What is an example of a mechanical exfoliant?

A mechanical exfoliant refers to a product or method that physically sloughs off dead skin cells from the surface of the skin through a scrubbing or abrasive action. The option involving a scrub with exfoliating beads is a classic example of this type of exfoliation. The beads in the scrub physically scrub away the outer layer of dead skin, promoting smoother and brighter skin underneath.

On the other hand, enzymatic peels, cheats masks, and clay masks fall into different categories of exfoliation. Enzymatic peels utilize enzymes derived from fruits to chemically break down proteins in dead skin cells, leading to exfoliation without the physical scrubbing action. Cheat masks often serve various skincare purposes but do not typically provide physical exfoliation, while clay masks are primarily designed to absorb oil and impurities rather than mechanically remove dead skin.