This is excellent at exfoliating. It feels clay based and gritty. It does not irritate my face and does a great job of prepping the whiskers when I’m in the shower.
I've seen oatmeal soap in some stores and assume that it would give a good scrub. You might try Lava hand soap, but it might be a little harsh on your face.
I've only used two. Both work great for me. Dollar Shave Club Mandatory Prep Scrub and The Body Shop Tea Tree Squeaky-Clean Scrub.
Both work great for me. I prefer the DSC Scrub, but I like pain.
These two work very well for me and my face ..... But as with so many
things, it's a matter of what works best for you and your face. Try to
find some samples of different products and have fun !
I've been using the Duke Cannon "Working Man's Face Wash" lately ( Working Man's Face Wash ) - it's 'gritty' without being harsh and is pretty lightly scented.