What Kind of Exfoliator Do You Prefer?

February 22, 2010

Recently, Yum and I were discussing the merits of facial exfoliators. Physical exfoliators use an abrasive ingredient like crushed seeds or nuts, sugar, or beads to exfoliate the skin. Chemical exfoliators rely on things like citric or alpha hydroxy acids to do the sloughing. Both kinds of exfoliators essentially do the same thing, but which type do you prefer?

9 Comments

GummiBears 3 years 12 weeks

I prefer chemical, either salicylic acid or latic acid. Physical exfoliator tends to aggravate my skin and I think it is better for those with dry skin.

Talldiva45 3 years 12 weeks

Right now I am using a physical exfoliator...I would use either - best of both worlds.

mommahello 3 years 12 weeks

I agree with 'anon', a blend of both.

lilkimbo 3 years 12 weeks

Chemical. Physical exfoliators can cause capillary damage over time.

3 years 12 weeks

Chemical. It leaves my skin much smoother in my opinion. My favorite are exfoliants the blend both physical and chemical.

rach716 3 years 12 weeks

Physical. I use one by YSL which has sugar in it. The sugar is gentler on my skin because it dissolves & doesn't stretch my pores anymore than they already are!