Flaky skin? Exfoliate. Makeup pilling? Exfoliate. Dull face? Exfoliate. Fine lines and wrinkles? Exfoliate. Folks, a good buff is the answer to all your skincare woes. It can remove the dust and dead skin build up and reveal fresh, glowy skin of your dreams. It can also boost skin cell regeneration and give you a younger-looking face.
But despite all the goodness, exfoliation can sometimes backfire, especially if you have sensitive skin. It can cause redness, irritation and worse still–breakouts! So, here’s the million-dollar question: how can you cash in on the benefits of this skincare practice if your skin doesn’t cooperate? Well, the answer is simple–go gentle. Ditch strong chemical peels and harsh scrubs for these five skin-friendly exfoliators:
Sirona’s Exfoliating Face Wash
This all-natural product can help remove excess oil, dust, and dead skin while being super gentle on your skin. It is packed with the goodness of apricot seed powder, flaxseeds, golden root and Tasmanian pepper fruit. It can unclog your pores and give you fresher-looking, glowy skin instantly. Regular use of this product can even help reduce acne, blemishes, and scars.
Wipeout Face Scrub By MyGlamm
Powered by natural Ayurvedic ingredients like neem, this scrub can purify the skin and ‘wipe out’ dead skin cells. The best part about this product is that it is infused with lavender and has a calming effect on the skin.
St. Botanica’s Neem Tea Tree & Basil Face Scrub
This one’s a godsend for those with acne-prone skin. It’s an all-natural product made with ingredients like neem, tea tree oil, and basil. It helps buff off dirt and grime and remove excess oil without irritating or dehydrating your skin. It is apt for all skin types and can even help soothe irritation.
Methi Face Scrub Gel By Manish Malhotra
This gel-based scrub is made with pure, concentrated aloe vera juice blended with roasted methi, amla, grape seed oil and walnut shell beads. It has strong antioxidant properties and is carefully formulated to work on all skin types.
Face Wash By Forest Essentials
Made with tender coconut water, aloe vera, sandalwood and orange peel, this face wash can clean and exfoliate the skin gently. It is great for sensitive skin and doesn’t cause dryness.
Peel-Off Mask By Lacto Calamine
Packed with the goodness of activated charcoal, this mask has a deep cleansing action. It can help remove excess oil, black heads, white heads, and dead skin. It’s sulphate and paraben free and great for acne-prone, oily skin.
MyGlamm’s Cacao & Berries 2-In-1 Scrub Mask
This one’s got a unique 2-in-1 formula that buffs away dead skin cells without stripping off natural oils from your skin. Its ingredients include cacao, berries, walnut shell powder, and avocado extract. It’s gentle on the skin and yet has a powerful cleansing action.
Exfoliation is one of the most important steps in your skincare regime. Don’t give it a miss just because you have sensitive skin. Try these products and get set to witness the glowy, dewy skin of your dreams.
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