{"id":640,"date":"2021-03-17T18:41:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T18:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/?p=640"},"modified":"2023-12-20T09:35:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T17:35:01","slug":"back-away-from-the-aha-hate-to-break-it-to-you-but-youre-probably-exfoliating-too-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/back-away-from-the-aha-hate-to-break-it-to-you-but-youre-probably-exfoliating-too-much\/","title":{"rendered":"Member of the over-exfoliation club? Here’s how to bring back a healthy skin barrier"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From sloughing away dull skin to clearing up clogged pores<\/a>,\u00a0exfoliating<\/a>\u00a0is one of the best ways to get a fresh-faced glow. But like all good things, too much of it can be harmful. \u201cAs beneficial as exfoliation is, it\u2019s just as critical to not overdo it<\/a> because in excess, it can result in dry, red and tender skin,\u201d says Dr. Adam Mamelak, an Austin-based dermatologist with dual board certifications in the U.S. and Canada. \u201cThat\u2019ll make skin more susceptible to infection and other complications.\u201d Find out if you\u2019re an exfoliation junkie, why it can make your skin worse, and the one surprising tip all experts agree on here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for the signs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve gone overboard with exfoliating<\/a>, chances are your skin is already suffering with some of these common symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n