Exfoliation is the term given to the process of cleansing your skin with a product in order to achieve a smooth and clear complexion. Exfoliants, which are basically the products that a person applies to their skin, work by removing dead skin cells chemically or physically from the topmost layer of your skin. Chemical exfoliants, which essentially contain alpha-hydroxy acids, come into action to break down or exfoliate dead skin on a molecular level. On the other hand, physical exfoliants are meant to physically abrade dead cells and dirt. Exfoliating your skin is one of the easiest and most effective ways to help remove dead skin and debris from your skin. This will help to improve your skin's quality and bless you with a youthful and glowing complexion. In other words, exfoliating your skin on a regular basis can help to moisturize dry and damaged skin, as well as promote new cell growth. This, in turn, will make your complexion clear and glowing. So, if you are also looking for some effective and simple ways to exfoliate your skin, this article is just for you! What are natural exfoliants? There's no need to spend a lot of money on an exfoliant; many inexpensive, natural products can be just as effective for your skin. You might already have most of these natural ingredients available in your kitchen! Exfoliation is important, but most man-made exfoliants contain plastic microbeads that could cause significant damage to your skin. These microbeads can create micro-abrasions or small tears in the skin, which can lead to inflammation and other skin problems. To avoid this, choose an exfoliant that is made with natural ingredients and will be gentle on your skin. If you want to save some money and make your own natural exfoliating scrub without any harsh chemicals, look no further than your kitchen cabinets! there are many natural and edible ingredients you can find there that can be used to make a variety of different exfoliating scrubs right at home. Some of those ingredients are: Honey Honey is not just a delicious and healthy treat it's great for your skin, too! honey has antimicrobial properties that help promote healing, humectant properties that help keep your skin hydrated, and it even has medicinal applications. Honey is a natural remedy that has been used for centuries to help treat skin disorders such as psoriasis and dermatitis. If you have been looking for an effective and safe way to improve your skin's health, honey can be a great option for you! Raw honey is packed with enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. Not only is it great to consume, but it is also a great topical application that can be used to exfoliate the skin. In fact, people have been using honey as a natural skin exfoliant for many decades. It not only helps get rid of dead skin cells, but it is also gentle on the skin. All in all, honey can be an ideal addition to your daily skincare routine, and it can help improve the tone and appearance of your skin. To exfoliate your skin with honey, start by squirting a dime-size dollop of honey into your hands. Apply it to your face with your fingers, using small, circular motions. Rinse the honey off your face with warm water when you're finished. Yogurt Being that yogurt contains lactic acid, which is an alpha-hydroxy acid (aha), it has the ability to help dissolve and remove dead skin cells as well as stimulate new growth, giving you a more even complexion in the process of exfoliation. Yogurt has a ph of around 4.5, which is not adequate for it to be an exfoliant. However, according to self magazine, it only has 0.9% available acid after fermentation, which is pretty much less than traditional over-the-counter exfoliants that have ahas between 5 and 10%. Buttermilk, if compared, has lactic acid between three and four percent, but it is way messier and more troublesome to apply. All things considered, we can say that yogurt is quite a gentle and subtle exfoliant. However, it can still be effective and make your skin glow. So, if you are tired of physical skin exfoliation methods and want something a bit gentler and more natural, you can use yogurt as a skin exfoliant. Yogurt on its own is moisturizing, and it has probiotics that make it a great exfoliant for every skin type. Lemon juice You might have heard of lemon juice being used on your face and body to remove dead skin cells and unclog your pores. Lemon is predominantly known for its citric acid content, and it's also an excellent natural chemical exfoliant. Lemon juice not only helps get rid of dead skin cells, but it can also help improve your skin's overall appearance by making it appear plumper and brighter. Whether you use it in a homemade facial scrub or apply it directly to your skin, lemon juice is a great way to achieve brighter, healthier-looking skin. Apart from that, it can also be used to get rid of those nasty, stubborn acne spots or smooth out rough elbows and knees. In fact, lemon juice can be used on any part of your skin to improve its texture and appearance. Papaya Papaya is a great fruit that is rich in certain vitamins as well as antioxidants. At the same time, it can be an excellent ingredient that can be used to exfoliate your skin. Papain, an enzyme found in papaya, is what makes it an effective exfoliant. This enzyme dissolves the keratin in dead skin cells, revealing supple and smooth skin from underneath. Apart from that, papaya can also help promote blood circulation and elasticity, giving your face a healthy glow. You can simply cut it in half and use the inside of the papaya to remove any dead skin from the surface of any part of your skin. You will find it a convenient and inexpensive way to exfoliate your skin on a regular basis. Conclusion: There are many ways to exfoliate skin and many products that can be used for this purpose. However, it is important to choose products that are good for your skin and will not cause any kind of irritation. It is also important to use exfoliants that are natural and will not harm the skin. In this article, we discussed some of the best natural ways to exfoliate skin and some great natural exfoliants that can potentially work wonders for your skin. In the end, we hope that you learned something new and that you can use these tips to improve the way you exfoliate your skin.

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Hello. I want to ask you I have always pain in my hole body I feel weakness lethargy even after taking high dose of tablet not cure. So please tell me what blood test I can do for checking problems thank you.

Dr. Amar Deep93%(15311 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Raebareli

Please do morning exercise daily
avoid all food items from outside
get thyroid levels test
take rhus tox twice daily for next one week.

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Hello doctor I am suffering very weakness with feverish please advise any medicine to recover from weakness. Thanks you.

Dr. Sushma Shah93%(9037 ratings)

MBBS

General Physician•Vadodara

Revital capone at night for one month.
Healthy diet.
Measure temp n make a chart.
If it cross 99.0 consult a general physician md.

Asked for female, 29 years old from Bellary

Hello mam/sir tell me good moisturizer for face and also body moisturizer for glowing skin.

Dr. A Amin Homeopath94%(29250 ratings)

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Homeopathy Doctor•Kolkata

Coconut oil: coconut oil is an excellent natural moisturizer that is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants. It can help to hydrate and protect the skin, and is particularly beneficial for those with dry or sensitive skin.
Aloe vera: aloe vera is a plant with natural moisturizing properties that can help to soothe and heal the skin. It is particularly useful for sunburns and other types of skin irritation.
Honey: honey is a natural humectant, which means it helps to retain moisture in the ...more

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Asked for male, 29 years old from Bathinda

Sir i'm very weak feels more cold than normal could not eat enough to meet daily nutrition requirements sir I am searching multivitamin but i'm confused can you suggest something which have no side effects.

Srija Kesireddy

General Physician•Hyderabad

Hello,
according to the info given you should get a thyroid profile done and also complete blood picture to evaluate hyperthyroidism and anemia. Until the reports are ready you can take any multivitamin available in themarket.
Hope this is helpfull
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Asked for male, 36 years old from Kolkata

My fibro scan result cap is 315 median stiffness 12.1 iqr/med 14 I have no energy. Felling tired very much. What can I do.

Dr. B Nanda92%(4355 ratings)

General Physician•Noida

Dear sir
please also share your lft reports and any other test reports. Would also like to know if there has been a dagnosis and if you ever used to consume alcohol.
In general, a plant vased diet with supplementation with multiple vitamins and zinc will be required.
If you could consult with more details, I can tey to give more specific advice related to lifestyle changes including diet.
You may visit www.myhealthclinic.org.in/blog to see how lifestyle management can help chroni...more

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Asked for male, 48 years old from Bangalore

Post covid last year in april, I feel tired, exhausted, muscle lumps, chest congestion and stomach bloating and lots of burps. Have heaviness in head also, don't feel like working.

Dr. Anjali Agarwal

General Physician•Gwalior

You should follow healthy lifestyle. Take diet rich in protein, b complex, zinc, vit c, and also increase liquid intake. And most important please practice meditation.

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I feel very weakness and have low stamina. I am a mastribator 3 to 4 times a week. What should I do for a healthy living?

Dr. M S Haque91%(4634 ratings)

BUMS

Sexologist•Kolkata

Avoid pornography. Exposure to pornography may trigger the desire to masturbate. ...
Stay active. It can be helpful for a person to find ways to occupy their time that does not trigger the desire to masturbate. ...
Seek professional help. ...
Spend more time with others. ...
Exercise. ...
Find a support group.

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Health Benefits of Natural Light

Dr. Payal Khandelwal90%(33 ratings)

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Ayurvedic Doctor•Bangalore

Sunlight or natural light is considered to be the best help or friend of a photographer, it also acts an important aspect in buying or selling of a property and it has some major effects on an office worker. Majority of the people love to live under the natural sunlight because of the warmth it provides rather than living under the artificial bulbs which are fluorescent as it produces glare and buzz. Most of the people desire to go out in the open to experience the natural sunlight and...more

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Rohan upadhyay age 34 I play badminton for approx 1 hr in the morning breakfast around 9 am I have somewhat sitting job I feel really tired and sleepy around 10.30 I am unable to concentrate in my work what should I do keep my self energetic and active should I add something extra in my breakfast?

Dr. Jayvirsinh Chauhan93%(35817 ratings)

MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•

Avoid fat and carbohydrates, Use more protein rich supplements and food.
avoid late night watching, take good amount of hydration.

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Natural Exfoliants

Dr. Ajay85%(24 ratings)

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•Noida

Exfoliation is the term given to the process of cleansing your skin with a product in order to achieve a smooth and clear complexion. Exfoliants, which are basically the products that a person applies to their skin, work by removing dead skin cells chemically or physically from the topmost layer of your skin.

Chemical exfoliants, which essentially contain alpha-hydroxy acids, come into action to break down or exfoliate dead skin on a molecular level. On the other han...more

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