Are You Over-Exfoliating? (Short Answer: Yes.)

That spicy tingling sensation? It’s your skin barrier begging for mercy.

If your skin is suddenly red, reactive, flaky, or breaking out for no reason—you’re probably exfoliating too much. Or too often. Or with too many products layered on like a chemical cocktail.

Let’s get one thing straight: exfoliation should support your skin’s renewal process—not punish it.

When you overdo it, you strip the protective barrier, spike inflammation, and trigger more breakouts or hyperpigmentation. Not cute.

Here’s the healthier alternative: gentle, barrier-first exfoliation, like gluconolactone—a PHA that smooths skin without irritation. Pair that with alpha arbutin, niacinamide, and Actisoothe®, and you’re treating pigmentation and supporting skin healing.

Oh, and guess who makes your skin even more resilient while you do all this? Mushrooms. Their adaptogenic nature helps calm the chaos, support cellular turnover, and balance your microbiome.

You don’t need to feel the burn to see results. You just need the right ingredients, spaced-out exfoliation (2–3x a week max), and formulas that don’t pick a fight with your face.

Let’s stop the exfoliation Olympics. Your skin’s not a project. It’s a living, regenerating ecosystem. And we’re just here to help it glow in peace.