
Originally Posted by
bellavus
Exfoliation is the mechanical or chemical sloughing of the uppermost layer of skin. Everyone can benefit from exfloliation, except those with extremely sensitive skin, or those with a sunburn.
For the face: Mechanical exfoliation should be achieved by a scrub with synthetic particles. Natural particles have rough edges and can scratch the face.
Chemical exfoliation can utilize either alpha or beta hydroxy acids, or glucosamine (which is gentler). Stick to a concentration of less than 5% on these products.
My favorite face exfolators are: Idealist Micro-D and Idealist Refinishing Serum (with glucosamine).
For the body: Mechanical exfoliation can be achieved by a scrub with natural particles, but synthetic is always gentler. There are some chemical exfoliants for the body, some creams have lactic acid in them, but I haven't used them.
I really like Origins The Way of the Bath Matcha Scrub, and The Body Shop Strawberry Scrub.