Cosmetic Corner: Dermatologists Weigh in on Face Scrubs

To improve patient care and outcomes, leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on face scrubs. Consideration must be given to:

• Crystal Peel Microdermabrasion Exfoliating Face Crème
  Formulary for Physicians, Inc

  “This product is a highly effective facial scrub for patients with thick skin. Its exfoliating ingredient is corundum, another name for aluminum oxide, the crystal used by most microabrasion machines.”— Mark G. Rubin, MD, Beverly Hills, California

• Facial Fuel Energizing Scrub
  Kiehl’s

  Recommended by Gary Goldenberg, MD, New York, New York

• Olay Regenerist Regenerating Cream Cleanser
  Procter & Gamble

  “Oxygenated beads in the creamy formula help to gently exfoliate the skin without overdrying and stripping the skin’s outer layer, leaving the skin soft and fresh.”—Jeannette Graf, MD, New York, New York

• PRESCRIBEDsolutions: Starting Up/Face, Surface Improvement
  Biopelle, Inc

  “I use Starting Up/Face as my daily cleanser, as it contains salicylic acid and helps improve the overall texture plus minimize bumps from shaving, and Surface Improvement about every other day on my face in the shower.”—Joel L. Cohen, MD, Greenwood Village, Colorado

• St. Ives Apricot Blemish Control Scrub
  Unilever

  “It exfoliates and has salicylic acid. After exfoliating, I recommend allowing it to sit on the skin for 5 minutes before washing off.”—Anthony M. Rossi, MD, New York, New York

Cutis invites readers to send us their recommendations. Athlete’s foot treatments, cleansing devices, and redness-reducing products will be featured in upcoming editions of Cosmetic Corner. Please e-mail your recommendation(s) to the Editorial Office.

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