Dry, easily irritated, and inflamed skin are typically signs that you’re overdoing it and might need to dial down on the exfoliation. “Peeling and flaking are not necessary for the type of peel we’re talking about here,” Dr. Nazarian explains. “That means you are exfoliating faster than your skin can make new skin cells.” One tip she recommends for repairing the skin is to use a gentle, non-foaming wash for at least a week followed by emollients and humectants like hyaluronic acid that is sealed with a little bit of vaseline.”