We enthusiastically cleanse, tone and moisturize our facial skin – but what about exfoliation? If you’re one of those people who tends to forget about a good once-a-week facial scrub, we’re here to remind you why you shouldn’t. Skin exfoliation has many benefits and today, with many different scrubs available, it’s easier than ever to give our skin the much-needed exfoliation. And that’s not all, you can even take some ingredients that you probably already have at home and make your own homemade scrub. The important thing, however, is to choose the right scrub or the right ingredients according to your skin type.
Why is it important to use a face scrub?
Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells from the face
The first and main benefit of using a scrub is to remove dead cells from your face. Dead cells make your face look dry and dull and clog pores. The right facial scrub deeply exfoliates the skin and removes dead cells.
Exfoliation helps unclog facial skin pores
A natural oil called sebum is produced by the body to keep the skin hydrated. But sometimes the production becomes excessive and the extra sebum oil gets stored in the pores of the skin. As the skin pores are clogged, this leads to acne breakouts. When you exfoliate your skin, the sebum is eliminated and the pores are unclogged.
Exfoliation helps improve skin texture
Facial skin is sensitive, thinner and more prone to damage than skin on other parts of the body. Improper care, pollution, etc., can make the skin rough and dull. Scrubs are essential for improving skin texture and encouraging the renewal process.
Exfoliation makes the skin softer
The layers of dead cells covering your skin are just a massive clump of dirt, hence their jagged appearance. This gives the skin a scratchy feeling. The elimination of these cells makes your skin much softer and smoother. Not only will you see a difference in your skin, but you will also feel it becoming velvety smooth.
Exfoliation improves the absorption of skin care products
All dead cells prevent skin care products from penetrating deeply. Most of your skincare products are wasted on them and simply washed out. If nothing clogs your skin, your healthy cells get the full benefits of your skincare and all your products can work better.
Choosing the scrub that best suits your skin type is key to getting great results. In this part, find out which properties of a scrub are most appropriate for your skin.
Oily skin
People with oily skin often have problems with pimples because excess oil clogs the pores of the skin. That’s why you need a scrub that not only removes dead skin cells, but also has pimple-busting properties. Salicylic acid is known for its anti-acne benefits. If you have oily skin, you should get a face wash that contains salicylic acid or similar anti-acne ingredients.
Dry skin
People who have dry skin can use a facial cleanser that contains ingredients that slough off dead skin cells. Glycolic acid is one such ingredient that easily removes dead cells and flaky skin. It is known to be an excellent exfoliator. Look for a scrub that contains anti-aging glycolic acid which also provides moisturizing benefits for your skin.
Sensitive skin
People with sensitive skin should be more careful in choosing their skincare products. If you have sensitive skin, make sure your scrub is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Propylene glycol has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Turmeric and yogurt are natural ingredients that provide anti-inflammatory benefits. Sugar scrubs are considered good for sensitive skin. Sugar is a natural skin exfoliator and works great to slough off dead skin cells.
Mixed skin
Combination skin is a mix of dry and oily skin, so choosing a scrub can be a bit tricky. But experts say people with combination skin should use a scrub that removes excess oil from the skin without drying it out.
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