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Soft scrubs or brushes with synthetic bristles cause less irritation than abrasive ones with salt or sugar. If the redness doesn't fade within an hour or two, it means either you overdid the intensity, or your skin is reacting to sensitivity - in that case just use them less often or switch to chemical peels altogether (they're gentler).
The key thing is to use a scrub at most once a week, or even less frequently if you have sensitive skin. Some redness after the procedure is totally normal, but if it lasts a long time or your skin feels like it's burning, it means you're either scrubbing too aggressively or the scrub just isn't right for your skin type. Try reducing how often you do it and using less pressure - you'll get better results, trust me.
Are you sure you're not using hot water before scrubbing? That's a common mistake - hot water already dilates blood vessels and softens the skin, and then the scrub goes on the attack. Some redness after the procedure is normal, but if it's excessive, try applying the scrub to damp, but not hot skin, and finish with a cold rinse or ice.
Here's a life hack I use: I apply the scrub not with my hands, but with a soft microfiber washcloth - the motions are more gentle that way, and I have better control over the pressure. The redness afterward is significantly less than when you start going at it hard with your bare hands.
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Yeah, I do use hot water - thanks for the tip. And I'll try a microfiber washcloth, that makes sense.
Check how long you're leaving the scrub on your skin - even a gentle abrasive can irritate more with prolonged contact. The redness should fade within 30-40 minutes; if it doesn't, then either you're leaving it on too long or the scrubbing itself is too harsh for your skin type.
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