The skin tends to change its nature when winter comes. Harsh weather conditions and cold can dry it out. It is therefore recommended to revisit the beauty routine as a new season approaches. The use of one or two additional products may be sufficient in the majority of cases. We will focus on facial/body exfoliation, an essential step for healthy, radiant and forever young skin.
Exfoliating in winter, is it a good idea?
Exfoliation is an essential beauty routine, whatever the season. Every day, we lose several thousand skin cells. It is a natural phenomenon of skin renewal. Exfoliation then constitutes an effective way to support the epidermis in this process.
In addition to facilitating skin regeneration, this gesture frees the skin from impurities. This is purified, smooth and radiant. She will be better able to absorb the care provided to her. Finally, exfoliation is also a way of promoting blood circulation and tissue oxygenation.
How often should you exfoliate your skin?
In winter, the skin experiences the cold. It can be dehydrated, dried out and even suffer from chapping. What it needs is a gentle exfoliation done once every 2 weeks. In summer, you can exceed this frequency without problem.
Reducing the frequency of body exfoliation in winter prevents increased skin dryness. The latter is caused by a sharp reduction in the skin's natural oils. You limit this loss by spacing out the sessions.
How to choose your scrub?
Scrubs come in 2 types. They can be “chemical” or “mechanical”. The former are devoid of grains. They are gentle and suitable for sensitive and very dry skin. The latter, for their part, are formulated with grains intended to exfoliate combination, normal and oily skin. In all cases, choose organic products.
Below are some interesting mechanical scrub products available in our catalog:
- Scrub with ground coffee and virgin coconut oil: the skin is gently exfoliated, while being hydrated. Rough areas are softened;
- Scrub with ground coffee and argan oil: this combo softens and nourishes the skin. Argan oil provides vitamins and fatty acids;
- Body scrub with bamboo charcoal and African black knowledge: this product deeply cleanses and exfoliates. It gently eliminates dead cells and impurities.
How to exfoliate your skin?
The so-called chemical scrub is the simplest to use. All you have to do is apply it to the skin. Leave to act for the duration recommended on the instructions. Rinse. Finish the process by applying a moisturizer.
Here's how to proceed with a mechanical exfoliator:
- Moisten the skin to be exfoliated;
- Make circular movements using your fingers;
- Avoid the eye area ;
- Exfoliation of an area should not exceed 1 minute, to avoid damaging the epidermis;
- Focus on the soles of the feet, knees and elbows;
- Rinse with cold water to tighten pores;
- Finalize the beauty routine by applying a natural oil of your choice, a body milk, or a moisturizing face/body cream;
- Please note that a scrub should not be painful or irritating. Otherwise, stop the process directly.
Conclusion: Keep Your Skin Healthy and Glowing
Exfoliating products help maintain healthy skin. Particularly in winter where climatic conditions put a strain on the skin. At Ethni Beauty Market, we provide you with a selection of quality products. These have been specially chosen to meet the specific needs of your skin.