5 Best Home Remedies to Remove Dead Skin Cells

Are you dealing with dull skin problems? You are not alone. We all deal with dull and dead skin issues. But the good news is that you can easily get rid of dull skin and get the glow back.

Understand the process of dead skin removal

Our skin naturally renews itself after every month or so. It happens when the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin) sheds dead skin cells and replaces them with new ones. However, over time, the natural process of skin renewal slows down, which results in the buildup of dead cells, fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes, dark skin and a dull appearance. This is where we need to make manual efforts to remove dead skin cells from face and other parts of the body.

How to remove dead skin cells?

Washing your face with your favourite cleanser is not just enough to slough off dead skin cells. You need a regular exfoliation to get back the softer and brighter skin but don’t overdo it. Pay extra attention when you scrub up your skin as exfoliation tends to damage the skin when not done correctly. Also, prefer to rely on natural ingredients to get back the glow as the chemical-laden exfoliators might worsen the appearance.

Different methods to remove dead skin cells:

Dead skin cells can cause serious concerns when not removed competently. Thankfully there are multiple options available when looking for how to remove dead skin cells. Washcloth, dry brush, facial washes, over-the-counter products, and cosmetic procedures like chemical peeling, dermabrasion etc. are just to name a few of the most popular choices to remove dead cells. While chemical peeling and dermabrasion provide a noticeable difference in your skin’s appearance, we advise you to use home remedies. Getting rid of dead skin cells through home remedies is a safe and cost-effective solution.

In this article, we will discuss how to remove dead skin cells from the body using different home remedies.

1. Orange Peels:

Orange peel is an excellent exfoliator used to slough off dead skin cells. It not only sloughs off dead skin cells but also helps rejuvenate the skin.

How to use orange peel: 

• Peel off the orange and dry the peels in sunlight and grind them to use.
• Take yoghurt and ground orange peel powder in an equal amount.
• Mix them well to form a paste.
• Apply this paste to the targeted area like elbows, knees, neck etc.
• Leave it there for 15-20 minutes.
• Now, wet your hands and rub off the paste in a circular motion.

Follow the process once a week.

2. Gram Flour:

Using gram flour is a century-old practice to slough off dead cells, tan, dust and deep-seated dirt. It is a great exfoliator for oily skin as it also helps remove excess oil. Thus, this natural scrub works wonders to prevent blackheads and acne breakouts.

How to use gram flour?

• Take gram flour and yoghurt in a bowl.
• Add a pinch of turmeric and a few drops of rose water to it.
• Mix them all to form a paste. If needed, you can use a little water too.
• Apply the paste to the desired part of your body.
• Let the paste dry completely.
• Rub it off with wet hands.
• Rinse off your skin with lukewarm water and pat dry

You can use this paste once or twice a week.

3. Coffee Powder:

Rich in flavonols, coffee powder is a good exfoliator. It helps slough off dead skin cells, improve skin texture and maintain a healthy glow.

How to use coffee powder?

• Take 3 spoons of coffee powder with 1 spoon of olive oil, fine sugar and honey.
• Mix all the ingredients well to form a paste.
• Massage the paste in a circular motion to your face, neck and other body parts.
• Let it sit there for 8- 10 minutes.
• Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat dry.

Don’t use the coffee scrub for more than a week.

4. Avocado Seeds:

Avocado seeds are a great skin exfoliator. You can use them not only to get rid of dead skin cells but also to reduce excess sebum and nourish the skin.

How to use avocado seeds?

• Wash the avocado seeds and remove their brown skin.
• Grind them until it gets into powder form.
• Now take 1 tablespoon of avocado powder, a teaspoon of honey and olive oil.
• Mix all of them well to form a paste
• Apply the paste to the face, neck and other body parts.
• Leave the paste for 10-15 minutes around and then wash it off.

Follow the process once a week.

5. Oatmeal:

The grainy and coarse texture of oatmeal works as a great exfoliator to remove dead skin cells from all types of skin. It helps remove dead cells, wipe out excess sebum and keep skin moisturized.

How to use oatmeal?

• Take oatmeal and yoghurt in equal amounts.
• Add some honey to it and mix them all.
• Apply this mixture to the targeted area.
• Leave it for 15 minutes.
• Rinse off with normal water and pat dry.

Use this home remedy once or twice a week.

Dos and don’ts of skin exfoliation

Dos	Don’ts
Follow gentle methods to remove dead skin cells, specifically for the face.	Don’t exfoliate the gentle skin around the eyes.
Clean your face thoroughly before you scrub up the face.	When using chemical exfoliants, don’t use AHAs, BHAs, and retinol together.
Prefer using home remedies to slough off dead cells.	Don’t use chemical-loaded products to scrub up your skin.
Do wear sunscreen post-exfoliation.	Don’t over-exfoliate
Prefer to exfoliate your skin at night to reduce sun exposure and to let your skin heal while you sleep.	Don’t exfoliate at least for a week after a facial treatment.
Rinse off the natural exfoliator after 10-20 minutes.	Don’t rinse off a chemical exfoliant.
Protect your skin by applying moisturizer pre and post-exfoliation.	Never exfoliate if you have wounds, open cuts or sunburns.

Sloughing off your dead skin cells has multiple benefits such as improving skin’s texture, reducing the risk of developing skin breakouts, removing tan and so on. All you need to do is to choose the best formula that works effectively for your skin and follow the process regularly. And you will get the noticeable difference soon.

Steps of Exfoliation:

Having dead skin cells on face and other body parts not only makes the appearance dull but also damages the skin texture. While exfoliation is the best way to remove dead skin cells, it can cause more harm than good if done incorrectly. Therefore, to get the best result from your exfoliation routine, make sure to follow the right steps mentioned below.

From DIY homemade scrub to store-bought exfoliator, the steps of exfoliation are the same. So, to exfoliate your face, neck, elbow, knee, back and other body parts, follow the below steps.

Prepping: Prepare your skin with a thorough cleansing. Also, don’t forget to cleanse your hands before starting the procedure.

Application: Take a liberal amount of scrub and apply it gently to the targeted area, covering every inch of the skin.

Rubbing: After a while rub the product in a circular motion. Don’t apply too much pressure when you rub your skin as it can cause itching, irritation and redness.

Rinsing:  Rinse your skin with lukewarm water and pat dry.

Hydrating: Finish the process by hydrating your skin with a good-quality moisturizer.

Related Article – How to find the best moisturizer for dry skin?

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