Why You Need To Start Exfoliating Your Body
When we talk about exfoliating, attention immediately goes to the face and rightly so. Facial skin is very sensitive and needs extra care. However, the entire body needs to be exfoliated. The benefits derived from doing so are immense. Before we get into the benefits, let's delve into the basics. What is exfoliation? Exfoliation simply means getting rid of dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. There are several types of exfoliation including chemical, mechanical and physical. For this post, the focus is on physical exfoliation where a scrub, made up primarily of granules (plus other ingredients) is used to exfoliate. When done right, exfoliation keeps the skin clean. It also prevents the formation and appearance of acne as...