What Are The Red Flags That Show We’re Over-Exfoliating?
According to Kilgore, our skin gives clear signs that we’re over-exfoliating. You shouldn’t ignore these signs, either. If you see these and you use an exfoliator or a variety of actives, stop and focus on repairing your skin barrier.
“These are signs to pause, not push through. When skin feels overwhelmed, it’s important to scale back and give it time to recover,” she told us.
Common red flags include: Persistent dryness, flakiness, or a tight feeling that doesn’t get better with a moisturizer; redness and irritation that lingers; stinging or burning when applying products that your skin has tolerated before; stubborn dullness; Increased reactivity to environmental factors like wind, cold, or sun; And breakouts or rough, bumpy texture that came out of nowhere.
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