How to judge whether there is keratin on the face and what to pay attention to when exfoliating

The stratum corneum is not only not garbage, but also an essential protective layer for our human body. However, an overly thick stratum corneum will hinder the skin from absorbing nutrients, causing skin deterioration. So how can you determine whether you need to exfoliate?

How to determine if there is keratin on the face

You can check whether there is keratin by observation. Under sufficient lighting, look at your facial skin in the mirror. You can observe the skin color of the cheeks, because the stratum corneum in this area is most likely to become thinner. If the skin color is dull, rough to the touch, there is dandruff, and you easily get acne on your face after applying makeup, it means that the stratum corneum is too thick and you need to use appropriate exfoliating products.

Notes on exfoliation

Sensitive skin is not suitable for exfoliation

People with thin skin, red blood streaks, or skin that is suffering from allergies should not exfoliate. Using exfoliating products at this time will make the damage to the sebum membrane more serious. In addition, you should not exfoliate if you have acne or blackheads on your face, or if your face is dry and has cracking or peeling skin.

Steam or apply hot compress before exfoliation

If the stratum corneum is too thick, it will feel rough. If it is removed directly, it will easily cause excessive friction and damage the skin. It is recommended to steam your face with hot water or a humidifier to open the pores, soften the cuticles, and bring the dirt in the pores to the surface, which is beneficial for cuticle removal and skin care.

Don’t exfoliate too often

The normal skin renewal cycle is 28 days, so exfoliation is basically required once every 28 days. However, with age and environmental influences, the skin renewal cycle will be delayed and shortened, so it is not necessary to strictly follow the 28-day cycle. However, it should not exceed once every half a month, otherwise it will easily damage the skin barrier.

Pay attention to sun protection after exfoliation

After exfoliation, the skin is in a very fragile state. Moisturizing the skin can soothe the skin and enhance its resistance. If you are going out after exfoliating, it is recommended that you take physical sun protection seriously to reduce the stimulation of ultraviolet rays to the skin. If you do not pay attention to sun protection, you will get spots.

How long after exfoliation can I do a cleansing mask?

You can only do a cleansing mask one week after exfoliation. Both of these are products with cleaning capabilities and cannot be used at the same time or at short intervals. The function of exfoliating products is to clean the dead skin cells of the skin and take away the moisture and oil on the face. The cleansing mask has a similar effect, so it needs to be used after another week.