Microtears - Skin Barrier - Scrubs

Avoid any scrubs that can create microtears and cause irritation - particularly if you have sensitive skin, eczema, or rosacea. That includes: ⚠️Salts ⚠️Nuts ⚠️Fruit ⚠️Pits ⚠️Volcanic rock ⚠️Synthetics 🚫Microtears in the SKIN. These small scratches weaken the skin’s barrier and make it prone to dryness, flakiness, bacteria, redness, and signs of sensitivity.

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Busythinking

Oily/Sensitive

yes!! instead of scrubs, use chemical exfoliant!

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Alca

Oily/Resilient

Is there any scientific evidence on micro-tears in the skin caused by scrubs? 🙂 I remember people saying there isn't but never checked it myself. I prefer chemical exfoliants, they are so convenient to use. 😊

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Yourskintellectual

Oily/Resilient

I don't think there actually is. I think generally it is understood that physical exfoliants are more harsh - but depends on the ingredients. At the end of the day, they only work on the surface, but I think they're fine for the body 🤷

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