So, You Want to Exfoliate Your Skin — Here's What You Need to Know Before You Start

After exfoliating, avoid creams or serums that further exfoliate the skin. They'll do that whole "too much exfoliation" thing that we're trying to avoid, remember? For now, skip ingredients such as glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid, or fruit enzymes. Instead, give skin a deep drink of moisture with a gentle cream like the e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream Fragrance Free ($12). It feels wonderful on all skin types, but it's especially kind to sensitive skin.