It's important to remember that there are a lot of ingredients that your skincare products may contain that could potentially harm your skin further and exacerbate your skin’s condition. Products like salicylic acid, alpha or beta hydroxy acids and benzoyl peroxide are all ingredients that can help with acne breakouts, yet harmful to inflamed or irritated skin. Excessive exfoliation may also be the cause of irritated skin as well.
Everyone's skin is made up of 7 layers. Knowing the 7 layers of the skin and how they work can better help your knowledge of hour to repair or treat any areas of concern.