Words: Heather Spencer 

Thankfully exfoliators have come a long way since the harsh, abrasive formulas of yesteryear. It’s never been easier (and kinder) to wave goodbye to impurities such as rough, dull texture and excess oil, and reveal your smoothest, most radiant complexion yet. Here’s our pick of game changing facial exfoliators that promise to deliver the goods while protecting your precious skin:

Anokha Bamboo & Zuzu Facial Scrub,  £110 Buy Now

A rejuvenating blend of organically farmed rice, milled bamboo stems and energising yuzu. This facial scrub is designed to be used 2-3 times a week for optimal results.

 

Elemis London Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator  £55.00 Buy Now

Inspired by the brands best-selling pro-collagen cleansing balm, this award-winning exfoliator contains starflower oil, rose and mimosa waxes, padina pavonica and cellulose exfoliating beads.

 

Sapphire Dust Skin Activator  £95.00 Buy Now

This trailblazing formula combines the benefits of microdermabrasion and skin peels, thanks to the key active ingredients of sapphire microparticles and pomegranate derived enzyme.

 

Niod Flavanone Mud, £33, www.spaceNK.com

This three-stage system combats congestion by breaking the treatment down into purifying, protective and responsive phases. It’s recommended to use this innovative non-drying mask once a week.

 

BIO EFFECT VOLCANIC EXFOLIATOR  £35.00  Buy Now

 

A gel-to-cream pore refining exfoliator, featuring micro-crystalline volcanic lava from Iceland. The non-drying formula hydrates and nourishes, while gently buffing away dry, dead skin.