Your skin looks dull, rough and is losing firmness: could it be time for an exfoliation? This cosmetic treatment visibly improves the quality of the skin with regular use. How does it work and what are its benefits for the epidermis?
What are the benefits of body exfoliation for the skin?
Intended exclusively for use on the body, body scrub is not suitable for facial exfoliation. Although these two treatments have similar effects, each is designed for specific areas of the body. So be careful not to confuse them!
How does a body scrub work?
A body scrub removes dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. It is an excellent exfoliating treatment for clean, radiant-looking skin.
There are two types of exfoliation:
- Chemical exfoliation : it contains enzymes that act on the epidermis without the need for rubbing. Very gentle, it is ideal for fragile or sensitive skin.
- Mechanical exfoliation: it contains small exfoliating particles that remove dead skin cells through friction. It can be performed with bare hands or using an exfoliating glove.
To avoid irritating the skin, it is best to exfoliate once or twice a week, no more. On damp skin, for example during a shower or bath, apply your body scrub and massage gently in upward circular movements. Pay particular attention to dry areas such as the elbows, heels and knees. Visible results quickly: your skin feels cleaner and softer!
What are the effects on the skin?
This exfoliating process promotes better oxygenation of the epidermis: after a body scrub, the skin absorbs skincare products more effectively. Skin tissue regeneration also takes place more efficiently. This type of treatment stimulates blood microcirculation, boosts cell renewal and softens the skin, leaving it visibly smoother and more radiant. Say goodbye to dry, rough skin! Your skin is soothed and incredibly soft.
Keep exfoliation in mind when removing hair, too, as scrubbing and hair removal go hand in hand! Exfoliation prepares the skin and helps limit the formation of ingrown hairs.
Did you know?
Before exposing yourself to the sun, remember to exfoliate your body!
Contrary to popular belief, exfoliation does not remove your tan. On the contrary, it can help prolong it! It promotes cell renewal and helps prevent excessive flaking, reducing the tendency of the skin to peel. Enhance your tan with an effective exfoliating treatment to properly prepare your skin for sun exposure.
How to exfoliate your body effectively?
For smooth, soft skin, regular exfoliation is essential. However, a few steps should be followed to achieve optimal results.
Gentle cleansing to prepare the skin
Thoroughly cleanse your skin before applying skincare products. This is an essential step before exfoliation. Once freed from impurities, the skin is more receptive to cosmetic ingredients.
Exfoliation for incredibly soft skin
Body scrubs remove dead skin cells, impurities and roughness. The skin texture is refined, leaving the skin silky-smooth and radiant. With regular use, exfoliation improves the skin's ability to absorb skincare products. Choose natural and organic skincare to avoid potentially harmful ingredients and keep your skin healthy.
On perfectly clean, damp skin, apply the Revitalizing Body Scrub with Marine Crystals. Exfoliation is better tolerated when the skin is properly moisturized.
Use circular movements over the entire body to exfoliate gently and help combat the appearance of cellulite. Start at the lower body and gradually work your way upward. This helps promote blood circulation. Focus more on the roughest areas of the body without rubbing too hard. For an even gentler exfoliation, you can use a Kessa glove, traditionally used in hammams. Once finished, rinse your body thoroughly, first with lukewarm water and then with cool water to tone the skin. With these gentle exfoliating movements, your skin looks cleaner, brighter and renewed!
Enriched with Aloe Vera, the formula helps support skin tissue regeneration while providing the vitamins and trace elements the skin needs. The epidermis is stimulated and the skin texture refined. Poppy Seeds provide deep exfoliation, helping boost cell renewal and stimulate blood circulation. Reveal your skin's natural beauty with regular exfoliation.
How often should you exfoliate your body?
To be fully effective, body exfoliation should be performed regularly and incorporated into your beauty routine. It is not always easy to know how often to exfoliate. The skin on the body regenerates quickly. To remove impurities from the epidermis, exfoliation should be performed at least twice a month for enhanced effectiveness.
Our moisturizing tips for beautiful skin
After exfoliation, moisturizing your skin is essential. Better oxygenated, the skin absorbs skincare products more effectively, leaving it soft, radiant and beautifully enhanced.
After gently drying your skin, generously apply a Body Lotion, paying particular attention to dry areas. Its melting, non-sticky texture absorbs instantly, leaving the skin soft and delicately fragranced. This is an essential moisturizing treatment to use generously after exfoliation!
The Gentle Moisturizing Body Lotion provides long-lasting hydration. It helps prevent dehydration and stabilize the skin's natural exfoliation process. Aloe Vera helps restore skin tissue and bring back its vitality, leaving the skin softer, nourished and toned over time.
Before sun exposure, exfoliation is an essential treatment to properly prepare your skin for tanning. Exfoliate a few days before your departure to help prolong your tan. Remember to protect your skin from harmful UV rays by regularly applying a SPF 50 sunscreen spray for healthy, radiant-looking skin.