By Swati Kumar
Exfoliation is one of the most important steps in the skin care routine. The skin on our face regenerates within days and it is important to remove the dead skin cells collecting on the surface of our skin, to reveal the younger skin beneath. It also helps to unclog our pores and prevent any new blackheads from forming. It allows for the increase in the skin cell turnover, which keeps our face fresh and radiant. Subsequent skin care products absorb better, and makeup application is much smoother.

Physical Exfoliators:
This is the most common way of exfoliation. It involves a gel or cream medium with scrub particles dispersed in it. The scrub particles range from microbeads, sugar granules to ground up nuts. By rubbing these particles against our skin, the dead skin cells are buffed away. Since these are the most harsh products that we use on our skin, it is best to exfoliate once or twice a week using this method. You can also make your own DIY face scrub at home. Peel-Off Mask:

Peel-off masks are a type of gel mask, which form a thin film over the face after drying. When it is peeled off, it removes blackheads, whiteheads, and dead skin cells. Although peeling these masks off might stretch the skin, it avoids the physical exfoliation required to remove the dead skin cells. Peel-off masks also stick well to any impurities present on the face and help to lift them away. They also help to tighten pores.
Peeling Gel:

Peeling gels are basically chemical exfol...