For healthy, luminous skin – exfoliation is a must. A good exfoliator can deep clean, moisturize, minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines, and reduce breakouts. It’s also great prep for self-tanning. There are lots of great products to choose from. Some focus on the face, while others will give you a healthy all-over glow. 

Please note: if you have any special skin conditions, you should check with your dermatologist before trying any exfoliating product.

One product people rave about is The Clarisonic Skin Care Brush. It uses sonic technology to oscillate the brush head rapidly, working deep under the skin to loosen dirt and oil from pores. This innovative brush removes over six times the makeup and dirt than normal face washing, and exfoliates skin to make it look and feel smoother and healthier. It also increases the absorption of moisturizers and other skin care treatments. Regular use of the Clarisonic results in dramatic changes – skin is more hydrated and even textured skin with less acne, dry & oily patches, and pores appear to be smaller. It’s a powerful exfoliator, but still gentle enough for most skin types. You can also use The Clarisonic in or out of the shower, and on your neck, back, upper chest, shoulders, arms, and hands. 

ARCONA Cranberry Gommage is a great facial exfoliator. It uses cranberry and raspberry enzymes to unclog and minimize pores; salicylic acid, volcanic minerals, and sucrose to exfoliate and purify; and antioxidants to prevent free radical damage, which is important for anti-aging benefits. Cranberry Gommage also has antimicrobial and antibacterial effects, which is helpful for clear, healthy skin.

Both Somme Institute and Murad make some excellent facial exfoliation products.  Somme Institute Transport Pads are easy-to-use cotton pads that exfoliate dead skin cells and unclog pores. The result is soft, healthy skin.  Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser is another fantastic product. It uses salicylic, lactic, and glycolic acids to dissolve skin cell buildup and jojoba beads to exfoliate.

philosophy has some amazing products for exfoliation from head-to-toe. In addition to exfoliation properties, their salt scrubs are made with mouth-watering scents. philosophy empowermint salt scrub uses sea salt to exfoliate and has a refreshing mint smell. Its glycerin base and natural extracts soften the skin, making it after shower moisturizers and lotions optional. In addition to smelling delicious, the cool mint leaves you feeling tingly, energized, and awake.

Another option all-over body exfoliation is bliss Super Slough Scrub. This foaming body cleanser has pumice particles to exfoliate and smooth even the driest, scaliest skin. Or, try DERMAdoctor KP Duty Scrub. It has the benefits of a chemical peel and microdermabrasion in one easy-to-use, at home formula.  Chemical exfoliants dissolve the “glue” holding surface skin cells together and non-abrasive beads exfoliate dead skin cells away. It also contains green tea and willow bark to help reduce redness and irritation.