Can I use sugar as an exfoliant?

Answer by  miekkro (82)

Absolutely, yes. The granules are rough enough to easily remove dead skin cells but not so large that they'll tear up your skin. With the high price of designer exfoliants on the market today, it may also be a pocket-friendly choice for your weekly skin care ritual.

Answer by  curlz8908 (119)

Yes you absolutely can. It is a great exfoliant. Mix it with something like an avocado, to create a mask, or just plain facial soap will do for a quick exfoliation. Make sure to rinse the sugar off of your face since it can leave a residue on your skin.

Answer by  TonyB (341)

Sugar is a great exfoliant! Just be sure not to use it on really sensitive areas. Salt works too, but if you have cuts or irritated skin it can burn.

Answer by  kmccarte (187)

Sugar is a very good natural exfoliant for the skin. The best type of sugar for exfoliating is natural, raw sugar, because it is in larger crystals and is rougher than regular refined sugar. Simply rub the sugar over your wet skin and rinse thoroughly, and your skin will be much more smooth and soft.