What makes up the skin?
Did you know humans shed around 500 million skin cells each day? In fact, the outermost parts of the epidermis consist of 20-30 layers of dead cells. 1 An average square inch of skin contains 650 sweat glands, 20 blood vessels, and over 1,000 nerve endings. Despite being just a few millimeters thick, the skin makes up around one-seventh of your body weight!
The epidermis is the outermost layer. It’s a waterproof barrier that gives skin its tone. The epidermis’ main functions:
- Make new skin cells
- Give the skin its color
- Protect the body from the external environment.
Why is exfoliation important?
While your skin continually renews itself, sometimes it needs a little support. That’s when exfoliation steps in. The epidermis consists of multiple layers of skin cells. Every 28-30 days, your skin produces a new outer layer of cells, with the topmost layer sloughing off and the layers below rising up to replace the cells above. This process of cells moving upward toward the surface means the upper layers are made of older cells, while the lower layers consist of newer cells. Although the cells at the surface will eventually fall off naturally, physical exfoliation helps speed up the process – revealing fresh and healthy skin.2
Regular exfoliation can help prevent clogged pores and fewer breakouts. Long-term exfoliating has been found to increase collagen production, which promotes skin elasticity, minimizes fine lines, and gives your skin a vibrant, radiant glow.
Hemp CBD botanical exfoliating products
Hemp of the Rockies offers two custom-formulated exfoliating products for the face and body, both made with Organic Hemp CBD Extract and organic botanicals.
Charcoal Restore Face Mask is designed to cleanse, hydrate, and tone your skin while boosting appearance. The combination of Advanced Charcoal and Hyaluronic Acid locks in moisture and help your skin look plumped and refreshed. The healing effects are further enhanced by botanical healing ingredients, such as Aloe Leaf, Olive Fruit Oil, Jojoba, Pomegranate, Rooibos, Green Tea, White Willow Bark, Jasmine, Geranium, Sunflower Seed and Vitamins B5, C and E, which sooth and nourish your skin.
Sweet Radiance Body Scrub is a gentle exfoliant made with Organic Cane Sugar which gently pulls away dead skin, allowing newer cells to come to the surface, which can boost collagen production. This delicious-smelling body scrub is infused with Essential Oils of Lavender, Jasmine, Neroli Oil, Rosehip, and Evening Primrose, giving a luscious lingering scent on your body.
As exfoliation improves the delivery and penetration of skin care products, consider following your body scrub with a nourishing application of Joyful Jojoba Body Oil or Harmony Almond Oil. After rinsing off Charcoal Restore Face Mask, is the ideal time to moisturize and hydrate your skin with Hemp of the Rockies Vitamin C Cream or Soothing Lavender Face Cream. It’s important to weekly exfoliate your skin. Plus, this home spa time creates a sacred space for us to love and care for ourselves – essential for both our outer and inner health.
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