How should I exfoliate my SUPER sensitive skin while on Retin-A micro gel?

July 9, 2015
Asked By:rebecca98 in Bloomfield Hills, MI

I am currently on my third week on Retin-A micro gel and my skin is having a flake fest. I am constantly peeling layers of dry skin off my face. I've always heard that exfoliating at least one or two times a week is a quintessential part of one's skincare regimen, however I am not sure how to properly do so. When I try and exfoliate using a washcloth my skin gets very irritated (no matter how gentle I am) and I feel like I am triggering more breakouts.

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