The Glow-Getter’s Guide to Face and Body Exfoliation

Exfoliation is one of the most transformative steps you can incorporate into your skincare routine. Looking to achieve a radiant complexion or smoother, softer skin? Exfoliation is key. Exfoliation involves removing dead skin cells from the surface of your skin, revealing the fresher, younger cells beneath. 

Let's explore the power of exfoliation and how it can benefit both your face and body. We’ll also give you some essential tips to help you get the most out of this skincare practice.

Exfoliating Your Face

The skin on your face is delicate and often exposed to pollution, UV rays, and harsh weather conditions. Over time, these factors can lead to a buildup of dead skin cells, resulting in a dull, uneven complexion. Exfoliation helps to clear away these dead cells, allowing your skin to breathe and regenerate.

Benefits of Facial Exfoliation

Unclogs Pores

Dead skin cells can clog your pores, leading to blackheads, whiteheads, and acne. Regular exfoliation helps to keep your pores clear, reducing the likelihood of breakouts. Looking for a great way to deeply exfoliate your skin? Try our Algae Deep Scrub. Simply apply to clean skin using wet fingertips. Gently massage into a lather without scrubbing too vigorously. Thoroughly rinse with water. Avoid the eyes.

Brightens Skin Tone

Exfoliating can improve skin tone by removing the layer of dead cells that can make your complexion look dull and lifeless. This reveals the brighter, more radiant skin underneath. For an alternative to harsh chemical peels, give our Aroma Peel a try. Aroma Peel features a concentrated blend of pure, undiluted essential oils that work to eliminate dead skin cells and diminish the look of congestion, and lackluster skin. The result is a complexion that appears smoother, revitalized, and restored. Simply apply 15 drops to the face and neck area. Massage gently for 3 minutes. Rub vigorously with soft facial gauze or textured washcloth. 

Better Absorption of Skincare Products

When your skin is free of dead cells, it may better absorb the active ingredients in your serums, moisturizers, and other skincare products, making them more effective. To visibly improve the look and feel of your complexion, consider using our Silt Scrub. This facial scrub contains colloidal freshwater silt, volcanic-derived micro exfoliants, bentonite clay, and coconut-derived activated charcoal, all combined to give skin a renewed appearance, and increase absorption of any skincare product you apply afterwards. 

Exfoliating Your Body

While we often focus on the face, exfoliating the skin on your body is just as important. The skin on your body is thicker and more resilient, but it can still suffer from dryness, rough patches, and ingrown hairs. Regular exfoliation helps to keep your body’s skin smooth, soft, and glowing.

Benefits of Body Exfoliation

Smooths Skin Texture

Exfoliating the body can smooth rough patches, particularly on areas like elbows, knees, and heels, leaving your skin feeling soft and touchable. One of our favorites? Our Fango Scrub. Unlike other harsh scrubs, Fango features ultra-fine particles that won't tear the skin or cause redness and irritations. It is gentle enough to use on the face, while also working as an effective scrub to smooth away rough skin texture on the rest of the body.  

Prevents Ingrown Hairs

Regular exfoliation is crucial for preventing ingrown hairs, especially if you shave or wax regularly. By removing dead skin cells, you reduce the chance of hairs becoming trapped under the skin. Many body scrubs are too abrasive on the skin, leading to irritation and dryness. For a gentle, nourishing alternative, explore our collection of Body Scrubs. Our formulas start with a creamy lotion base designed to cleanse and comfort the most delicate of skins. To that base, we add gentle, yet effective, natural exfoliant particles and essential oils. Try our Lavender Body Scrub for a dose of calm, Lemongrass Body Scrub to uplift your senses, or our Mint Body Scrub for an energizing experience. 

Improves Circulation

Exfoliating the body, especially with a dry brush, can stimulate blood circulation, which can help to promote healthier, more radiant skin. Like most exfoliation methods, you can also expect dry brushing to help eliminate the dirt and oil you’ve accumulated throughout the day, as well as dead skin cells. This results in increased cell turnover, leaving you with more radiant, smoother skin.

Exfoliation Tips 

To maximize the benefits of exfoliation while avoiding irritation, it's important to follow some best practices.

Don’t Overdo It

While exfoliation is beneficial, too much of a good thing may be harmful. Over-exfoliating can strip the skin of its natural oils, leading to dryness, irritation, and even breakouts. For most skin types, exfoliating 2-3 times a week is sufficient.

Moisturize Afterwards

Always follow up exfoliation with a good moisturizer to replenish your skin’s hydration. This helps to lock in moisture and soothe any potential irritation. With cooler temperatures around the corner, replenish your skin with our Nourishing Body Cream.

Be Gentle

Whether you’re using a physical or chemical exfoliant, always be gentle. Avoid harsh scrubbing, and let the exfoliant do the work.

Exfoliation is one of the most powerful tools in achieving and maintaining healthy, glowing skin. By incorporating it into your skincare routine, you can improve your skin’s overall appearance and reveal your most radiant skin.