicylic acid) or enzymes to
dissolve dead skin cells.
● Cleanse First
Start with a clean face to ensure that exfoliation is effective and to avoid mixing exfoliants with
dirt or makeup.
● Apply Gently
For Physical Exfoliants, apply with gentle, circular motions to avoid irritation.
For Chemical Exfoliants follow the product instructions for the correct application and duration.
● Moisturize
Apply a moisturizer to help soothe and hydrate your skin after exfoliation.
● Tips
1. Exfoliating more frequently—up to three times a week—may help people with oily skin
control their excess oil production and avoid clogged pores. Exfoliate your skin once a
week if you have sensitive or dry skin to prevent irritation and over-drying it out. It is
usually enough to exfoliate two to three times a week for normal or mixed skin.
2. Over-exfoliating can lead to irritation.
3. Use exfoliants with fine particles or mild acids to prevent damaging your skin.
4. If you notice redness or irritation, reduce the frequency or switch to a gentler exfoliant.
5. Before applying a new exfoliant to your entire face, perform a patch test on a small area
of skin to ensure you don’t have an adverse reaction.
6. Exfoliation can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Always apply a
broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher during the day to protect your skin
from UV damage.
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