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finelinesmagazine.com 7 The Benefits of Exfoliation A Key to Healthy Skin To Exfoliate at Home, Follow These Steps: • Moisten the area of your skin that you want to exfoliate. • Use a sponge, exfoliating gloves, or loofah if exfoliating more resilient skin, like that found on the arms, back, and legs. • Apply an exfoliating cleanser to your skin or squeeze some onto your loofah. If exfoliating delicate areas, like your face and neck, simply pour the cleanser into your hands. Make sure to use a cleanser that is suited to your skin type and is not too abrasive, especially if you have sensitive skin. • Scrub the exfoliating cleanser over your skin using a circular motion. • Rinse skin completely. • Follow with a moisturizer designed for your skin type. Tips for Facial Exfoliation • Only use exfoliation products designed for the face. Products intended for the body are usually harsher and more abrasive; using them on your face could cause irritation, rashes, and/or breakouts. • Always moisturize your face if you exfoliate regularly. Exfoliation can dry the skin, which can cause wrinkles over time. What is Exfoliation? Exfoliation is a skin care therapy in which the outer layers of dead skin cells are gently sloughed off with the use of an abrasive tool or product, such as a loofah sponge or brush, or a skin cleanser containing sea salt or ground nut shells. Any area of the skin can be exfoliated, but it is important to exfoliate your face using products intended for your skin type. Exfoliating can be a great home care tool for maintaining the results you see from professional treatments. For instance, if you exfoliate regularly after a waxing session, you will be less likely to experience ingrown hairs and blackheads on the waxed area. You can also schedule appointments for professional exfoliation sessions, which are often more intensive than at-home treatments. Some of these include microdermabrasion and chemical exfoliation. Check with your esthetician to see if either of these treatments might be right for you.