The Benefits of Facial Exfoliation On Your Skin

All You Need To Know About Facial Exfoliation 

We have all heard the word “dead skin cells” sometime in our life or skincare journey! Well, sit back and get some popping corn because we are here to dive deep into it! Dead skin cells are shed by your skin to make space for new cells, and this phenomenon takes place every 21-30 days. Kinda like making room for that glow up you’ve been wanting! But hold up, sometimes this process doesn’t go so buttery smooth! Many times, it just so happens that the dead skin cells don’t shed completely. They stay back on the surface of our skin. This hampers your skin in a number of ways. The pores could get blocked, or your skin can even become flaky and dry depending on the skin type. So what’s the way out of it? We’re glad you asked! 

Exfoliation! Facial Exfoliation is the answer to all dead skin cell issues! It is the process of removing the dead cells from the skin with the use of a chemical or physical substance, product or tool. This is just the start; there’s a lot that goes behind this technique, and here’s all you need to know! 

 Uncovering the world of Exfoliation

For the folks sitting in the back, we are going to go over it one more time! Facial Exfoliation is a way through which one can remove the dead skin cells present on the top layer of the skin. By removing this big chunk of clutter, your complexion brightens up, skin texture smoothens out, and skin products penetrate nice and easy into the deeper layers, in turn, making them work better! 

Essentially, there are two types of Facial Exfoliation Methods.

Chemical & Mechanical Facial Exfoliation

In the first one, chemical ingredients like Alpha or Beta Hydroxy Acids are used to dissolve the dead skin cells and soften the skin layer to make them dissolve. 

In the second one, a physical tool like a silicone exfoliator or even a washcloth is used as a facial scrub that helps in removing the dead skin cells like an extractor.

Your skin type really plays a great role in defining the type and way of facial exfoliation you should choose. 

Facial Exfoliation Benefits 

We have already talked a lot about what is and how is, but of course, we all want to know how something new benefits our skin. And gurl, you are in the right place because we are unravelling some hot sippy tea! Facial Exfoliation can prove to be a boon to your skin and improve it in multiple ways (we have studies backing this up)! 

The major benefits of exfoliating are: 

1. It instantly removes dead skin cells, unveiling brighter, glowing skin 
2. It helps in improving blood circulation in the skin. With the dead skin cells getting out of the way, the new cells get all the power, helping your skin breathe lighter and better
3. Facial exfoliation encourages skin cell turnover, keeping the premature signs of ageing at bay, all while making you look your youthful, confident self 
4. With the dead cells being gone, the absorption of skincare products like serums, moisturizers, toners becomes easier and faster. The product can penetrate into the skin and reach to deeper layers to impart maximum benefits
    

But wait.. How to Exfoliate? 

1. Chemical Exfoliation

It might sound harsh, but chemical exfoliation is the softest, most gentle way to remove dead skin cells. It takes into account the chemically produced acids and works best for sensitive, dry & even combination skin types. You can either go for chemical exfoliants available in the market like skincare products. These include a minimal and definitive percentage of the particular chemical active and work tremendously well. Make sure to follow the directions of use given on the product packaging. 
 

2. Mechanical or Physical Exfoliation 

As we explained earlier, this one works by physically removing the dead skin cells from the topmost layer of the skin and sloughing them off. This method is comparatively less gentle than chemical exfoliation and works best for normal to oily skin types. One should avoid using physical exfoliation for sensitive or dry skin. 

You can use products like exfoliating powders that help in removing the excess oil from the skin. One can also opt for dry brushing. This method involves using a brush with soft bristles, damping it and rubbing it gently across the skin. 

Lastly, the ones blessed with normal skin would easily be able to exfoliate just with a washcloth dipped in warm water. Move the cloth in small circular motions around the face and dry your face later on. 

Wait, there’s more!

Want to give this awesome exfoliation a try at home? We got you! Here are some super quick, home DIY facial exfoliation scrubs that you can make with the ingredients present in your kitchen! 

1. Coffee Facial Scrub 

Ingredient List:

½ cup Coffee Powder

1 cup Brown Sugar

2 tsp. Milk or Buttermilk

1 tsp. Honey

Let’s get started:

Add all the ingredients in an airtight container and mix them well. Wet your face and apply the scrub all over your face and neck. Gently scrub in circular motion for 3-4 minutes. Rinse off with water and pat dry. You can store the rest of the scrub in the fridge and use it later. 

Can’t find the time to make your own at home? These formulations will do the work for you! Here are Purplle recommendations for some outstanding Coffee Scrubs!
 

1. mCaffeine Naked & Raw Coffee Face Scrub & mCaffeine Naked & Raw Coffee Body Scrub

Indulge in the aroma of calming coffee and make your bath time a barista with mcaffeine’s amazing Coffee Scrubs for the face and body!

Explore mCaffeine Scrubs.

2. Good Vibes Choco Coffee Glow Face Scrub

Chocolate and Coffee together? Heck yes!! Glow while the calming senses of coffee soothe you! With this scrub, say goodbye to dead skin cells and hello to all the good vibes!

Explore Good Vibes Scrubs.

3. Mamaearth CoCo Face Scrub with Coffee & Cocoa For Rich Exfoliation 

Bring home the exfoliating spa session with this perfect beauty! Mamaearth gives you all that you want in one pack! So no more dirt and impurities!

Explore Mamaearth Scrubs.

Brown Sugar Scrub

Ingredient List:

½ cup Coconut Oil

¼ cup Honey

½ cup Brown Sugar

3 tbsp. Ground Oatmeal

Let’s get started: 

Mix the Coconut Oil and Honey together. Add Brown Sugar and Oatmeal. Keep stirring until you get a thick consistency. Wet your skin with water and rub the mixture gently on your face and neck in small circular motions. Rinse and pat dry. You can also apply the scrub to your body. 

Okay okay are you finding it difficult to look for the right products in your kitchen? Don’t worry girl, we got you! These Purplle recommendations bring you the best of natural ingredients without the hardwork! 
 

4. WOW Skin Science Ubtan Face & Body Scrub

We’ve all heard about the mindboggling benefits of the age-old ingredient, Ubtan, from our nani maa! Well, WOW brings that beauty nuskha to you! One scrub for face and body both? Why not try ASAP!

Explore WOW Scrubs.

5. Good Vibes Lip Scrub - Lemon

A little care goes a long way! That’s true for our lips! They go through so much and a huge build-up of dead skin cells becomes very natural! Now it’s time to shed it off! With the power of lemon in this lip scrub, you will be set to show off your pink, rosy lips! Blackheads are another big problem on skin, Try out these 10 Best Face Scrubs For Blackheads.
 

Okay, girl, this is your sign! Now it's time to go and step into the world of Facial Exfoliation! We are sure you are going to love it! ????