The best way to welcome a new season is to shed yourself of all unwanted negativity that might be weighing you down. The biggest culprit? All that pore-clogging, built-up dead skin.
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And no matter how frequently you moisturise, unless you’re exfoliating on the regular, dry skin is inevitable. More importantly, without clearing out the surface level of dead skin build-up, your body oils and moisturisers won’t be able to penetrate the skin and do their job.
However, over-exfoliation is a path you don’t want to go down. So to avoid irritating your skin with harsh body scrubs, we’ve put together our favourite gentle yet effective formulas.
Natio Wellness Body Scrub
We say: Earning a 5 star rating from over 40 expert bh reviewers, it’s hard to deny Natio’s apricot seed and pomegranate-infused scrub a spot in your shower. Lather on to wet skin, rinse and enjoy soft, smooth skin.
You say: “The scrub feels quite gentle, but is abrasive enough to use on elbows and knees effectively. I really like this product and use it often, I have repurchased often and will continue to do so.” – Sally 10
Want to know more? Read Natio Wellness Body Scrub reviews here…
Sukin Naturals Energising Body Scrub – Coconut and Coffee
We say: Who said you couldn’t take your coffee with you into the shower? Sukin Natural’s ultra-hydrating body scrub buffs away all dead skin cells leaving behind plump, glowing skin.
You say: “My skin absolutely loved me for using this scrub. It smells like coffee with a hint of coconut. The texture is like a creamy thick exfoliant.” – BiancaDaily
Want to know more? Read Sukin Naturals Energising Body Scrub – Coconut and Coffee reviews here…
Garnier Body Beauty Oil Scrub
We say: Argan, almond, macadamia and rose oil – name a more nourishing combination, we dare you. This gentle yet effective exfoliator will buff and polish the skin while the oils melt into dry, flakey limbs. Did somebody say butter-soft skin?
You say: “I love this body scrub, it actually gets rid of dead skin and afterwards, my skin feels soft and revitalised. I also like to use it before shaving as it helps with any little, ingrown hairs.” – rankinbr
Want to know more? Read Garnier Body Beauty Oil Scrub reviews here
L’OCCITANE Almond Shower Scrub
We say: The crème de la crème of body scrubs, L’OCCITANE’s formula is the secret to deeply clean and hydrated skin year-round.
You say: “I have very sensitive skin sand this is not irritating in anyway. It has the same beautiful light sweet almond scent the other Lóccitane almond products have.” – slim
Want to know more? Read L’OCCITANE Almond Shower Scrub reviews here…
Trilogy Exfoliating Body Balm
We say: Refine the skin’s texture without compromising your natural barrier function. Plus, Trilogy’s ocean-safe formula offers an alternative to plastic microbeads found in competitor products.
You say: “No joke – I would be devastated if this product was ever discontinued. I used coffee scrubs in the past but was concerned with the long-term clogging of my drains so I went in search for an alternative and stumbled upon this holy grail.” – Ethelinde
Want to know more? Read Trilogy Exfoliating Body Balm reviews here
The Body Shop Strawberry Softening Body Polish
We say: If you’re a sucker for anything fruity, you need this delicious strawberry scent in your body care routine. Gentle enough for daily use, The Body Shop’s in-shower scrub instantly leaves the skin brighter.
You say: “I love how soft my skin feels after use. I have tried other fragrances as well in the past few years but the strawberry one is my favourite in The Body Shop’s body polish and I keep repurchasing it.” – neha.gamine
Want to know more? Read The Body Shop Strawberry Softening Body Polish reviews here
I've used the Natio. I discovered a Nutrimetics scrub in my vanity yesterday that I didn't know I had so I'll start on that.
I have tried the lush one ocean salt however the scent takes a while to get used to
The strawberry body shop polish looks nice.
Currently using the Soap and Glory Flake Away scrub. It's great for KP that's why I use it!
I like the Sukin body scrub.
Great choice of scrubs!
Oh wow, the L'Occitane scrub sounds absolutely heavenly! I love their products. Pure luxury!
Should be scrubbing, but I do dry body brushing.with the beaut Bodecare Body Brush. I used Sukin Coffee Face Exfoliator on my body as didn't suit (lots of face exfoilators end up this way – darn that sensitive skin!) Salivating over the pictures of the Natio and L'Occitane scrubs.
My daughter has the Strawberry one – maybe I should borrow a bit of that to try it – it does look & sound good.
Want all of those from intro pic, and mush them all over the body!
The Strawberry Body Polish looks berry beautiful. My daughter loves the Sukin coffee and coconut scrub.
The coconut and coffee scrub sounds yummy!
I've bought that Natio Wellness Body Scrub as a gift after reading the reviews, but I'm yet to try it myself.
Im still liking the Natio product the same as i did back in 2017 😀
The body shop scrub smells divine
Have tried the body shop strawberry one, the first body scrub I ever bought but now I love the Sukin coconut and coffee one.
I’ve tried it and like it!
Lots of scrubs I’ve yet to try! I love body scrubs, great way to treat myself.
I love the Natio one, in normal times there is usually a warehouse sale where I can get it for $5! I’m currently using a Body Shop banana one that I think isn’t available anymore or maybe just not here.
I admit it. I don’t tend to use scrubs. If I have it in my stash (and I probably do) I will use it, but I use shower gel on my mesh sponge.
Good news! It’s now up there with your review excerpt. Is it a rinse off product?
I have used the body shop strawberry body scrub had purchased it with the body wash and loofah in a travel pack when I went into hospital to have my daughter. It was lovely 🙂
these all sound amazing
I have tried soap and glory’s one and it’s fab
I have tried the Natio wellness body exfoliant not the scrub which is good. Will definitely try the Natio or sukin scrub.
I tried the Natio and the body shop and love them.
I love a good body scrub!
Sukin’s coconut and coffee scrub smelt great. Wouldn’t mind trying Natio or Garnier.