Should I exfoliate my face? What will happen if I don't exfoliate my face for a long time?

Exfoliation is to rub the skin to make it smooth and clean. If your face is dull and rough, and skin care products are difficult to absorb, then you probably need to exfoliate, but not everyone is suitable for exfoliation.

If our lifestyle is relatively normal and there are no factors that cause skin damage, then we don't need to be too sensitive to the problem of keratin. The keratin will fall off and regenerate periodically every 4 weeks. In the final analysis, it is just a layer of skin that repeats this pattern. The problem is that if this cycle is too fast or too slow, it will cause trouble. If the keratin cannot stay on the skin and falls off easily, it will cause the skin's defense ability to be low and lead to skin sensitivity. On the contrary, if the cycle is too long, the skin will become thick and look very rough, and it will be easy to remove makeup when applying it.

When exfoliating, it is very important to know the right time. First, when the keratin becomes thicker, the absorption rate of cosmetics will be affected. Even if you use lotion or emulsion, they will remain on the surface of the skin. When applying makeup, the makeup will also float out easily. In addition, the skin will appear rough, and in more serious cases, spots will appear. On the other hand, many people mistakenly believe that the white skin around the mouth is keratin. In fact, everyone should realize that this phenomenon is caused by lack of water. The water content in the stratum corneum needs to be maintained at about 10% to 30% so that the skin can remain soft, smooth and shiny. If the skin around the mouth or on the hands and feet appears white and curled, the most important problem we need to solve is hydration, not the keratin problem.

Failure to exfoliate the face for a long time can lead to acne, rough skin and other problems. Exfoliating creams and exfoliating gels are both skin cleansing products that deeply cleanse the skin. If you do not exfoliate regularly, the stratum corneum of the skin will become too thick and the skin will not be able to breathe freely. Not only will it not be able to absorb the nutrients in the skin care products, but also because of too much dirt accumulation in the pores, acne and blackheads will continue to appear.

The living environment of the skin is no longer as good as it used to be. Pollution and damage from various substances in the atmosphere, coupled with unbalanced diet, reversed work and rest schedules, excessive drinking and smoking, can all lead to problems with skin metabolism, making it impossible for the overly thick stratum corneum to be properly renewed. Therefore, exfoliating skin care products are needed to reduce the burden on the skin.

Therefore, exfoliation is very important and critical. You can choose an exfoliating cream or scrub that suits your skin type to exfoliate. After using some exfoliating products on the market, you will find that there is a lot of mud on the skin. This is not caused by the shedding of your own keratin and dead skin, but it is likely that the mud is produced by the friction of the product itself.

How to exfoliate for different skin types

If you need to exfoliate, you should choose the appropriate method according to your skin condition. Exfoliating products mainly include scrubs containing particles, exfoliating creams that need to be massaged after application, exfoliating essences with relatively little irritation, and exfoliating masks. In addition, there are home-use microdermabrasion products that add acidic ingredients and use chemical methods to exfoliate. If you think exfoliation care is very troublesome, the easiest way is to choose a mask with an exfoliating function. Exfoliating masks are different from previous exfoliating products. They do not achieve the purpose of exfoliation by rubbing the skin, so they will not cause damage to skin tissue.

Generally, for the keratin care of oily skin, you can use products such as scrubs, and it is appropriate to do it about twice a week. Scrubs can effectively remove oil from oily skin and prevent clogging of pores. However, if you rub the scrub too much when using it, it will irritate the skin, so you must pay special attention. After exfoliating, use oil-free moisturizing products to replenish the skin with rich moisture. Not only oily skin needs to exfoliate, but dry skin also needs to exfoliate periodically. If the stratum corneum cannot be arranged in the normal order, it is easy to cause the loss of skin moisture. Therefore, it is necessary to exfoliate to form a new skin protective film.

When exfoliating dry skin, it is usually sufficient to exfoliate once every 1 to 2 weeks. Products with large particles can irritate the skin, so you should try to choose products with small or no particles. In addition, you can judge whether you need to exfoliate by observing the skin condition of the day instead of the prescribed date. This flexibility is very important in the process of exfoliating dry skin. In addition, the state of dry skin's keratin will vary greatly depending on the skin's moisture and nutrient content, so instead of exfoliating without thinking, it is better to carefully observe the changes in the skin every day and then judge whether you should exfoliate.

If your skin is sensitive, it is best to avoid using scrubs or masks to prevent external irritation from causing skin problems. On the contrary, if there is some dirt left on the skin, it will be more likely to cause skin problems. At this time, you can use gentle acupressure to press around the T-zone. When choosing products, it is best not to choose products containing particles, but to choose exfoliating essences with less irritation. Sensitive skin is not suitable for using exfoliating products sold on the market. If you add licorice powder to the lotion you usually use and then apply it evenly, you can achieve better results. After 3 to 5 minutes of gentle massage, wash it off with warm water. The ingredients contained in licorice will not irritate the skin and have the effect of increasing skin luster.

Under what conditions does the skin not need exfoliation?

1. If the skin is dry or even peeling, it is best not to exfoliate. You must moisturize your face. Exfoliating at this time will cause the skin to lose its self-defense ability and make the skin condition worse. Especially in autumn and winter, the skin on the face is prone to dryness. It is recommended to use essence and moisturizing lotion and avoid frequent exfoliation.

2. If you have acne or inflammation on your face, you should not exfoliate as long as you have acne on your face. You should also not exfoliate if your face is inflamed, such as if you have contagious pustules. If you touch these pimples, the condition may become more serious.

3. Red blood streaks on the face. Some people have a thinner epidermis and can even see red blood streaks. Exfoliation is not suitable for this group of people. Exfoliation may damage the skin and is more likely to cause irritation and allergies. It is recommended to just wash it normally.