Even though I exfoliate regularly, I have a thin, invisible layer of grey clay on my skin.?

Question

When I take a shower or bath (and my skin is fully wet), I am able to scratch the clay off my skin. I assumed it was dirt at first, but I don't live in a high clay area, and I exfoliate and shower regularly, so what is happening?

If it is indeed dead skin cells, then why does it resemble clay? I am serious! I could ball it up and roll into a little shape if I wanted to. It truly is clay-like.

Answer 1

It is not clay, it is dead skin cells. Perfectly normal. Just wash it off. Nothing to worry about.

Answer 2

Well maybe you have ashy skin, but if you exfoliate you shouldn't have all this extra skin falling off. Try using a lot of cream and oil when you are still wet. I have done that right now and it works. But think about it going to a dermatologist to see if everything is ok with your health. Good luck and good health. Peace

Answer 3

I don't think that's clay. I think it's just dead skin cells. Our skin is constantly sloughing off dead cells and growing new ones. If the problem doesn't seem severe, I wouldn't worry about it. You might try moisturizing more frequently.

Answer 4

I don't think it's clay, but dead skin cells. I really don't know since you exfoliate.

Answer 5

it's just your dead skin coming off! You don't have "invisible" clay on your skin!!! Every time I think I've heard about the dumbest thing I can, someone comes up with something else!

Answer 6

Sounds like dry skin. I would see a dermatologist.

Answer 7

I think that you are over-exfoliating. Doesnt our skin regenerate every 28days or so....