Exfoliation can be tricky territory.
Exfoliants come in many different forms, and not all are created equal.
In some cases, these tears can even lead to infection.
“This increased skin sensitivity increases skin irritation and redness,” dermatologist Jeannette Graf, MD toldCosmo.
These exfoliators are much less abrasive, but should still be used cautiously.
Too much exfoliation of any kind can lead to irritation and disruption of the skin’s barrier.
