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Goal: Remove dead skin cells and unclog pores.
Only exfoliate 1 or 2 times a week. Over-exfoliating ruins your skin barrier.
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Most people do better with controlled chemical exfoliation than with abrasive scrubs.
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BHA is my first choice when pores and congestion are the problem because it can work inside the pore instead of just buffing the surface.
Best for: Oiliness, blackheads, and rough texture.
Watch for: Use it a few nights a week, not daily out of the gate.
People often blame exfoliants when the real problem is that they are not pairing them with enough barrier support.
Best for: Anyone prone to post-exfoliation tightness.
Watch for: If stinging becomes a pattern, cut frequency before buying stronger acids.
Physical uses grains (sugar or beads) to scrub. Chemical uses acids to dissolve the glue holding dead skin cells.
Dermatologists usually prefer chemical exfoliants because they are gentler and more even.
No. Daily exfoliation will make your skin red, raw, and likely to break out.
Before. It helps prevent ingrown hairs.
AHA (like glycolic acid) is good for surface dry skin. BHA (like salicylic acid) goes into the pore to help with acne.
Acids cause a slight tingle. If it burns or turns very red, wash it off immediately.
Wear sunscreen. Freshly exfoliated skin burns very easily.
Do not use a physical scrub on pimples; it will tear them open. Use a chemical BHA instead.
It is risky. Using both can cause extreme irritation. Alternate nights.
No. Apply moisturizer immediately to restore hydration.