What Is Exfoliation And How To Exfoliate Your Skin Naturally?

Have you ever noticed your skincare products forming tiny grains or bits on your skin while applying? It’s not the product, it’s the old layer of dead skin cells holding onto your face, leaving your skin feeling rough and dull, hiding the fresh layer underneath. That’s why knowing how to exfoliate your skin naturally is so helpful - it gently clears away those dead cells and brings back your skin’s soft, healthy feel. Let’s explore what exfoliation really is and how to do it the right way.

What is Exfoliation?

Every day, your skin naturally clears away dead cells, but as we age, this process slows down. Your skin can feel rough, look dull, or even hold onto dirt & oil. That’s where exfoliation helps by gently removing the old surface layer to let your skin feel fresh and soft again. You can do it with gentle scrubs, but the goal is simple: give your skin a fresh start without being harsh.

How to Exfoliate your Face Gently

Exfoliating your face doesn’t need to be complicated, even though it’s delicate. With a few simple steps, you can refresh your skin and make it ready for your daily skincare routine. 

     Step 1: Cleanse with care

Cleansing isn’t just about washing your face, it’s the first step in gently removing everyday sweat, dust, and dead skin cells. Ingredients like rice powder and papaya naturally work to exfoliate dead cells and control excess oil, while hyaluronic acid helps keep the skin hydrated. A mild face cleanser like Vilvah’s Milk Powder Face Wash, with its powder-to-foam formula, is gentle yet effective, leaving your skin soft, nourished, and brightened in just one wash. 

     Step 2: Using a gentle exfoliant 

Exfoliation doesn’t need a harsh scrub or chemical-heavy treatments, it can be done using natural ingredients like kaolin clay and oat milk, along with saffron extract from the Himalayas that are perfectly blended in Vilvah’s Milk Mud Mask. It gently clears out dirt, controls excess oil, and refreshes your skin in just 15 minutes without drying it, while naturally brightens and protects your skin.

Quick Tip: Use weekly once for healthy, soft skin.

     Step 3: Nourish & hydrate 

Once your skin feels clean and refreshed, hydrate it with a gentle exfoliating toner infused with rice milk and glycolic acid, which helps brighten, soften, and improve your skin’s texture while gently tightening pores. Follow it up with a lightweight moisturiser that nourishes your refreshed skin.

     Step 4: Protect it right

After treating your face with enough hydration, don’t forget to protect it with a sunscreen that gives broad-spectrum protection with safe UV filters and feels light and non-greasy, while keeping your skin feeling nourished and protected even when you step out.

A little extra care for your lips, too!

It’s easy to focus on your face, but your lips need care too. Here’s a simple routine for how to exfoliate lips: 

• Gently use a lip scrub once a week as part of your self-care routine to remove dead skin, but make sure not to overdo it, as it can damage your lips. 
• Follow it up with a grapefruit lip balm that hydrates, adds a subtle tint, and keeps your lips soft and smooth effortlessly every day.

How to exfoliate your skin without overdoing it

Even if you know what is exfoliating skin and moisturise it every day, your skin can still feel dry and dull. Sometimes, it just needs more than regular moisturising, here’s the right & simple way to help it.

• Most soaps claim to be natural, yet they often contain chemicals that can dry out your skin. That’s where goat milk comes in, rich in lactic acid and natural oils like olive and coconut, it mildly exfoliates dead cells while hydrating. Vilvah’s Classic Goat Milk Soap brings all this together, leaving your skin nourished and refreshed every day.

“My journey began with goat milk soap, made from farm-fresh goat milk for my daughter’s dry, sensitive skin. She also had eczema, so I wanted something gentle and nourishing just for her.”                                            

- Kruthika Kumaran, Founder of Vilvah

• Now that your skin feels fresh, treat it with natural exfoliating coffee powder that helps remove tired skin cells, while almond milk nourishes, leaving your skin balanced and glowing. To pamper yourself, try Vilvah’s Cookie N Cream Body Polish. It keeps your skin soft, hydrated, and smells just like a fresh batch of cookies. Quick tip: Use it twice or thrice a week
• To keep your skin barrier protected with all the moisture it needs, apply a lightweight body lotion, especially free from silicones and mineral oils, which enhances your skin texture, and pair it with other gentle skincare products for the best results.

Why is exfoliating worth it?

Regular exfoliation quietly does more for your skin than most products on your shelf. These reasons make exfoliating totally worth it:

• Gently removes dead and flaky skin for a brighter, fresher look
• Keeps pores clear and reduces blackheads naturally
• Helps fade dark spots, acne marks, and evens out skin tone
• Improves skin texture and makes it feel softer 
• Makes your skincare products absorb better and work effectively

Pro Tip: Using a gentle all-in-one scrub, cleanser, and mask can help you get all these benefits in one go, like Vilvah’s Royal Ubtan, which naturally exfoliates while helping your skin feel naturally bright and balanced.

Give your skin the fresh start it deserves!

Now you know why exfoliating isn’t just another skincare step, it’s one of those self-care habits. Follow it for a few weeks, and you’ll start noticing your skin feels healthier and more balanced every day. And when your skin feels this good, you’ll find yourself smiling more, taking those no-filter selfies, or stepping out confidently without any makeup. 

Ready to bring this simple care into your daily routine? Head over to Vilvah’s official website to explore natural & safe face care products, or visit your nearest Vilvah store branch to experience them firsthand.

FAQs

1.What are the benefits of exfoliating?

Exfoliating removes dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and boosts cell renewal. It helps your skin look brighter, smoother, and more even-toned while allowing moisturizers to absorb better.

2. Does exfoliating remove tan?

Yes, gentle exfoliation can help fade tan by removing the top layer of dead, tanned skin cells. Regular exfoliating reveals fresh skin and restores your natural glow faster.

3. How often should I exfoliate my face?

Most skin types do well with exfoliating 2-3 times a week. Over-exfoliating can cause dryness or irritation, so listen to your skin and adjust the frequency accordingly.

4. Can I use body exfoliator on my face?

No, body exfoliators are usually too harsh for the face. Facial skin is more delicate and needs finer, milder scrubs to avoid micro-tears and irritation.

5. How to exfoliate legs?

Wet your legs, then gently massage a body scrub in circular motions for a few minutes. Rinse with warm water and follow with a hydrating moisturizer for smooth, glowing skin.