If there are two things I've learnt during my skincare journey it is; first, always apply sunscreen, and second have a weekly exfoliating routine. Exfoliation helps in getting rid of all the dead skin cells that have been sitting on your skin that also helps promoting cell renewal. Skin exfoliation can happen in two ways: Chemical exfoliators and physical exfoliators.
Physical Exfoliator: A physical exfoliator is anything that has exfoliating particles that can be seen, you have to scrub or massage it into your face. The small particles will help get rid of the dead cells through the physical application and constant moving of your hands in circular motions with said product. With physical exfoliators you have to be considerate with the type of scrub you use because if you use something too harsh it may cause more damage than harm.
Chemical Exfoliator: A chemical exfoliator is a solution that you need to apply to your face like a mask, leave on for a couple of minutes and all the actives in the serum will do the job for you while you sit and watch Netflix or read a couple of pages of a book. Usually this is an AHA/BHA peeling solution. You may feel a tingling sensation once you apply this, but that only means it's working (but if it feels like it's burning, please wash it off, always trust your intuition). With these types of exfoliants, you need to be considerate of the concentration of actives, as you don't want to start of with a high percentage. Make sure you're mindful and start to incorporate this slowly into your routine.
Be it chemical or physical, a good exfoliating scrub for you is something that works for you and gets you results. Here are the best exfoliating scrubs for the face on the market right now.
