Best Way To Exfoliate?

I have been told by just about everyone that I know that it's important to exfoliate 2-3 times a week. Problem is that I just can't find a good one that really works. I am also not sure if I should use a chemical or manual product?

Which one do you all use and reccomend? I can't seem to find a product that will exfoliate well, but not dry out my skin. Also, are there certain ingredients I need to look for?

Thanks in advance.

Where do you find sandalwood powder?

I use Lancome products for exfolating. I use Exfoliance Clarte as an exfolating scrub, and Pure Empreinte Masque for my mask. I have combination skin, so I use the products once a week. If I have any acne, I'll put the mask on it overnight.

a 1% BHA will do the trick

I use st. ives apricot scrub and it actually has helped clear my skin. I don't know why. It also makes my face less oily.

I have a friend who is a cosmetologist. She says no sugar for the face, because the crystals are too sharp and will cause scratches on the delicate facial skin. You won't see it now, but it will catch up with you as you get older. For the face, I found what I think is the best thing ever. Is a pumpkin facial scrub that I get from Lamasbeauty.com. The stuff is amazing. You feel the difference on your skin rigth away. It is so gentle, yet so efective. I used to have to use those nose strips to clear my black heads. But after finding this scrub, I no longer do. My black heads are gone. My skin feels so soft and no more breakouts. I usually wait until they have a sale going on. I subscribed to their newletter, so I always get an email when they are having a sale. Their products are 100% natural and work wonderful.