How do you take care of your skin in cold weather? With a LUV SCRUB. The solution is easier than you think. Learn the reasons why you shoud exfoliate during fall and winter seasonal changes.
Fall Into Sexy Skin: Perfecting Seasonal Exfoliation
Just because the season to show off your skin is over doesn’t mean you shouldn’t continue to take care of it. It’s important to maintain your body care routine year-round, especially as the weather gets cooler. Exfoliation is an essential part of keeping the skin looking and feeling healthy, and LUV SCRUB is the perfect tool to do it!
Why Exfoliate In the Fall & Winter?
You may notice your skin getting dry or itchy as it gets colder. That’s likely because you’re not effectively exfoliating. The cool, dry air, combined with high heat indoors at work or home can strip the skin of its natural moisture. Many people make the mistake of only using moisturizer this time of year, believing it will help nourish their skin. However, exfoliation is an essential step in eliminating dead skin cells and creating a smooth canvas for moisturizing products.
How Do You Take Care of Your Skin in Cold Weather?
The cool winter weather is known to dry out the skin, but exfoliation works to eliminate those dead skin cells. LUV SCRUB’s Mesh Body Exfoliator is a modern take on the African net sponge, which has been used in Ghana for generations. Its supreme knotted texture allows you to effectively cleanse and exfoliate your body. You’re in control of how much pressure you apply when using the African sponge, ensuring you do not over-exfoliate. Steer clear of shower tools such as loofahs, shower gloves, and any similar products, as they do not provide effective exfoliation and can breed nasty bacteria. We recommend staying away from body care products (such as shower gels or moisturizers) with alcohol, as it is a drying ingredient. After using your LUV SCRUB, make sure to apply your favorite moisturizer all over your body to help maintain your skin's hydration levels. Feel free to test out different oils, lotions, and body butter to see what works best for you.
When Should You Not Use an Exfoliator?
LUV SCRUB is not recommended for those with sensitive skin or skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and others. Exfoliation should also be avoided directly after any skin treatments. This includes (but is not limited to) waxing, laser hair removal, or chemical peels. After these treatments, your skin will be extremely sensitive, meaning exfoliation could cause damage. Avoid using an African exfoliating net and other exfoliating tools for at least a few days, or up to a week after your treatment. Exfoliation should also be avoided if you have open wounds, as it can cause more damage during the healing process.
In Conclusion, Exfoliation is Key!
Although your skin may not be exposed, it’s essential to keep up with a good body care routine year-round. Exfoliation will remove dead skin cells and keep your skin looking and feeling smooth (and healthy). Use your LUV SCRUB (African sponge elevated) daily, and experience the difference yourself
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Here are five must-do skincare routine practices to ensure your skin is healthy and clean.
5 Must-Do’s For Your Skincare Routine
Clean skin is glowing skin. One component of the skincare routine most people don’t think about is making sure that you’re being as hygienic as possible. From head to toe, here’s how to makesure you’re staying as squeaky clean as possible.
1. Check Your Expiration Dates
When do you throw your favorite products away? You may be thinking that’s an easy question, never or as soon as they run out. Unfortunately, some skincare, beauty, and makeup products have frequent expiration dates that should be kept in mind. For example, the shelf life of most mascara products is only 3 months. Even if it’s still up and running, it’s not worth risking the possible infection. Toss it and replace it to look and feel as fresh as you can.
2. Make Sure Your Bathroom Has Ventilation
Do you love relaxing after a long day in a hot steamy shower, or lathering up in a nice warm bath? Us too. One thing that’s important to consider is the ventilation aspect of your bathroom, or how much airflow is flowing in and out during your cleansing routine. This will help preventmold or even just soapy buildup from creating in your bathroom. So next time you’re relaxing for the day, pop open a window after your shower or keep the fan running to maintain your bathroom oasis.
3. Ditch the Loofah
You heard it here first: your loofah is not getting you as clean as you think. Since loofahs have lots of small crevices, bacteria can build up quickly and lead to a mold issue. Imagine cleaning your body with something that has mold built in. It’s recommended to replace your loofah every 4 to 6 weeks, which can get costly. It’s time: let go of your loofah and embrace the LUV SCRUB, which lasts up to 18 months, making it the more sustainable option.
4. Wash Your Linens Once a Week
One of the easiest ways to keep your skin fresh and glowing is to wash your linens once a week. From your pillowcase that you lay down on every night to your towel that you pat yourself dry with, nothing in your space touches your skin more. By keeping these fresh and clean, you ensure your skin won’t have any clogged pores from dirt buildup.
5. Try Steam In Your Skincare To Open Pores
We love a spa day to unwind and relax, but unfortunately, we can’t make it there weekly. That’s why we love incorporating key elements of a facial into our skincare routine. A facial steamer set on low can help open up your pores, so they will help absorb your skincare products better and get a deeper clean. You can also try using the steam from your shower before you wash your face for a relaxing effect.
At the end of the day, there’s nothing that feels better than a deep clean on every inch of you.
With these tips, you’ll have your best glowing skin yet.
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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).