Dermatologist's Exfoliation Guide: What You NEED to Know for Face & Body

In this video, Dr. Dray breaks down exfoliation in a way that is clear, practical, and tailored to real skin needs. Learn how to exfoliate safely, how often you actually need it, what counts as hidden exfoliation in your daily routine, and a key clarification about retinoids that most people get wrong. Whether you are dealing with dullness, dryness, clogged pores, keratosis pilaris, body acne, or just want to optimize your routine, this guide helps you exfoliate with confidence. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:21 What exfoliation really is 1:17 Face exfoliation 9:30 Red flags to stop exfoliating 9:56 Best exfoliants for the body 11:45 Ways you are exfoliating without realizing it 15:10 Retinoids explained and why they do not exfoliate 18:25 Common exfoliation mistakes 19:50 Outro WHAT YOU’LL LEARN • The difference between chemical and physical exfoliation • How exfoliation helps with clogged pores and rough texture • Why body skin needs different care than facial skin • Why there is no universal rule for how often to exfoliate • How shaving, cleansing, moisturizing, and sunscreen contribute to natural exfoliation • Why retinoids are not exfoliants and how they truly work • The most common mistakes to avoid RELATED VIDEO How to Exfoliate with Retinol Safely https://youtu.be/cMfO3meixs0 Body Exfoliating Guide https://youtu.be/vPWoQ5y4qS4 If you found this video helpful, give it a like and share your skin type or exfoliation questions in the comments. Thanks for watching! FTC: This