10 Home Remedies to Remove Dead Skin Cells from Face

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The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it’s part of the excretion system. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the skin gets rid of between 30,000 and 40,000 old skin cells per hour. The old and dead skin cells are removed, and new and healthy cells take their position. Exfoliation is the most effective way of washing them off. It will leave your skin soft and your pores perfectly clean. Among the many natural ways, you can remove dead skin cells from the face, here are ten of them. To have healthier skin you may use the products of Tonymoly.

1. Baking Soda

You probably use baking soda for your baking solutions, but the product can also be used to remove dead skin cells from your facial skin.

Make a paste of baking soda with water, apply on the face and rinse with water, once a week.

2. Almonds

Almonds are good for your health, and you should include them in your diet. You can also use them to enhance your beauty and remove dead cells.

Blend soaked almonds, mix with honey and rub on the face gently. Rinse off with lukewarm water after five minutes.

3. Papaya

Papaya is one of the best home remedies for facial dead skin cells. It’s effective alongside sugar. Pick a few pieces of the ripe papaya and crash them with a fork.

Add a half tablespoon of sugar and mix them. Wash your face clean, apply the mixture and massage the skin for three minutes. Wash it off after 15 minutes.

4. Rice

Rice scrub is readily available and it’s effective in removing dark skin cells. You only have to crush and grind the rice grains into powder.

Add yogurt or fresh milk and a few drops of rose oil to the powder. Apply the scrub on your face and wait for 15 minutes before washing it off with lukewarm water.

5. Oatmeal

Oatmeal is also a Skin-meal, in a different way. Its grainy texture makes it a natural exfoliation agent and helps to get rid of dead skin cells, excess sebum, and other skin impurities.

Mix two tablespoons of oatmeal, two of yogurt and one of honey and mix them into paste. Apply it on your face and rinse it off with water after 10 minutes.

6. Pineapple Mask

Proteolytic is an enzyme found in the pineapple that is used to fight the free radicals damaging the skin, and it also removes dead skin cells from your face.

You simply apply fresh pineapple juice on your face wait for 10 minutes, and wash with clean water at least once a week.

7. Olive Oil

The answer to most health issues is olive oil. The oil nourishes your skin as the olive pits ensure that the dead cells are exfoliated and it also adds essential nutrients to your skin.

You only need three olive pits and two tablespoons of olive oil. Grind the olive pits and mix them with the oil, scrub your face with the mixture and use a vitamin C peel to clean off the remaining cells. 

8. Green Tea

The rough texture of green tea makes it useful in removing dead cells. It leaves your skin healthy and enhanced in complexion. Don’t throw away the teabags after using them.

Mix the tea from the bags and add one teaspoon of honey in it. Mix the ingredients, smear it on your face and wait for 10 minutes before washing it off.

9. Orange Peels

Dry orange peels in the sun and after a few days, grind them into powder. Mix the powder with water and apply on your face.

Apply with your wet hands and wash off after 20 minutes.

10. Apple Cider Vinegar

Mix apple cider vinegar with water at the same ratio and use a cotton ball to apply on the face.

Wash it off with plain water.

Conclusion

It’s evident that removing dead skin cells is easy and you can use readily available resources. Exfoliate your facial skin often to get rid of the dead cells.

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