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The importance of the Scrub in the beauty routine

Exfoliating is the process of removing dead cells from the surface of your skin. It’s a vital step that should never be skipped. Even K-Beauty enthusiasts have a special spot reserved for exfoliation in their elaborate 10-step skincare routine. If you’re unsure what scrubs or exfoliators do for your skin, allow us to break it down for you. Read on as we elaborate on the benefits of face scrubs and exfoliation. Why should you exfoliate your skin? 1. Brightens complexion 2. Prevents acne 3. Makes skin softer 4. Helps to absorb products The right way to scrub:

Why should you exfoliate your skin?

We all know about reptiles shedding their skins for a fresh, new one. What if we told you something similar happens in humans too? Desquamation is a natural shedding cycle where the old and dead cells are replaced by new cells. The speed of this regenerative cycle depends on many factors such as your skin type, age, weather, environmental conditions around you and more. And with the production of cells, the dead ones are pushed to the surface. But that’s where the cycle ends. All these dead cells just sit atop of your skin and pile up – which is exactly why you need additional help from scrubs. Exfoliating is how you can get rid of the cells on top to help new cells make way to the top. Benefits of exfoliating The act of brushing off the dead cells on the surface has multiple benefits for the skin. Let’s go through the four top advantages of regular exfoliation.
1. Brightens complexion

The dead skin on the top layer doesn’t add any value to your skin. All they do is make your skin dull. Scrubbing them off gives you a brighter complexion and makes your skin glow. Scrubs act as a polish and add a shine to the skin.

2. Prevents acne

Dead cells also end up trapping dirt on your skin. Both these on top can easily clog your pores and cause acne. With a regular exfoliation routine, you will start noticing that your acne has started disappearing. The only thing to keep in mind is to be gentle while exfoliating the skin.

3. Makes skin softer

The dead cells layers on top of your skin are just a massive pile of dirt, hence they’re jagged. This gives the skin a scratchy feel. Removal of those cells makes your skin feel much softer and smoother. You will not only see a difference in your skin but also feel it turn velvety. And if you’re a makeup fan, exfoliating will make your makeup glide on smoothly and look airbrushed!

4. Helps to absorb products

All the dead cells obstruct your skincare products from reaching deep within. Most of your skincare is wasted on them and simply washed off. With nothing to block your skin, your healthy cells receive all the goodness from your skincare and all your products can work better.

The right way to scrub:
Scrubbing is the next step after cleansing. Once you wash your face with a foaming face wash, you can go in with your scrub. Take a small amount and start to gently massage the scrub on your face. Focus on areas like your nose, cheeks and chin as these tend to collect more dirt and form blackheads. Scrub for a minute and rinse with normal to cold water. Do not exfoliate daily – a maximum of twice a week is recommended for exfoliation.

The safest type of exfoliator for beginners is a peeling exfoliator. These usually have a smooth texture and once you start rubbing them on your skin, they form tiny pills on your skin by collecting all the dirt and dead cells. The Creamy dried fruit and citrus scrub is one of the mildest options available in the market. It goes on smooth and leaves your skin soft and gleaming. This is vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free and contains no artificial colour. This scrub works like magic for sensitive skin.

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