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The best exfoliating ingredients for brighter, smoother skin

When it comes to choosing an exfoliant, knowing your ingredient names is essential.
• When you exfoliate, you’re polishing away dead skin cells for brighter, healthier-looking skin.
• Chemical exfoliants, like AHAs and BHAs, and physical exfoliants can be found in our range of exfoliation products.
When it comes to exfoliants, knowing your ingredient names is essential. Start with this roundup of top exfoliant ingredients, then talk to your Dermalogica skin therapist about finding the exfoliant that best fits your skin, lifestyle and personal preferences. And, take note: If you use medically prescribed exfoliating products, ask your doctor before adding more to your regimen so you don’t overdo it.
lactic acid
This Alpha Hydroxy Acid helps smoother skin, and stimulate cell turnover and renewal without leaving skin dehydrated. Find it along with other AHAs and exfoliating fruit enzymes in Rapid Reveal Peel.retinol Pure vitamin A is the gold standard for brighter-looking skin and fewer visible signs of skin aging. Find it in Overnight Retinol Repair and Age Reversal Eye Complex.