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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LUV SCRUB is the original mesh body exfoliator. An enhanced version of the authentic African net sponges used for generations. Shop for yours here and say hello to smoother, softer skin. Tell your friends! (You can thank us later).

Do You Wash Your Legs In The Shower?

You know what they say: you learn something new every single today. Today we learned that not everyone washes their legs in the shower. 

In 2019, the Internet went crazy when a Twitter poll from the user @Arpwell asked if people washed their legs in the shower. Taylor Swift added to the debate when she was on the Ellen Show and said (and I quote): “Shaving cream is like soap, right?”.  

No, Taylor. Shaving cream is not soap. Low and behold, many other people came forward to say that they don’t exactly wash their legs in the shower, either: they simply let the soap from the rest of their body run down their legs. 

Those on the non-leg washer side argue that their legs aren’t exposed when they are wearing pants, so what’s the point in physically scrubbing their legs clean when they weren’t dirty in the first place. 

Washing your legs is a super important step in your shower routine to be clean and feel clean. 

The whole purpose of showering is to remove dirt, oil, dead skin and bacteria from your skin. During the day, you are moving around, working out and exposing yourself to all kinds of dirt and bacteria. While your legs are arguably not as dirty as say your hands or your arms, it is still important to make sure your entire body is clean if you want to have killer skin. Dead skin accumulates all over your body, and by removing it you are helping your skin keep those pores unclogged.  

While your pants can be a protective shield to the outside world in the colder months, the warmer months are a completely different story.

During warmer months, you’re more likely to be applying sunscreen and sweating more all over your body. Getting rid of all of the extra products and extra sweat is important to prevent clogged pores and blemishes. 

Not only will this ensure clearer skin, it will also help during the hair removal process. Particles on the skin prevent hair removal from working to the best of its ability. It is hard for a razor, wax or any other hair removal treatment to remove your hair as close to the root as possible if there is dirt and oil on your skin. Prepping your skin for hair removal with a proper wash and exfoliation will help avoid pesky ingrown hairs and razor burns that are in the way of your smoothest, sexiest skin. 

Not to mention, clean skin leaves the perfect canvas for moisturizer—which will ensure glowing, sexy skin.  

So, this leaves one question: do you wash your legs in the shower? 

I think you already know our answer. 

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• 5 Best Body Care Tips

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• The Do’s and Don’ts of Washing With a Sunburn

LUV SCRUB is the original mesh body exfoliator. An enhanced version of the authentic African net sponges used for generations. Shop for yours here and say hello to smoother, softer skin. Tell your friends! (You can thank us later).