The 18 Best Face Exfoliators for Smooth, Radiant Skin This Summer, According to Dermatologists

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. You may think that using a good brightening serum and slathering on facial moisturizer is enough to give you the most dewy, luminous skin. But in reality, you won’t reap the full benefits of those products without the help of the best face exfoliators. “Exfoliation is important to maintain radiant skin as it helps break up the dead skin cells from the surface to give a healthy glow,” says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Aya Ahram. By getting rid of these dead surface level cells, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Marisa Garshick explains that exfoliation “helps to brighten the skin, reduce dullness, boost radiance, prevent clogged pores, and improve the overall tone and texture of the skin.” As a bonus, it also helps your other skin care products absorb better and results in smoother makeup application — talk about a serious multitasker.  There are two types of exfoliation (chemical and physical, more on the differences later) but facial exfoliants come in many different forms — from exfoliating serums and face masks to scrubs, cleansers, toners, and even tools. None of these are created equal, and

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