These 7 Benefits of Exfoliation Will Make You Wish You’ve Done It Your Whole Life
Exfoliation is key. You’ve heard us say it probably a million times (no exaggeration). But do you know what exactly it is and why it’s such an important step in your skincare routine?
Let’s set the record straight: exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells that build up on your skin. This simple process has amazing benefits that you need to know—like yesterday.
Here’s a list of 7 benefits of exfoliation (if you need any convincing):
1.) It Unclogs Pores and Prevents Acne
Blackheads and whiteheads are skin concerns for many, many people. Dead skin blocks the pores. This means when natural oils are produced, they essentially get trapped under the skin, causing breakouts. By exfoliating, you are removing dead skin before it can block your pores and cause acne. Sold yet?
2.) It Evens Skin Tone
Dark spots, texture, hyperpigmentation and acne scars can be frustrating—we get it, believe us. However, there’s a simple solution: exfoliation. Because exfoliation smooths out the texture of your skin, your skin will appear more even and a lot smoother overtime.
3.) It Increases Blood Circulation
Showers should always be relaxing. While gently rubbing your skin during exfoliation, you can actually increase blood flow. This will help detoxify your body, activating the removal of any toxins and/or waste from your body. Not only is this a great benefit, it feels damn good. Count us in.
4.) It Allows Other Skincare Products To Sink Deeper Into Your Skin
Think of dead skin as a barrier. When you apply products over your dead skin, they are not able to sink into your skin fully and to the best of its ability. Exfoliation removes dead or dry skin, giving you a fresh layer of skin— the perfect canvas for moisturizer or oils. Your products will sink into your freshly exfoliated skin with ease.
5.) It Promotes The Growth Of New Cells
Out with the old and in with new. Exfoliation stimulates new and healthy cells. Younger looking skin is an exfoliation away. Literally.
6.) It Gives Your Skin A Glow
Under your dead skin, there is fresh new skin just waiting to be unveiled. Exfoliating removes the dead and dry skin that is preventing you from glowing.
7.) It Creates The Perfect Canvas For A Spray Tan
If you spray tan, you have to try exfoliating before your next appointment or at home application. Without exfoliation pre-spray tanning, your spray tan will have trouble sticking to your skin and may look patchy and uneven. By removing dead skin, you’re smoothing your skin into the perfect canvas for a spray tan. Not only will it make the application a lot easier, it will actually help the spray tan last longer. Less spray tanning appointments means more money and more time saved.
Are you on your way to your shower to exfoliate? Yeah, us too.
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