How to remove dead skin from face
Your skin experiences a natural turnover cycle about every 30 days or so. When this occurs, the upper layer of your skin sheds. This reveals new skin from the middle layer of your skin. Nevertheless, the cell turnover cycle isn’t always so clear-cut. At times, dead skin cells do not completely shed. This can lead to clogged pores, dry patches, and flaky skin. Exfoliation can help your body shed these cells. It removes dead skin cells. Keep reading to understand this better.
Know your skin type
It’s important to know what type of skin you have. There are five major skin types:
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Dry:
People with this skin type are more likely to have dry patches and require more moisture. You perhaps notice that your skin gets even dryer in cold, dry weather.
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Combination:
This skin type isn’t dry, but it isn’t all-out oily either. You may have an oily T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) and dryness around your cheeks and jawline. Combination skin is the most common skin type.
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Oily:
This skin type is characterized by excess sebum - the natural oils produced by the sebaceous glands underneath your pores. This often leads to clogged pores and acne.
- This type of skin is easily irritated by fragrances, chemicals, and other synthetic materials.
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Normal:
This type of skin is well-balanced. It is neither too oily nor too dry. It’s pretty rare.
You can see a skin doctor help you determine your skin type. You can also do it at home by following these steps:
- Wash your face (ensure to remove makeup well)
- Dry your face (do not apply any toner or moisturizer)
- Wait for an hour and then gently dab a tissue over different parts of your face
Here’s what you’re looking for:
- If the tissue absorbs oil over your whole face, you have oily skin.
- If the tissue absorbs oil only in certain areas, you have combination skin.
- If the tissue doesn’t have any oil, you have either normal or dry skin.
- If you have any flaking or peeling areas, you have dry skin.
How to exfoliate dead skin?
Physically removing dead skin works best for normal and oily skin. Avoid this on sensitive or dry skin. Here are some ways to get rid of dead skin on the face.
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Powders:
Exfoliating powders use fine particles to both absorb oil and remove dead skin. Mix the powder with water until it forms a paste that you can apply to your face.
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Dry brushing:
This involves using soft bristles to brush dead skin cells away. Use a small brush with natural bristles and gently brush moist skin in small circles for up to 30 seconds. Don’t use this method on the skin that has any small cuts or irritation.
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Washcloth:
If you have normal skin, you might be able to exfoliate just by drying your face with a washcloth. Wash your face. Gently move a soft washcloth in small circles. This removes dead skin cells.
What not to use?
Irrespective of your skin type, avoid exfoliators that comprise exasperating or rough particles, which can injure your skin. Stay away from exfoliators that contain:
- Sugar
- Beads
- Nut shells
- Microbes
- Coarse salt
- Baking soda
Important safety tips
Exfoliation usually leaves you with smoother, softer skin. Ensure you follow up with a good moisturizer that’s best for your skin type. If you have dry skin, choose a cream moisturizer, which is richer than a lotion. If you have combination or oily skin, choose a light, oil-free lotion or gel-based moisturizer. Furthermore, you should be extra careful with exfoliation if you have:
- An active acne breakout
- An underlying condition that causes lesions on your face
- Rosacea
- Warts
Do a small patch test first before trying any new product on your skin. Apply a little bit of the product to the inside of your arm. If you don’t notice any signs of irritation after 24 hours; you can use it on your face.
You can take a skin evaluation test to assess your skin condition. Accordingly, you can decide if your skin needs effective treatment. Homeopathy is highly recommended as it helps your skin come back to normal over a period of time.
With homeopathy treatment, the progression of the skin disorders slows down and you experience long-term relief. It does not have any kind of side-effects and therefore it is safe. It treats the root cause of the problem.
At Dr Batra’s®, our homeopathic doctors diagnose the different skin disorders based on the visible symptoms and signs. After a detailed examination, we diagnose the root cause of the skin problem and prescribe a customized treatment plan. Book an online appointment with us to get treated by the best homeopaths.
