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" Dull as it sounds, the effects of exfoliating the skin on your body can be pretty amazing. It&amp;#039;s every beauty insider&amp;#039;s secret weapon for maintaining a tan, halting ingrown hairs and blemishes plus fighting cellulite and kerastosis pilaris (you know, those pesky\u00A0red bumps on the backs of your arms\u00A0\u2013 they have a name). Of course then there&amp;#039;s the obvious: body buffing\u00A0polishes your skin, rejuvenating the cells so the surface feels and look more smooth and soft.  To get the most out of your exfoliation there are a few dos and don&amp;#039;ts to brush-up on. So if you&amp;#039;ve spent money on a nice scrub and set\u00A0aside time to do it, make it effective with these tips from industry\u00A0pro Kira Walton, the senior skincare specialist at luxe organic skincare brand Voya: - Give your upper arms extra exfoliation care. Many women suffer from KP and exfoliation here will smooth this heavily congested area. It is important to also moisturise regularly here so that dry skin doesn&amp;#039;t build up and clog the pores creating more problems. - Take extra care with the d\u00E9colletage. The skin here is one of the thinnest of the entire body. Use a gentle scrub here so the area is not damaged. - Avoid heat post-exfoliation. Saunas and steam rooms are a big no-no after body buffing as this can cause irritation to the skin. You should never exfoliate if sunburnt either. - Work in circular movements.\u00A0For the rest of the body, lather a small amount of exfoliator onto wet skin in circular massaging movements towards the heart, concentrating on dry areas such as the elbows, knees and heels. 5 body scrubs we love:\u00A0 Soap &amp;amp;amp; Glory Flake Away Body Polish, \u00A38, boots.com\u00A0- packed with shea butter, sweet almond oil, peach seed powder, sea salt and sugar this receives rave reviews \u2013 even on problem skin types such as eczema and psoriasis.\u00A0 Voya Time to Shine Body Buff, \u00A322, voya.ie - This exfoliating lotion blends finely ground walnut shells with almond oil, hand-harvested seaweed and ginger extracts. Gentle yet effective.\u00A0 The Body Shop Honeymania Body Scrub, \u00A313, thebodyshop.co.uk\u00A0- contains Community Fair Trade honey and the luxurious feeling-formula leaves skin super-soft. It&amp;#039;s great for sensitive types, too.\u00A0 Origins Ginger Body Scrub, \u00A336, origins.co.uk - housed in a weighty jar this contains skin-scouring Dead Sea salts and invigorating ginger zest bound in rich oils from soybeans plus macadamia, kukui and sweet almond nuts. Perfect grain to emollient ratios!\u00A0 Jo Malone Vitamin E Body Treatment Scrub, \u00A370, jomalone.co.uk - the ultimate in indulgence, many claim it&amp;#039;s the best scrub ever and at that price, it should be! The silky, luxurious formula makes skin look younger and nourishes it deeply, rendering the need for moisturiser. \u00A0 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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