Just realized I used to scrub my face raw every night thinking it was helping
Back in high school, I thought acne meant I needed to scrub harder, so I used that gritty apricot stuff every single night. My face would be red and tight, but I figured that was clean, you know? Now, I look back and cringe because my skin was probably screaming for mercy. These days, I use a soft cloth and a mild cleanser, and my skin is way calmer. It hit me that being gentle is actually more effective than attacking your skin. I used to think more products meant better care, but now I keep it simple. Funny how we learn over time, lol. My skin thanks me for the change.