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

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?

Even though I exfoliate regularly, I have a thin, invisible layer of grey clay on my skin.?
It is not clay, it is dead skin cells. Perfectly normal. Just wash it off. Nothing to worry about.
Reply:Sounds like dry skin. I would see a dermatologist.
Reply:I don't think it's clay, but dead skin cells. I really don't know since you exfoliate.
Reply:I think that you are over-exfoliating. Doesnt our skin regenerate every 28days or so....
Reply: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!
Reply: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
Reply: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.