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Wed May 30, 2012 1:27 pm  |
IMO it is beneficial to exfoliate conservatively because it increases cell turnover which slows with age. However it is VERY easy to over-exfoliate or over-cleanse, damaging the skin barrier whch allows water to escape and/ or bacteria to enter. Sometimes the signs you have done this are very subtle and are missed. What many people don't realise is that fully hydrated skin exfoliates naturally better than skin that is even slightly dehydrated. No I do not think it is necessary for skin health, we don't end up with diagnosable dermatological conditions from not exfoliating.
Many manual exfoliation methods are overly harsh and can scratch the skin - but there are exceptions, such as using a microfibre or muslin cloth judiciously. Many people have products that exfoliate in their routine without classing them as such - L-ascorbic acid or Retin-A - so may not need additional exfoliation. |
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