Why Exfoliation Matters
Our skin is constantly renewing itself. On average, the skin sheds dead cells in a cycle of 28-40 days. This shedding is a normal and natural process; however, it does not always happen in a smooth way. Sometimes dead cells remain on the surface and can clog our pores, impacting the skin’s complexion and preventing skincare products from penetrating your skin.
Many questions and 'home remedies' arise concerning the question of 'how to remove dead skin from face’. This is where exfoliation comes into play. Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, which can lead to faster skin turnover, clears up any congestion, evens out texture, and ultimately brightens your skin.
Tackle these skin concerns with regular exfoliation. Ayurvedic Sutra brings to you a face scrub for dead skin that keeps your skin clear, responsive, and ready to revive using natural ingredients.
Signs You Need to Exfoliate
It is useful to be able to identify when the skin barrier is compromised. Here are the common signs that dead skin is blocking the skin's natural functions:
Dullness – When light does not bounce off your skin surface, it leaves you looking flat and tired, giving your skin a dull appearance.
Flaking – Flaky skin with dry patches, often indicate that dead skin cells are lingering on the surface rather than naturally falling away. This leads to flaky patches and rough skin.
Uneven texture – Sebum and dead skin buildup can lead to patchy discolouration and uneven skin textures.
Roughness or bumpy skin – Keratin and dead skin can plug the hair follicle, causing bumps to form. Problem areas include the chin, forehead and along your jaw.
Breakouts occurring due to clogged pores – When pores are clogged with excess oil and dead skin cells, it creates a perfect environment for any type of acne to thrive, leading to breakouts.
Use an exfoliating scrub to remove dead skin and reset your skin with the soft goodness of Ayurveda. Create a clean slate for smoother, clearer and healthier skin.
Causes of Dead Skin
Dead skin is a natural byproduct of your body's process of skin turnover. But multiple external factors may contribute to dead skin build-up or make our skin unable to shed dead skin effectively. Here’s what leads to excessive dead skin:
Slowed skin cell turnover - Ageing is a natural process and will cause any body's natural process of rejuvenation to slow down, therefore reducing the ability for dead skin cells to shed naturally.
Dry skin or dehydrated skin - Skin that isn't getting proper hydration will dry out and become rough, making dead skin cells harden and stick to your skin's surface.
Lack of dead skin exfoliation - A lack of exfoliation in your skin care regimen can affect the working of your other products, making them ineffective.
Environmental stress - Lifestyle and environmental stressors like pollution, UV rays, and weather conditions can lead to rapid dead skin cell production that piles up at once.
Improper cleansing - Inefficient and irregular washing fails to cleanse off sweat, oil, and dirt build-up mixed with dead skin cells, which can inhibit your body's normal dead skin shedding.
Skin conditions- skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis, can cause an untimely build-up and stop your skin from shedding normally.
It is difficult not to let these factors affect our skin, but it is easy to control their adverse effects. Understanding the root of your skin problem helps you apply the proper method of exfoliation and tells you how to remove rough skin from face.
How to Get Rid of Dead Skin on Face Naturally
Natural and Ayurvedic based ingredients including walnut shell powder, orange peel, pomegranate, aloe vera gel, neem, and turmeric, have been recognized for their natural exfoliating and cleansing properties for the skin. A combination of these will help scrub away the dead skin.
Wondering how to remove rough skin from face? Inculcate these ingredients in some DIY face scrubs for some natural home remedies:
1- Orange peel off mask
Dry the orange peels and grind them into a fine powder. Mix 1 teaspoon with rose water to make a paste. Apply as a mask, leave on for 10–15 minutes, then gently scrub off before rinsing.
2- Turmeric and Gram Flour mask
Mix a pinch of turmeric with gram flour and yoghurt. Apply the paste like a mask and let it sit for 10 minutes before rinsing.
3- Oatmeal and Sunflower seed scrub
Mix some oatmeal soaked in lukewarm water, add in honey and sunflower seeds to create a scrub. Gently use it to cleanse your pores and wash off with some warm water to get rid of the honey residue.
For a convenient Ayurvedic approach, Ayurvedic Sutra offers a range of products formulated with traditional Ayurvedic ingredients known for their exfoliating and skin-renewing properties.
The Nava Sutra Ayurvedic Face Exfoliator stands out with its blend of Walnut shell powder which exfoliates the skin gently through physical means, removing debris and dead cells without tearing delicate facial tissue. Orange peel is a rich source of vitamin C and natural AHAs, both of which assist in brightening and cell turnover. Neem acts as an antibacterial agent for the skin, making it very helpful for acne-prone/combo skin. Turmeric adds its own anti-inflammatory/antioxidant benefits, calming the skin and assisting in evening out tone, among its other helpful properties.
These products together make for a powerful mix of not only exfoliating dead skin, but also nourishing and balancing skin with full-product use as part of a holistic skin care routine.
Choosing the Right Scrub to Remove Dead Skin
The first step to exfoliating is choosing the right scrub. While chemical peels penetrate deep within the skin to cleanse they also strip it off its natural oils leaving it dry and dehydrated. Physical scrubs work great on surface level but can be harsh on the skin leaving it irritated.
Ayurveda offers products that target your skin needs while staying entrenched in traditional ingredients. If you're dealing with dullness or build up, the Ayurvedic Sutra’s Nava Sutra Face Scrub is an easy choice. The walnut shell powder provides gentle exfoliation that buffs away dead skin leaving it bright and fresh.
If you want something a little more specialized, consider the Kumkumadi Face Scrub, offered in the Ayurvedic Sutra skin care kit. This scrub contains saffron as well as traditional Ayurvedic Kumkumadi oil to help brighten tone, balance texture, as well as lift away dead skin.
With Ayurvedic Sutra scrubs, you can choose between a gentle exfoliator or a deeper cleanse once a week. Ayurvedic Sutras scrub for dead skin are made for various skin needs, and keeps its formula clean, herbal and effective!
Step-by-Step: How to Exfoliate Dead Skin from Face
The best way to exfoliate is to use clean and natural products found in Ayurvedic Facecare Products. It is important to follow a proper step-by-step routine to ensure maximum efficacy and minimal irritation.
Step 1: Start with a Clean Face.
Always prep your skin with a clean surface. Use a gentle cleanser, like the Ayurvedic Sutra Saffron Face Wash, to cleanse your skin and remove surface dirt, oil, and make-up.
Step 2: Choose Your Scrub.
The best scrub for your skin will depend on your needs that day. If your goal is to remove dead skin and bring a little glow back to your skin for the day, use the Nava Sutra Face Scrub. If your skin is looking dull, or you have a slightly uneven skin tone, use the Kumkumadi Exfoliator Face Scrub.
Step 3: Apply the Product.
Take a small amount and apply across your damp face with even strokes, jarring the product as needed. Avoid the area around your eyes.
Step 4: Lightly Massage.
Using your fingertips, lightly massage the scrub into your damp skin in a circular motion for roughly 1-2 minutes, focusing on areas that have rough patches and flaky skin. Pay extra attention to your nose, chin, and center of forehead.
Step 5: Mask (Optional).
Each of the exfoliators can work like a mask too! Let the product sit for a few extra minutes, to allow the kaya kalpa ingredients, like neem and turmeric, to soothe and purify your skin.
Step 6: Rinse.
Using lukewarm water rinse the scrub from your skin. Pat gently with a dry cotton towel.
Step 7: Moisturiser and Sunscreen
It is vital to bring back moisture and provide sun protection after exfoliation. Your skin is stripped off its top layer and a good moisturiser and sunscreen like Ojas Sutra Ayurvedic Moisturiser or a heavy moisturiser like vayas-sutra lock in hydration and support skin repair.
Exfoliate 1-2 times a week to improve blood circulation, scrub dead skin cells and revitalise the skin. Do not over-exfoliate, as it may lead to skin irritation and leave the skin red and dry.
Make Exfoliation a Ritual, Not a Chore
Radiant skin begins with mindfulness and the right elements. Ayurvedic Sutra’s herbal scrubs transform exfoliation into a ritual, based on balance, renewal, and tradition instead of just skincare.
Choose a glow that comes from gentle care and clean ingredients. Shop Ayurvedic Sutra’s Face Wash and Scrub Combo for clean pores and soft, supple skin!