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Types of Exfoliation Products

Exfoliants come in many different shapes and sizes. Some products are designed specifically for exfoliation alone, while others combine exfoliation with other properties such as cleansing or moisturizing.

Scrubs

Dermalogica's Daily Microfoliant is a unique powder that, when mixed with water into a paste, releases papain, salicylic acid and rice actives to smooth the skin and accelerate cell renewal, yet is gentle enough to use every day.
AHA/BHA Face & Body Polish by Peter Thomas Roth contains micro-fine polyethylene beads, silica and alpha and beta hydroxy acids and is powerful enough to be used on the whole body, but gentle enough for facial use as well.
Dr. Brandt's Microdermabrasion is an at-home microdermabrasion kit that can be used on the face, arms, hands and neck to polish away dead skin cells, revealing a fresher, younger-looking glow.
Maple Sugar Body Scrub by B. Kamins uses natural ingredients to enrich and revitalize dull, dry skin.

Moisturizers

Obagi's Nu-Derm Exfoderm Forte uses alpha-hydroxy acids to smooth and tone rough, damaged skin.
Renew Overnight-Normal/Dry Skin by SkinCeuticals contains five hydroxy acids, vitamin E and extracts of comfrey and evening primrose oil and helps reveal a youthful, luminous glow while you sleep.
15% AHA/BHA Face Cream by SkinMedica combines alpha and beta hydroxy acids to improve skin texture, tone and smoothness.

Peels and Masks

Enzymo-Spherides Peeling Cream by Pevonia Botanica delivers cutting-edge technology to eliminate impurities, dead skin cells and blackheads, giving you clear, healthier, younger-looking skin.
Instant Radiance Facial Peel by Kinerase comes in easy-to-use pre-moistened swabs and is formulated with lactic and fruit acids for gentle exfoliation.
Pumpkin Papaya Puree Enzyme Face Masque by Jaqua smells just like pumpkin pie and uses the natural enzymes in pumpkin and papaya to gently remove dead skin cells.

Facial Cleansers

Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser by Pevonia Botanica combines soapwort, horsechestnut and chamomile to eliminate dead cells, sebum, toxins and impurities without irritating your skin.
NeoStrata's Facial Cleanser is an oil-free and soap-free, non-drying cleanser that moisturizes while it exfoliates.
Simply Clean by SkinCeuticals is formulated with five hydroxy acids and is oil-free, so it is ideal for oily or combination skin.

Body Washes and Exfoliating Soaps

Seaweed Soap by Phytomer acts as a massage glove, gently exfoliating built up debris while relaxing the skin and body.
Use L'Occitane's Exfoliating and Defining Delicious Paste once or twice a week in the shower to exfoliate, boost microcirculation and redefine contours.
Glytone's Exfoliating Body Wash is specially designed to cleanse and soften the whole body while providing the exfoliating and revitalizing qualities of glycolic acid.

Exfoliating Pads

One of MD Skincare's most popular products, the Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel delivers both immediate and long-term benefits in ready-to-use pads.
Glycolix Elite Treatment Pads 15% by Glycolix Elite gently exfoliate, moisturize and assist in the removal of oils and residue on the skin.