BODY EXFOLIATION
Body exfoliation is a key step in a healthy skincare routine that can help improve skin tone and texture. It can help with the following:
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Removing dead skin cells: Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, which can reveal smoother, healthier skin.
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Improving skin tone: Exfoliation can help with uneven skin tone, blemishes, and dry patches.
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Promoting hydration: Exfoliated skin can better absorb moisturizers and oils, leaving skin feeling soft and supple.
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Preventing ingrown hairs: Exfoliation can help prevent ingrown hairs.
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Stimulating cell renewal: Exfoliation can help stimulate cell renewal.
There are several ways to exfoliate your body, including chemical exfoliants and physical exfoliants like body scrubs:
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Body scrubs
Physical exfoliants like body scrubs use ingredients like sugar or sea salt to remove dead skin cells.
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Chemical exfoliants Leave-on exfoliants like AHAs or BHAs can dissolve the bonds holding dead skin to the surface. AHAs can help with dry, sun-damaged skin, while BHAs can help with clogged pores, blemishes, and redness.