Editor’s Picks: 15 of the Best Body Scrubs to Exfoliate Your Skin
If you thought exfoliation was just for your face, think again. Your body needs it, too—especially if you’re dealing with dryness, rough patches or even scales. Unless you remove that dead skin build-up, your body lotion or cream won’t be able to do its job properly.
That’s where a good body scrub comes in. Not only will it make your skin soft, smooth and prepped for moisturizer, you can also use it pre- and post-hair removal to prevent razor burn and ingrowns. It even helps with those annoying bumps on the back of your arms (also known as keratosis pilaris or KP).
Keep scrolling to find out what to look for in a body scrub, and the the best ones I’ve found for every preference.
Editor’s Picks (At a Glance)
Best Gentle | |
Best Intensive | |
Best All-Natural | |
Best Hydrating | |
Best for Body Acne | |
Best for Keratosis Pilaris (KP) | |
Best for Bum | |
Best for Bikini Line | |
Best for Boobs | |
Best No-Mess | |
Best Scented | |
Best Splurge | |
Best Budget |
What to Look for in a Body Scrub
The Best Body Scrubs of 2022
Best Gentle: Nécessaire The Body Exfoliator
Best Intensive: Goop G.Tox 5 Salt Detox Body Scrub
Best All-Natural: Indie Lee Coconut Citrus Scrub
Best Hydrating: UpCircle Coffee Body Scrub
Best for Body Acne: ZitSticka Fizz Fountain Body Scrub
Best for Keratosis Pilaris (KP): Peach & Lily KP Bump Boss Microderm Body Scrub
Best for Bum: True Botanicals Body Love Bum Scrub
Best for Bikini Line: Fur Silk Scrub
Best for Boobs: Truly Acai Your Boobies Boob Polish
Best No-Mess: Biossance Squalane + Enzyme Sugar Body Scrub
Best Hydrating: Herbivore Coco Rose Coconut Oil Body Polish
Best Splurge: Goldfaden MD Doctor’s Body Scrub Body Dermabrasion
Best All-Natural: Milk + Honey Body Polish No. 5
Best Scented: Pirette Coconut Oil Scrub
Best Budget: SheaMoisture Daily Hydration Crème Sugar Scrub
Further Reading
- The Microbead-Free Waters Act: FAQs. U.S. Food & Drug Administration.