Too much of a good thing can sometimes be a bad thing. This applies to exfoliating your skin. You can actually use your exfoliating products too often which can cause damage to your skin. Excessive exfoliation can leave your skin sensitive, dry and thin. But on the flip side of things not exfoliating your skin enough can leave your skin dull and congested.

Exfoliation is an essential step of your skin care routine because it removes dead skin cells and allows fresh new skin cells to show through.

So, let us find the perfect exfoliation balance! Follow these tips to safely exfoliate your face and avoid irritating your skin.

Step 1: Consider the skin care products you currently use.

Face care products that are used to treat acne can have ingredients that cause your skin to be more sensitive and thinner. Using a coarse facial exfoliant on top of acne products may cause your skin to be dry, thin and can even worsen your acne breakouts. Look at the different steps and products used in your skincare routine before exfoliating to make sure that your skin isn’t too sensitive for weekly exfoliation.

Step 2: Be kind to your skin.

If you are using a physical exfoliant on your skin, apply the product gently in small circular motions. Do these circular motions for about 30 seconds and then rinse with lukewarm water. Do not aggressively exfoliate your skin, a lot of exfoliants have directions to scrub your face, which is too harsh and can cause damage to your skin. Being gentle is key!

Step 3: Follow exfoliation with moisturizer.

Exfoliation of any kind can be drying to your skin. Using a moisturizer like our Day Crème immediately following exfoliating can keep your skin hydrated and avoid drying your skin out.

Step 4: Find the right schedule for your skin.

How often you exfoliate depends on your skin type. Since our exfoliant formula is gentler, we recommend using once to twice weekly. Make sure to monitor your skin and avoid over exfoliating. Everyone’s skin is different and has different exfoliation needs.

Follow these steps to protect your skin and reap the benefits of proper exfoliation. Pair these steps with our Men’s Youth Shop exfoliant found in our Ultimate Kit. You can kiss the days of frustrating exfoliation results goodbye. Our formula gently buffs the face to remove dull, tired looking skin. Happy exfoliation!

“How to Safely Exfoliate at Home.” American Academy of Dermatology, https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/routine/safely-exfoliate-at-home.