What Is Micro Exfoliation? Reasons You Should Do It

Your skincare routine is incomplete without exfoliation. The process involves removing the dead later of the skin which accumulates over time due to exposure to the sun and other environmental factors. If left one doesn't exfoliate, this layer keeps getting thicker, leading to issues like dullness, breakouts among others.

If you are still new to this process, let us tell you that there are different types of exfoliation. Micro-exoliation is much talked about today. What is it and how can one do it is what we will be sharing with you today. Read on.

What Is Micro Exfoliation?

As the name suggest, micro exfoliation is a milder version of exfoliation. It involves using a scrub which has tiny particles which work as micro exfoliants.

Micro exfoliation is quite different from regular exfoliation because it isn't harsh on the skin. It is more gently and following this process has a lower risk of skin irritation. Unlike exfoliation, micro exfoliation can be done regularly.

Benefits Of Micro Exfoliation

Micro exfoliation is way less abrasive and it doesn't interfere with the outermost later of your skin like it exfoliation. Micro exfoliation leaves the skin smooth, bright. It can be used on a regular basis.

Often, a lot of people complain of redness and skin irritation after exfoliation but it isn't the case with micro exfoliation. It doesn't leave the skin irritated and also recovers the skin quickly.

Micro exfoliation helps prevent skin damage. Regularly exfoliating the skin with micro exfoliators lowers the risk of skin damage.

How To Micro Exfoliate At Home?

There are a lot of natural ingredients which can work as microexfoliants and help you cleanse your skin.

Brown Sugar

Brown sugar is a great natural exfoliant for all skin types.

Ingredients Required -

• 1 Tsp Ground Brown Sugar
• 1 Tsp Coconut Oil
• 1 Tbsp Honey
• 2 Drops Of Essential Oil

Directions -

In a bowl, add all the ingredients. Wet your face and then gently massage your skin with this mix. Don't be too harsh. Wash with water.

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Coffee

Coffee is another amazing exfoliator for your skin. It will not only help you remove the dead layer but also makes your skin tighter and increases blood flow in the skin.

Ingredients Required -

• 1 Tsp Ground Coffee
• 1 Tsp Chocolate Powder
• 2 Drops Of Essential Oil

Directions -

In a bowl, add all the ingredients. Start scrubbing your skin gently with this mix. Keep for 10 minutes and then rinse with luke warm water.

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Strawberry

This one makes just the perfect face scrub for oily skin because strawberry has salicylic acid which helps fight acne. Also, the other ingredients gently exfoliate your skin.

Ingredients Required -

• 2-3 Tbsp Pureed Strawberries
• 1/2 Tsp Ground Sugar
• 1 Tsp Coconut Oil
• 1 Tsp Almond Oil

Directions -

In a bowl, add all the ingredients. Wet your face and gently massage your skin.

Aloe Vera

You can hydrate and cleanse your skin with this 2 ingredient face scrub. While aloe vera has hydrating properties, sugar has exfoliating benefits.

Ingredients Required -

• 1 Tbsp Aloe Vera Gel
• 1 Tsp Ground Sugar

Directions -

Mix both the ingredients well. Apply on your face and gently massage. Rinse with normal water.

Those micro exfoliation can be done on a regular basis, it is best you consult your dermatologist before making this process a part of your everyday skincare routine if you have sensitive or breakout skin.

While all the natural ingredients mentioned above have no side effects, make sure you do a patch test on your hand before directly applying them on your face.

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