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Why should you exfoliate? - Caroline Clapperton, Planet Skincare

Rejuvenate your Skin with exfoliation treatments

Your skin is constantly on the go. The largest organ in the body, the skin regenerates itself every 28-31 days on average. But sometimes it needs a little help.

If you have oily skin, you can generally exfoliate two to three days a week without any ill effects. Obviously, you should skip the exfoliation if your skin feels dry or irritated, or if it looks red and flaky. People with more dry, delicate skin should exfoliate one to two times a week, ideally with a gentle exfoliating scrub which will not irritate their skin.

If you're not sure about whether or not you can exfoliate with a particular product, test it on your inner elbow, where the skin is especially tender. If the scrub causes irritation, it indicates that it may not be a good choice. If no irritation is experienced, you can safely use that product to exfoliate on a regular basis.

Your skin health also plays a factor in how often you should exfoliate. If you suffer from eczema or other skin conditions, you may want to ease back on your exfoliation schedule, especially if your doctor recommends the use of gentle skin care products only. If you've recently been sunburned, you should also avoid exfoliating until the sunburn starts to peel, because you don't want to pull new skin off while it is trying to heal.

What are the benefits of regular face exfoliation?

◦speed up the process of skin flaking and shedding
◦improve your complexion
◦make your skin look brighter and feel smoother
◦encourage the growth of new skin cells
◦increase blood circulation
◦brings a glow to your face
◦improve skin texture and colour
◦remove skin blockages
◦allow your face to maintain an adequate amount of oil
◦gives the impression of erasing fine lines and wrinkles
◦keep your skin clear and healthy looking
◦stimulate cellular renewal
◦prevent breakouts
◦remove toxins from your skin
◦skin preparations are absorbed more easily

Exfoliating also reduces fine lines on the skin (which would otherwise ultimately result in wrinkles), helps in boosting the blood circulation and removes the toxins present in the blood. It prepares the skin to better absorb all the benefits of a moisturizer and allows a longer and more even tan. It is perhaps one of the easiest ways of attaining healthy skin!

Caroline Clapperton

Caroline is CEO and founder of Planet Skincare Limited - www.planetskincare.co.uk


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