Is it bad to exfoliate everyday?
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Aug 10, 2012
Rheann J.
Is it bad? I use the equate apricot scrub!
Aug 10, 2012
Dana K.
I use the same one! :D I found that exfoliating everyday made my skin dryer faster. The product doesn't have moisturizing factors in it, so it's best to use it every few days. For me it's best if I exfoliate twice a week, but it could be different for anyone. Hope this helped! :)
Aug 10, 2012
Aferdita N.
Probably depends on what scrub you use, some are milder than others.
But in general, yes. It is bad to exfoliate every single day, because it can be extremely harsh on the skin.
At max it should be done twice a week, I think. I am absolutely no expert, but that's the rule I follow. I know myself I have exfoliated too many times in a short period, and paid the price by having red, sore and irritated skin. However, I haven't used the equate apricot scrub, so I don't know how mild or strong it is.
Just be careful, your skin deserves the best treatment only =)
Aug 11, 2012
Heidi C.
Yes, your skin can only regenerate so fast! Also some formulas can be very drying due to the detergent like harshness.
Aug 11, 2012
Rikki P.
Yes, it's best to just do it once or twice a week.
(And don't use anything similar to the St Ives Apricot Scrub. That stuff creates tears in your skin that you don't want.)
Aug 12, 2012
Alysha H.
Yes
Aug 12, 2012
Charlotte L.
I wouldn't do it more than twice a week.
Aug 13, 2012
Molly B.
If you have severely oily skin then you can exfoliate up to three times a week, but if you have combination then twice a week, and normal or dry then only once a week. (:
Aug 13, 2012
Carolina M.
Yes. Unless you're using it like a chemical exfoliation. If your skin feels dehydrated, flaky, red or your skin looks transaparent, it means that your skin is over exfoliated, then try 3 timer a week. That should be enough.
Aug 18, 2012
Madison M.
With a harsh exfoliant yes, it is harmful to exfoliate daily. However, if you're using a gentler exfoliant without abrasive particles it is a good thing to add to your daily beauty routine. It will give you a wonderfully glowing complexion.
Aug 18, 2012
Nyjae L.
No I have oily skin so I exfoliate everyday...whenever I go for a facial they tell me I have beautiful skin and to keep doing whatever it is that I'm doing
Aug 18, 2012
Carol H.
A fab daily scrub with dermalogica daily microfoliant :)
Aug 18, 2012
Courtney M.
Yes! I made the mistake of exfoliating too much an my face broke out horribly
Aug 19, 2012
Laura M.
I agree w/ the majority of responses here.... Equate's scrub (similar to St. Ives original apricot scrub) is too harsh for daily use unless you are extremely oily w/ a faster than normal cellular turnover (evidenced by constant clogged pores & an overall rough uneven look and texture)...If this is the case, I would buffer it w/a cream or gel cleanser. Also keep in mind that when you exfoliate your treatment products (serums) will be more effective -less dead skin to travel through- and use a nutritive moisturizer so your skin recovers properly!
p.s. common sign of over exfoliated skin is reddish or skin colored bumps around the face,especially in more sensitive areas like chin, eyes, labial folds
Aug 19, 2012
Jennifer Kemp M.
I use philosophy's microdelivery face scrub...gentle to use everyday and their line totally changed my skin