Your body sheds 9 pounds of skin each year
Your body sheds 30,000-40,000 dead skin cells every minute, totaling 9 pounds annually, as your skin completely renews itself every 28 days.
Every minute, you shed an astonishing 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells, adding up to about 9 pounds annually! This constant renewal means your skin completely replaces itself every 28 days. Much of the dust in your home is actually these microscopic flakes, which dust mites then feast upon. Their waste is a common allergen.
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