Are you shelling out big bucks for premium skin care products but not seeing the results you want? Don’t blame the moisturizers, creams, and cleansers just yet—it could be your skin care regimen that’s the problem. Specifically, if you’re not exfoliating, you’re preventing your skin from looking its best. But, why is exfoliating so important? The team at Pure Skin by Maggie in Honolulu, HI, explains why this simple skin care step is so essential for your overall beauty regimen.

What Is Exfoliation?

Your skin’s cells are constantly dying and being replaced with new ones. Exfoliation is simply the process of removing those dead skin cells. Without exfoliation, these dead cells pile up, giving your skin a dull and unhealthy appearance and potentially causing acne or other problems. Removing this layer can be done manually by scrubbing the skin or chemically by using a range of skin care products specifically designed for this purpose.

How Does Exfoliation Work?

With manual exfoliation, a loofah, brush, or pair of gloves is used to apply a scrub to your skin. These scrubs contain gently abrasive particles, and when rubbed on the skin, they slough off the dead cells. The best scrubs have rounded granules, like jojoba beads, or granules that dissolve in water, such as sugar or salt, that don’t damage your skin.

Chemical exfoliation includes masks and peels containing acids and enzymes that remove the dead cells, leaving your skin looking smooth and bright. The effectiveness of these skin care products is usually bolstered by the addition of natural ingredients, such as papaya extract, that rejuvenate skin without the harshness of synthesized chemicals.

What Exfoliation Regimen Is Best for Your Skin? 

Your dermatologist or aesthetician can perform an evaluation and recommend the most appropriate skin care products and exfoliation regimen. Generally, manual exfoliation is recommended once or twice per week, with chemical treatments used about once a month. And, exfoliation shouldn’t be reserved for just the face—your whole body can benefit.

Exfoliation is a small change to your skin care routine that can make a huge difference. When your skin looks healthy, you radiate beauty. To find out what skin care products are recommended for you, schedule a consultation with Pure Skin by Maggie. With comprehensive treatments ranging from peels to facial rejuvenation, they’ll develop a personalized plan that will have your skin looking bright and youthful. To make an appointment, call (808) 358-4697 or visit their website to browse their treatments menu.