The Best Anti-aging Exfoliation Products

Exfoliating your skin, whether you use a chemical exfoliant, a facial scrub or an exfoliating lotion, helps your skin shed its top layer. This resurfaces your complexion by getting rid of damaged skin cells and encouraging new skin cell production. Over time, this can work as a successful anti-aging treatment for eliminating fine lines and wrinkles, reports the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub

Aveeno makes its facial scrub with smooth microbeads---such beads are better than sharp-edged scrubbing ingredients, like sand---and soy extract to simultaneously exfoliate your skin while moisturizing it. Reviewing the scrub for "InStyle" magazine, dermatologist Dr. Laurie Polis says it exfoliates without leaving your skin feeling tight. The magazine's beauty editors ranked it as the best facial scrub on the market.

Skinceuticals Cleansing Cream

Skinceuticals's cream-based skin cleanser is formulated with alpha hydroxy acids. This earned it top praise from dermatologist Arielle Kauvar in "Real Simple" magazine. She said she liked its ability to soothe and cleanse your skin while the acids get rid of surface skin cells. Herbal extracts like ginseng, aloe vera and chamomile help prevent skin irritation.

Clean & Clear Cooling Daily Pore Toner

Toners can work as an effective way to remove any surface oils, makeup and other debris that you missed while washing your skin. Clean & Clear's facial toner was listed as one of the best by "InStyle" magazine. Reviewing the toner for the magazine, Louisiana dermatologist Mary Lup liked its combination of salicylic acid and glycolic acid. Both work as chemical exfoliants to help slough off surface skin cells, as well as cells within your pores.

NeoStrata Evening Restorative Complex

NeoStrata's cream is "worth considering as an exfoliant," writes anti-aging expert Paula Begoun, who rated its efficacy as "very good." She liked its use of gluconolactone, a chemical exfoliant, and a high amount of antioxidants that can combat skin damage and free radicals. Its base cream also helps moisturize your skin.