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Say goodbye to bumps, flakes, ingrown hairs, and more.
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We get it:Exfoliationis one of those skincare steps that can easily fall by the wayside.
But heres the thing: that extra step can be a major game changer.
Enter the beauty of a goodbody scrub.
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Body scrubs also help your moisturizer penetrate more deeply, notesDr.
Debra Jaliman, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, making your skin feel oh-so smooth.
These 10 body scrubs outperformed the rest when all was said and done.
The icing on the cake?
The scent, a gourmand combo of vanilla bean and juniper, was incredible.
(It quickly became our testers go-to forself-tanningprep.)
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The scrub is sugar-based and slightly gritty but still fine enough that its not irritating.
Any rough spots felt noticeably smoother after, and our tester appreciated the beachy scent.
Its also super gentle and great for areas like thebikini line, where said ingrowns tend to crop up.
To that point, our sensitive-skinned tester experienced absolutely no irritation while using it.
And, as the name suggests, it was also great at reducing those irksomeKeratosis Pilarisbumps as well.
Credit the fact that it relies on both pumice buffing beads for physical exfoliation andglycolicandlactic acidsfor chemical exfoliation.
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Just keep in mind that it can make your shower a little messy.
I expected there to be a little irritation, but this actually helped irritated skin heal faster."
It left her skin feeling and looking softer and smoother.
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You feel like youre getting a good scrub.
Still, its a very effective exfoliant that’s great for addressing unwanted rough patches.
Samantha, tester:“I love how this scrub feels.
The grainy texture lathers up nicely onto the skin when it comes in contact with water.
It does a great job exfoliating without feeling too tough on the skin.”
Ivy, tester:“I absolutely love the feel of this scrub.
It smells amazing and lingers (in a good way) after your shower, too.
Still, it was creamy enough that it never felt drying.
It smells so good I wish I could eat it!
While this may look like an average bar soap, there are actually superfine, mineral-based microcrystals hidden inside.
Wet the bar, then rub it onto your skin, and youll quickly feel the difference.
We loved how well it helped banish annoying bumps on our elbows.
Therescharcoaland pumice for physical scrubbing alongside a trio of acids for some chemical exfoliation too.
Its still a great choice forsensitive skinas its not irritating at all.
It feels really nice and doesn’t make the skin feel tight or irritated.
It’s a great pick for sensitive skin types because of its finer consistency.”
Simultaneously, the formula was super gentle on my skin.
To determine which body scrub is right for your skin, we suggest considering the following factors.
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Body scrubs remove dead skin cells, leaving the skin softer, more and more radiant.
Dr. Jaliman suggests cleansing first, as this helps prep the skin for exfoliation.
Rinse it off after a few minutes and towel-dry your skin.
Then apply a moisturizer immediately after use.
Yes, as long as you choose the right one.
Dr. Jaliman says to look for gentle exfoliants in formulas that contain extra moisturizing ingredients.
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Steer clear of coarse, dry scrubs.
And remember, less is more.
Start by exfoliating weekly, gradually increasing the frequency if and when your skin can tolerate it.
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She uses a body scrub at least once a week.
Caitlyn Martynis an associate editor at Byrdie, where she covers all things beauty.
She has also tried the Necessaire body scrub on this list.
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