Discover brighter, smoother and softer skin with our edit of face exfoliators. Designed to buff away dull, dead skin cells to reveal a salon-worthy glow, they also help any skincare products you use to be absorbed deeper and work more effectively.
A good facial scrub should not only soften and renew your complexion but leave it feeling nourished and hydrated too. There are two types of exfoliators: physical and chemical. Physical exfoliators contain tiny beads or scrubs, like the jojoba beads found in the Liz Earle Gentle Face Exfoliator, to physically lift dry skin and debris from the surface.
Chemical exfoliators are formulated with exfoliating acids – such as salicylic, glycolic or lactic acid – to dissolve any unwanted cells on your skin’s surface. Then some products such as the Dermalogica Age Smart Multi Vitamin Thermafoliant combine physical and chemical exfoliation for next-level skin renewal.
Most exfoliators should be used 2–3 times a week, especially those that have potent acids. Use them after cleansing your skin to further lift away any dead skin and debris sitting on the surface. For chemical exfoliators, it’s recommended to use them at night due to their potential to make your skin sensitive to the sun.
