Can less be more for skin?

There’s a growing conversation of people simplifying their routines, sometimes dramatically. Some are even saying their skin improved after swapping their usual cleanser for dandruff shampoo.

But did the shampoo really help, or did removing an overly complicated routine give the skin barrier a chance to recover? When we think about skin longevity, could too many actives, frequent exfoliation, and over-cleansing ultimately do more harm than good?

What are your thoughts?