The Lazy Man’s Guide to Exfoliating Your Face

By Megan Gustashaw.

By now you’ve probably seen a cleansing brush (a.k.a. an electric facecloth) but maybe you’ve decided they aren’t worth your time and money. That’s fine if A.) using the same washcloth for your entire body doesn’t gross you out and B.) your cleanser has some serious grit to it. If not, you might not want to write the gadget off so easily. Think of it like an electric toothbrush for your face: it may look fancy, but it’s actually just the laziest, easiest way to get the job done. And that job is sloughing off all the dirt, grime, and dead skin sitting on your mug. FYI, there’s a lot of it.

This story originally appeared on GQ.com.

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