Hardworking hands and the feet deal with a lot in a day yet tend to be neglected in self-care routines.
The result? Mitts and hooves that look rough, flaky, and dull.
Thankfully, there’s a world of products that promise polished hands and smooth feet.
This guide breaks down the best of the best in the hand scrub and foot scrub realm so you can have smooth appendages year-round.
Hand scrubs are products that soften and break down dead, flaky skin on the hands mechanically via granules or beads, or chemically via enzymes or acids.
Scrubbing helps moisturising hand treatments work better. When using a hand scrub, scrub your hands for 30 seconds to 1 minute for best results.
Foot scrubs function just like hand scrubs but tend to be more aggressive to smooth the much rougher skin on your feet.
While none of the products featured is strictly for use on the feet, these all-over scrubs offer a stronger degree of exfoliation, making them perfect for tackling tough tootsies.
For best results, use your foot scrub after soaking your feet in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes.
What it is: The L'Occitane One Minute Hand Scrub with Shea Butter is a 1-minute treatment to bring tired hands back from the brink. Organic sugars and shea butter work together to dramatically resurface hands and provide intense moisture.
How to use: After washing hands, apply a 10-cent amount to palms before massaging together for 1 minute.
Why it’s so good: The organic sugars in the formula break down dead skin and also offer a sensorial organic hand scrub experience. Shea butter deeply nourishes and conditions hands to leave them feeling soft, supple, and smooth.
What it is: The Oribe Cote d'Azur Hand Scrub is an indulgent hand scrub, scented with Oribe’s signature blend of citrus and jasmine, to buff away dead skin and leave hands soft and scented. It comes with an adorable tube key too, to ensure you get every last drop!
How to use: After washing your hands, work a small amount of scrub into your hands for 30 second to 1 minute to allow the natural pumice stone to buff away dead skin cells.
Why it’s so good: Adding a touch of luxury to everyday life, Oribe has created one of the best exfoliating hand scrubs by blending pumice stone with kaolin clays. This combo gently but effectively buffs away dead skin from the hands, leaving them looking renewed.
What it is: Heralding from the South of France, the Compagnie De Provence Shea Body Scrub 150ml is gentle yet effective. Its blend of apricot kernels and shea butter leaves your skin smooth and intensely nourished.
How to use: First, soak your feet to soften the skin. Dispense a 10-cent amount of scrub into your palms and work it into your feet, focusing on the heels and any calluses.
Why it’s so good: This cruelty-free scrub instantly transports you to a luxury vacation in the South of France while effectively removing dead skin—a well-deserved contender in our round-up of the best foot scrubs.
What it is: Indulge in the crisp, camphoric, and oh-so-Aesop scent of Aesop Redemption Body Scrub. This cream makes an ideal foot scrub thanks to its blend of pumice stone and bamboo stem powders, which thoroughly polish away dead skin and grime.
How to use: While showering, take a 10-cent amount and work it into your feet, taking care to focus on dry, rough patches.
Why it’s so good: The satisfying light foam and extra-gritty pumice stone make this scrub ideal for men who spend all day on their feet. And the smell is to die for!
What it is: Dermalogica Thermafoliant Body Scrub With its blend of physical and chemical exfoliants, this body scrub makes an excellent foot scrub and mask for stubborn dry and rough skin. Warming up on contact to help soften the skin further, this scrub delivers intense exfoliation.
How to use: After washing your feet in warm water, apply a visible layer of scrub all over your feet. Massage in the product and let it sit for a few minutes while the acids do their thing
Why it’s so good: Offering dual exfoliation, this scrub goes the extra mile when it comes to resurfacing feet, making it one of the best foot scrub products.
Now that you know what the best hand and foot scrubs are, click through to explore the entire range of foot and hand care products available on Adore Beauty.
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