Body Scrubs & Exfoliants

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A body scrub helps clear away the dry, dull layer sitting on your skin, so it feels smoother and body lotion has a cleaner surface to work with. This is where to find body scrubs, body exfoliators and chemical body exfoliants, from coffee and sand scrubs to AHA formulas. Pick the type that suits your skin, then follow the directions on the pack.

Body Scrub, Body Exfoliator or Chemical Exfoliant?

A body scrub uses grains to buff the surface by hand. The SALT BY HENDRIX Body Buff - Coffee and the Three Warriors Exfoliating Tasmanian Sand Scrub are two examples. Body exfoliator is the wider term and covers scrubs as well as other formats. A chemical body exfoliant uses acids instead of grains, and you'll see it called an AHA body exfoliant or an acid body scrub. The Alpha-H Smoothing AHA Face & Body Scrub with 12% Glycolic Acid is one acid-based option. Stronger isn't always better, so read the directions before you start.

Choosing the Best Body Exfoliating Scrub for Your Skin

Dry, flaky skin usually copes well with a fine-grained scrub used gently. For rough, bumpy skin on the backs of your arms, look at keratosis pilaris treatments, where you'll find options like the First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub. If your skin is sensitive, avoid coarse grains and hard scrubbing, patch test first and check the label for fragrance if that tends to bother you. Making a night of it? Our spa essentials are in the same part of the range.

How to Use a Body Scrub Without Overdoing It

Use it in the shower on damp skin, work it in with light circular motions and rinse well. Start with about once a week and see how your skin responds. Cut back if it feels tight, red or stingy, and skip it on broken or sunburnt skin. Most body scrubs are made for the body, so check the label before using one on your face. If you use an acid exfoliant, wear sunscreen on exposed skin. Afterwards, cleanse with a body wash or shower oil if you like, then smooth on a body lotion. If you shave, browse shaving products too, and avoid scrubbing right before you shave if your skin is easily irritated.

Frequently Asked Questions About Body Scrubs & Exfoliants