🧼 Scrubs (Physical Exfoliation)
➤ How They Work:
Use gritty particles (like sugar, salt, walnut shell, or synthetic beads) to manually slough off dead skin cells when rubbed on the skin.
✅ Pros:
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Instant smoothness
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Easy to use and rinse off
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Can be satisfying for rough or flaky skin
⚠️ Cons:
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Risk of microtears—especially from harsh particles (like walnut shells)
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Can irritate sensitive, acne-prone, or inflamed skin
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Less even exfoliation compared to peels
🫧 Best For:
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Body exfoliation (elbows, knees, etc.)
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Non-sensitive skin types
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Occasional use for texture
🧪 Peels (Chemical Exfoliation)
➤ How They Work:
Use acids or enzymes to dissolve the “glue” between dead skin cells so they shed more evenly.
🔬 Common Types:
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AHAs (like glycolic, lactic): for surface glow and hydration
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BHAs (like salicylic acid): great for oily or acne-prone skin
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Enzymes (like papaya or pineapple): gentler option for sensitive skin
✅ Pros:
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More even exfoliation
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No scrubbing required—gentler on skin barrier
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Better for treating texture, acne, dullness, and pigmentation
⚠️ Cons:
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Can irritate if overused or layered with other actives
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Needs sun protection—skin can be more photosensitive after use
🧴 Best For:
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Face exfoliation
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Sensitive or acne-prone skin (especially enzyme or low-concentration peels)
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Long-term skin clarity and glow
💡 Quick Tip:
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Dry or sensitive skin? → Go for enzyme or lactic acid peels.
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Oily or acne-prone skin? → Try salicylic acid peels.
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Rough patches on body? → Occasional use of scrubs is fine—but don’t overdo it!