Top 10 Body Scrubs And Exfoliators

WHAT IT DOES
This product isn't just for the scalp—it can exfoliate the skin from head to toe. Sugar crystals help to gently remove product buildup and dead skin from the scalp and body, while coconut oil nourishes and conditions for smooth, supple skin all over.

WHY WE LOVE IT
"This is my absolute favorite scrub. It makes my skin feel so soft and smooth without stripping it, and it's great for refreshing the scalp after one too many days of dry shampoo"—Kate Ferris, Editor

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
Ideal for waking up on sleepy mornings, this invigorating scrub smells exactly like a freshly brewed pot of coffee—but the benefits go much further than that. This clean body scrub exfoliates, fights breakouts, fades marks, and smooths skin thanks to a balanced combination of robusta coffee grinds, cold-pressed sweet almond oil, vitamin E, and sea salt.

WHO IT'S FOR
This cruelty-free, vegan formula contains anti-bacterial properties and makes a suitable gift for any beauty guru on your list.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
Osea's impressive body scrub has not one, but three different kinds of salts: Dead Sea, Bolivian Rose, and Himalayan. While it starts off intense, it dissolves into a gentle, nourishing experience that leaves the skin hydrated, firm, and silky smooth.

AS SEEN ON
This one is Naomi Campbell's personal fave.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
With ingredients like sugar crystals and crushed cupuaçu seeds, this caffeine-rich scrub can do a number on cellulite. Even better? It leaves behind the prettiest hint of shimmer and boasts Sol de Janeiro's cult-favorite Cheirosa '62 fragrance.

HELPFUL TIP
This is the perfect prep step before applying the brand's famous Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, which is #1 on our list of the 10 Best Cellulite Creams.

WHAT IT DOES
With ingredients like avocado oil, macadamia seed oil, and sweet almond oil, this scrub will prevent dryness, maintain softness, and give your skin a healthy, summer-ready glow.

USER REVIEW
“This is such an amazing scrub! It smells amazing. It’s moisturizing. And it’s a SCCRRUUUB! Most scrubs I’ve had in the past were super watery, but this one is not and always leaves my skin feeling so soft and smooth. It’s a great price too!”

WHAT IT DOES
This body scrub contains a combination of glycolic and lactic acids to loosen the top layer of skin and decongest pores for a micro-dermabrasion treatment and chemical peel all in one. Name a scrub that works harder—we'll wait.

FROM THE EXPERTS
In a consumer perception test with 38 participants, 95% reported that this scrub got rid of their dry, flaky skin, and 92% felt their skin was exceptionally smooth and touchable.

USER REVIEW
"I really didn’t think a body scrub this affordable would be worth the effort. I was wrong. I love this, my skin feels amazing after I use it, and it’s gentle enough to use on my face."

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
If you can't get enough of the macadamia and rice milk scent, then you're in luck. This fragrance also comes in a whipped body cream that will transform your routine when paired with the exfoliating body polish.

INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
This gel-based scrub combines botanical oils and stimulating exfoliants to give your skin a much-needed boost without any irritation. A blend of pumice and bamboo stem work to clear away dead skin cells while the oils purify and calm the skin.

ABOUT THE BRAND
Aesop has been creating cruelty-free skin and body care products since 1987. And it's a Certified B Corporation, meaning it's committed to ethical and sustainable business practices.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
Vegan and cruelty-free, this formula contains coconut oil, crushed Tahitian coconut shells, and brown sugar for an indulgent scrub that knocks out dullness and is practically clean enough to eat.

FROM THE EXPERTS
When asked by Kopari, 99% of consumers said that this body scrub creates softer, smoother skin, while 97% said that it reduces the appearance of rough skin.

WHAT IT DOES
Crafted from bamboo charcoal, this weekly body treatment includes two different methods of exfoliation to cover all the bases. The chemical component removes dead skin cells through a gentle (but powerful) trio of AHAs and BHAs, while pumice and bamboo charcoal soften skin as a physical exfoliator.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
This exfoliator comes in three scents—bergamot, sandalwood, and eucalyptus. But if those options aren't your thing, there's also a fragrance-free edition.