Should I exfoliate my acne-prone skin?

Well I really don't understand what exactly exfoliating is. I searched it on Google but can't understand it completely. Can someone tell me more about it? Is it good for acne-prone skin? Please do reply.

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Permalink Reply by annamaria Kyriazis on January 29, 2014 at 12:23pm

Exfoliating is a way to clean the dry patches or dead skin from your face also good for blackheads. But you don't want to do it too often, I do it once or twice a week.

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Permalink Reply by Chandani Jain on January 30, 2014 at 7:13pm

Thank you @annamaria Kyriazis :)

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Permalink Reply by Jessica Karnos on January 30, 2014 at 4:10am

If you do make sure you use a very gentle exfoliation. And only about once a week or every week and half. Exfoliating too much and with harsh ingredients can cause more breakouts!!! So yes, but be very gentle with your skin. You only have one....

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Permalink Reply by Chandani Jain on January 30, 2014 at 7:16pm

Thank you @Jessica Karnos my acne is really bad so I have to think twice before doing anything

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Permalink Reply by Michelle Ledezma on August 10, 2014 at 10:45pm

yes a gentle exfoliation is ok 2 to 3 times a week..you don't want anything too harsh or it will just cause more damage and spread bacteria..I recommend Michael Todd Organics Charcoal exfoliator. They have a complete Acne "kit" that works wonders and is gentle on the skin. I too suffer from horrible acne and this is the only thing that has truly worked for me:) hope it helps!

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Triplett on June 18, 2019 at 4:57am

Yes, but it is best to use products with a ph of 5.5. I am exfoliating my skin 2 times a week and after I am applying benzoyl peroxide on my acne. It keeps it under control. I have moderate acne, but if you have a severe form, it's better to see a dermatologist.

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Permalink Reply by Jeanette on September 7, 2019 at 5:30am

I don't recommend it as with me it makes my acne worse.

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