Exfoliation refers to gently removing dead skin from your body and is typically performed on body parts such as the face, chest, feet or back.

Exfoliation is typically achieved in one of two main ways.

You might use a brush, pumice stone, exfoliating gloves, loofah sponge or other object that can be used on the body to gently remove the dead skin.

Secondly, you might choose to use an exfoliating product such as soap, sea salt, body wash or similar product. Some products have small granules in them that help to loosen and remove the dead skin ie. they provide the exfoliation.

Benefits of exfoliation include the removal of dead skin which can help leave your skin feeling softer and better able to absorb skin moisturizers or other skin products you apply to your body.

Men might notice the benefits of exfoliation on their face since removing dead skin should provide for a closer shave.

With regards to hair removal, some hair removal practitioners might suggest using a moisturizer to help exfoliate after the hair removal treatment on the treated area.

With laser or light-based hair removal, up to one month after treatment you might find dead hair becoming visible above the skin and gently exfoliating with a loofah or cloth can help to exfoliate further.

After laser or light-based treatment, the skin might be temporarily and slightly irritated and as dead hairs are falling out, small razor bump-type might appear so exfoliating might help to reduce the bumps following treatment.

Before exfoliating after hair removal treatment, it's best to check with your practitioner to ensure you dont end up irritating your skin especially if your skin is already a bit red from the treatment.