Best deep exfoliator for sensitive skin?

[Anonymous]

I have combo sensitive skin with rough texture from acne scars, and I was wondering what is the best exfoliator that you have used? I got a sample of the Kate Somerville exfolikate and for the three times I tried it it really smooth my skin out but it's $102 for full size...so any other suggestion is appreciated. 

[melissabt]

@Anonymous,

I suggest the Clinique City Block Purifying Charcoal Clay Mask + Scrub which can be used a leave on and then rise off mask for an exfoliating wash.

https://www.sephora.com/product/city-block-purifying-charcoal-clay-mask-scrub-P409919?skuId=1829498&icid2=products%20grid:p409919

I also recommend the Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask Enzymatic Dermal Resurfacer which helps gently resurface the skin and it also smells amazing (like pumpkin pie).

https://www.sephora.com/product/pumpkin-enzymatic-dermal-resurfacer-P387261?skuId=1632868&icid2=products%20grid:p387261

[sandykat79]

I second the PTR pumpkin enzyme mask. I've used Exfoli-kate many times, but recently switched because PTR leaves me smoother and it has less potentially irritating ingredients.

[greeneyedgirl107]

@Anonymous Chemical exfoliation will be the gentlest, and yet it is very effective.  AHA works on the outer layer, and is best for anti-aging and sun damage.  BHA works from the outside in, and is best for anti-acne.

If you are looking for a good scrub, I admit they are hard to find!  I personally think many are too gentle for me.  And, now many lines have changed their scrubbers from the plastic beads to more environmentally friendly methods.  

[bakeamuffin]

@Anonymous check out the Facial Radiance pads by First Aid Beauty. They gently exfoliate, tone, and brighten, and they’re alchol free. Good luck! 😊

https://m.sephora.com/product/facial-radiance-pads-P278317?icid2=similar%20products:p278317:product