Debunking Exfoliation Myths | Lab Muffin Beauty Science

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Myths covered:
* Stronger exfoliants are better
* You can't use chemical exfoliants in the morning
* Physical exfoliants aren't good for your skin (microtears etc.)
* People with dark skin can't use glycolic acid exfoliants
* You can't use chemical exfoliants at the same time as a retinoid

Selected refs:
AHAs and photosensitivity (open access): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdermsci.2009.03.011
Open-access review of chemical peels and dark skin: https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-2077.104912
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