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There Is Such a Thing as Too Much Exfoliation

And the results aren't good

by Melanie Rud Chadwick  |  COMMENT

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If your skin is dry...
If your skin is dry... Dry skin is the trickiest to exfoliate, since you obviously don't want to do anything that will further dry it out. The side effects of chemical exfoliants are typically dryness and irritation, notes Gohara, which is why she advises sticking with mechanical options. Her recommendation: A creamy exfoliating cleanser used no more than three times per week.

Try: Aveda Botanical Kinetics Exfoliating Creme Cleanser, $29. Most importantly, be gentle! Like, really gentle. "There's no need to go crazy with excess pressure and rubbing. Lightly massage the scrub across your entire face in a circular motion two to three times and you're good to go," advises Gohara. Follow up with a hyaluronic-acid based serum or a hydrating mask to help immediately add back any moisture that may have been lost. Try the new Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating 100% Hydrogel Mask, $4.

Buy Aveda Botanical Kinetics Exfoliating Creme Cleanser

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