Exfoliation is one of the best things that you can do for your skin. Your skin sheds dead skin cells and regenerates itself approximately every 27 days. The dead cells tend to hang on when you don’t exfoliate your skin. Korean women take exfoliation very seriously. Scrubs, toners, pads, gels, peeling solutions – Korean exfoliators come in every possible form you can think of. These exfoliators are focussed on preventing dry skin and clogged pores and improving cell turnover. We have compiled a list of the best Korean exfoliators available right now. Scroll down to check it out!
10 Best Korean Exfoliators For All Skin Types
1. TonyMoly Floria Brightening Peeling Gel
Suitable For: All skin types
This gel-based exfoliator contains natural extracts. When you massage it into your skin, you can see the dead skin cells ball up and come off in pieces. It contains fermented lotus flower water that brightens your skin and pearl powder that has antioxidant benefits and a skin brightening effect. It also contains Maesil or Korean plum extract that improves skin hydration levels, circulation, and elasticity. Korean Plum extract contains natural AHA that removes dead skin cells.
Pros
- Can be used on other body parts (knees, elbows, and heels)
- Paraben-free
- SLS- and SLES-free
- No mineral oils
- No harmful chemicals
Cons
None
2. SkinFood Black Sugar Strawberry Wash-Off Face Mask
Suitable For: All skin types
SkinFood Black Sugar Strawberry Face Mask is a physical exfoliator (scrub) that contains the mineral-rich organic black sugar. It exfoliates the skin gently and keeps it hydrated and nourished. This scrub is also enriched with strawberry seeds and strawberry seed oil that soften your skin and make it glow. It also has a sweet fragrance that lingers on your skin.
Pros
- Paraben-free
- No mineral oils
- Petrolatum-free
- Organic ingredients
- No harmful chemicals
Cons
None
3. Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel
Suitable For: All skin types
This product can be used as both a cleanser and a peeling gel. It contains lemon extracts and sparkling water that brighten your skin and reduce the size of the pores. The lemon extracts in this product help remove dead skin cells and fade spots and marks. It contains hyaluronic acid along with Centella asiatica, witch hazel, and Portulaca oleracea extracts that help calm your skin. It has a gommage-like texture that rolls into small balls when you rub it on your skin.
Pros
- Natural ingredients
- Mild formula
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- SLES-free
- No harmful chemicals
Cons
None
4. Dr. G Brightening Peeling Gel
Suitable For: All skin types
Dr. G Brightening Peeling Gel contains natural cellulose that has an instant brightening effect on your skin. You can see your skin get smoother with just one use. It contains other anti-inflammatory ingredients, such as honey, hollyhock flower, and black willow extracts, that soothe your delicate skin. This product also contains vitamin C that helps brighten your skin.
Pros
- Botanical extracts
- Paraben-free
- SLS-free
- SLES-free
- Phthalate-free
- No harmful chemicals
Cons
None
5. SkinFood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off
Suitable For: All skin types
This wash-off scrub by SkinFood contains the mineral-rich Brazillian black sugar. The black sugar used in this product is unrefined and rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. It also contains pantothenic acid. Upon application, the sugar granules dissolve slowly to remove dead skin cells and reveal bright skin after you wash it off.
Pros
- Paraben-free
- Alcohol-free
- No mineral oils
Cons
None
6. SkinFood Pineapple Peeling Gel
Suitable For: All skin types
The SkinFood Pineapple Peeling Gel is enriched with pineapple enzymes. These enzymes are rich in vitamins A and C that help reduce inflammation and soften your skin. It also contains cellulose particles and AHA derived from apples that exfoliate your skin gently and cleanse your pores thoroughly.
Pros
- Contains fruit extracts
- SLS-free
- SLES-free
- No mineral oils
Cons
- Contains parabens
7. Cosrx Natural BHA Skin Returning A-Sol
Suitable For: Sensitive and oily skin types
The Cosrx Natural BHA Skin Returning A-Sol works as a toner and a gentle exfoliator. It contains 69.8% black bee propolis that prevents acne and other breakouts. The naturally-derived BHA helps exfoliate dead skin cells, reduce excess sebum, and clear all skin impurities to brighten your skin. This exfoliating toner has a pH of 4.
Note: Avoid using this product if you are allergic to tea tree oil.
Pros
- Fragrance-free
- Paraben-free
- SLS- and SLES-free
- No harsh chemicals
Cons
- Contains alcohol
8. Cosrx One Step Original Clear Pads
Suitable For: Combination, oily, and acne-prone skin types
The award-winning Cosrx One Step Original Clear Pads are pre-soaked in willow bark water and betaine salicylate. These two ingredients chemically exfoliate your skin without drying it out. Once you wipe your face with these pads, the ingredients go deeper into your skin, dissolving impurities and dead skin cells. You may use the pads on your back and chest areas as well.
Note: Avoid using this product if you are allergic to tea tree oil.
Pros
- Paraben-free
- SLS- and SLES-free
- No mineral oils
Cons
None
9. Neogen Dermalogy Gauze Peeling Wine
Suitable For: All skin types
These manual exfoliation pads are soaked in a formula containing Resveratrol, a naturally fermented ingredient derived from red wine. Resveratrol contains AHA that helps in exfoliating dead skin cells from your skin. It helps improve and refine your skin texture.
Pros
- 100% cotton mesh pads
- Paraben-free
- SLS- and SLES-free
- No harmful chemicals
Cons
None
10. Mizon Apple Smoothie Peeling Gel
Suitable For: All skin types
Mizon Apple Smoothie Peeling Gel is an extremely mild peeling gel that is suitable for even sensitive skin. This peeling gel is a cocktail of fruit extracts and herbal ingredients that not only dissolve the dirt on your skin but also remove the dead skin cells, leaving you with smoother and softer skin. It contains papaya and Gypsophila paniculata root extracts that remove excess sebum from the hair follicles. It also contains orange, bilberry, and lemon extracts that improve the elasticity of your skin.
Pros
- Mild formula
- Pleasant fragrance
- SLS-free
- SLES-free
Cons
- Contains parabens
Even though your skin exfoliates itself naturally by shedding the dead cells, this ability of your skin slows down as you age. That is when exfoliation becomes a necessity.
Although most Korean exfoliators are mild, you should not use an exfoliator more than twice a week. When choosing an exfoliator, it is best to consider your skin type and skin concerns. For instance, if you have extremely sensitive and acne-prone skin, stay away from physical exfoliators or scrubs that may further aggravate the condition. Go for a milder product.
Moreover, over-exfoliating can damage your skin. If you are using a physical exfoliator, make sure you do not rub too hard. Also, check for any ingredient you are allergic to before picking a product.
Do you prefer physical exfoliators or chemical ones? Have you tried any K-beauty exfoliators? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.
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