Add one to your routine, stat.
Can you overdo it on AHAs? Should anyone avoid AHAs?
Since AHAs are exfoliating ingredients, you can overdo it—especially if you have dry or sensitive skin. For products with high concentrations of AHAs , start using them one or two times per week at night to see how your skin reacts. “My rule of thumb usually is to keep those acids at 10% or less,” Dr. Kim says. “And I generally tell patients
, rather a few times per week.” According to Dr. Potozkin, some signs that you’re using these products too frequently include flakiness, redness, peeling, and a burning sensation.
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