Bad Skin Habit No. 6: Over-Exfoliating

It seems like every product advertises exfoliants and every woman’s magazine touts the benefits, but should you really do it? Exfoliation may undermine your efforts to get clear skin, says Cockerell. “New skin turns itself over every six weeks,” he says. You might find that aggressive exfoliation actually leads to dry, irritated, and red skin. A better tactic is to keep skin clean and well-moisturized. If you do choose to exfoliate, keep it to once a week if you have dry skin, or twice a week if your skin is oily.