Why Body Exfoliation Should Be a Regular Part of Your Beauty Regime

It’s no secret that – considering it covers the entire body – our skin is the largest organ. Therefore, pampering your skin is one of the best self care methods you can do for yourself.

Just like the skin cells on our face, our body’s cells regularly shed to reveal healthier, new skin underneath. As we age, the turnover process of this gets slower; and the best way to encourage this process is with body exfoliation.

Exfoliating should be an integral part of everyone’s beauty regime, and it often can be easily overlooked. Regular exfoliation helps skin to look radiant, smooth and even younger by removing dead skin cells from the surface.

Let’s take a deeper look into body exfoliation, and why it should be a staple in your beauty regime book…

The Top Benefits of Body Exfoliation

Far from just making your skin feel gorgeous and silky smooth, regular body exfoliating can provide a number of benefits:

  • Makes skin softer, fresher and brighter
  • Removes dead skin cells and surface toxins
  • Endorses hydration
  • Reduces the chance of breakouts
  • Helps to unclog pores
  • Boosts natural blood circulation
  • Reduces the appearance of dark or age spots
  • Minimises the appearance of large pores
  • Accelerates the growth of new skin cells
  • Results in a more even tan

It also goes without saying that when you look good, you feel good too. Once you’ve exfoliated your body, you’ll notice your skin is glowing, giving you that boost of confidence we all get after a nice relaxing pampering body treatment.

What is the best treatment for body exfoliation?

While exfoliating at home should be incorporated into your weekly beauty routine, we recommend indulging in a professional body exfoliation treatment every now and then.

Here at Sophora, we recommend the Spa Hot Oil & Salt Scrub Polish – a 45 minute, completely vegan treatment. This luxurious body exfoliation treatment is completely tailored to your individual needs, and will leave you feeling fresh, hydrated and energised.

You can book this ultimate relaxation treatment by calling us on 04 974 0657 or booking your appointment online.

What are the best exfoliation products?

We have the best exfoliation products right here at Sophora. Our top recommendations are:

Monuspa Body Buffer Body Scrub

The star ingredient in this body scrub is the crushed walnut pieces; these tiny particles work to buff away dead skin. With added papaya enzymes, this ingredient ensure that your skin is brightened, leaving only fresh revitalized skin behind.

Monuspa Enriched Body Cream

This luxuriously rich body cream is the perfect follow up to the Monuspa Body Buffer. With a zesty blend of lemon, orange, geranium and rose essential oils, it promises to hydrate and nourish the skin for the ultimate spa pampering experience… all from the comfort of your own home.

What is the best method to exfoliate?

For healthy, firm skin, it’s recommended that you use a body exfoliator up to three times a week. For those with sensitive or thin skin, it’s best to limit this to once a week.

When you’re in the shower, hold off on running the water and spend a few minutes working your body exfoliator in. Use your hands or an exfoliating/scrubbing tool to rub the product in circular motions over your body. When you’re ready to rinse, use your hands to help remove any remaining granules.

Although your body’s skin is tougher than the skin on your face, be careful not to over scrub. Also make sure to moisturise once you’ve dried off, and enjoy your smooth, hydrated and nourished skin!