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Body washes are a shower necessity, but body scrubs are almost like visiting a luxury spa — they take your shower to the next level and leave you feeling especially refreshed. I use a body scrub almost every week to buff away dry, flakey skin and smooth patches of keratosis pilaris. Over the years, I’ve found that, unlike other forms of manual exfoliation (such as dry brushing or loofahs), body scrubs are the most effective because they add moisture while polishing and leave behind firm, glow-y skin that never feels stripped. According to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Hope Mitchell, founder of Mitchell Dermatology, the right body scrub can even “stimulate circulation, improve skin texture, and enhance the absorption of moisturizers and other skin-care products.”
To find the best body scrubs on the (vast) market, I’ve searched high and low for ones that work for a range of skin types and can tackle various issues, including dullness, ingrown hairs, and butt acne.