The Importance of Skin Exfoliation

Your skin is the largest organ in your body. Although it has many vital functions, most people assume that their skin is the only one. Your skin protects your body from minor injuries, lacerations and blunt force. The skin's slightly acidic pH helps prevent pathogen invasion. You should therefore take great care of your skin and exfoliate any dead skin cells.

The natural lifespan of skin cells is approximately 15-18 days due to the damage that they are subjected to. The cells that are dying accumulate on your skin's surface and then slough off in a process called exfoliation. Although the skin naturally sheds dead skin cells, it sometimes needs extra help. Extra exfoliation can be added to your skin care routine once or twice per week Diamond Glow Dc

The lower layers of your skin are where new skin cells are formed. They then move up to the top. Excessive dead skin cells can cause damage to the new cells below. This can cause your skin to look duller and older, especially your face. The dead cells can also block your pores, leading to breakouts.

Either mechanical or chemical exfoliating can be used to aid the skin's natural exfoliation process. You can use loofahs and rough scrubs to exfoliate your skin. Chemical exfoliation uses strong enzymes and acids to dissolve the remaining cells. These can give you a brighter and more radiant complexion. You can also make it easier for serums and lotions to penetrate your skin by removing the dead layer.

It is crucial to exfoliate correctly in order not to dry your skin and cause irritation.