Why Is Exfoliate Important For A Good Skin Health

Many people wonder why they aren't getting the skin they've always wanted despite following their skincare routine. Even if they use expensive products from the highest quality brands, the effect is still not as expected. The skin's mechanism of self-healing and creating new cells is not working properly in some cases. The cause of this may be due to the negative effects of the external environment and poor skincare habits that result in many dead skin cells. Now you need to take a step that is: “exfoliate”. In today's article, Japan With Love will learn about "exfoliates" and how to properly exfoliate for clean, healthy, and glowing facial skin.

WHAT IS EXFOLIATION?

Exfoliating the skin is a method of cleansing and removing old skin cells. As a result, these cells cannot regenerate the skin, and they need to be removed. This allows new skin cells to regenerate faster. This results in brighter and healthier skin.

Old skin cells that have undergone metabolism in the body will die and are not able to generate new cells. This is a normal phenomenon that happens to anyone. If you do not remove these cells, the skin will clog pores. From this point, you can create conditions for acne types to multiply. Among them, acne is extremely difficult to treat.

Conversely, when the skin has too many dead cells, this will negatively affect the results of the skincare routine. In particular, the nutrients in the cream will not be able to be absorbed completely. Because of this, many people spend a lot of time and money on skincare but don't achieve the results they want. Therefore, it is necessary to exfoliate periodically to have healthy skin.

WHY YOU SHOULD EXFOLIATE YOUR SKIN

You may think that using a facial cleanser or makeup remover will thoroughly clean your skin. However, that is completely incorrect. Below, Japan With Love will give you 5 reasons why you need to exfoliate your skin periodically.

Exfoliating helps unclog pores

Pores can become clogged with dirt, sebum, and dead cells if they accumulate for a long time on the face. Therefore, to clear the skin, you need to regularly exfoliate. When pores are open, acne is less likely to occur, and nutrients are better absorbed into the skin.

Periodic exfoliation will help slow down the skin ageing process

Studies have shown that the age of 30 is the time when the process of removing dead cells is most intense. After age, the process will take place more slowly. Because of this, it is difficult for old cells to peel off on the surface, but they cling to a thick layer, causing the skin to appear dull. And yet, if you leave that layer of dead cells for a long time, the skin will quickly appear signs of ageing such as freckles, wrinkles, dark spots, etc. For this reason, exfoliation is essential to prevent ageing.

Exfoliation helps to stimulate blood circulation

The exfoliation process helps to stimulate better blood circulation, making your skin pinker and more radiant than ever. In addition, this beauty step can also improve the amount of collagen, preventing skin sagging when there are signs of ageing.

Exfoliation helps to increase the effectiveness of skincare products

Once the dead cells are removed, the live cells will have better working conditions. As a result, serums, moisturizers, and toners,etc will penetrate deep into the pores and promote the full skincare function of the product.

Rather, if the skin is not exfoliated, no matter how expensive the skincare products may be, they will not do much good.

Exfoliation helps you have healthy skin and limit skin defects

By unclogging pores, when removing dead cells from the skin, it is also possible to prevent defects that may appear in the future. However, you should only exfoliate your skin 1-2 times per week to remove sebum, excess oil and dead cells. If you abuse the habit of exfoliating too much, it will wear out your skin and cause further irritation.

MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN EXFOLIATING

Exfoliation is one of the must-dos. However, you should avoid the following things to avoid damaging the skin.

Exfoliating too many times in a short time

It is possible to achieve the above-mentioned effects by exfoliating with the right frequency. On the other hand, if done over a short period with high frequency, it will negatively affect the skin. As a result of the loss of natural moisture, the surface of your skin will be damaged. If you are doing too many exfoliants in a short amount of time, you can easily see the effects when you touch your skin.

In addition, the skin is very easily irritated and reacts faster. The skin also becomes more sensitive to harmful rays. Therefore, to achieve the most effective effect while ensuring the health of your skin, you should only exfoliate with a suitable frequency. Japan With Love recommends exfoliating only twice a week.

Rubbing too hard

There is a lot of confusion between facial massage and too rough facial scrubs. Applying too much force to the skin surface will damage it and cause it to hurt.

Do a gentle massage, rotating your fingers in a circle so that the skin is not stretched. At the same time, you should avoid the skin near the eyes because this area is often thin and sensitive.

Did not apply moisturizer after exfoliating

Exfoliating will strip the skin of its inherent moisture. Skin that has just exfoliated will become sensitive. Therefore, it is necessary to provide moisturizing through the moisturizing step to stimulate skin regeneration and increased cell production. Additionally, you should use more sunscreen when you go out to protect your skin in the most effective way possible.

Use body scrubs for the face

Facial skin is usually thinner and more sensitive than other body areas. As a result, different formulas are often used for different lines of exfoliating products for the face. Besides, it is also necessary to choose the right exfoliator for your skin type.

STEPS TO EXFOLIATE FOR FACIAL SKIN

Step 1: Wash your hands thoroughly before starting

Hands are home to many bacteria and dirt due to frequent contact with surfaces. Therefore, before performing the exfoliation, it is necessary to wash your hands thoroughly.

Step 2: Open pores

As a result of acne-causing agents such as dirt and sebum, ... sticking to pores, they cause acne. So before exfoliating, you need to open up your pores to make it easier to clean your face.

You can use a facial steamer or simply wash your face with warm water. You just need to dip a towel in warm water and place it on your face for about 5 minutes. As a result, your pores will open, and the second step will be easier to clean and remove the residue on the skin.

Step 3: Wash your face thoroughly

Washing your face with a cleanser specifically designed for your skin is always a prerequisite before applying any skincare regimen. Put a small amount of cleanser in the palm of your hand and gently massage it into the skin in a circular motion for about 30 seconds. Rinse with warm water, then dry gently with a clean towel.

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Step 4: Exfoliate

You can exfoliate using natural ingredients or with exfoliating facial products available on the market.

If you use natural exfoliating ingredients: Mix all the ingredients you have prepared into a homogeneous mixture. After that, apply the mixture to your face. Dead skin cells will be removed during your massage. Natural exfoliation is also extremely cost-effective. Plus, you can easily store it and use it many times.

If you use commercially available exfoliants: Take a small amount of the scrub in your hand and massage it into your face. Then wash your face with warm water.

Step 5: Wash your face again

The final step in the exfoliation process is the basic face wash. Take a towel dipped in warm water and slowly wash away the stratum corneum, dead cells on the face.

After that, you can continue to apply a mask to relax your skin or massage your skin to regain its natural smoothness and elasticity. Remember to always wash your hands well before touching your skin!

Here is some information about facial exfoliation. It is Japan With Love's hope that you will gain more knowledge about skincare to achieve healthy and beautiful skin. Don't forget to moisturize your skin after exfoliating. If you have any other questions about skincare, scrubs or genuine Japanese beauty products, please contact Japan With Love for further advice.

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