Exfoliating face every day bad?

Hello;
Well, I would say that more of an AHA is going to be a much more effective exfoliation. Even with sensitive skin, AHA's are fine if introduced to the skin progressively and slowly. Remember AHA exfoliation is highly indicated for Rosacea skin.

But first thing is first; I would stop washing your face with a bar of dove soap. Is it a bar that you can also use for the body? This is usually too alkaline for your facial skin. The skin's natural and healthy state is actually a bit acidic. This helps protect it from bacteria, etc. When using bar soap, it makes the skin alkaline, which compromises a natural lipid barrier we all possess and can actually make your skin more 'sensitized'.

I would not rely on a wash-cloth for exfoliation either. After all, laundry detergents, can cause irritation, and if the cloth doesn't fully dry in between washings, it can harbor bacteria.

Lastly, if and when you upgrade to some type of exfoliation (that is not a scrub, which can also be too harsh and not as effective as an AHA), be sure to definitely not do it everyday. This will cause inflammation in the skin, which in turn causes free-radicals.

Be sure to protect the skin (with an SPF in the daytime) and hydrate it with a moisturizer that appeals to you in texture. There are plenty of moisturizers that are oil-free but that still do an excellent job of keeping the skin supple and protected, if that's something you prefer!

blernblan said:

Hi guys, I'm wondering if exfoliating my face every day with a bar of dove soap is bad? I've heard you're only supposed to exfoliate every other day. My skin on my face is pretty sensitive, thanks for any replies!

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