Raise your hand if you've ever felt like a real-life Goldilocks searching for the perfect exfoliant.
Same. Some are too gentle. Some are waaaaaay too strong.
Where's the one that's just right, you ask?
The kicker is, the best exfoliant for you and your skin will probably be different to the next person's.
For example, a strong resurfacing peel would have my sensitive baby face throwing all the toys out of the pram.
While a gentle product that politely whispers asking your dead skin cells to please go away? That would just be a waste of time, money and good product for experienced exfoliators.
Enter, the Dermalogica exfoliant powder range.
Thankfully, this active skincare brand now has not one, not two, but THREE exfoliating powders to choose from so you can find one to suit your skin type and concerns.
Skincare fans would recognise the original does-everything microfoliant.
But did you know there's also an advanced 'super' exfoliant version, and a brand new gentle exfoliant powder?
Keep scrolling for a breakdown of the best Dermalogica scrub for your skin.
Chemical vs Physical Exfoliation.
Wondering how exfoliants actually work? Here's a quick recap:
Exfoliants fall into two categories: Physical exfoliation (often called scrubs) and chemical exfoliation.
Physical exfoliants contain grainy particles to 'physically' slough away surface debris when rubbed against the skin.
Chemical exfoliants contain enzymes and/or acids like alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids that loosen the bonds between dead cells to remove them from the skin's surface.
Some exfoliants, including the Dermalogica exfoliant powder products, combine physical and chemical exfoliation ingredients.
Learn more about which type of exfoliation is better for your skin in this YouTube video below.