Exfoliation Mistakes You’re Probably Making (And How to Fix Them)
Over-exfoliating, using the wrong product for your skin type, or scrubbing too harshly can damage your skin’s barrier. Yamu’s gentle exfoliating scrub is designed to avoid these common pitfalls, offering just the right amount of exfoliation without irritation. To get the best results, limit exfoliation to 2-3 times a week and always follow up with a hydrating moisturizer like Yamu’s shea butter-based formula to keep skin soft and nourished.
“Thinking critically about body image and beauty standards should remind us that the idealized notion of beauty is not a form of liberation but rather a form of social control.” bell hooks
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