Do You Exfoliate?

 

Today's blog post is brought to you by our Trainer Beauty & Wellness, Quanita Talip who shares with us the importance of exfoliating the skin and how to do it.

Exfoliation is one way to help maintain the skin through the removal of dead skin cells on the skin's outermost surface. Sloughing away older skin cells allows fresh new ones to emerge, therefore invigorating dull, lifeless texture and revitalizing circulation and helping to achieve a healthier, more vibrant complexion.

The average human generates a new layer of skin every two to four weeks. At the end of the cycle, the old, dead cells on the surface are shed. You can improve your complexion tremendously by exfoliating and sloughing off the old, dead skin cells. If the old, dead skin cells are not removed, they can clog the sebaceous pores, leading to superficial spots or blackheads.

Younger people with skin problems should take care NOT to over-exfoliate, as those suffering from skin problems think that daily exfoliating will help to rid their skin from impurities. That is unfortunately not true, and over-exfoliating or scrubbing can aggravate the problem instead of alleviating it, since the skin is irritated instead of being assisted along to help heal itself. Those with problem skin can exfoliate, but gently and not too often.

If you are fighting the aging battle (and for those not yet there) exfoliation of the skin, helps with blood circulation and the removal of the dead skin cells that can cause it to look dull and dry. Exfoliating can be done every week, and in some cases twice weekly.

How to Exfoliate

1. Wet the area of skin you want to exfoliate. 
2.  Apply an exfoliating cleanser to your skin making circular motions, scrub the exfoliating cleanser over your skin using your fingertips.
3. Be gentle over sensitive areas, like delicate neck and concentrate on congested area like the nose and chin.
4. Rinse skin thoroughly.
5. Follow with a good moisturiser. 

Good to Try: Eve Taylor Exfoliating Scrub

This effective scrub containing natural bamboo beads and amino acids will leave the skin feeling soft and refined. Circulation is also stimulated for a vibrant complexion; pores will remain free from blockages and most importantly, serums, creams and oils will penetrate much easier with minimal product absorbed on dead cells sitting on the skins surface.
You can find this product at The Spa in The Fairmont Hotel, Dubai.