So here's the deal - exfoliants are messy. They are also a bit irritting, but I must say my skin did look a tad brighter when I was done. I got the kind you rub on, then wash off, with scrubbing grains. Felt wierd, but seemed pretty good. I also tried the AHAs, which were somewhat iorritating. I was really careful not to get them around my eyes. I've got those nasty little crow's feet, that I'd love to get rid of. I seem to remember that AHAs were not good for acne, but at this point in my life, that isnt a problem.
So I guess I need to give it a few days to see how this goes.