Skin Maceration and weaking
Weakening*
Skin maceration is the softening and breakdown of skin caused by prolonged exposure to moisture.
This occurs when you overindulge with products (moisturizer, cleanser, vaseline, scargel, sunscreen,...). This overapplication is based on good intentions to act as a catalyst in the healing fase, but it can backfire and do more harm than good. As the skin is overhydrated.
When you pick again the skin breaks and tears down way easier. Which is extremely unsettling and devastating.
I had this specifically happen on my forehead. A large layer of skin was removed while removing a blackhead with cotton swabs. It looked especially raw and I'm convinced this wouldn't have happened if I hadn't applied all of these things.
Has anyone else experienced this? And is it possible forehead skin in particular is more prone to overapplication?