Why should you exfoliate your skin?

Why should you exfoliate your skin?

When we talk about the beauty of the skin we think about hydration, makeup and cleansing. But there is a big forgotten thing in our routine: exfoliate the skin. We tell you why it is so important, how to perform a gentle exfoliation and how often. Regenerate your skin!

There are myths about this topic. It is said that facial exfoliation is only for people with skin problems and that it is aggressive for the complexion. Nothing of this is true. This practice can be done by anyone if they do it in the indicated way.

Exfoliating the skin helps skin cell regeneration after removing the accumulation of dead cells, cleans pores and impurities and, thanks to this simple gesture, the skin is prepared to receive and absorb any active ingredient that is applied next.

The result? The skin becomes much softer, regains its shine and flexibility and scars and marks are softened. That is why it is vital to complement the cleansing, hydration and protection of the face with a weekly exfoliation to achieve a perfect complexion.

There are many alternative products to exfoliate your face on the market. You can consider them, but our recommendation is that you use natural or organic ones.

The most important thing when using facial scrubs is to do it gently so as not to damage your skin. Here are some steps that can guide you:

- Use your fingers to spread it over your nose, forehead and chin.

- Massage from the center of the forehead towards the temples.

- Gently scrub from the bridge to the tip of the nose.

- Make more intense circular movements on the nostrils and much softer on the cheeks.

- Apply along jawline to chin.

- Finally, go down from the chin to the neck.

- Always try to avoid the eye and mouth areas.

What is the best time to exfoliate your skin? Exfoliating at night is recommended, as you avoid exposing your skin to sun damage and free radicals and allow it to recover during sleep. After you exfoliate, your skin will be more sensitive than normal to harmful UV rays, so it's especially important to apply sunscreen.

Do you dare to start with this practice?