28 Days to Softer Skin

Take a good look at your body’s skin. Does it seem dull? A bit chalky? Do you notice dry skin even after you moisturize? Your problem may not be abnormally dry skin, but rather an abnormal amount of dry skin build-up.

The remedy is obvious: exfoliation. After all, everyone knows exfoliating clears away dull, dead cells and brings radiant, younger ones to light. So the question isn’t whether to exfoliate or not. The question is whether or not you’re exfoliating the right way. 

The good news is skin typically replaces itself about every 28 days. So the skin you see today isn’t the skin you’ll see in a month. With proper exfoliation, you could be on your way to softer, healthier-looking skin in no time. 

Goodbye Gray Skin, Hello New

Before we talk exfoliating techniques, though, it’s important to understand why we need to exfoliate in the first place. 

Your skin’s surface is in a constant state of cellular regeneration. New cells created in the basal layer of your skin gradually push though to the surface. Once there, they dry up, die and eventually fall off. The entire journey takes between 20 and 40 days, depending on your age. When we exfoliate, we accelerate the body’s natural cell turnover process. That, in turn, brings newer, fresher cells to the surface more quickly. And the more fresh cells at the surface, the softer and younger-looking our skin becomes. 

Exfoliate According to Your Skin’s Sensitivity

How often you exfoliate is critical to your skin’s natural regeneration cycle. Do it too often and your skin may become overly sensitive. Do it too seldom and you’re back to the dull, grayish skin build-up again. 

The key is to exfoliate based on your skin’s sensitivity. 

If you have normal, healthy skin that’s well moisturized, exfoliate two or three times a week. 

If you have dry skin that’s not particularly sensitive, exfoliate three or four times a week to get rid of those excess flakes and scaly patches. 

Women with very sensitive skin or conditions like rosacea, eczema or adult acne should limit exfoliation to once or twice a week. 

Exfoliation Is More Than Just a Good Scrubbing

Many women think they’re exfoliating every day because they use a loofah or scrubbing puff in the shower. But proper exfoliation is more than just your daily scrub a dub dub. 

To truly exfoliate, you must spend a little extra time on those trouble spots. Pay special attention to your elbows, knees, feet, arms, hands and anywhere else you’ve noticed dry skin lately. But don’t scrub too hard. If your skin becomes red or inflamed, you’ve overdone it. 

Also, make sure your shower water is warm, not hot. Hot water tends to draw out your body’s natural moisturizing oils, which you’ll surely wash away. 

Protect Your Investment

Now it’s time to give those newly exposed cells a healthy dose of moisture. Olay Quench Body Lotion is the perfect choice for replenishing exfoliated skin. Not only does it provide vital moisture on contact, but it also helps repair your skin’s delicate moisture barrier and break the Cycle of Dry Skin. Over time, the need to exfoliate will become less and less. 

Remember, you’re only 28 days from having newer skin. Proper exfoliation and aftercare will help you make the most of your time. Good luck!

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