Five signs that you've overdone your skin peeling

It's easy to overdo it with skin peels. Fortunately, there are clear signs that tell us when it happens. But how can you restore the condition of your skin? It's more complicated than that. Learn what warning signs to watch out for and how to effectively prevent possible skin damage.

Few things in skin care are as satisfying as exfoliating. 

Exfoliating is an important part of your skin care regimen, necessary to cleanse your pores of dead skin cells and help your skin complete its cycle of renewal in a healthy and complete way.

Everything is good in moderation. It is possible to overdo both physical and chemical peels.

There are several ways in which your skin shows signs that you've over-exfoliated.

Redness and irritation

This may seem obvious, but it will probably be your first sign of over exfoliation. It's not uncommon for your skin to redden slightly immediately after exfoliation, but if it stays red for hours afterwards or the next day, it means it needs a boost.

Sometimes your skin may itch or you may feel a slight burning sensation when you apply the chemical peel, which signals that the skin barrier has been destroyed by the exfoliation. If you experience tingling or burning when using other skin care products, you need to reconsider the use of your current exfoliating product or how often you use it.

Increased dryness

Excessive exfoliation can lead to dehydration and dry skin. If you notice that you are getting dry patches or scales, you may have over exfoliated. That's why it's also important to always accompany exfoliation with moisturizers.

Increased sebum production

With oily, combination and some normal skin types, dehydration can manifest as overproduction of sebum. This is because your skin is trying to compensate for dehydration by producing excess sebum to protect itself and hydrate. This is why even oily skin types need hydration.

Acne

Believe it or not, excessive exfoliation is actually the main reason why people get acne or why acne doesn't go away. While a moderate amount of exfoliation is a great way to prevent acne while keeping your pores clear, overzealous exfoliation can actually weaken your skin to the point where it can't protect itself from bacteria and infections. This means that pimples form much more easily.

Also, physically exfoliating active acne can actually spread infection to other parts of the face, so it is extremely important to note if you see acne that is developing or persisting longer than usual and reduce exfoliation accordingly.

Excessive shine

Shine is the last warning sign that is often misinterpreted as a positive result. We all want beautiful skin with a natural glow. However, if your skin becomes too shiny after exfoliation, that's not a good sign.

This glow is actually the result of your skin being stripped of its natural texture, and is an indication of a weakened barrier. That freshness should come from essences, moisturizers and other sources of hydration, not from your exfoliating ingredients. So, if you're starting to see an unhealthy sheen on your skin after exfoliating, it may be time to stop.

How do you treat excessive exfoliation?

If you start noticing any of the above, stop exfoliating for about a week to allow your skin to recover, and then you can start again. To start, we recommend exfoliating just 2 to 3 times a week. If you prefer chemical exfoliation, you can also look for products with a lower percentage of acids.

In the meantime, there are some revitalizing products that you can use to help your skin regain its strength.

Look for products that are specifically designed to repair this barrier while providing protection and hydration to your skin.

If you think you've over exfoliated, it's even more important than usual to apply sunscreen every day. When your skin's barrier is compromised, it becomes more sensitive to the sun's rays, which can cause additional irritation.

Yadah Oh My Sun Protection Milk SPF 50+ PA ++++ is suitable even for sensitive skin. The sun protection milk contains a complex of plant extracts, among which the key role played by the extract of fig (opuntia) cactus. Prickly Pear is a cactus that grows under the scorching sun and gets almost no moisture from the rainfall. It has the ability to hold moisture for long periods of time and protect from the sun.

COSRX Balancium Comfort Cool Ceramide Soothing Gel Cream. This cooling gel cream with ceramides will help restore your skin.

Make P:rem Safe Me Relief Moisture Cream. This moisturizing cream for sensitive skin will help restore the skin's barrier.

Cosrx Full Fit Propolis Ultra Light Ampoule.  An ultra-light serum with propolis to help heal wounds after excessive exfoliation.