Here’s the lowdown on the skincare practice every ritual needs.
– KEYS SOULCARE
In the quest for touchably soft, radiant, glowing skin, exfoliation is seemingly non-negotiable. This favored step in beauty routines can help you reach your glow goals, but the benefits of this skin-renewing process go way beyond the surface.
Today, we’re deconstructing exfoliation: what it means to exfoliate, the value it brings, and the offerings that will get you in the glow, from head to toe.
WHAT IS EXFOLIATION?
Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin using any singular or combination of modalities, including tools, chemicals, or grainy substances. Our skin naturally sheds, with our outermost layer — the stratum corneum — having a completed cellular turnover every 28 to 30 days. During this process, however, not all dead skin cells are removed, so exfoliating the skin can help remove what’s left.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF EXFOLIATION?
So what does exfoliating do, exactly? Time to get into the details. Exfoliating can give your skin a boost in five distinct ways:
1. HELPS VISIBLY BRIGHTEN YOUR SKIN
Adding this to your routine will keep you radiating. By buffing away dead skin from the surface, you allow new skin to be revealed underneath. As regenerative processes slow down with age, dead skin piles up and dulls complexion. (Translation? Exfoliating to support your skin’s natural shedding process keeps you looking fresh over time.)
2. HELPS UNCLOG PORES
Clogged pores are caused by dirt and debris being trapped in the skin. When you exfoliate, you help rid the skin’s surface of pore-clogging material. It also removes other dirt and debris your cleanser might have missed.
3. BOOSTS ABSORPTION
Dead skin can contribute to clogging pores. By unclogging our pores, you make room for skin-nourishing products such as serums and moisturizers, increasing the overall effectiveness of your skincare routine.
4. HELPS IMPROVE SKIN TEXTURE
Exfoliating can help even out your skin’s tone and feel. Massaging away dry skin with a body polish that leaves skin smooth. If you’re applying makeup, having a polished base makes application easier and helps makeup go on smoothly, lessening your chances of caking up.
5. HELPS YOU MELT INTO RELAXATION
Want to honor your body and give yourself a few relaxing moments of self-care before your next shower? Try using an exfoliation tool like a dry body brush. This process also stimulates your mind, letting you melt into relaxation through self-massage.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU EXFOLIATE?
The frequency of using an exfoliating body scrub can depend on your skin type and situation, but one to three times a week should be more than enough for your face or body to feel fresh and renewed.
It depends on personal preference and how your skin reacts. Ask your dermatologist what they recommend, and remember to patch test before trying any new exfoliating products.
HOW TO EXFOLIATE YOUR FACE WITH KEYS SOULCARE:
For your face and neck, get radiant results with the help of just two purifying Keys Soulcare offerings — the radiance-revealing Be Luminous Skin Exfoliating Powder with Lactic Acid and the beloved Harmony Mask with Manuka Honey.
To start, prep your skin by washing it completely with your favorite cleanser (we can’t help but love the subtle sage + oat milk scent of Golden Face Cleanser with Manuka Honey) to remove makeup, dirt, and impurities.
Then, it’s time to begin the exfoliating ritual with your physical exfoliation step with Be Luminous Powder. This water-activated powder transforms into a creamy foam, and uses microgranules to gently buff away dull skin. You can use this mild exfoliant two or three times per week.
Close out your ritual with a few moments of pure harmony. As you apply your Harmony Face Mask, recite its affirmation: “I walk in my own strength.” Perhaps find a quiet place to sit, read, or meditate. As it dries down, the Harmony Face Mask’s activated charcoal helps clarify and balance the look of skin, while antioxidant-rich Manuka honey delivers a dose of nourishing hydration.
With moisture-rich ingredients, these Keys Soulcare offerings gently restore radiance with every use.
HOW TO EXFOLIATE YOUR BODY WITH KEYS SOULCARE:
Indulge in total-body rejuvenation with an exfoliation ritual that lets it all go. It’s simple. Renew with our Mind-Clearing Body Polish for some soul-nourishing exfoliation during your next shower sesh.
This unique exfoliating scrub does two jobs in one. The formula’s bamboo charcoal acts as a physical exfoliant, buffing away dull, dry skin, while lactic and glycolic acids are your chemical exfoliants. The result? Skin that feels soft and radiant with each use.
Exfoliation is your soulcare reminder to rinse, release, and repeat. Give yourself permission to free what’s no longer serving you and embrace the new — your fresh start is waiting on the other side.
What are you releasing today? Share what you’re letting go of this week in the comments!
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