Discover the secret to radiant, healthy skin: cleansing and exfoliation. We will reveal to you the importance of these two fundamental steps in your skincare routine.

From removing impurities to cellular renewal, we'll show you how these simple habits can transform your skin.

The skin, being the largest and most visible organ in our body, plays an essential role in our overall health and well-being. Its primary function as a protective barrier protects us from a wide range of external threats, from bacteria to the sun's harmful rays. Cleansing and exfoliation are two fundamental pillars in skin care, as they help maintain its natural balance and eliminate impurities that could obstruct its functions.

By providing this necessary care, we not only guarantee more radiant and healthy skin , but we also promote its ability to protect our body effectively.

CELLULAR RENEWAL, ESSENTIAL FOR THE BEAUTY AND HEALTH OF YOUR SKIN

Although we sometimes forget, our skin is a living organ (the only one outside the body) and as such it has a very specific function : protecting our body from pathogens and other external aggressions such as climatic agents, pollution , UV rays, etc. Therefore, it is a true shield for our body and to ensure its functions it regenerates continuously and completely autonomously.

It is made up of cells that are born, grow, reproduce and die . Hence, the skin is in constant renewal . Making a simile , our epidermis is like a four-story construction , whose bricks are cells , called keratinocytes, which are responsible for the synthesis of an essential protein (keratin) that is continually renewed to protect the functions of the skin. fur.

The new cells are born in the lower part of the epidermis, and rise to the outside as the oldest ones are shed. And in turn, these new ones will die, peel off and give way to the new ones. Thus in a constant and natural circle whose complete process lasts around a month , and can reach forty days in some cases .

In the case of healthy skin , the amount of cells eliminated on the surface is usually perfectly compensated by the production of new keratinocytes . However, sometimes this renewal is accelerated due to different external or internal factors, causing cells to multiply more than expected .

As a result , dead cells do not have the time necessary to be eliminated and accumulate on the surface of the skin where they form plaques . This phenomenon is what is behind “peeling” skin or diseases such as psoriasis .

There are numerous occasions when our skin needs a little push to help it free itself from dead cells (dead keratinocytes) and facilitate cell renewal. Especially, with age , the skin loses this capacity , causing dead cells to accumulate on the surface, clogging the pores. The result is dull, devitalized and drier skin .

In the case of oilier skin , the release of dead cells unclogs the pores , allowing better control of acne breakouts .

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE SKIN ON YOUR FACE DOES NOT RENEW WELL?

If your skin is not renewed properly, different aesthetic problems may appear.

• Dull tone: dead cells that do not come off remain on the surface of the skin, forming a film that eliminates the skin's natural shine.

• Premature aging: if cells lose their cohesion, they also lose their effectiveness in retaining water. This causes a gradual dehydration that is at the origin of early wrinkles.

• In the case of oily skin, the greater accumulation of dead cells and sebum clogs the pores and causes the formation of blackheads , pimples and other imperfections . Over time, it can lead to worsening acne and other skin problems associated with oily skin. That's why regular exfoliation is especially important for oily skin.

CLEANING THE SKIN, AN ESSENTIAL STEP FOR YOUR BEAUTY

Having beautiful skin requires a good cleansing , at least once a day and ideally morning and night . This is because it is exposed throughout the day to sources of impurities such as pollution , dust , makeup . These are external waste, but the skin also produces its own waste such as sebum , toxins eliminated through sweat, dead cells .

All of them must be eliminated daily , otherwise the skin will lose its natural shine, becoming increasingly dull and with a more irregular texture . In addition, in the case of oily skin , excess sebum becomes more important , as well as the appearance of blemishes. imperfections .

Furthermore, clean skin optimally absorbs the cosmetics in your daily routine (moisturizing, nourishing, anti-acne... any of them). If you put on makeup, your makeup will last much longer if your skin is clean and well hydrated than if you do it on skin with oil and impurities. Therefore, cleansing the facial skin well contributes to having beautiful and healthy skin .

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Is cleaning morning and night really necessary?

If required. At night , it is essential that you thoroughly clean the remains of makeup, sebum, pollution, dust and even the toxins eliminated through sweat .

In the morning , you should also cleanse your face of excess sebum and toxins accumulated on the skin during the night.

Renewing exfoliating facial cleanser with 5 fruity AHA's

At OhMyKoko we propose cleaning and exfoliating in the same step with this exfoliating renewing cleansing gel. Based on 5 alpha-hydroxy fruit acids and organic oat extract, it deeply cleanses the skin , respecting its balance as much as possible. Thus, impurities, excess oil or makeup disappear, leaving clean and purified skin.

Oat seed extract exerts an incredible moisturizing, soothing and repairing effect on the skin, helping to restore the skin barrier.

At the same time, its alpha-hydroxy fruit acids perform a gentle and effective exfoliating action, promoting the natural regeneration of the skin.

Without producing tightness, the result is clean, purified, renewed skin with a wonderful feeling of softness and freshness.

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