exfoliants

Why Exfoliation Matters

Daily exposure to pollution, stress, and environmental aggressors can leave your skin looking dull, rough, and uneven. Exfoliation helps:

• Remove dead skin cells
• Unclog pores
• Improve skin texture
• Boost product absorption
• Promote a brighter, more youthful complexion

Unlike harsh scrubs, Dermalogica exfoliants are powered by skin-friendly ingredients like AHAs, BHAs, enzymes, and rice-based powders that deliver visible results without irritation.

Choosing the Right Dermalogica Exfoliant for Your Skin

Skin Type: All skin types, including sensitive
Concern: Dullness, uneven texture, congestion

This iconic rice-based powder activates upon contact with water to gently polish away dead skin cells. Infused with papain enzyme, salicylic acid, and colloidal oatmeal, it brightens and smooths without irritation. Ideal for daily use, even on sensitive skin.

Skin Type: Dry, dehydrated, sensitive, or reactive skin
Concern: Redness, rough texture, dehydration

This calming oat- and coconut-based powder exfoliant is enriched with AHAs, BHAs, and hyaluronic acid to smooth and replenish the skin barrier. It gently buffs away dullness while supporting hydration and barrier repair.

Skin Type: Normal, breakout/congested skin, ageing, or urban-exposed skin
Concern: Premature ageing, pollution damage, fine lines, congestion and breakouts

This advanced powder exfoliant uses activated binchotan charcoal, niacinamide, and enzymes to deeply detoxify pores and fight environmental triggers of skin ageing. It resurfaces skin while defending against pollution and oxidative stress.

Exfoliating Cleansers: Cleanse + Resurface in One Step

Skin Type: Dull, uneven, or lackluster skin
Concern: Hyperpigmentation, rough texture

Formulated with glycolic acid, this brightening cleanser helps remove buildup from pollution, makeup, and dead skin cells. It gently resurfaces the skin to reveal a more even, radiant complexion.

Skin Type: Mature, uneven, dry, or ageing skin
Concern: Fine lines, roughness, dullness

This dual-action cleanser and exfoliant features lactic acid to smooth and retexturize skin while improving hydration. It is perfect for those looking to refine skin texture and reduce signs of ageing.

Benefits of Using Dermalogica Exfoliants

• Smoother, brighter skin with improved texture
• Minimized appearance of pores
• Enhanced absorption of serums and moisturizers
• Reduced breakouts and congestion
• Improved skin tone and radiance

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Daily Microfoliant every day?

Yes! Daily Microfoliant is gentle enough for everyday use. Its rice-based powder activates with water to exfoliate without causing irritation, making it suitable even for sensitive skin.

What’s the difference between Daily Microfoliant, Daily Milkfoliant, and Daily Superfoliant?

• Daily Microfoliant: Best for all skin types; gently brightens and smooths.
• Daily Milkfoliant: Ideal for dry or sensitive skin; soothes while exfoliating.
• Daily Superfoliant: Targets premature ageing and pollution damage; best for normal to oily or ageing skin.

How often should I use Daily Superfoliant?

Due to its more intensive resurfacing action, Daily Superfoliant is best used 2–3 times a week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase frequency.

Is Daily Milkfoliant suitable for sensitive skin?

Absolutely. Daily Milkfoliant is formulated with oat and coconut milk to calm and nourish while gently exfoliating. It’s ideal for those with reactive or easily irritated skin.

Can I use exfoliating cleansers like Daily Glycolic Cleanser every day?

Yes, Daily Glycolic Cleanser is designed for daily use. It contains glycolic acid to brighten and smooth dull, uneven skin without over-drying.

What’s the difference between Daily Glycolic Cleanser and Skin Resurfacing Cleanser?

• Daily Glycolic Cleanser: A gel-based cleanser that brightens and evens tone with glycolic acid; suitable for daily use.
• Skin Resurfacing Cleanser: A creamy cleanser with lactic acid; ideal for mature or dry skin and best used once daily or a few times a week.

Should I exfoliate before or after cleansing?

If you're using a powder exfoliant (like Daily Microfoliant), cleanse first. If you're using an exfoliating cleanser (like Daily Glycolic Cleanser or Skin Resurfacing Cleanser), it combines both steps in one.

Can I combine exfoliants with other active ingredients like retinol or vitamin C?

Yes, but with caution. Avoid layering strong actives immediately after exfoliation. If using retinol or vitamin C, apply them in your nighttime routine on non-exfoliation days or as advised by your skin therapist.