Skin Nerd: Are you over-exfoliating?

It pays to be gentle when it comes to scrubbing that delicate skin barrier, writes Jennifer Rock

Skin Nerd: Are you over exfoliating your skin?

If there’s one way to hit refresh on a tired, dull-looking complexion, it’s by exfoliating the skin. The instant, fresh-faced results from using an exfoliant can be addictive, but it doesn’t pay to overdo it. Striking a balance is key to getting the most out of exfoliating without risking any damage to the delicate skin barrier.

What is exfoliation?