{"title":"AAD — How to safely exfoliate at home","entity_type":"Source","slug":"aad-safe-exfoliate-at-home","canonical_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/aad-safe-exfoliate-at-home","dates":{"date_modified":"2026-05-11","date_reviewed":"2026-05-11"},"mcp_eligible":true,"evidence_sources":[],"product_fact_sources":[],"related_entities":[{"title":"The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/products/the-ordinary-glycolic-acid-7-exfoliating-toner"},{"title":"Lactic Acid","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/lactic-acid"},{"title":"Dermagist Therapeutic Cleansing Gel","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/products/dermagist-therapeutic-cleansing-gel"},{"title":"How often should I exfoliate my face?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/how-often-should-i-exfoliate-my-face"},{"title":"What's the difference between AHA and BHA exfoliants?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/whats-the-difference-between-aha-and-bha"},{"title":"What causes dull skin and how do I get a glow?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/what-causes-dull-skin-and-how-do-i-get-a-glow"},{"title":"Should I use a toner in my skincare routine?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/should-i-use-a-toner-in-my-skincare-routine"}],"body_sections":[{"heading":"Quick Summary","paragraphs":["AAD guidance on safe at-home exfoliation, including matching method and frequency to skin type and watching for irritation."]},{"heading":"What Studied","paragraphs":["Consumer guidance on chemical and physical exfoliation at home."]},{"heading":"Main Findings","paragraphs":["The page emphasizes choosing exfoliation based on skin type, being gentle, moisturizing afterward, and stopping if skin looks or feels irritated."]},{"heading":"Why It Matters","paragraphs":["This is the main consumer-dermatology cadence source for the Question and Dullness Concern."]}],"source_type":"dermatology_reference","original_source_url":"https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/routine/safely-exfoliate-at-home"}