Face Scrubs: When to Know It’s Too Much （*＾-＾*）

Written By Alyssa Edwards

Okay, so face scrubs look fun. They smell cute, they feel satisfying, and they make you feel like you’re “deep cleaning.” But sometimes, we take it too far. I’m talking scrubbing like we’re trying to remove our entire face. Been there. Done that. Would not recommend.

My mom always says my skin is young and fresh and doesn’t need harsh scrubs. And honestly, she’s right. Teen skin is delicate. We don’t need intense exfoliation to glow.

Why Over-Scrubbing Becomes a Problem -

When you scrub too hard or too often, you’re not exfoliating. You’re irritating. Signs you’re doing too much:

  • Your skin feels tight and burny afterward

  • Your face looks red and puffy

  • You’re getting more breakouts

  • Your skin feels kind of raw

  • You get flaky patches

That means your skin barrier is upset. And when your barrier is damaged, your skin reacts to everything.

The best scrubs for teens are the gentle, soft, barely-there ones. You don’t need big rough beads or salt crystals. Honestly, your fingertips plus a gentle cleanser can exfoliate just fine.

Here are some gentle scrub options that won’t damage your skin:

Natural gentle scrubs:
• Sugar + coconut oil
• Oatmeal + honey
• Very soft brown sugar with aloe

Store-bought gentle scrubs:
• Acure Brightening Facial Scrub
• St. Ives Gentle Oatmeal Scrub and Mask
• SheaMoisture African Black Soap Scrub (I have in fact tried this one and it works well!)

A Teen-Friendly Routine

If you want to exfoliate without overdoing it:
• Once or twice a week max
• Use small circular motions
• Don’t push hard (let the scrub do most of the work)
• Moisturize after
• Avoid scrubbing if you’re breaking out badly

Final Thoughts

Your skin is young, soft, and already beautiful. You don’t need intense scrubbing to make it glow. Treat your skin gently, listen to it, and choose gentle products that help without harming. Clean skin doesn’t come from scrubbing away your acne in one day. It comes from patience and persistence. Remember, Love the Skin You’re In!

Until next time,

Alyssa Edwards

Alyssa Edwards
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