Discover the secret to radiant, healthy skin: cleansing and exfoliation. We'll reveal the importance of these two essential 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 of our body, plays an essential role in our overall health and well-being. Its primary function as a protective barrier shields us from a wide range of external threats, from bacteria to the sun's harmful rays. Cleansing and exfoliation are two fundamental pillars of skin care, as they help maintain its natural balance and remove 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 effectively protect our body .

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

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

It is made up of cells that are born, grow, reproduce and die . That is why the skin is constantly renewing itself . Making a comparison , our epidermis is like a four-storey building , whose bricks are cells called keratinocytes, which are responsible for the synthesis of an essential protein (keratin) that is continuously renewed to protect the functions of the skin.

New cells are born in the lower part of the epidermis, and they rise to the outside as the older 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 cycle , the complete process lasts around a month , and can reach forty days in some cases .

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

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

There are many times when our skin needs a little push to help it get rid of dead cells (dead keratinocytes) and facilitate cell renewal. Especially with age , the skin loses this ability , causing dead cells to accumulate on the surface, clogging the pores. The result is dull, lifeless and drier skin .

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

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

If your skin does not renew itself properly, different aesthetic problems can 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 glow.

• Premature aging: If cells lose their cohesion, they also lose their effectiveness in retaining water. This causes gradual dehydration, which is the cause of premature wrinkles.

• In the case of oily skin, the increased buildup of dead skin cells and sebum clogs pores and causes the formation of blackheads , whiteheads , and other blemishes . 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.

SKIN CLEANSE, AN ESSENTIAL STEP FOR YOUR BEAUTY

Having beautiful skin requires 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 residues, but the skin also produces its own waste such as sebum , toxins eliminated through sweat, dead cells .

All of them must be removed daily, otherwise the skin loses its natural shine and becomes increasingly duller 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 imperfections .

In addition, clean skin optimally absorbs the cosmetics in your daily routine (moisturizing, nourishing, anti-acne... any of them). If you wear makeup, it will last much longer if your skin is clean and well moisturized than if you wear it on oily, impure skin. Therefore, properly cleaning your facial skin is a key factor in having beautiful, healthy skin .

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Is it really necessary to cleanse morning and night?

Yes, it is necessary. At night , it is essential to thoroughly cleanse the remains of makeup, sebum, pollution, dust and even 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.

Exfoliating renewing facial cleanser with 5 fruity AHAs

At OhMyKoko we propose to cleanse and exfoliate in one step with this exfoliating renewing cleansing gel. Based on 5 fruit alpha hydroxy 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 skin clean and purified.

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

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

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

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