SIMPLE SCRUB TO SMOOTH AND GLOWING SKINBeautiful and healthy skin is pretty easy to get if we remember to give our skin a helping hand. And the easiest and non-painful way to do so is through exfoliating. Not only is exfoliating easy, but it is relaxing as it gently rids the body and mind of the stresses of the day.
Exfoliation is essential in helping the skin get rid of dead skin cells, and to get a smooth and healthy glow. The skin is the largest organ that eliminates toxins and defends the body against disease, so taking care of it is essential. Here’s the biological 411 of how this large organ works.
New skin cells are created in the skin’s lower layer, called the dermis. Over time, cells migrate to the surface of the skin and become more acidic. During their 30 day journey, they die and become saturated with Keratin, which is vital as it protects the skin from outside elements.
Exfoliation removes the dead, old and flaky skin cells from the surface to reveal the newer skin beneath.
Body brushing is one of the most affordable and easiest forms of exfoliation, and the bonus is that it assists the skin in getting rid of toxins by cleaning away chemicals found in soaps and body cleansers, and it stimulates blood circulation and the lymphatic system. Other benefits include tightening the skin, removing cellulite through increasing blood circulation and cell renewal.
Here’s how to do it:
1. Brush dry skin before getting into the shower, using either a loofah, exfoliating gloves or a body brush. Make sure that the body brush is not made out of artificial fibres as this is hard on the skin.
2. Start at the soles of your feet and work your way up, using circular motions.
3. Get into the bath or shower and rinse your body, then apply an exfoliating cleanser to your loofah, brush or gloves and scrub using gentle circular motions.
4. Choose exfoliating cleansers that contain grainy and natural ingredients such as oatmeal, ground almonds and even sea salts.
5. Use a pumice stone to rub the heels of your feet.
6. After exfoliating, apply a moisturizer which is thick, to adequately moisturize the skin as exfoliation does cause the skin to become dry. Body butter is ideal.
Exfoliate at least twice a week for the best results, and don’t forget to moisture and apply lots of sun-block as exfoliation makes the skin more sensitive to the sun. And the rewards of getting rid of the old skin- a new, fresh and glowing skin.
By Lebo Matshego
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