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Does glycolic acid make skin dry? Understanding exfoliation, barrier damage, and hydration
Over-exfoliation: Using a strong glycolic toner or serum every single day from the start is one of the biggest reasons people experience glycolic acid making skin dry, itchy, or uncomfortable.
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Ingredients that genuinely help fine lines and dry 40s skin
High-strength retinoids or using multiple retinoid products at once; they can cause peeling and irritation if not buffered with moisturiser and introduced slowly. [5] Strong acid toners or peels (high % glycolic, lactic, salicylic) layered daily, which can thin an already-delicate barrier and worsen redness and dryness. Harsh foaming or gel cleansers that leave skin “squeaky clean”; they strip oils your 40s skin actually needs to feel comfortable. [2] Physical scrubs with rough beads on already tight or flaky skin, which can create micro-tears and stinging.