Every minute thousands of dead skin cells fall off our skin. It is a natural loss due to rubbing in the wind, contact with other people, clothes and other objects around you. This spontaneous process of exfoliating the skin is necessary for the renewal of your epidermis.

If you want to intensify and homogenise the exfoliation, you can use certain products and techniques such as the ones we are discussing today. Are you ready to discover how to keep your skin perfect? From SOIVRE COSMETICS we help you learn how to exfoliate your skin properly. Let's start by talking about the benefits.

Benefits of exfoliating skin regularly

  • More dead cells are removed and the renewal process in the epidermis is stimulated.
  • Pores are opened and deeply cleansed, thus reducing the appearance of pimples.
  • You activate the blood circulation and then oxygen and nutrient rich blood reaches all parts of your skin.
  • You stimulate the expulsion of toxins through the more open pores.
  • You stimulate the lymphatic system with massage and rubbing movements.
  • You even out your skin tone. And if you're tanned, exfoliation will make your skin colour look more radiant.
  • You stimulate the nervous system through conscious contact with different parts of your body.

How to exfoliate the skin correctly?

Exfoliating the skin is very simple. You can do it yourself at home or go to a specialised centre. It depends on the time you have available, your budget and the results you want.

Before you start exfoliating your skin, you should know certain details to avoid mistakes that can damage the health of your epidermis. Pay attention to the following precautions you should take :-)

  • If your skin is very dry, you should ideally avoid exfoliating with products containing sea salts and avoid using hot water during the process.
  • Always apply a nourishing and moisturising cream generously after exfoliating. Each type of product for a specific area: i.e. do not apply the body scrub on the face and vice versa either because your skin has different thicknesses and needs on different parts of your body.
  • Never exfoliate skin with wounds or burns, as you are attacking the epidermis and that is not what we want.

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And now we are going to explain how to exfoliate your body skin :-)

Body exfoliation step by step

In the shower with lukewarm water and once all the skin is wet, apply the exfoliating gel. With wet skin the gel is applied easily and without damaging the skin.

You must perform gentle circular movements always in an upward direction This not only removes dead skin cells, but also stimulates circulation. Between 7 and 14 rubs on each area is sufficient. On the extremities, never rub downwards, but in the opposite direction to the force of gravity.

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Start at the feet, move up the legs, then the arms and finish on the trunk, taking special care not to press too hard on the breasts and décolleté as the skin in this area of the body is very delicate.

To complement the exfoliation, we can use gloves in addition to the exfoliating gel. The most recommended are horsehair or exfoliating gloves. kessas. Their use stimulates a lot on a sensorial level thanks to the pressure they exert on different points of our body.

As an ideal finishing touch to the exfoliation, moisturise your skin with a moisturising cream or apply a natural oil to your body (argan oilrosehip oil, olive) all over your still-wet skin. Run plenty of cold water over your body to remove excess oil, then towel dry with a vigorous rubbing motion.

Exfoliation will make your skin look smoother.

Extra care for sensitive skin

Exfoliation on sensitive, irritable or prematurely aged skin is different from what we have explained so far. In such cases, we recommend exfoliating with small cloth wipes and a daily use shower gel specifically recommended for this type of skin.

Dampen a towel in warm water and rub the area to be exfoliated with it. Then, on the other towel, also moistened but in lukewarm water, spread the gel and use it to cleanse the skin with gentle movements.

This procedure is done before or during the shower. On delicate skin it is vital to use moisturising creams or natural oils after exfoliation and also before to facilitate friction.

Well, we hope you will put our advice into practice and thank you for sharing your experience with us ;-)