Why does excessive scrubbing of skin exacerbate acne symptoms?

💡 Explanation

Scrubbing triggers a rebound effect where sebaceous glands increase sebum output, because the body interprets the removal as a deficiency. This excess sebum, rather than cleaning the skin, promotes inflammation and blockage in pores, therefore exacerbating acne rather than alleviating it.

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