This category mixes two different routes to the same goal: powered microdermabrasion devices that use a diamond or crystal tip with suction, and manual scrubs that polish the skin with fine particles. Both remove dead surface cells, but a device works in a more controlled, repeatable way and is used less often, while a scrub is part of a regular routine. The first decision is how much exfoliation your skin can take, because sensitive skin and active breakouts often react badly to both.
Devices need the most care. Start on the lowest suction setting, keep the head moving, and leave several days between sessions; holding the tip in one place can leave red marks or bruising. Check which tips come in the box and whether replacement filters or heads are sold separately, since they wear out. Among the 5 products that list item volume, most fall between 2 and 3.9 fl oz, and 2.5 fl oz is typical. For scrubs, particle type matters more than the size of the container: fine powders feel gentler than coarse crystals.
Containers vary, with a Jar or a Tube being the most common choice for scrubs. Many people find a tube, which closes with a cap, tidier in the shower, and a jar, which opens wide, easier to scoop from, but a jar also invites wet fingers into the product. Some scrubs pair with a serum or mask in a set, so read what the listing actually includes, and whether the scrub is meant for the face only or also for the body.
Before buying, read the ingredient list for acids or fragrance if you already use retinoids or other exfoliating products, and check the recommended frequency. For devices, confirm the power source, the charge time and how the tip is cleaned. Use sun protection after exfoliating, because freshly treated skin burns more easily.
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