Discover how to properly exfoliate your facial skin and show off bright, healthy skin
Exfoliating the face, although not on a daily basis, is important to practice if we want to show off radiant and healthy skin. It is like a small self-care practice that we can do from time to time (it all depends on the skin, but once or twice a week can be very healthy). Consider it a ritual to connect with your femininity and your more maternal side. With your natural desire to care. Caring for yourself so you can help those in need.
To perform a good exfoliation, it is relevant to know what it means, the positive effects of exfoliating the face properly, and the perfect product to show off a clean, young, and vibrant appearance.
What is facial exfoliation and why is it important to exfoliate the face?
Facial exfoliation is a manual process that we have used for thousands of years to facilitate skin cell renewal as we age.
The epidermis is a layer of cells distributed in strata that have the capacity to protect the deeper cells from dehydration.
The stratum corneum is the most superficial part and is composed of flattened, interconnected cells that move toward the surface while new cells are formed in the deeper layers. This process is known as permanent desquamation and allows the skin to renew itself naturally.
But over the years, this process slows down: that is why we believe it can be very convenient to assist it.
Exfoliation is a technique that removes the superficial layer of the skin and stimulates its regeneration, cleansing deeply and facilitating blood circulation.
The exfoliation process:
- Accelerates cell renewal
- Removes deep-seated dirt
- Activates peripheral microcirculation so that more oxygen reaches the cells...
The final result?
Bright, radiant skin, full of life and soft as a butterfly.
How to exfoliate facial skin naturally and safely?
Over the years, different exfoliation methods have been developed: some more aggressive and chemical, others kinder and more natural...
To exfoliate the face safely and kindly, it is important to:
- Use plant-based exfoliants with very finely ground leaf, bark, or fruit extracts... These elements from nature offer a gentle mechanical exfoliation for the skin.
- Apply the exfoliating product to clean skin, performing a light massage with circular movements from the base of the neck to the forehead, pressing very gently with your fingertips on areas like the sides of the nose, the chin, or the forehead (these are usually the oiliest parts of the face).
- Once this step is done, it is important to remove the exfoliant with a muslin cloth dampened with warm water (if you want to know more about the benefits of muslin, read this article).
If you notice your skin is softer and somewhat flushed, it is normal: this shows that blood circulation has been activated.
Now it is time to apply a more refreshing and moisturizing cream, serum, or mask with high-quality active ingredients prepared to penetrate more deeply.
Renewing Exfoliating Mask
The use of the exfoliant and the moisturizing product is just as important as the method of exfoliation itself.
At Saper, we have developed a natural and organic exfoliating mask with the best active ingredients to cleanse your skin deeply and gently.
Its anti-aging bioactive compounds, such as gardenia and rice powder, slow down stress-associated aging and help to repair and prevent damage caused by pollution. The argan exfoliating particles remove dead cells and favor complete regeneration.
If you also use our Cleansing Balm before applying it, the result is doubly fantastic. Its passion fruit and mallow oils improve the skin's appearance, mitigating signs of stress caused by environmental factors. In addition, its pink clay particles have a very gentle exfoliating effect, perfect for preparing the skin for a deeper exfoliation or ideal for use as a daily cleansing and purifying resource.
