Prevent makeup from caking! What is the appropriate frequency for exfoliation?

Hello everyone! Did you all have an energetic start to your Monday? It's already the last week of April. Time really seems to fly by!! As the weather has warmed up lately and I've been going out frequently, it feels like my skin texture is getting rough very quickly, perhaps because fine dust and pollen are sticking to it. ㅠㅠ Because of this, no matter how thoroughly I apply my skincare, my makeup keeps caking, so I'm really worried about how to handle exfoliation these days. ㅠㅠ So much worry... so much...

I'm really struggling to decide. I try to manage my skin at home with home care, but I worry it might irritate my skin. On the other hand, if I skip it entirely, my skin becomes so dry and dull. I'm so curious to know how often you all exfoliate. I'm afraid that doing it too often will damage my skin barrier, but if I don't do it at all, my skin looks lifeless.

My friends say it's best to go to a salon and get professional help, but honestly, booking an appointment every time is a huge commitment for a working person! So lately, I've been looking for a gentle exfoliation routine, and I really need some tips from those of you who are experienced about how often you do this!!

Since I believe that even a small habit can create radiant skin tomorrow, I want to take this opportunity to properly establish a routine. Haha. Everyone, keep up the good work for the rest of the day, and I hope you all start this week off on a high note!! Let's all take good care of our skin and enjoy a bright spring!! Fighting!!