Twice a week just isn’t enough when it comes to exfoliating your skin especially if you have an active lifestyle, if you have hyperpigmentation, or have mature, dry and/or acne-prone skin. This is because dead skin and debris buildup contributes to the exacerbation of these skin issues. By lifting away dirt, dead cells and debris from the skin on a regular basis, you will dramatically increase the appearance, feel and performance of your skin.

But how!? It’s messy and ill-advised to use a coffee or pumice scrub on your delicate skin daily, as they are abrasive. Hands are not effective enough, puffs, loofahs and other bodywashes harbour bacteria that translate into more breakouts, odours and dull-looking skin. So, what’s the solution?

The African Sapo

The solution comes in the form of the African Sapo. It is one of the beauty secrets of West African women’s (and men’s) smooth, clear and glowing skin. The African Sapo is a woven nylon net that we use to exfoliate and remove dirt, dead skin, debris, and other nasties from the skin. Paired with a natural bar soap for added cleansing benefits, it offers a gentle exfoliation that cleans, smooths and softens without irritating or causing micro scratches to the skin.  When used as part of the CEAM (Cleanse, Exfoliate and Moisturise) Routine, you can expect to enjoy the following benefits…

5 Benefits of Daily Exfoliation

Brighter skin:

Daily exfoliation with the African sapo removes dead skin cells, making skin look brighter and more radiant.

Better absorption of products:

Daily exfoliating helps your skin better absorb applied products like serums and moisturisers. Dead skin and dirt act as barriers between your fresh skin and your products, by removing the dead skin you are making it easier for your living skin and your product to connect.

Acne care

One of the causes of breakouts is dead skin clogging the pores and causing excess buildup of sebum. By removing the layers of dead skin and dirt, you are significantly reducing the chances of further breakouts. Pair with a natural clay bar for additional deep pore cleansing for clearer, smoother skin.

Even the tone

Hyperpigmentation can be reduced naturally by exfoliating the area regularly. It is important to be gentle, to avoid causing further damage. Pair with an exfoliating bar like our Elbows, Knees & Toes on hard skin areas like the elbows, knees and feet for additional exfoliation benefits and silky smooth noticeably softer skin.

Less ingrown hairs

Regular exfoliation prevents dead skin cells and other debris from clogging hair follicles, which can lead to ingrown hairs. Great for regular management of underarms, necklines, chests and bikini lines.

Improved circulation

Exfoliation improves circulation by the gentle effects of massaging the entire body whilst exfoliating. This can result in brighter, more radiant skin from the neck down.

That’s all from me this week, until next time…

Be good to yourself.

Mazel

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