It is much better to moisturize when there is still a little moisture left after exfoliating.

 

When my skin texture becomes rough, I tend to start with exfoliation, but I have made a lot of mistakes here in the past.

After exfoliating, my skin felt smooth, so I moved on to the next step immediately and applied a generous amount of moisturizing cream when my face was completely dry.

However, strangely enough, on days when I exfoliated, my skin often felt tight and the area around my cheeks felt dry as time passed.

 

 

 

Then I found out the method Not drying the skin completely after exfoliation It was.

After washing your face or exfoliating, do not scrub your face vigorously with a towel; instead, gently pat it dry.

And when your skin is still just slightly damp, apply a moisturizing product first.

It is a method of finishing by applying a thin layer of moisturizing cream on top to prevent moisture from evaporating.

I found the difference to be bigger than I expected.

My skin felt much more moisturized and comfortable compared to when I applied cream to completely dry skin.

Especially on days when I exfoliate, my skin can feel more sensitive than usual, so I tend to keep it simple by focusing on hydration and moisturization rather than adding various functional products.

 

 

 

And the important thing here is Do not apply a thick layer of cream all at once. It was.

If I apply too much at once, it feels stuffy and sits on the surface, so I apply a thin layer once, and then apply an extra layer only to the particularly dry areas like my cheeks or around my mouth.

If you diligently exfoliate but your skin feels tight the next day or your makeup looks patchy, try this.

For me, it's not the exfoliation itself, but what comes after. Replenishing moisture first without completely drying the skin, and then covering it with a moisturizer. I felt that this is much more important.

I found that how you soothe your skin after exfoliation is more important than just aggressively removing dead skin cells.