Looking through the skin care aisle of your local retailer, you might see cleansers, body washes and face masks labeled as “exfoliating.” But what exactly does the term mean, and what does a ...

This isn't a fan favorite for no reason: it features Japanese rice powder to gently exfoliate the skin while silk proteins keep the skin conditioned and moisturized. This cleanser contains ...

Below, you’ll find a wide range, from gentle exfoliating cleansers to more heavy-duty peels. If you’re looking for even more skin-care content, be sure to check out our Beauty 100 roundup and ...

You’ll also want to avoid harsher cleansers, which “can strip the necessary lipids and proteins that make up the brick-and-mortar structure of a healthy skin barrier,” Waldorf advises.