The 8 Best Body Scrubs For Irresistibly Smooth, Touchable Skin

Here at Albert Review, it’s no secret that we’re ardent proponents of below-the-chin skincare. From body serums to luxury body washes, we’re always looking for ways to elevate that all-important but often neglected body care experience. Much like our faces glow with regular exfoliation, our bodies can benefit from similar treatment. While we typically opt for chemical exfoliants for the former, manual exfoliation in the form of a good body scrub can benefit the latter. Plus, it’s highly satisfying.

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A body scrub works to slough off dead skin cells, allowing your healthy skin cells to see the light; resulting in smoother, softer skin. These are the 8 best body scrubs for softer, smoother, glowing skin.

1. Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Scrub

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Always one to provide a lush sensory experience, Aesop’s botanical-based formulas are a go-to here at AR. The Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Scrub is no exception, utilising a hardy blend of pumice, bamboo stem, and geranium leaf combined with mandarin and bergamot oils to provide a thorough exfoliation with an invigorating scent. This one veers on the stronger side, so it’s best to use this once or twice a week at the most. 

2. Jurlique Smoothing Body Exfoliating Gel

Infused with beautifully fragrant rosa gallica flower extract, this exfoliating gel uses walnut shell to gently but effectively buff off dead skin cells. A blend of botanical extracts like nettle, lavender, sage, rosemary, and peppermint leaves skin feeling refreshed and soothed.

3. Grown Alchemist Purifying Body Exfoliant

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Prioritising effective botanicals, the Grown Alchemist Purifying Body Exfoliant utilises proteins derived from pearl to provide gentle exfoliation while geranium and ylang ylang essential oils absorb excess sebum and work to improve the appearance of any skin discolouration. The addition of peppermint, bergamot, and sandalwood essential oils make for an energising yet calming experience. 

4. First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub

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This body scrub combines chemical and physical exfoliants to reveal softer, smoother skin. A combination of glycolic and lactic acids work to resurface the skin and decongest pores, while pumice buffs dead skin cells and impurities away. Plus, the First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub is specifically formulated to assist with keratosis pilaris, working to eradicate that bumpy ‘chicken skin’ over time. 

5. Kiehl’s Grooming Solutions Exfoliating Body Soap

While this buffing soap was specifically designed for men, it can be used by anyone. A hybrid product, the Kiehl’s Grooming Solutions Exfoliating Body Soap is a bar soap and exfoliant in one, utilising fine grains of jojoba seed powder and pumice blended with pracaxi oil to buff away impurities and dead skin cells. Featuring a blend of cedarwood, sandalwood, and eucalyptus, it caters well to those who enjoy woodsy, heady scents.

6. Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish

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Launching nearly two decades ago, the Fresh Brown Sugar Polish has stayed around for a reason. Going back to basics and harnessing the power of brown sugar alongside nourishing primrose, almond, apricot, and jojoba oils, it effectively sloughs off dead skin cells while leaving you spelling delectably fresh, thanks to a blend of peppermint and ginseng essential oils.  

7. Malin+Goetz Peppermint Body Scrub

A foaming gel scrub, the Malin+Goetz Peppermint Body Scrub utilises ground pumice and amino acid based cleansing agents to exfoliate while hydrating. The peppermint scent is cooling and revitalising. 

8. The Body Shop Pink Grapefruit Exfoliating Gel Body Scrub

A fine, powder-gel exfoliant, this pink grapefruit scrub from The Body Shop sloughs off dead skin, leaving behind smoother skin and a hint of uplifting grapefruit. 

FAQ

Why should you exfoliate your whole body?

Your skin is continually shedding dead skin cells. However, sometimes these dead skin cells don’t fall off on their own, instead sitting on the surface of your skin and clogging your pores. This can contribute to rough skin and even cause body acne. Regular body exfoliation with a body scrub helps prevent ingrown hairs while shaving and body acne and contributes to smoother, softer skin by removing any lingering dead skin cells. 

How often should you use body scrubs?

To keep your skin smooth and healthy, without stripping it of its natural oils, use a body scrub one to three times a week.

Should you use soap after body scrub?

Soap or body wash should be used before your body scrub to ensure your skin is clean and well prepared for exfoliation.

Should you moisturise after exfoliating?

You should definitely moisturise after using body scrubs or any form of exfoliation. Once you exfoliate the dead skin cells away, it’s crucial to restore moisture to your skin’s barrier by using a body cream, lotion, or oil. 


Words by AR Staff