Exfoliation removes the top layer of dead skin cells that can cause your skin to look dull or lackluster. When you remove that superficial layer, you automatically reveal fresher, glowier, healthier-looking skin. Plus, any creams or oils you apply afterward will absorb more effectively. The reason is simple: you don’t have dead skin standing in the way, so your skin will drink in the added hydration.
In addition to the immediate glow-boosting benefits, regulation exfoliation also helps your skin “behave” in a younger manner. How is that possible? It’s rooted in science. When we’re very young, our skin cells turn over quickly, about every 14 days or so. That’s why young children’s skin looks so naturally fresh and dewy. As we age, though, our skin cell turnover slows down—stretching to about 28 days in adulthood and as long as 60-90 days as we grow older. When you exfoliate regularly, you’re supporting skin cell turnover and promoting cellular regeneration—helping your skin look and act younger.
Physical exfoliation, means that you’re removing dead skin cells manually. Our favorite way to do it is using The Facial Dry Brush.This natural method of exfoliation is a gentle, time-honored, chemical-free and pregnancy-safe way to get glowing. The traditional Ayurvedic practice of dry brushing exfoliates skin without the need for harsh, potentially toxic chemicals. As you sweep the brush over your skin, the bristles create gentle friction that removes the top layer of dull, dead skin cells. The practice is known as Garshana, which translates to “friction by rubbing.”
How to dry brush your face:
Use The Facial Dry Brush to perform this ritual. “I designed this brush to have soft, flexible bristles that treat delicate facial skin gently,” notes Gigi. “Exfoliating with this brush has transformed the texture and tone of my skin.” Start at your neck and brush in downward motions. Now move to your face and brush from the center of your chin, along the jawline, toward your ears. After that, move your brush up slightly and brush over your cheekbones. Repeat on both sides.
To dry brush your forehead, start in the center and brush up and out. Repeat on each side of the forehead. For your undereye area, use extra-gentle pressure to brush from nose to temples. When you’re finished, cleanse your face with a gentle cleanser, rinse and pat dry. Learn our Sculpt & Glow Facial.
