Exfoliation Revealed
May 01, 2021 01:00PM
● By
Susan Gonzalez
Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. As new skin cells form in lower layers of the skin, they push up the cells that are above them, and as those reach the surface, they die. Ideally, they fall away, but some want to hang on way too long. This gives skin a dull, drab appearance and can cause clogged pores, acne and other issues. Exfoliation loosens the “glue” that binds skin cells together and removes the lingering cells so the skin can be replenished with new, freshly formed, glowing cells.
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