Best Body Scrubs of 2022
17 Exfoliating Body Scrubs That'll Make You Forget Dry Skin Even Exists
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There's a lot of hype around skincare products, but more often than not, they're made for your face and neck. What about the rest of your skin? Why aren't we talking as much about the importance of body care, too? It's time to change that — and we're starting with a roundup of the best body scrubs.
As warmer temperatures roll in, you can expect your skin to go through its own transition process. For some people that might come in the form of added oil production, while others may experience increased dryness. Either way, it doesn't hurt to exfoliate and get rid of any dead skin that may be clogging up your pores or adding unnecessary texture to the surface. That's where body scrubs come in. Keep scrolling to shop a handful of our favorites, from affordable drugstore formulas to options made for sensitive skin and beyond.
SkinButtr Honey Almond Scrub
You know those body scrubs that practically melt onto your skin? That's the perfect way to describe the SkinButtr Honey Almond Scrub ($28), which is so damn good that we gave it the POPSUGAR Beauty Award for Best Body Scrub back in February. This one features shea butter and coconut oil that'll leave your whole body feeling baby soft and smelling like a fresh-baked pastry — which is amazing if you're into that kind of thing.
KynCare Pink Suga Body Scrub
POV: You're ten years old visiting your local state fair and experiencing pure bliss as the cotton candy stick just you just picked up literally melts on your tongue. That's the kind of memory that the KynCare Pink Suga Body Scrub ($18) will immediately take you back to, as its whipped, foaming formula features a sweet, lemony scent that lingers on your skin for hours post-wash.
Coco & Eve Glow Figure Bali Buffing Sugar Scrub
The exfoliating Coco & Eve Glow Figure Bali Buffing Sugar Scrub ($35) will make your skin feel soft and brand new with its non-sticky texture and heavenly dragonfruit scent.
Tree Hut Coco Colada Shea Sugar Scrub
The Tree Hut Coco Colada Shea Sugar Scrub ($7) will make you feel like you're sitting beachside with a piña colada in your hand. It smells just like pineapple, and its coconut oil and vitamin C-rich formula is made to brighten the skin while keeping it hydrated and moisturized all-day-long.
Dr Teal's Restore & Replenish Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Scrub
The Dr Teal's Restore & Replenish Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Scrub ($5) is gentle and soothing, and it uses ingredients like shea butter and vitamin E to help moisturize and hydrate the skin post-use.
Nécessaire The Body Exfoliator
Meet the Nécessaire The Body Exfoliator ($30) from Instagram's new It personal-care brand. Not only will this gel-to-foam scrub look perfectly minimal-chic on your vanity or shower ledge, but the formula will also leave your skin feeling smooth and soft.
Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Body Scrub
Easy to find and under $10, the Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Body Scrub ($6) is a popular choice in the body scrub category. The whipped formula is made from moisturizing cream and shea butter for extreme hydration. Prefer a more neutral scent? Try the macadamia and rice milk variation instead.
Malin + Goetz Peppermint Body Scrub
Another popular brand in the realm of minimally packaged, seriously effective personal-care products is Malin + Goetz. Known for its apothecary roots, it's no surprise that the Malin + Goetz Peppermint Body Scrub ($35) leaves behind an amazing scent as it works to refresh dull skin.
The Body Shop Mango Body Scrub Exfoliator
Want a body scrub that works as good as it smells (if not better)? The Body Shop Mango Body Scrub Exfoliator ($24) might be for you. The oil-based scrub is infused with organic sugar and exfoliating salt grains to soften and moisturize very dry skin — all at an affordable price point.
Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish
If you buff and shine your car and shoes, why not show the same commitment to your skin, head to toe? The Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish ($67) makes that simple, featuring real brown-sugar crystals, evening primrose, and a blend of oils to nourish and moisturize your skin.
Lush Ocean Salt Face and Body Scrub
Consider your perfect do-it-all scrub found; the Lush Ocean Salt Face & Body Scrub ($22) can be used on both your face and body. What's more, it refreshes, exfoliates, and hydrates thanks to a blend of citrus-scented sea salt, coconut oil, and avocado butter.
Herbivore Coco Rose Coconut Oil Body Polish
It seems like anything Herbivore touches turns to skin- and body-care gold, and that's definitely the case with the Herbivore Coco Rose Coconut Oil Body Polish ($36). A small scoop of the floral-meets-tropical-scented scrub is all you need to keep skin healthy and rejuvenated. Bonus: let the product sit on your skin for a few minutes if you want added hydration.
Soap & Glory Scrub 'Em and Leave 'Em Body Scrub
With the Soap & Glory Scrub 'Em and Leave 'Em Body Scrub ($14), the benefits are all in the name. Just work the oil and sea salt formula onto your problem areas, rinse, and leave dry skin behind. It's as simple as that.
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub With 10% AHA
Keratosis pilaris (also known as "KP" or "chicken skin") is a common issue that causes rough, acne-like bumps to cluster on your skin. Created by an excess amount of keratin, it is virtually harmless but can be itchy, dry, and unsightly. Luckily, there's the First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub ($28) to help. The newly released formula has the benefits of a chemical peel and microdermabrasion treatment in one.
SheaMoisture Hand & Body Scrub
Dry skin got you searching for a cure? Time to call the hydration experts at your local drugstore. The SheaMoisture Hand & Body Scrub ($12) works to nourish, firm, and tone skin. Vitamin E is also included to help fight free radicals.
Ouai Scalp & Body Scrub
Sure, there are hand and body scrubs — even hand and face scrubs. But a Ouai Scalp & Body Scrub ($38)? That's definitely a new one. It's a popular product in celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin's line, so you won't regret adding this pretty little jar to your shower routine.
Hempz Original Herbal Sugar Body Scrub
Take it back to basics with the Hempz Original Herbal Sugar Body Scrub ($10). Formulated with 100 percent pure natural hemp seed oil, it gently lifts and treats dry, rough skin.
