How Over-Exfoliation Can Weaken the Skin Barrier
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- أحمد الجمل
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- Cairo 24
Summary
Dr. Maher Mahmoud discusses how intensive skincare routines and frequent exfoliation may weaken the skin barrier and contribute to irritation, breakouts and pigmentation.
In televised comments, dermatologist Dr. Maher Mahmoud warns that intensive routines and repeated exfoliation can put stress on the skin barrier. He links overuse of products and acids such as salicylic and glycolic acid with irritation, redness, breakouts and pigmentation.
Mahmoud says a routine should match the person's skin type rather than follow a fixed number of steps or a trend. The report also notes that strong or unsuitable products may trigger contact reactions, and presents moderation and tailored product choices as the central advice.
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