What is exfoliation? Exfoliation, or scrubbing, is a mechanical action that consists of cleaning the skin using circular movements to remove dead cells from its surface. It can be performed using an accessory (brush, sponge) or an exfoliating product. As a result, the skin is smoother and softer. Freed from dead cells, it can breathe. What type of scrub should I choose? There are different types of scrubs that adapt to different skin types, whether for the body or the face, and to the desired effect. What you need to remember is that someone with sensitive skin will not be able to use the same scrubs as someone with normal skin. For the body, we prefer exfoliants with more or less coarse grains. On the other hand, for the face, for all skin types, you should choose exfoliants with very fine grains, so as not to damage it. How to exfoliate? Exfoliation is a very simple beauty routine. It's usually done after a shower or bath. The pores are well dilated and dead skin cells can be eliminated more easily. Once you're done washing, apply the exfoliant to damp skin using circular motions to prevent skin from sagging (in a clockwise direction). There's no need to be too forceful with your movements, as this can damage your skin. Once you're finished exfoliating, you can rinse off. For your face, it's the same principle. Scrub after washing your face. The action should be even gentler, always using circular motions. How often should you exfoliate? It can be done once or twice a week, once every two weeks, or once a month. You have to learn to listen to your skin and understand what it needs. Exfoliation is there to reveal its beauty. Note that if you want to get a good tan this summer, you will have to do this 1 to 2 times a week. Some simple homemade scrubs to make You can make very simple scrubs with ingredients you can easily find in your kitchen, such as sugar, salt, or coffee grounds, mixed with vegetable oil. Our scrubs will also help you create more elaborate recipes. The cocooning scrub: - 2 tablespoons of coconut oil - 1 tablespoon of Himalayan pink salt Mix coconut oil and Himalayan pink salt. After showering, exfoliate your body with this pampering treatment and rinse. Exfoliating shower oil: - 60ml of cleansing oil - 2 teaspoons of coconut oil - 2 teaspoons of extra-fine coconut bark powder Mix all ingredients together and exfoliate your skin after showering or after moistening your skin. Rinse. Exfoliation before hair removal: - 2 tablespoons of washing base - 1 teaspoon of shea oil - 1 teaspoon of jojoba pearls Mix all the ingredients together and exfoliate your skin a few days before waxing. This will make it easier to remove the hair. Soft lip scrub: - 1 teaspoon of shea butter - 1 teaspoon of sugar Mix all the ingredients together and proceed to exfoliate your lips. Once you're done exfoliating, use a tissue to remove the sugar. The remaining shea butter will nourish and moisturize your lips.
