How Exfoliation Boosts Skin Health

Boost Circulation

Exfoliation helps boost circulation, which can give the skin a natural, rosy glow. The increased circulation that occurs after exfoliation temporarily plumps the skin, and this may reduce the appearance of cellulite and help the skin look more youthful. Generally, mechanical exfoliation provides the most benefit in terms of a circulation boost. Patients might want to try dry brushing for this purpose, and several electronic devices are available for automatic mechanical exfoliation. To maximize the circulation boost associated with exfoliation, most beauty therapists combine mechanical exfoliation with chemicals and naturally abrasive substances such as sea salt, vitamin C, and berry extracts. When using an exfoliating product for circulation benefits, it is important to avoid those with small plastic beads. In fact, these have now been banned in the United States. Patients should always be mindful of potential signs of poor circulation, including cold hands and feet, swelling of the feet, and muscle cramps. If these are present, it is unlikely that exfoliation will be able to boost circulation as much as the patient needs, and a physician should be consulted.

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