You'll get plenty of bang for your buck with this scrub. It's an awesome body exfoliator, for sure, though per the name, it's also incredibly effective for use on dry, chapped hands; credit the addition of vitamin E, coconut oil, and lots of fatty acids. At this price, go ahead and pick up two so that you can keep one in the shower and one by your sink.
Active Ingredients: Vitamin E | Size: 12 oz.
3. Best For Dry Skin: UpCircle Body Scrub
It can sometimes feel like exfoliating dry skin may just dry it out even further—and sure, if you choose the wrong scrub or overdo it, that can indeed be the case. But exfoliating is even more imperative when you're dealing with dryness, and this pick is amazing for parched skin. It contains shea butter, which is great for hydration, and relies on gentle coffee grounds to exfoliate and polish the skin, leaving it smoother and brighter, says New York City dermatologist Dr. Debra Jaliman of one of her top picks.
Active Ingredients: Coffea arabica seed powder | Size: 7 oz
4. Best For Acne-Prone Skin: Differin Scrub
No, you can't scrub away acne. (In fact, over-exfoliating can exacerbate acne.) Although, the right type and amount of sloughing are important for helping to keep pores clear. Enter this effective scrub, which is still gentle enough that it can be used daily. It combines hydrating vitamin E exfoliating beads along with oil-dissolving salicylic acid and radiance-boosting glycolic acid, great for not only keeping blemishes at bay but also warding off the appearance of leftover, telltale dark marks.4
Active Ingredients: Salicylic acid 2% | Size: 8 oz
5. Best Natural: Herbivore Coco Rose Scrub
This standout scrub is so good (and so natural) that it nabbed a coveted Byrdie Eco Beauty Award in 2019. On that note, it boasts a clean and minimal ingredient list, relying on naturals such as sugar for exfoliation, and coconut oil and shea butter for hydration. The sugar crystals deliver the best level of exfoliation; the subtle, sweet-smelling rose scent is just a bonus.
Active Ingredients: Coconut oil, sugar | Size: 8 oz.
6. Best Multi-Tasker: QUAI Scalp & Body Scrub
Byrdie Senior Editor Holly Rhue sings the praises of this do-it-all formula. The sugar-based scrub is just as effective at sloughing off dry patches on your body as it is at removing dead skin and product build-up from your scalp. (Because your scalp needs just as much TLC as the skin on your face and body, and regular scalp exfoliation can help ensure your strands stay strong and healthy.) It also foams up ever so slightly when mixed with water, which, combined with the heavenly rose-musk scent, makes for a delightful, enjoyable exfoliating experience.
Active Ingredients: Sugar, coconut oil, probiotic blend | Size: 8.8 oz.
7. Beat Salt Scrub: M3 Naturals Himalayan Salt Body Scrub
Salt is one of the oldest and most commonly-used exfoliating ingredients out there, and it's the star of the show in this scrub. Jaliman is a fan: "It's great at removing dead skin but also helps to remove bacteria, too," she says. (It's also a go-to for Amazon shoppers, who repeatedly rave about how well it exfoliates without ever over-drying skin.) To that point, since salt can be drying, we appreciate that there are moisturizing oils and aloe in the base for hydration purposes.
Active Ingredients: Himalayan salt, collagen | Size: 12 oz.
8. Best Coffee Scrub: Drunk Elephant Scrub
Whether or not you like to sip a cup of coffee—or two—in the morning, you'll appreciate that this scrub contains coffee seed oil. The oil is a good source of caffeine, a choice ingredient for stimulating circulation (and also helping to temporarily minimize the look of cellulite, making this a nice choice for booty buffing).5 Sugar does the scrubbing part of things, while almond milk helps to hydrate the skin. If it sounds like it smells delicious, you're right; it does. The fragrance is reminiscent of a yummy latte in the best way possible.
Active Ingredients: Sugar, coffea arabica (coffee) seed oil | Size: 9 oz.
Final Verdict
Exfoliating most definitely deserves a spot in your body care routine. The Nécessaire The Body Exfoliator is our favorite go-to, combining both chemical and physical exfoliants in an effective yet gentle formula. There are tons of great wallet-friendly options out there, too, like the Dove Exfoliating Body Polish and the Tree Hut Moroccan Rose Shea Sugar Scrub (the latter of which is a very hydrating sugar scrub that’s a nice pick for those with sensitive skin), while the Differin Acne Clearing Daily Body Scrub is choice for anyone battling blemishes.
What to Look for in a Body Scrub
According to Jaliman, there’s really only one main thing to consider: the scrubbing particles. Sugar-based options are more hydrating and less harsh, a good pick for those with sensitive or drier skin, she says. "Salt scrubs are good for those with very dry, rough skin who need deep exfoliation," she adds. There are other scrubbies, too. Jojoba beads are typically gentler, while any type of nut or seed shell or powder is a bit more intense.
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