Exfoliation helps open the skin pores and increases circulation.
Exfoliating gloves are gloves that are meant to be worn in the shower or bath and are used to remove dead skin cells. They are usually made of rough-textured mesh or cloth. Bathers put gloves on their hands and then rub them on their body to gently remove dead skin cells and also refresh the skin. Most gloves work best when used with shower gels or foaming soaps.
Exfoliating gloves help produce a sudsy lather when rubbed.
When cosmetologists and beauty experts talk about exfoliation, they are referring to the process of removing the top layer of skin. The skin is the body’s outermost point of defense and as such is often exposed to harsh environmental conditions such as sunlight, extreme cold, dirt and sweat. The skin is constantly regenerating, but dead skin cells normally remain in this top layer until they fall off or are naturally removed.
Using exfoliating gloves is one way to help improve the overall health and condition of your skin. The gloves look like regular hand gloves, but they are not meant to keep your hands warm. Instead, they are designed to allow quick and easy general exfoliation.
Bathers put on gloves, wet them, and then place a small amount of shower gel or soap on the palms of their hands. Rubbing the hands together creates a rich lather, which bathers rub into the skin all over their bodies. The roughness of the gloves provides gentle exfoliation, while the soap removes raised residue.
Most exfoliating gloves are made of rough-textured material, usually mesh. Even a product that is marketed as “gentle exfoliating gloves” will have some texture. Texture is necessary to rid the skin of rough patches. One of the benefits of wearing exfoliating gloves is that the user can control the pressure and intensity of the exfoliating massage.
Exfoliating gloves are one of many types of scrubs. They are often used instead of, or sometimes in addition to, other exfoliating products, particularly a loofah, pumice stone, or exfoliating brush. All of these tools provide what is known as a surface peel. To be effective in maintaining healthy-looking, glowing skin, either of these should be used several times a week.
Mechanical or chemical peeling is a more professional alternative. These treatments are usually performed in professional spas. The so-called deep peel penetrates the top layer of the skin to more permanently remove dead or rough areas. The result is instantly clearer, firmer skin that typically lasts a month or more. Deep exfoliation treatments are often much more expensive than home solutions like bath mitts.