Benefits of Body ExfoliationWhile regular skin cleansing is clearly beneficial, exfoliating on a
regular basis -- once or twice a week for mild exfoliation, once or
twice a month for more intense treatments -- can improve the results of
your skin care routine and help rejuvenate your skin. Whether you have
dry, normal, oily or sensitive skin, exfoliation can bring new life to
your complexion.
Body exfoliation improves skin circulation which is important because blood feeding the surface cells of the skin provide for healthier cellular function and alleviates skin conditions such as calluses, dry skin, keratosis pilaris (little dry bumps on the back of arms, legs, thighs which some people call "chicken skin"), skin discoloration and ingrown hairs.
If you've had a pedicure, then you're familiar with the benefits of
exfoliation. Foot calluses can develop due to daily pressure from
workouts, walking and wearing those truly fashionable, but
less-than-comfortable shoes that you adore. But after a little apricot
scrub and a session with a pumice stone, your feet can feel soft,
smooth and sandal-ready. While you wouldn't employ the exact same
methods on your face, or even your arms and legs, the rest of your body
certainly can benefit from a little exfoliating.
The
process of exfoliation rids the body of any dry, dull skin by removing
dead skin cells from the surface of the epidermis. By removing these
dead cells, exfoliation can help keep pores from becoming clogged and
leave skin with a refreshed and clean feeling. What's the benefit to
clean and clear pores? Clogged pores can result in blackheads and acne.
Furthermore, when pores are clogged, they appear larger. So, if you're
worried about the size of your pores, although you can't reduce their
actual size (genetics is the biggest factor in pore size), you can help
diminish their appearance by keeping them clog-free.
In
addition to the immediate visual benefits of exfoliation, the removal
of dead skin cells speeds up the skin renewal process, allowing
smoother, healthier skin cells to take their place and will help lighten discoloration as well.
Now that you know that routine exfoliation can lead to visibly brighter
and healthier-looking skin, you need to know what tools are best for
achieving these results.
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