Dead skin

[hahaper]

Hey, Do you guys how often exfoliate dead skin??

Someone said once a week, another said twice a week or everyday

What is correct one?

[alawn27]

I think 2 - 3x a week is best. I use  Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner for Clear Skin 3 times a week. I also dry brush my face a couple times a week for lymphatic drainage which also exfoliates the skin as well!

[peculiarzmakeup]

For me it’s trial and error based on the product I’m using if it works well I do once per week. 

[WinglessOne]

@hahaper  1-3 times a week is ideal. Exfoliating more than 3 times a week can break your skin barrier and cause lots of irritation (redness, flaky scaly patches, stinging/burning, etc.). A damaged barrier leaves your skin wide open to things like acne-causing bacteria and pollutants; it is not fun times. 

If you have sensitive skin, you might even wanna exfoliate once every couple of weeks. Just try to keep it under 3 times per week, and never twice on the same day. 

The exception: salicylic acid (a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA) is an exfoliant that also helps treat acne and keeps pores unclogged. If your skin can tolerate BHA daily and you need it for acne/pore management, then go ahead and use it that frequently. BHA can be drying, so I use it just a few times a week. 

Eh, technically azelaic acid’s another exception: this ingredient also exfoliates, but mildly compared to an AHA (alpha hydroxy acid: glycolic, lactic, etc.) or even BHA. Azelaic acid’s great for acne, hyperpigmentation, and rosacea symptoms. I use 10% azelaic acid twice a day with no issues and my dermatologist’s blessing. 

Some folks might be able to use PHA (poly hydroxy acid) more than 3 times a week. That’s something you’d need to test on your own skin for tolerance. I’d still stick to 1-3x/wk with PHA to be safe. 

[SportyGirly125]

@hahaper I have sensitive skin so I only do it once or twice a week.  It just depends if your skin can handle it or not.  I say a couple times a week if your skin is normal.

[CynthieLu]

I think it really depends on what your skin needs @hahaper 

The answer would change depending on your age, if you skin is sensitive, what other beauty treatments your using and how gentler or strong of a exfoliator you are using.