Exfoliation Can Make Your Face Damaged? Doctors Express The Danger Of Wrong Habits

JAKARTA - Exfoliation is one of the skin treatments that is considered to make the skin look bright and healthy. However, in exfoliating there are rules that must be obeyed so as not to damage the skin, especially on the face.

Exfoliation serves to remove dead skin cells that can help refresh texture, unlock pores, and make product absorption easier. However, doing so is recommended not to be too frequent.

"One of the most common mistakes people make when exfoliating faces is too often," said a certified dermatologist, Purvisha Patel, MD, quoted from Prevention, on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

The habit of exfoliating your face too often will make your skin dry, feel strong, itchy, and even trigger the appearance of acne. Therefore, exfoliation should be carried out according to facial conditions with restrictions every week.

On dry or sensitive skin, exfoliation is enough to be done twice a week. If you are irritated or there are skin problems such as eczema or rosacea, you should avoid it first.

For oily skin or prone to acne, exfoliation can be done two to three times a week. Excess oil production can clog pores so that regular exfoliation can prevent acne.

For combinatorial skin, it is recommended to exfoliate two to three times a week. Focus on oily areas for exfoliation compared to dry facial areas.

Then in the elderly skin, it is enough once a week, with soft exfoliation products. This is because as you get older, cell changes slow down and the skin is also getting thinner and prone to irritation.

"Adjust the frequency based on the appearance and state of your skin," added a skin care expert from Prose, Toral Vaidya, MD.

Meanwhile, the best time recommended for exfoliating faces is at night. At night, the skin is actively improving so that exfoliation can help the process.

"That's when the skin works to rejuvenate itself," concluded the dermatologist,