The term exfoliation refers to a treatment for your skin where the upper layer of dead skin cells is removed. Typically, exfoliation will be carried out either chemically or mechanically. Chemical applications use different types of acids to break down the tissue, while mechanical exfoliation uses a gritty surface to dislodge cells. A loofah is a type of natural sponge that is often used in mechanical exfoliation. Loofahs come from the Luffa plant, which can be grown in your backyard, and is a cucurbit, belonging to a group of plants that includes cucumbers and pumpkins, according to Luffa.info. Exfoliating with a loofah is easy.
Step 1
Brush your skin with a dry loofah to remove any dry, flaky skin. Start at your feet and work your way up, suggests NaturalHealthFoods.com.
Step 2
Step into the bath tub or shower and wet your body. Apply some exfoliating cleanser to a wet loofah. You can purchase cleanser wherever skin care products are sold.
Step 3
Scrub your body with the loofah. Use small, circular motions and be gentle. It doesn't take a lot of pressure to remove the top layer of dead skin cells.
Step 4
Rinse off your skin with warm water. When your skin is dry, apply a moisturizer. Exfoliation can cause the skin to dry out, according to MamasHealth.com.
Tips and Warnings
- When exfoliating your face, use products that are designed specifically for that area. For some people, a loofah will be too coarse to use on the face.
Things You'll Need
- Loofah
- Exfoliating cream
- Moisturizer
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