Exfoliants

All skin types can benefit from exfoliation. The issue is not whether to exfoliate, but which type you should use and how often. The chief options are alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), beta hydroxy acid (BHA), and topical scrubs, with the latter being the least effective and least beneficial by comparison. I discuss the process of exfoliation and the various types of exfoliants available (and how to use them) in Chapter Nine, Every Skin Type Can Benefitfrom Exfoliating. I list the best exfoliants for all skin types in my book Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition, and on my Web site, www. Beautypedia. com.