A peeling gel is a type of exfoliator that uses cellulose beads or other gentle exfoliating ingredients to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. Peeling gels are typically applied to the face and massaged in gently, and the cellulose beads will roll up and ball up as they collect dead skin cells. Once the beads have balled up, they can be easily rinsed away, leaving the skin feeling soft, smooth, and refreshed.