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earthly matters

by Martine Carlina

Our skin, just like all other living things, evolves over time. As we age, the skin renewal process slows down. We still produce new skin cells, however the old cells become a little more stubborn and need a little “push” to make room for the new.

Exfoliation breathes new life into the skin by sloughing away old dead skin cells making room for the new skin cells to shine. If this “dead skin” is not removed a myriad of problems can occur including acne, clogged pores and ingrown hairs.

Exfoliating has special benefits for aging skin. It encourages increased production of collagen which is well known to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and help maintain skin firmness. It also encourages the absorption of moisturizers and skin aids while it improves skin texture. For those with oily skin, exfoliation has also been found to be beneficial in reducing excess oil secretion.