How to exfoliate face if you have sensitive skin?

Start slow and go gentle. Exfoliate once a week, then work up to twice a week only if your skin stays calm. Choose a mild option, such as a lactic acid gel or a fine-grain polish, rather than a strong acid peel or rough scrub. Apply to clean, dry skin, use light pressure, and rinse with lukewarm water. Flash Facial uses lactic acid with Sodium PCA, a natural humectant, so it exfoliates while helping hydrate. The Gentle Formula of our Omega Polish and Activator Duo is another option. Afterward, apply a barrier-support serum like Barrier Bliss and wear SPF the next morning. Avoid exfoliating the same night you use a retinoid, and stop if you notice stinging.