Exfoliators For Acne Scars

What it is: An age-defying exfoliator that gently polishes, smooths the look of skin, and buffs away dead surface skin cells for a smoother, brighter complexion in minutes.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dullness and Uneven Texture, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Scrub

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Aluminum Oxide Crystals: Professional-grade crystals that gently and effectively remove dead skin cells.
- Lactic acid: A milk-derived alpha hydroxy acid that gently sweeps and softens skin.
- Jojoba Oil, Aloe Vera and Chamomile Extracts: Soothe and refresh skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban.

What Else You Need to Know: Same great formula, with a new look! Round crystals gently remove dead skin, while AHAs sweep and soften. With every purchase, $1 will be donated to the Dr. Brandt® Foundation. The Edward Charles Foundation is a fiscal sponsor of the Dr. Brandt Foundation. The Edward Charles Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Clinical Results: In a self-assessment test conducted on 30 volunteers:
- 97% reported that skin looks smoother and softer immediately
- 93% reported that product exfoliates without being abrasive
- 90% reported that skin looks more radiant immediately

What it is:
A daily acne treatment featuring Dr. Gross’s unique L-Carnitine Clearing Complex to help fight the five characteristics of breakouts.

What it is formulated to do:
Whether your skin troubles are stress related, hormonal, or family inherited, these pads work to target blemishes at all stages, even before you see them on your skin. In addition to clearing pores, the exfoliating formula provides anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits to help flatten blemishes, address post-acne marks, and fade the appearance of dark spots. Depending on the severity, skin may look clearer, healthier, and more balanced within 10 to 15 days. Continue to use daily to help prevent further breakouts. Includes 45 pre-soaked treatment pads.

What else you need to know:
This product is vegan and cruelty-free.

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What it is: A dual-action exfoliator that smooths and polishes skin to reveal a natural glow; lactic acid and fruit enzymes clean clogged pores in as little as one use.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dullness and Uneven Skintone, Pores, and Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Formulation: Scrub

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Papaya, Pineapple, and Pumpkin Enzymes: Naturally enhance skin exfoliation without overdrying.
- Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Silica: Lactic and salicylic acid provide chemical exfoliation while natural ingredient silica works to physically exfoliate dead skin cells from the surface.
- Aloe Vera, Honey, and Vitamin E: Help smooth and soften skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Perfected in the clinic to reveal glowing skin, Kate’s signature facial delivers four treatments—cleanser, scrub, peel, and mask—in one powerhouse product. Natural AHAs chemically exfoliate, while Silica helps with physical exfoliation to reveal smoother, brighter-looking skin in as little as two minutes.

Clinical Results: In an independent clinical study, after just 1 use:
- 94% of women tested showed highly significant improvement in skin texture.
- 97% of women tested showed highly significant improvement in the appearance of pores.
- 100% of women tested showed highly significant improvement in the appearance of crow’s feet, fine lines and wrinkles.

What it is: A gentle, rice-based powder exfoliant that visibly brightens, improves the look of skin‘s texture, and clears pores.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Lightweight Powder

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Licorice, Grapefruit, and Phytic Acid from Rice Bran: Visibly even skin tone, leaving your skin looking glowing and smooth.
- Papain Enzymes and Salicylic Acid: Draw out excess oil and improve the look of skin‘s texture and pores.
- Colloidal Oatmeal: Hydrates and helps reduce the appearance of redness.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This gentle powder exfoliates, leaving the skin looking smoother and brighter. The formula activates upon contact with water, foaming into a creamy paste and releasing papain, salicylic acid, and rice actives. It reduces the appearance of wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and hyper-pigmentation while a soothing blend of green tea and colloidal oatmeal calms the look of redness.

What it is: A clinically tested, dual-action exfoliator that polishes for baby-smooth and glowing skin—inspired by professional microdermabrasion.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dullness and Uneven Texture, Pores, and Dryness

Formulation: Mask

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Micro-exfoliating Minerals (Quartz, Garnet, Alumina, Silica): Instantly polish and buff deal, dull, dry skin.
- Glycolic Acid (AHA): The gold standard in chemical exfoliation to remove dead skin and support natural cell turnover.
- Australian Kakadu Plum: Helps improve skin luminosity (with 100 times more vitamin C than an orange).

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: The air-whipped, marshmallow-like formula is densely packed with four powerful glow-inducing microexfoliating minerals (quartz, garnet, alumina, and silica) plus glycolic acid to help sweep away dry, dead skin cells and refine the appearance of pores for softer, smoother, and more radiant skin.

Clinical Results: Based on consumer-perception and clinical study conducted on 28 women ages 27 to 50; in a third-party consumer study, after 1 use:
- 94% said their skin looked and felt smoother
- 92% said their skin texture improved and that their skin looked and felt polished
- 91% said their skin looked and felt softer
- 91% said their complexion was fresher and clearer

In a third-party clinical study, after 1 use;
- 92% of the women in the study showed improvement in skin barrier function

Clean at Sephora
Clean at Sephora is a curation of brands committed to evolving the beauty industry. When you see our Clean seal, you can be sure this brand's products are formulated without certain ingredients that are potentially harmful to human health and the environment and also address ingredients clients are concerned about, including phthalates, formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers, oxybenzone and octinoxate, hydroquinone, triclosan, coal tar, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone, insoluble plastic microbeads, and more. For the full list, check out the Ingredients tab.

What it is: A gentle yet powerful exfoliator infused with pineapple and papaya enzymes, BHAs, and AHAs that leaves skin with a healthy glow.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dryness, and Dullness and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Papaya Fruit Extract: Smooths skin and increases clarity for a radiant glow.
- Pineapple Fruit Extract: Gently exfoliates, reduces the look of dark spots, and soothes skin.
- BHA and AHA: Exfoliates dead skin cells, reduces the look of dark spots, and smooths skin texture and complexion.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Created by Huda, this three-in-one scrub reveals smooth, glowing skin. The unique combination of fruit enzymes, AHAs, BHAs, and soft exfoliants promises long-lasting results.
"True beauty begins with the skin, which is why I wanted to launch my skincare line, Wishful, with Yo Glow Enzyme Scrub, a skin-changing exfoliator with glowing results."—Huda Kattan, Brand Founder and CEO
Research results: In a 6-week study of 60 participants of all skin tones and skin types, including sensitive, while under clinical examination and dermatological control as well as self-evaluation:
- 99% agreed that their skin felt softer
- 98% agreed that their skin appeared to have less impurities
- 93% agreed their skin appeared brighter
Clean at Sephora
Clean at Sephora is a curation of brands committed to evolving the beauty industry. When you see our Clean seal, you can be sure this brand's products are formulated without certain ingredients that are potentially harmful to human health and the environment and also address ingredients clients are concerned about, including phthalates, formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers, oxybenzone and octinoxate, hydroquinone, triclosan, coal tar, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone, insoluble plastic microbeads, and more. For the full list, check out the Ingredients tab.

What it is: A refreshing, exfoliating scrub that quickly and visibly retexturizes, polishes, and reduces the size of pores with AHAs, lemon peel, and sugar.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Scrub

Highlighted Ingredients:
- AHAs 10% (Glycolic and Lactic Acids): Chemically exfoliate and visibly even texture.
- Ultra-Fine Sugar Exfoliants and Lemon Peel Extract: Physically exfoliate and visibly polish skin.
- Holy Basil and Chamomile Extracts: Soothe and calm skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Refresh your skin with a slush. This dual-action retexturizing scrub physically and chemically exfoliates. High-potency AHAs help loosen and lift dead skin cells, while lemon peel powder and sugar exfoliants gently sweep away rough skin. Plus holy basil and chamomile help calm and soothe your skin.

Clinical Results: In a clinical study on 37 women, after 1 use:
- 100% of users agree this product polishes and retexturizes skin
- 100% of users agree this product removes impurities from pores
- 100% of users agree this product deeply purifies

Clean at Sephora
Clean at Sephora is a curation of brands committed to evolving the beauty industry. When you see our Clean seal, you can be sure this brand's products are formulated without certain ingredients that are potentially harmful to human health and the environment and also address ingredients clients are concerned about, including phthalates, formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers, oxybenzone and octinoxate, hydroquinone, triclosan, coal tar, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone, insoluble plastic microbeads, and more. For the full list, check out the Ingredients tab.

What it is: This cult-status toner addresses 7 skin benefits leaving you with a smooth, radiant glow while reducing the appearance of pores and uneven tone.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Japanese Rice Bran: A nonabrasive daily physical exfoliant rich in vitamins and proteins.
- Hadasei-3™, Tatcha’s Proprietary Complex of Rice, Green Tea, and Algae: Amino acids and AHAs (lactic acid) from double fermentation to resurface and plump.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This pH balanced, hydrating and resurfacing toner tightens, brightens and smoothes texture by stimulating the skin to naturally exfoliate with AHA and BHA. This weightless formula leaves the skin with an energized glow, while Azelaic acid reduces the appearance of an uneven tone. "

Clinical Results: In a clinical study of 25 women after a single use of the Rice Polish Classic:
- 100% showed improvement in skin texture, skin softness, and the appearance of pores
- 100% showed improvement in skin radiance

Based on a bio-instrumentation study conducted on 25 people:
- 100% showed improvement in hydration

Clinical Results: In a consumer study over 51 women, immediately after use:
- 92% said skin looks brighter
- 96% agreed it does not irritate skin
- 86% said skin had an instant glow

Clean at Sephora
Clean at Sephora is a curation of brands committed to evolving the beauty industry. When you see our Clean seal, you can be sure this brand's products are formulated without certain ingredients that are potentially harmful to human health and the environment and also address ingredients clients are concerned about, including phthalates, formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers, oxybenzone and octinoxate, hydroquinone, triclosan, coal tar, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone, insoluble plastic microbeads, and more. For the full list, check out the Ingredients tab.

What it is: A resurfacing powder that helps fight toxins and environmental triggers known to accelerate skin aging.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dullness and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Scrub

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Activated charcoal: Clears skin from toxins.
- Niacinamide: Visibly improves the appearance of enlarged pores.
- Lavender: Soothes skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This advanced resurfacing powder activates upon contact with water, releasing enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) that help smooth skin’s appearance. It contains activated charcoal, niacinamide, red algae, and tara fruit extract to help adsorb environmental toxins.

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Oily
✔ Combination

What it is:
A dual-action warming and cooling pore-refining facial scrub with glycolic and lactic acids to deeply purify pores, absorb excess oil, and leave skin soft, smooth, and healthy-looking.

Solutions for:
- Oiliness
- Pores
- Dullness and uneven texture

If you want to know more…
This innovative facial scrub is inspired by traditional Scandinavian spas. A dual warm/cool action helps to refine pores as a powerful blend of AHAs—glycolic and lactic acids—helps lift and loosen dead skin cells. Formulated with volcanic sand, Green Fusion Complex™, and neem seed oil, its deeply purifying action absorbs excess oil and helps effectively unclog and minimize the appearance of pores. The scrub invigorates with a refreshing eucalyptus-peppermint scent. The complexion is smooth, soft, and refreshed with a healthy-looking Ole Glow™.

What else you need to know:
In Ole’s homeland of Scandinavia, saunas are revered as a place of both physical and mental relaxation, believed to improve circulation and detoxify. A cycle begins with a hot sauna session, followed by a cold plunge into a nearby lake, sea, or swimming pool. This scrub features OleHenriksen’s Green Fusion Complex™, a proprietary blend of potent active botanicals—including green tea, eucalyptus, algae (kelp), and Irish moss extracts—with natural antiseptic properties to help absorb excess oil and refine pores. Pore-Balance Facial Sauna Scrub is noncomedogenic. It is a 2018 Teen Vogue Acne Award winner and one of the Best Dermatologist-Recommended Products of 2018.

Research results:
In an independent consumer study on 37 women, after 2 weeks:
- 100% of users agree this product minimizes the appearance of pores
- 100% of users agree this product cleanses, purifies and detoxifies pores
- 100% of users agree this product reduces and controls oil
- 100% of users agree this product balances skin
- 100% of users agree this product invigorates and revives skin
- 100% of users agree this product smooths and polishes away dry, damaged surface cells
- 100% of users agree this product softens skin
- 97% of users agree this product reduces shine and mattifies skin
- 97% of users agree this product gives skin a healthy glow

Clean at Sephora
When you spot our Clean seal, you can be sure we’ve checked that this brand’s product is made without the ingredients you told us you’d most like to avoid.

Clean at Sephora™ is formulated without:
Sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, triclocarban. All skincare, hair, and makeup brands with the Clean Seal have less than one percent of synthetic fragrances.

What it is:
A gentle skin polisher that smooths and refines skin.

What it is formulated to do:
This dermatologist-developed exfoliating scrub gently brushes away roughness and flakiness. It smooths skin to lessen the appearance of fine lines while clearing the way for moisture.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This product is allergy tested, dermatologist developed, and free of fragrance, mineral oil, alcohol, SLS, talc, silicone, and gluten. It is comprised of 100 percent vegan ingredients.

What it is: A gentle yet powerful enzyme scrub with the same signature ingredients as Yo Glow Facial Enzyme Scrub to draw out impurities and visibly refine pores.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Oiliness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Charcoal: Absorbs oil and residue from pores for visibly refined and purified skin.
- Pineapple and Papaya Enzymes: Gently exfoliate and smooth the skin, boosting visible clarity for a radiant-looking glow.
- AHA and BHA: Exfoliate dead skin cells and visibly reduce dark spots for more even-looking skin.

Ingredient Callouts: This product cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Suitable for all skin types, Yo Detox Face & Body Enzyme Scrub is perfect for days when you need a deeper-feeling clean. The non-stripping formula leaves skin feeling fresh and rejuvenated without a stripping effect. It tackles excess oil, breakouts, and ingrown hairs while visibly clarifying and rapidly purifying without irritation for smoother, more even-looking skin.

Clinical Results: In an independent consumer-testing panel of 51 people (men and women of all skin types and tones), after 1 use:
- 98% agreed their pores felt cleansed
- 96% agreed their skin felt detoxed and clean
- 96% agreed their skin felt smoother

Clean at Sephora
Clean at Sephora is a curation of brands committed to evolving the beauty industry. When you see our Clean seal, you can be sure this brand's products are formulated without certain ingredients that are potentially harmful to human health and the environment and also address ingredients clients are concerned about, including phthalates, formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers, oxybenzone and octinoxate, hydroquinone, triclosan, coal tar, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone, insoluble plastic microbeads, and more. For the full list, check out the Ingredients tab.

What it is: A nourishing exfoliator that visibly resurfaces skin with five acids and botanicals to reveal a tighter, brighter, and smoother look.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- AHA and BHA Acid Complex 25%: Uses glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids to help unclog pores and visibly resurface for smoother skin.
- Reishi: Supports skin’s barrier function.
- Niacinamide: Helps hydrate, soothe, and balance skin.

What Else You Need to Know: This exfoliator contains glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids to help unclog pores and visibly resurface for smoother skin. It also includes niacinamide and adaptogenic reishi to hydrate, soothe, and balance.

Clean at Sephora
Clean at Sephora is a curation of brands committed to evolving the beauty industry. When you see our Clean seal, you can be sure this brand's products are formulated without certain ingredients that are potentially harmful to human health and the environment and also address ingredients clients are concerned about, including phthalates, formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers, oxybenzone and octinoxate, hydroquinone, triclosan, coal tar, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone, insoluble plastic microbeads, and more. For the full list, check out the Ingredients tab.

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Oily
✔ Combination

What it is:
A water-based scrub for oily skin.

Solutions for:
- Oiliness
- Pores
- Acne and blemishes

If you want to know more…
This scrub de-flakes skin, unclogs pores, and visibly softens fine lines to help you achieve a clearer and more refreshed complexion.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This product is allergy tested and free of fragrance, oil, mineral oil, alcohol, talc, silicone, and gluten. It is comprised of 100 percent vegan ingredients.