What’s that famous statement again? Too much of everything is bad. Exfoliating is one of those skincare steps that feels and is productive, but too much of it and skin problems begin.
Over-exfoliation is usually hard to tell, especially for dark-skinned people. You might be pairing active ingredients or trying new products without realising how often they affect your skin.
For darker skin tones, the signs are usually not as obvious as redness, making it easy to miss until the damage is already visible.
Here’s how to tell if you’re doing too much, what to do to fix it, and the best way to reintroduce exfoliating safely.
