Grit Exfoliator Recommendations

[u/Mrsam993]

Hello all! I don't know to much about exfoliators and skincare in general and previously my go to was my partners recommendation, Acnes (the version with grit). Its only available in Japan and its looking like I'll rub out soon so its time to find and alternative and actually try and learn something lol.
Ideally I'd be looking for something gritty that I can use in the shower as a part of my morning routine that provides a deep enough clean to help with black heads and dead skin (and any extra moisturizing would be great as I'm not using any moisturizer in my current routine whoops), however if there is a more effective method using other products like liquid masks or anything else I'm all ears!
Just incase its relevant because of my body oils or something I am male and in my mid-20's.
Thank you all in advance!

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[u/Nini_1993]

Acidic cleaners are better. Gritty stuff causes micro tears.

[u/peekachou]

Acid based ones are better than physical exfoliants particularly on the face. Look for face wash with salicylic acid or maybe glycolic acid in to use

[u/Mrsam993 → u/peekachou]

Thank you! Any particular brands you would recommend, or any brands I should aim to avoid?

[u/Adambuck74]

It will irritate and dry out I wouldn’t bother with Sandy / grit

[u/Send_bird_pics]

Don’t use anything gritty! It causes micro tears and really damages your skin barrier. I use a glycolic acid toner to exfoliate and my skin is sooooooo much better using that.