What exactly does exfoliator do to your skin?

Question

I was just wondering, does it clean out pores or something?

Answer 1

We are constantly losing skin cells as they die and are replaced by fresh cells. When you exfoliate you  remove massive quantities of dead cells. If you don't exfoliate then you end up having flaky skin which leaves dandriff like droppings on dark clothing. Not YUCK just dead skin not removed in advance.Thus exfoliating, also keeps the shin healthy and promotes faster healing of scratches/injuries with fewer scars. Exfoliate away but not too often. Usually needed once or twice aweek but no more. Too much can cause skin to become sensitive and develop a rash.