BEAUTY
How To Repair Your Skin After Over-Exfoliating
By LESLIE LEON
Exfoliating is an important step in your skincare routine to remove dead skin cells and dirt, but it’s even more important to not overdo it. Over-exfoliating can damage your skin, so you must learn how to repair the skin immediately.
Depending on your skin type, you may notice different signs of over-exfoliating, but the most common sign is irritation which often shows up through red patches that last for days. Another sign is an increase in acne breakouts and dryness which causes peeling and flaking.
Over-exfoliating strips your skin of vital moisture, so you want to use hydrating products like hyaluronic acid and face oils to repair your skin barrier. Consider lowering the intensity of your skincare products while your skin heals, so skip the retinol and use a gentle cleanser and SPF daily.