As the skincare game starts tailoring more and more to specific needs over general ones, a new genre of products has surfaced. Plenty of folks are starting to lean toward exfoliating powders over bona fide exfoliating washes because by mixing the powder with water or your cleanser, you get to take command of the very level of polish you want: a thick paste will give you a vigorous scrub, while a thinner mix will merely give you a circulation-boosting massage. They may not be for everyone but, moving forward, we're sure to see more exfoliating powders in advanced formulations and with new-fangled ingredients. If you're feeling up to experimenting, here are some that are in the market right now.
To help reduce redness and inflammation while leaving behind a super-soft complexion, the Tatcha Indigo Soothing Rice Enzyme Powder ($78) harnesses the power of Japanese indigo as an anti-inflammatory. A different option for those who have tried and loved Tatcha’s other powders, this powder turns into a creamy exfoliating cleanser when mixed with water for a fresh, redness-free face.
