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nattyskinfan

Oily/Sensitive

28 October, 2022

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Rosacea exfoliation?

Hey rosacea peeps! Do you exfoliate your skin regularly? If so, what product do you use? I’ve heard from derms that exfoliation can be too harsh on rosacea-prone skin, but I don’t want to miss out on all the benefits of exfoliants so I still fit it into my routine sometimes. Do you make do without, or still get it in your routine?
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Hinarushi

Dry/Sensitive

28 October, 2022

I tried incorporating PHA in my routine as it is a gentle acid exfoliator. I think urea would also help (I use it on hands and they are getting smoother) and even niacinamide and sulfur have a keratolytic effect.
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outerspaghetti

Oily/Sensitive

28 October, 2022

Exfoliation isn’t necessary, so be sure the risk is worth the gain. I have rosacea too. I’m using retinal and azelaic acid right now and am thinking of adding an acid back in 1-2 times a week alongside my AA. I’ll tag the ones I’m looking at.
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nattyskinfan

Oily/Sensitive

29 October, 2022

A good selection of options!
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DanielleSkin27

Dry/Sensitive

29 October, 2022

I have rosacea, but my skin tolerates salicylic acid very well, so I exfoliate occasionally with a BHA toner. 1 time per week max, but more like once every 2 weeks. I do also use azelaic acid nightly as that’s great for rosacea and also a very mild exfoliant.
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nattyskinfan

Oily/Sensitive

29 October, 2022

Sounds like what I do! Exfoliating toners are usually gentle enough to get away with it seems
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msaysahoi

Oily/Sensitive

29 October, 2022

I also exfoliate every 7 to 10 days once with a BHA from Paulas Choice and a mild Mandelic Acid. I use Azeliac Acid every night in addition.
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ashskin22

Oily/Sensitive

29 October, 2022

I exfoliate 1-2 times a week. I think it helped me alot when I stopped using leave-on products to exfoliate.
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nattyskinfan

Oily/Sensitive

29 October, 2022

That makes sense! I’m glad it helped
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