After using Garnier Pure Active cleansing gel, my skin feels tight and starts peeling. Is this a normal reaction?

The Garnier “Pure Active” line is targeted at oily and problematic skin, but in reality, it contains harsh surfactants like sulfates and alcohols.

If your skin feels tight, dry, or starts peeling after washing — that’s not a normal reaction, but a sign that your skin’s protective barrier has been disrupted.

Such intense cleansing can cause dehydration, even in oily skin, which may then respond by producing even more oil.

Your skin likely doesn’t need such aggressive cleansing, and would benefit more from a gentle, pH-balanced product free of alcohol and enriched with moisturizing ingredients like glycerin or aloe.

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