6 Reasons To Step Up Exfoliation with Body Planing

Item: 6 Reasons To Step Up Exfoliation with Body Planing
Author: Maggie Gibson

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Maggie Gibson

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While we love winter, we don’t love how dry and flaky it makes our skin. This winter, try body planing, an at-home ritual that removes dead skin cells from your body naturally to keep skin soft and smooth. Once you learn about the benefits of body planing, you may never pick up your regular exfoliator again.

Before we get into the benefits, what exactly is body planing? Inspired by ancient bathing practices, body planing is the process of using a stainless steel blunt edge tool on damp, oiled skin to remove excess dirt and oil. Body Planing allows you to remove dead skin cells to reveal soft and healthy skin, naturally. Think of it as a dermaplane facial for your whole body and at a fraction of the price.

So why should you set aside your harsh exfoliant and pick up a Body Plane tool?

Here are 6 reasons to step up your full body exfoliation with body planing.

1. It provides a deeper clean for your skin.

Body planing sheds dirt, residue, dead skin cells, and excess sebum from your body.

The first time you use The Body Plane tool, you’ll be grossed out at all the gunk that was on your body that you didn’t even know was there (though, it can also be quite satisfying).

Body planing also alleviates roughness and patchiness, helps with KP (Keratosis pilaris) and ingrown hairs.

2. It doesn’t damage or harm the skin.

Chemical and physical exfoliants can be harsh on skin, and they’re often filled with ingredients that shouldn’t be anywhere close to our bodies. Body planing, which is used with an all-natural oil, removes your dead skin without irritating your body’s natural moisture barrier. We recommend Esker’s Restorative Oil or buy the Esker’s Body Plane Kit, which comes with The Body Plane Tool and an oil of your choice.

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This exfoliating and moisturizing set comes complete with a reusable microfiber cleaning cloth for use in between Body Plane strokes. Comes with choice of Restorative, Firming and Clarifying 2oz oils in a plastic-free gift box.

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3. It’s good for all skin types, including sensitive skin

Do you find your skin is red and painful after exfoliating? Some chemical and physical exfoliants can be too harsh for those with sensitive skin, which can ultimately do the skin more harm than good. Body planing works without irritating your skin, making it the perfect exfoliator for those with sensitive skin. The edge of the Body Plane Tool is blunt enough to scrape away layers of dead skin cells and grime, but not sharp enough to harm skin or remove hair. It can also address sensitive areas without damage, by moderating the amount of pressure.

4. It promotes lymphatic drainage

Think of body planing as a supercharged gua sha for your body.

Through upward sweeping motions, you promote lymphatic drainage and encourage blood and lymph circulation throughout the body while exfoliating. It’s like a dry brush and expert exfoliator, in one. Talk about a one, two punch.

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5. It’s pregnancy friendly

The Body Plane tool is a safe way to keep your skin smooth without having to use harsh chemicals or products with questionable ingredients, which is especially important while pregnant.

Esker even sells all-natural Belly Oil made specifically for pre and postpartum skin that you can use with Body planing to nourish your body and keep stretch marks at bay.

6. It brings that spa feeling to your home, helping relieve stress

Body Planing must be done on damp and oiled skin, so it’s the perfect excuse to devote time each week to take a bath! Bathing helps unwind tight muscles while signaling to your brain that it’s time to relax.

A weekly bath can decrease stress and help promote sleep. Create a weekly bath ritual with candles, bubbles, aromatherapy, and The Body Plane to nourish the skin, body, and mind.

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