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 Clean dead skin Your skin undergoes a natural turnover cycle every 30 days or so. When this happens, the upper layer of your skin (epidermis) sheds, revealing new skin from the middle layer of your skin (dermis). However, the cell turnover cycle isn’t always so clear-cut. Sometimes, dead skin cells don’t fully shed, leading to flaky skin, dry patches, and clogged pores. You can help your body shed these cells through exfoliation. Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells with a substance or tool known as an exfoliator. Exfoliators come in many forms, from chemical treatments to brushes. Read on to learn more about how to choose the best exfoliator for your skin. Know your skin type Before choosing an exfoliator, it’s important to know what type of skin you have. Keep in mind that your skin type can change with age, weather changes, and lifestyle factors, such as smoking. There are five major skin types: Dry. This skin type is more likely to have dry patches and requir...

 Eco Friendly Products  Aside from using energy efficient appliances, there are many ways to make your kitchen more sustainable. Doing so starts with making sure the products you use are eco friendly. Conventional cleaning supplies is often very toxic for the environment. The thousands of chemicals in these products tend to be non-biodegradable and pollute rivers, streams, and water sources for years to come. The environmental effects that these chemicals have on the environment are largely unknown, yet these chemicals are indisputably harmful to both the environment and your health. In order to reduce your household’s use of such toxic chemicals, and to reduce waste, consider using eco friendly products in your kitchen. Ecover Auto Dishwasher Tablets Ecover uses fermentation of natural substances to create household cleaners and soaps. These dishwashers tablets are phosphate- free, biodegradable, and made with plant based minerals, making for a safe and eco friendly way to cl...