I have been on tretinoin for a while, and now that I have increased the % at the recommendation of my derm I am flakey as hell. I am looking for a GENTLE physical exfoliant, preferably something that isn't a face wash type thing since my skin hates everything and breaks out even if the water changes š
I have a few things that I like for physical exfoliation. Most evenings I wash my face in the sink with a soft washcloth, so thatās my basic exfoliation. If I need something more Iām a big fan of dermologica microfoliant. Itās a fine powder that very gently scrubs your face (I use face wash afterwards). Since thatās mostly rice powder Iāve also used rice flour as a cheap alternative. Itās more scrubby and doesnāt foam, but itās so cheap itās become my go to. I also find that many masks are just a bit scrubby so those can work too. I like sulfur ointment as a mask, itās gritty so that scrubs my face just enough (plus sulfur helps acne). Clay masks can also be a little bit exfoliating, but those are more drying.