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Daily Microfoliant Gentle Exfoliator Powder with Salicylic Acid

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Daily Microfoliant Gentle Exfoliator Powder with Salicylic Acid

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Achieve brighter, smoother skin every day with this iconic exfoliating powder. Rice-based powder, rich in Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), activates upon contact with water, releasing Papain, Salicylic Acid and Rice Bran to polish skin to perfection. A Skin Brightening Complex of Phytic Acid from Rice Bran, White Tea and Licorice helps balance uneven skin tone while a super-soothing blend of Colloidal Oatmeal and Allantoin helps calm skin. Gentle enough for daily use.

Removes dulling surface debris and evens skin tone
Reveals brighter, smoother skin
Gentle enough for daily use
95% of consumers felt their skin was brighter and smoother after one use*

*source: consumer feedback collected in the UK in 2021 by SoPost (369 participants, 25-45 years)

Pro tip: Mix Daily Microfoliant with your favourite cleanser for a time saving power cleanse.

Dispense about a half-teaspoon of Daily Microfoliant® into very wet hands and create a creamy paste by rubbing hands together. Apply to face in circular motions, avoiding the eye area. Massage gently for one minute, then rinse thoroughly. Follow with Multi-Active Toner or UltraCalming Mist and prescribed Dermalogica Moisturiser.

1. Dispense approx. ½ teaspoon of powder into damp hands. Add water gradually and rub palms together to foam up the powder until you reach a creamy, frothy consistency.

2. Apply to face, neck and chest working in gentle circular movements for one minute. You can work the product up to the outer eye orbit but avoid taking over the eyes.

For daytime, always follow with SPF and at night, follow with your toner and moisturiser.

key ingredients:

Glycyrrhizate Glabra (Liquorice), Oryza Sativa (Rice) and Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit): Brightening complex helps even skin tone
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran and Rice Extract: Gently microfoliate the skins surface to facilitate penetration of the brightening complex
Papain and Salicylic Acid: Help dissolve excess surface cells.

all ingredients:

Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Colloidal Oatmeal, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Allantoin, Papain, Salicylic Acid, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, PCA, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Cyclodextrin, Sodium Isethionate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Copolymer, Maltodextrin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether, Water/Aqua/Eau, Limonene, Citric Acid.

Dermalogica is dedicated to maintaining the accuracy of the ingredient lists on this website. However, because ingredients are subject to change, we cannot guarantee that these lists are complete, up-to-date and/or error-free. For an accurate listing of ingredients in each product, please refer to your product packaging.

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What skin types is Daily Microfoliant recommended for?

Recommended for all skin types - commonly used to address dullness, uneven texture and uneven skin tone.

How do I use this exfoliant?

Dispense about 1⁄2 teaspoon into very wet hands, rub to form a creamy paste, massage onto face in circular motions for about 1 minute (avoid eyes), then rinse thoroughly.

Can I use Daily Microfoliant every day?

Yes - the formula is described as gentle enough for daily use. Adjust frequency if you experience irritation.

What are the key active ingredients?

Key actives include rice bran and phytic acid, papain, salicylic acid, white tea, licorice, colloidal oatmeal and allantoin.

Does it have added fragrance?

There is no added fragrance listed. The product contains botanical extracts and oils that may give a natural rice or plant aroma.

Is this suitable for acne-prone or oily skin?

Many users report it helps remove dead skin and reduce clogged pores; it's frequently used by people with oily or acne-prone skin to clarify texture.

What is the product texture like?

It's a dry rice-based powder that activates with water into a creamy paste and gentle foam for manual exfoliation.

How do I recycle the packaging?

The bottle and cap are recyclable (PP resin code 5); remove the desiccant bag and follow local recycling rules. The carton is paper and recyclable.

What is Daily Microfoliant and what does it do?

Daily Microfoliant is a rice-based enzyme powder exfoliant that activates with water to gently polish the skin. It removes dulling surface debris, smooths uneven texture, brightens skin tone, and helps reduce the appearance of blackheads and dark spots. It combines enzymatic, chemical and mild physical exfoliation in one formula for professional-grade results that are gentle enough for daily use.

Can you use Daily Microfoliant every day?

Yes. Daily Microfoliant is specifically formulated to be gentle enough for daily use. Unlike harsh scrubs, it activates with water to release enzymes and salicylic acid that resurface skin without over-exfoliating. If your skin is very sensitive, start 3–4 times per week and increase as tolerated.

Is Daily Microfoliant good for sensitive skin?

Daily Microfoliant is suitable for most skin types, including many sensitive skin types. It contains: Colloidal Oatmeal and Allantoin. These ingredients help soothe and calm the skin while exfoliating. If skin is highly reactive or compromised, consult a skin professional before introducing exfoliation.

How does Daily Microfoliant work?

When mixed with water, the powder transforms into a creamy, foam. It works through: Papain (papaya enzyme) for enzymatic exfoliation, Salicylic Acid (BHA) which helps clear pores and reduce blackheads, Rice Enzymes to polish and refine texture, and has Phytic Acid, Licorice & Grapefruit to brighten uneven tone. This multi-action approach smooths, brightens and helps balance uneven skin tone.

What skin concerns does Daily Microfoliant target?

Daily Microfoliant helps address: Uneven skin texture, Dullness, Uneven skin tone, Blackheads, Blemishes and Post-breakout marks. It is particularly popular with customers wanting smoother, brighter skin without aggressive acids.

How do you use Daily Microfoliant correctly?

Step 1: Dispense about half a teaspoon into very wet hands. Step 2: Rub hands together to create a foam. Step 3: Apply in circular motions (avoid eye area). Step 4: Massage gently for one minute. Step 5: Rinse thoroughly. Use after cleansing and before toner, serum and moisturiser. Recommended routine order: Double cleanse, Daily Microfoliant, Toner/Mist, Serum, Moisturiser, and SPF.

How long does it take to see results?

Clinical results show: After 1–7 days: Improved smoothness and reduction in blackheads*. After 1–4 weeks of daily use: Brighter skin and minimized look of dark spots*. *Independent clinical results, 35 volunteers, 4-week test.

Is Daily Microfoliant better than a scrub?

Daily Microfoliant differs from traditional scrubs because: It does not rely on harsh grit alone. It combines enzymes + salicylic acid + botanical brighteners. It activates only when mixed with water. It is designed for daily use. This makes it more controlled and generally less abrasive than many physical scrubs.

Does Daily Microfoliant help with blackheads?

Yes. Salicylic Acid (a BHA) helps clear pores and reduce blackheads, while enzymes and rice powder remove surface buildup that contributes to congestion. Visible improvement in blackheads was reported in clinical testing after 1–7 days*.

Can men use Daily Microfoliant?

Yes. Daily Microfoliant is suitable for all genders and is popular with male customers. It helps smooth rough texture (including beard-area buildup), brighten dull skin, and improve overall skin clarity.

Is Daily Microfoliant vegan and fragrance-free?

Yes. Daily Microfoliant is: Vegan, Gluten-free, Paraben-free, Cruelty-free, Free from artificial fragrance and colour.

What size options are available?

Daily Microfoliant is available in multiple sizes, including: 74g (approx. 148 uses, refill available), 40g and 13g travel size. Use estimates are based on average half-teaspoon application.

What products should I use with Daily Microfoliant?

For best results, pair with: A double cleanse (oil cleanse + gentle cleanser), A brightening serum (e.g., Biolumin Vitamin C), A daily SPF. Exfoliation increases skin smoothness and enhances the absorption of serums and moisturisers.

how to use daily microfoliant

foaming technique

Pour ½ tsp. powder into hand. Add water.
Massage hand together to create a foam.
Apply and massage around face in circular motions, rinse off with water.

Daily Microfoliant is a water-activated enzyme powder. Foaming activates the Papain and Rice Enzymes, which gently dissolve dull, dead skin cells revealing smoother, brighter, healthier-looking skin.

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