The problem with popular facial scrubs is that they are too abrasive for the skin. They contain ingredients, like sugar or plant shells, which have rough jagged edges, and cause skin irritation and redness. Skin does not, and should not, need to be scraped or scrubbed for good results. Instead, using a gentle skin polish on a regular basis achieves superior results for healthy, radiant skin. The Cell Renewing Microfoliant combines three natural abrasives with two powerful fruit enzymes for professional, microdermabrasion-like results. Bamboo Beads, Jojoba Esters and finely ground Date Seeds polish the skin's surface, while Pineapple and Papaya enzymes gently break up dead skin cells and clogged pores. Unlike sugar crystals or plant shells that have sharp rough edges, Bamboo Beads and Jojoba Esters are spherical, which allows them to finely polish the skin with minimal irritation. This product also contains Oatmeal, along with 22 Organic Extracts, to soothe and nourish the skin. Skin texture will be visibly smoother, softer, and more even for a beautiful, radiant complexion. Customers often ask whether a facial scrub is necessary. Dr. Kaplan gives the example of a gardener who tends to their plants. When the soil around the plant is flat and solid, it is harder for water and fertilizer to absorb into the ground and reach the plants roots. But by tilling, or loosening, the soil around the plant, it allows for nutrients to absorb into the soil more effectively. For skin, dead skin cells are constantly shedding and mixing with the oils and dirt on the surface of our skin. This mixture clogs pores and gives skin a dull, lackluster complexion. Cleansing alone does not completely remove this dead skin and oil mixture. By using a gentle facial exfoliant, 2-3 times a week, it breaks up surface residue more effectively and reveals a fresh layer of new cells, ready to receive all the nutrients from your serums and moisturizers.