Our Fave Exfoliators (That Might Just Save Your Face)

If your dead skin cells have been throwing house parties on your face lately, we’ve got the ultimate glow-up lineup just for you. We’re talking products so good at exfoliating that even your makeup will bow in respect. So grab your towel and your fave mug of coffee — let’s exfoliate like it’s self-care Sunday every day.

Chemical Glow-Getters (For When You Want Bright, Smooth Skin)

1. Honey Brightening Cleanser - SkinScript

   This honey cleanser is like a magic eraser for dullness. Packed with mandelic acid, it helps shed dead skin cells and wakes up tired complexions like that extra cup of coffee (but on your face). It also boosts texture and tone — basically turning “meh” into marvelous.

2. Glycolic Cleanser - SkinScript Don’t sleep on this cleanser — this one works double duty! Not only does it clean, it gently exfoliates with AHA goodness while brightening and refining your skin’s surface. Think of it as a mini treatment that won’t break the bank.

3. FF3 Manuka Enzyme Lift - Vivant Your secret weapon for an instant glow. This gently exfoliating and revitalizing mask blends the highest-grade Manuka honey with pineapple enzymes to brighten dull skin, refine the look of pores, and replenish hydration. Used once or twice a week, it softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and leaves skin feeling velvety smooth.

Pro Tip: Chemical exfoliants go best with sunscreen.

Chemical and/or Physical Options (Complementary Favorites)

1. Glycolic and Retinol Pads - SkinScript These pads break up surface cells to reveal fresh, healthy skin while allowing trapped oil to release and come to the surface. Kojic and Arbutin lighten sun spots and scars left from blemishes.

2. AlphaRet Peel Pads - SkinBetter Exfoliating pads featuring our award-winning retinoid, AlphaRet, a unique technology that is made up of a combination of a retinoid and an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), along with a triple-acid blend of glycolic, lactic and salicylic acid, in individually packaged pads.

3.  Refine Polish - Hale & Hush Sensitive skin doesn’t have to avoid exfoliants, it just needs to go with the right one: Refine Polish. Designed to stimulate skin’s surface gently, leaving behind a smooth, clear and glowing complexion. Helping repair the barrier while calming the skin and reinforcing the microbiome, jojoba beads along with a gentle cleanser are a wonderful option for any skin type.
4. Priming Peel Booster - Dermathod PHA + LHA to gently exfoliate the skin, and promote collagen production. This is a slow releasing exfoliating treatment which should remain on the skin - do not remove! A Korean option.

How to Exfoliate Without Overexfoliating

If your skin had feelings, it would thank you for exfoliating — but also not too often. Here’s a quick guide so you don’t go from glowing to “ouch”:

• Chemical exfoliants (like the cleansers) = 2–3 times a week for newbies. Watch for any dryness or sensitivity.

• Gentle physical scrubs = once or twice a week max (especially if combined with chemical exfoliators).

• Always follow up with moisturizer + sunscreen! Even unicorns need SPF.

Final Thoughts (Glowing & Genuine)

Your exfoliating routine doesn’t have to be complicated; just consistent and skin-friendly. Whether you’re team chemical, team physical, or team both, there’s something in this blog to help you reveal that radiant skin hiding under last week’s dead cells.