Can sensitive skin be exfoliated? The accumulation of old cuticles will affect skin absorption.

There are many taboos for sensitive skin when it comes to skin care. There are some things that normal skin can do but sensitive skin cannot do. Did you know that sensitive skin can exfoliate? Come and find out.

Can I exfoliate on sensitive skin?

Sensitive skin can be exfoliated. Although sensitive skin is very fragile, it will also have the accumulation of old dead skin cells, which hinder the skin's absorption of skin care products. Therefore, sensitive skin also needs to be exfoliated regularly. As long as you use mild exfoliating products and pay attention to the method and frequency of exfoliation, you will not harm sensitive skin.

How to deal with special situations

If your skin is easily sensitive, you can exfoliate only on the T zone and not on the U zone. If your skin is sensitive and has red blood streaks, you do not need to exfoliate, because the stratum corneum of skin with red blood streaks is very thin. If you continue to exfoliate, the skin problem will become more and more serious.

How to Exfoliate for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin can be exfoliated with exfoliating gel, non-scrub cream, bio-enzyme products (such as enzyme cleansing powder), exfoliating masks, cleansing masks, and lotions with exfoliating effects, because these products can exfoliate gently. People with sensitive skin should not use abrasive exfoliating products because the abrasive particles will irritate the skin.

How often should you exfoliate for sensitive skin?

Sensitive skin cannot be exfoliated once a week like normal skin. Generally, once in a metabolic cycle (28 days) is enough. You can also decide the specific frequency according to your skin condition, but it should be no more than once every two weeks. Because the stratum corneum of sensitive skin is relatively thin, you should pay attention to repairing the stratum corneum while exfoliating, otherwise the skin will become more and more sensitive.

Exfoliation for sensitive skin should be divided into different parts

T-zone and chin area: These areas have the most oil and cuticles and need special care. When using exfoliating products, you can apply more and massage a little longer.

Forehead and cheeks: Massage gently with small circles from the inside to the outside. There is relatively less oil and cuticle, so you don’t need to apply too much exfoliating product. Don't massage for too long, otherwise you may over-clean and cause damage to your skin.

Nose wings: Massage in circles from the outside to the inside. This requires patience and carefulness, as the nose wings are not easy to clean. Also, do not massage for too long, otherwise you may over-clean and cause damage to the skin.