exfoliants
Dead skin removers
Exfoliants are substances or products that remove dead skin cells from the body's surface.
They work either mechanically through abrasive particles like sugar scrubs or chemically through acids that dissolve the bonds between cells.
She uses a gentle exfoliant twice a week.
The goal is smoother, clearer skin.
Clean by rubbing hard
- peelOuter fruit layer
- cleanserSubstance for removing grime
- microbeadMinute plastic particle
- glycolicDerived from sugarcane
salicylic · retinol · loofah · enzyme · AHA · serum · toner · dermabrasion
Clean by rubbing hard
- granuleTiny solid fragment
- microbeadMinute plastic particle
- pumiceLightweight volcanic abrasive
- loofahPlant-based bath scrubber
brush · sugar · salt · walnut · apricot · oatmeal · rice · bran
Crystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- saltSodium chloride compound
- oatmealBoiled grain breakfast
- coffeeBrewed bean beverage
- riceStaple cereal grain
papaya · pineapple · honey · turmeric · chickpea · lemon · walnut · apricot
Outer fruit layer
- microdermabrasionMechanical exfoliation of outer skin
- dermaplaningFacial shaving for smoothness
- laserConcentrated light device
- resurfacingComing up again
esthetician · dermatologist · treatment · clinic · spa · chemical · medical-grade · TCA
Low-pH chemical compound
- glycolicDerived from sugarcane
- lacticOf or from dairy
- salicylicAcid from willow bark
- citricOf sour fruit acid
malic · tartaric · retinoid · peel · dissolving · pH · concentration · neutralizing
scrub
Clean by rubbing hard
glycolic · salicylic · retinol · loofah · enzyme · AHA · serum · toner · dermabrasion · sloughing
scrub
Clean by rubbing hard
loofah · brush · sugar · salt · walnut · apricot · oatmeal · rice · bran · jojoba
sugar
Crystalline carbohydrate sweetener
rice · papaya · pineapple · honey · turmeric · chickpea · lemon · walnut · apricot · coconut
peel
Outer fruit layer
- microdermabrasionMechanical exfoliation of outer skin
- dermaplaningFacial shaving for smoothness
- laserConcentrated light device
resurfacing · esthetician · dermatologist · treatment · clinic · spa · chemical · medical-grade · TCA · phenol
acid
Low-pH chemical compound
citric · malic · tartaric · retinoid · peel · dissolving · pH · concentration · neutralizing · penetration
- Cosmetic Ingredientshyaluronic acid, retinol, niacinamide, glycerin, dimethicone
- soap makinglye, sodium hydroxide, soap base, glycerin, essential oils