Quick Answer
It may happen because of several reasons as below,
- Over Scrubbing
- Expired products
- Allergic reactions
Facial breakout after scrubbing might not be a bad thing.
I know it sounds wrong, but breakouts after scrubbing are pretty standard.
This rash will last for a few days and then disappear.
There might be a problem if the facial breakouts last for weeks.
In this article, I will discuss some of the reasons a specific face scrub is causing your skin to break out.
I will also give you tips on continuing to take good care of your skin through scrubbing. Don’t go anywhere.
Can facial scrubs cause breakouts?
A facial breakout caused by a face scrub is standard.
The scrub gets rid of dead skin, which traps oil and bacteria.
Once the dead skin is off, the new sensitive skin might react to the new environment by forming rashes.
Don’t go all crazy once you notice some rashes on your skin.
Good face cream and moisturizer will do the work.
If you get irritating and persistent rashes, then there is something wrong going on.
This kind of rashes is the one you take to a dermatologist.
Some of the things that might be causing this rash are;
1. Over scrubbing
Your skin can only take some pressure before it starts reacting.
If you scrub your face for a long or daily, you might damage your skin and end up causing some inflammations that are irritating.
This inflammation might develop into something serious like acne or scars.
It would be best if you scrubbed your face for at least 5-10 minutes
Overdoing the scrub part will damage your skin instead of taking good care of your skin.
2. Expired product
Expired face scrub contains some chemicals that might end up causing some breakouts or, in the worst cases, burn your face.
The substances created once the face scrub can also cause some allergic reactions to your face.
Ditch all expired products no matter how expensive they are.
Using them on your face will not be beneficial.
Furthermore, you might be creating permanent problems.
3. Allergic reaction
Allergy manifests itself in the form of rashes that are so irritating. You might be allergic to some components of the face scrub without your knowledge.
Once you use the face scrub, you have breakouts that you might think are normal. However, breakouts as a result of allergies are not typical.
Before buying a product, make sure you know all the ingredients used.
You should check with your dermatologist to determine if the product will work for you
If you notice you are allergic to any chemical components, you will have to toss the face scrub.
Another reason why you might be getting facial breakouts after scrubbing is if you are using a low-quality face scrub.
Face scrub with large particles might also cause breakouts.
Can exfoliating scrubs cause breakouts?
Exfoliating scrubs can cause harmless breakouts while getting rid of other skin imperfections like acne
Using an exfoliating scrub determines if you will get flights or clear, glowing skin.
Using too much pressure on your skin will cause some irritating inflammations.
So if you want the best results when using a face scrub, follow the given instructions and be gentle.
If you notice more breakouts than usual, you should schedule an appointment with your dermatologist.
Alternatively, you should ditch the product giving you flights and try a new one recommended by a skin expert.
What does scrubs skin look like?
Breakouts, Red rashes, temporary black scars, or inflaming
Over scrubs are breakouts caused by over scrubbing your face.
These breakouts manifest inform of minor red rashes.
If you have sensitive skin and the exfoliating scrub is too strong, you might have some temporary black scars or inflamed.
How do I heal breakouts on my skin?
Although scrub breakouts are not harmful, they are still irritating.
The rashes might develop some bacterial infections, which will need more treatment intervention.
Therefore, you should start taking good care of your skin as soon as you notice some rashes.
According to top dermatologists, getting rid of this type of rash does not need a lot of intervention.
You can use the following methods for faster treatment of rashes;
Don’t pick the pimples
After scrubbing rashes, the first healing step is not picking your face.
Picking your face will make the pimples develop into permanent scars which are not easy to cure.
Use a mild face cream and moisturizer
Since the rashes that develop after scrubbing are not harmful, you should find a mild cream and a moisturizer.
The cream will help neutralize the irritation, while the moisturizer will hydrate your skin.
Apply a paste made of aspirin
The salicylic acid found in aspirin is an acne fighter.
It reduces the inflammations and redness caused by face scrubbing.
Crush a piece of an aspirin tablet and add a few drops of water to make the paste.
Apply the paste in the places where there are inflammations.
Wash your face
Washing your face with plain water will help reduce the pain caused by the rashes.
Do this at least twice a day until you see some results.
Stop scrubbing your face
When you are still treating the rashes, avoid using a face scrub.
Face scrub contains some ingredients that irritate sensitive skin.
Besides, when the product comes in contact with rashes and pimples, it causes them to be itchier.
Consult a dermatologist
If you notice the rashes are still persistent, you should consult a dermatologist.
A dermatologist will examine your condition and give you a way forward.
Conclusion
Although facial outbreaks caused by face scrubs are regular, you will still need to treat the rashes.
These rashes are easy.
However, in the case of a strong face and sensitive skin, you might get temporary black spots.
If you notice the acne is still persistent, toss away the scrubber.
The first step in taking good care of your skin after scrubbing is finding a mild face cream and moisturizer.
You should also avoid picking your face to prevent permanent scars.
If the rashes are persistent, you should consult a dermatologist.
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Andriya Ruth, is a beauty specialist with more than 10 years of experiences. She loves to test new beauty products and techniques to innovate novel beauty procedures for her clients and knowledge. Further, she contributes to several beauty magazines and blogs as a leading author/reviewer.
