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Picking at your skin, using toothpaste, and making homemade acne remedies could be the result of increased acne.

Excessive Exfoliation

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6. Excessive Exfoliation

This remedy yields results similar to frequent washes — only considerably worse. Handheld exfoliators can cause whiteheads to burst onto the pad and spreads bacteria all around your face. If you exfoliate your skin too often, you may irritate sensitive areas and prolong your recovery.

Using a complete arsenal of acne-fighting products may be worsening your acne. On its own, each product is created with a measured amount of active ingredients that aid in drying out your skin. When piled on top of each other, the intensified efforts work against your skin’s healing.

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