Regular Skin Exfoliation Is Necessary For Healthy Skin

By Lovemore Gerald

The skin is the largest organ in the body and often goes unappreciated for all of the important things it does. It's a protector, keeping harmful things out and helps excrete toxins from within. It is constantly regenerating itself, and as a result, dead cells can build up, leaving it looking dull and dry. That's why skin exfoliation is needed to keep your skin looking and feeling healthy.

To counter the effects of dry skin, most people use some sort of lotion or moisturizing cream. But, what they often don't know is they could be making the problem worse. The dead cells that lead to dry skin are sticking on the surface and limiting the moisture that the pores can absorb, so all that lotion isn't doing you any good.

Exfoliating is the act of removing dead cells using a mild irritant. After employing one of the methods you are left with healthier-looking skin that, over time, will be able to absorb and hold moisture better. It will also help diminish the appearance of lines and wrinkle and rid your skin of acne and bumps.

There are a couple of ways to accomplish the task. Manually you can use a loofah or brush made from natural fibers that won't over-irritate the skin. You can also use scrubs, which are often made from some sort of fine-grit material like sand or sugar mixed into a liquid soap, moisturizer, or oil.

There are also chemical methods like lotions and gels that you apply daily, and there are two versions of this method. Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) are fruit-based acids, and Beta-Hydroxy Acid (BHA) is salicylic acid. They both remove the outer layer of dead cells while encouraging new cell growth.

With chemical skin exfoliation it is important to know that AHAs and BHA have differing solubilities, with AHAs being water-soluble, and BHA being oil-soluble. So use AHAs if you're dealing with dryness or skin damage. If your issues are more with blemishes and acne, use a BHA. But, whether it is manual or chemical, make sure to exfoliate for beautiful healthy skin.

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