Because it can potentially strip the top layer of skin, which is not a good idea.
The scrubbing action could remove the thin protective layer of naturally occurring flora and expose underlying tissues to pathogens that may be present on the surface. We recommend a product with an exfoliating ingredient called glycolic acid that will work without potentially leaving you more susceptible to infection. This type of self-care should always be practiced appropriately as to not pick up any major infections from other people or from other parts of your body. What’s important for you know is that an appropriately formulated, pH balanced, gentle scrub should effectively slough off old skin cells without harming those new ones being created at the surface so don’t fret…
