Scrubs: 10 of the Best
If your skin looks dull, chances are it's due to dead skin cells. We all accumulate dead skin. Yes, you can't really see it, but you will notice that your skin texture is a little off and the tone could do with a wake up call. When this happens, no matter how much moisturizer, highlighter or blush you use, your skin remains dead to the world. The best exfoliators come in the form of a liquid – basically acids (not as scary as they sound) – that eat away dead skin cells so your skin comes alive and your products then work more effectively. (There are gritty exfoliators, sure, but 90% of them should be approached with caution.) Most people can't be bothered with an exfoliator because they think the cleanse should be enough. Alas, cleansing alone won't be enough - unless your cleanser has an exfoliating feature, which is one of the many things I find appealing in the new wave of exfoliators. Cleansers created with exfoliating acids mean you don't always have to use a separate exfoliator every day. Those with more sensitive skin no longer have to sacrifice comfort for a good exfoliator as many, like Seed To Skin, are as powerful as they are gentle. The types of resurfacing acids used in products have also evolved. At first, most incorporated glycolic acid, which some find harsh. These days, a blend of resurfacing acids, such as Mandelic (great for pigmentation), means you can tackle a host of skin conditions. Particularly dull skin.
1. Goodhabit Rescue Me Texture Magic Exfoliating Toner £40, goodhabitskin.com 2. Zelens PHA Resurfacing Facial Pads £70, johnlewis.com 3. ESPA Tri-Active Liquid Scrub £40, espaskincare.com4. 001 Skincare Exfoliating & Conditioning Silk Gel Cleanser £42, 001skincare.com 5. Alpha H Generation Glow Daily Resurfacing Essence £54.95, alpha-h.com6. Youth to the People Mandelic Acid + Superfood Unity Scrub £32, cultbeauty.co.uk7. Philosophy Microdelivery Resurfacing Solution £28, feelunique.com8. Summer Fridays Soft Reset AHA Exfoliating Solution £49, spacenk.com9. Bare Minerals Ageless Phyto AHA Radiance Facial £44, bareminerals.co.uk10. Seed To Skin The Fermen' Tonic £75, net-a-porter.com
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If your skin looks dull, chances are it's due to dead skin cells. We all accumulate dead skin. Yes, you can't really see it, but you will notice that your skin texture is a little off and the tone could do with a wake up call. When this happens, no matter how much moisturizer, highlighter or blush you use, your skin remains dead to the world. The best exfoliators come in the form of a liquid – basically acids (not as scary as they sound) – that eat away dead skin cells so your skin comes alive and your products then work more effectively. (There are gritty exfoliators, sure, but 90% of them should be approached with caution.) Most people can't be bothered with an exfoliator because they think the cleanse should be enough. Alas, cleansing alone won't be enough - unless your cleanser has an exfoliating feature, which is one of the many things I find appealing in the new wave of exfoliators. Cleansers created with exfoliating acids mean you don't always have to use a separate exfoliator every day. Those with more sensitive skin no longer have to sacrifice comfort for a good exfoliator as many, like Seed To Skin, are as powerful as they are gentle. The types of resurfacing acids used in products have also evolved. At first, most incorporated glycolic acid, which some find harsh. These days, a blend of resurfacing acids, such as Mandelic (great for pigmentation), means you can tackle a host of skin conditions. Particularly dull skin.
1. Goodhabit Rescue Me Texture Magic Exfoliating Toner £40, goodhabitskin.com 2. Zelens PHA Resurfacing Facial Pads £70, johnlewis.com 3. ESPA Tri-Active Liquid Scrub £40, espaskincare.com4. 001 Skincare Exfoliating & Conditioning Silk Gel Cleanser £42, 001skincare.com 5. Alpha H Generation Glow Daily Resurfacing Essence £54.95, alpha-h.com6. Youth to the People Mandelic Acid + Superfood Unity Scrub £32, cultbeauty.co.uk7. Philosophy Microdelivery Resurfacing Solution £28, feelunique.com8. Summer Fridays Soft Reset AHA Exfoliating Solution £49, spacenk.com9. Bare Minerals Ageless Phyto AHA Radiance Facial £44, bareminerals.co.uk10. Seed To Skin The Fermen' Tonic £75, net-a-porter.com
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