What happens if you don’t exfoliate for a long time?

Keratin is a product of skin metabolism. If women wear makeup frequently, some dirt will inevitably accumulate on the surface of the skin. Therefore, it is necessary to exfoliate your skin regularly. What are the consequences of not exfoliating for a long time? Such people may develop acne on their skin, lose their skin luster, and look sallow and rough. These are the hazards of not exfoliating.

What happens if you don't exfoliate for a long time?

1. If you do not exfoliate for a long time, acne will appear around the pores, the skin will become thicker, rough, and dull, which will affect the absorption of skin care products and reduce the skin's ability to retain water. You can exfoliate regularly according to your own situation to maintain good skin.

2. Moderate exfoliation can maintain skin metabolism and improve skin problems. If you do not exfoliate regularly, your skin will become rough and dull.

The right way to exfoliate

1. Clean your face

Cleansing your face thoroughly is an important step. After cleaning the dirt on the surface of the skin, you need to let the removed cuticle float up to soften it.

2. Choose the right exfoliating product

There are many exfoliating products, but no matter which product you use, you should use it gently. For young skin, use mild exfoliating products such as enzyme rejuvenating powder.

3. Use a deep cleansing mask twice a week. Using it too often will damage the skin and destroy the high-quality protective layer and new stratum corneum.

4. To exfoliate, you need to use toner, moisturizing water, softener, etc. Choose according to your skin type. It can lock in moisture, shrink pores, and have a calming effect.

Exfoliation precautions:

1. When exfoliating, be careful around the hairline

When applying skin care products, be careful around the hairline, and avoid exfoliating around the hairline to prevent the hair follicles at the hairline from being blocked, which will cause the hairline to recede.

2. Don’t ignore the skin behind the ears when exfoliating

You also need to exfoliate the chin and behind the ears, otherwise there will be color difference when applying makeup.

3. Don’t exfoliate too frequently

Frequent exfoliation can cause damage to the skin. Only by exfoliating moderately can the skin be kept healthy.