There are two different processes to exfoliate away dead skin cells:

Chemical Exfoliation - involves chemical exfoliants such as acids or enzymes to dissolve and loosen dead skin cells.

Physical Exfoliation - involves products containing small particles; they work by scrubbing away the dead skin and debris.
 

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This all depends on your skin concern and skin type. Typically the following applies.

Dry Skin - Will benefit more from Chemical Exfoliation as this will not be as harsh as a physical exfoliation.

Oily/Thick - The Physical Exfoliation is perfect for this skin type, as it helps break up impurities and wash them away.

Sensitive - Enzyme Exfoliation is the way to go for the sensitive skin type as it is very gentle on the skin, looking after the barrier of the skin.

Regardless of the Exfoliation type you choose, remember to not overdo it! 2-3 times per week is enough.

It is best to exfoliate straight after cleansing, followed by serums, then hydration.

Obs.: if you’re using AHAs, use these at night, and ALWAYS wear SPF in the daytime.

Gently polishes skin surface to remove lifeless cells. Helps to refine, exfoliate and smooth skin texture.

Smoothes rough, flaky skin. Clarifies and clears skin tone while helping to lighten skin discolourisations. Softens debris within pores to ease in extractions and deeply clean pores, while calming irritated skin and diffusing redness.

This maximum-strength exfoliant delivers powerful results with no downtime using a unique complex of phytoactive AHA extracts, Lactic Acid and fermented plant enzymes to help reveal new, firmer skin.

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