Exfoliating Your Skin: Why It’s Essential
We often trust that our skin’s natural regeneration processes happen automatically—and they do! The skin naturally regenerates every 30 days. But sometimes, these processes need your help to optimize them.
When the seasons change, along with temperatures, schedules, and routines, your skin feels it and shows it.
This is particularly true for the epidermis, the outermost layer of your skin, which serves as the first barrier against external factors. It needs to adapt again to fulfill its functions, and you can help it.
Signs That Your Skin is Affected by Seasonal Changes:
- Peeling
- Dull appearance
- Dehydration
- Clogged pores
- Uneven tone or spots
It’s Time to Exfoliate!
To better understand this, imagine your epidermis, the outer layer of your skin, as a field before planting crops. The soil needs to be plowed, and the old weeds removed so they don’t block the growth of new plants.
Similarly, your skin needs to remove dead cells trapped on the surface, allowing it to breathe. This also ensures that any nutrients you apply afterward can penetrate more effectively and reach your cells with maximum benefits.
The Difference Between Cleansing and Exfoliating
Cleansing is part of your daily routine to remove dirt and bacteria from your skin. Exfoliating goes a step further. The term “exfoliate” comes from the Latin word exfoliare, meaning “to shed leaves.” So, when you exfoliate, you accelerate your skin’s renewal process by removing dead cells from the outer layer (epidermis).
Benefits of Exfoliating:
- Boosts blood circulation and oxygenation
- Gives your skin a brighter, more radiant appearance
- Slows down premature skin aging
- Evens skin tone and fades spots
- Prevents acne breakouts
- Prepares your skin to absorb nutrients more effectively
- Leaves skin feeling softer and smoother
Types of Exfoliants
There are professional methods, like chemical peels, which should always be performed under the guidance of a dermatologist to determine the best option for your skin.
For at-home exfoliation, the best options are those rich in natural ingredients, as they are gentler on the skin.
It’s important to remember that the skin on your face is more sensitive than the skin on your body, so using a separate exfoliating product for each is essential.
- For the Face:
For dry or sensitive skin, AYPA offers the most natural way to ensure ingredients work in harmony with your skin: Raw Face Mask, a mask that also functions as a gentle exfoliant. It contains small Andean salt particles mixed with green clay and other nourishing natural ingredients for the skin.
For normal or oily skin, the Camu Camu Exfoliant is ideal, as it provides more intense exfoliation, effectively removing dead cells while refining and softening the skin surface for an even complexion.
- For the Body:
When it comes to your body, since the skin is a larger organ, you’ll need ingredients that stimulate blood flow to improve circulation. You can try AYPA’s Antioxidant Body Scrub with Purple Corn, a unique Andean ingredient that enhances the elasticity of blood vessels, improving blood circulation.
Whichever exfoliant you choose, remember that the way you apply it matters. Use circular massage motions to help oxygenate the skin. You’ll see immediate results.
