When it comes to skincare, exfoliation is one of the best ways to keep your skin pampered and healthy. Dullness of the skin due to dust, dirt, black and white heads is inevitable. Exfoliating the skin on a regular basis helps in getting rid of dead skin and the skin starts  glowing again .

What is Exfoliating

Exfoliating is a method of cleansing that helps to open clogged pores of the skin. It is a simple process of removing dead cells from the surface of the skin using a scrub or exfoliating tool. In an Instagram post, dermatologist Dr Jayshree Sharad highlights the benefits of body scrub and explains when, who and how should exfoliate.  

Why should exfoliation be done

Emphasizing the importance of exfoliation in her post, Dr. Jayashree Sharad writes, ‘Skin cells have a cycle whereby the lowest layer of the epidermis gradually moves to the topmost layer. These dead cells are shed normally on a daily basis at a microscopic level. falls down Its one cycle usually takes 28 days.

With age, exposure to sun, stress, pollution, smoking, unhealthy lifestyle this cell cycle gets disrupted. When these dead cells accumulate, the skin looks dull. This is because light falling on the surface of the skin is absorbed. That’s why exfoliation becomes necessary.

Big question- when, who and how

Now the question arises that who should do exfoliation, how and how much should be done. Dr. Jayshree has given her advice on that also. ‘You can start exfoliation in your mid or late twenties, although there is no fixed age,’ she explains. You can start early if your skin needs it and your dermatologist recommends doing so.

• Explaining who should do this and how much, he also told some guidelines- 

• Those with oily skin can exfoliate twice a week.

• Those with normal skin can exfoliate once a week.

• People with dry skin can exfoliate once in 2 weeks.

People with sensitive skin beware. Opt for gentle exfoliation once a month. Mechanical exfoliation is done with a mild scrub. Don’t exfoliate too much. You can use AHA or BHA serum for chemical exfoliation.’