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SKINCARE TALK WITH BOLA AKINBOADE-BELLO: HOW TO EXFOLIATE SKIN

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Exfoliation is the
cosmetic practice of removing dead skin cells from the epidermis, the top layer
of the skin. Your skin can shed 30,000 to 40,000 dead cells per minute naturally;
however, many people need exfoliation products to help reduce acne and get
smooth skin. Exfoliation practices differ for the body and the face. Find out
how to exfoliate skin.
BODY EXFOLIATION
Buy a natural
bristled brush. If you want to exfoliate outside of the shower, you can use
circular motions with a long-handled, natural bristled brush. This brush is
available in the cosmetics section of most box stores, as well as in natural
food stores. Start with your legs and move slowly up your body. Always brush in
a circular motion in a small area before moving onto the next area. Work up
toward your chest, then brush your back and arms.
Buy a loofah or
exfoliating glove from a drugstore. These products are made with natural sponge
and help to exfoliate the skin in the shower. These products are not suggested
for use on the face.

Buy an exfoliation
scrub that contains beads, pits, sugar, salt or another natural exfoliating
substance. It should say “body scrub” or “cleansing scrub.”
Allow the shower to
run over your skin for a few minutes, if you are using an exfoliating scrub or
a loofah. Choose warm, not hot, water. Water that is too hot will dry the skin.
Rub the loofah or
the scrub over your moist skin in a circular motion. Rinse well. Perform this
exfoliation process every 3 to 7 days, depending upon your skin’s sensitivity.
(Bola Akinboade-Bello
is a lifestyle blogger, fashion designer and beauty therapist/cosmetologist.
She started her journey into the fashion and beauty industry as a model in 1999
and modelled for top fashion and beauty brands. In March 2006, she joined City
People Media Group as a style writer, and rose with a short period to become
the Fashion Editor. Her clothing line, Betyl BAT Clothing and Accessories and
natural skincare range, Chanterelle Skincare, are doing great in the market)
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