Have you ever spent a good chunk of money on a fancy serum or moisturizer, used it for weeks, and thought, "Why is this doing absolutely nothing for my skin?" 😤 Yeah… same.

I used to blame the product or tell myself it just needed more time, but guess what? The problem wasn't the product — it was my skin barrier being blocked by old, dull skin cells.

The Truth About Product Absorption

Here's something I wish someone told me earlier: if we don't exfoliate properly, our skincare can't sink in and do its job. Imagine putting fresh paint over a dusty wall — not gonna stick, right? That's kinda what happens when we skip exfoliation. All the good stuff just sits on top, unable to get into the skin.

I Learned This The Hard Way 😅

There was a time when my skin felt super dry and no matter how rich my cream was, my face still looked dull. I kept layering more products thinking "more = better." Spoiler alert: it doesn't. One day, my esthetician casually asked me, "When was the last time you exfoliated?" And I was like… um… weeks ago? Maybe months? Her jaw dropped. 😂

Let's Talk Dead Skin

Our skin naturally sheds dead cells, but sometimes it needs a little help. If we don't remove the buildup, it becomes a barrier that blocks everything — serums, essences, moisturizers — from doing their magic. That's why exfoliating regularly (but gently!) makes such a huge difference.

How Often Should We Exfoliate?

Okay, this is important. Too much exfoliation can irritate the skin — I've been there. I now exfoliate 1–2 times a week, using either a mild chemical exfoliant (like glycolic acid or lactic acid) or a gentle scrub. No rough apricot kernels here — we're not sanding furniture! 😅

What Changed For Me

Once I added regular exfoliation into my routine, everything else started working better. My skin felt smoother, looked brighter, and makeup sat so much better. Plus, I actually started seeing results from my serums. The glow was real ✨

My Easy Routine

1. Cleanse with a gentle face wash

2. Exfoliate 1–2x a week (I love a mild exfoliating toner)

3. Hydrate immediately after

4. Seal it in with a nourishing moisturizer

Trust me — when you clear out the "old stuff," your skin finally gets a chance to drink in all the good ingredients 💧

Let's Chat in the Comments 💬

Have you been exfoliating regularly? Or are you just realizing it might be the missing step in your routine too? Let me know what you use and love — let's glow together, Lykkers!