What tipped you off that the scrubs were the issue? Skin can be so subtle with its signals, making it easy to overlook the obvious culprit. Your glow-up story really emphasizes how simplifying a routine can lead to major improvements!
Learned this lesson after a bad reaction. Stopped using scrubs completely. Skin calmed down in a week. Now I just use a mild facial wash and moisturize. Barrier repair is key. Glad you figured it out too.