While we all take the time to care for our facial skin, not many of us are devoted in the same manner towards the skin on the rest of our body. The result? Rough patches, acne, marks, keratosis pilaris, clogged pores, cellulite, dead cells, and whatnot! But I don't fall under that category, I’m wise and you should be too – that's why we’re here to hunt down the best body scrubs to address your skin issues before it's too late! The scrubs that I have shortlisted today are enough to address most of the above-mentioned issues like a pro, plus, they work excellently to keep the skin moisturized.

It is quite important that we get rid of the dead skin cells and product build-up often so that you can reveal bright and smooth skin, because let's admit it, not everyone is comfortable flaunting those rough elbows, dark knees, and unwanted bumps! But did you know that a good exfoliator will also ensure that the rest of your skincare products penetrate better into your skin? Well, now you do! Go ahead and take a look at the recommendations before you add a new body scrub to your routine!

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  Editor’s Pick

  Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub Tropical Mango

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This ultra-hydrating sugar scrub from Tree Hut mildly exfoliates the surface of your skin while nourishing it at the same time. Infused with mango puree, shea butter, and real sugar, it hydrates dull skin and elevates your mood with its tantalizing scent which will virtually take you to a tropical destination! The essential oils present in the scrub facilitate a healthy glow by infusing the right amount of goodness. Furthermore, the product is made without parabens, phthalates, and other harmful chemicals to ensure a quality skincare routine!

Active Ingredients: Mango puree, shea butter, essential oils, and real sugar

Who It's for: Dull and dehydrated skin

Scented: Yes

Size: 18 oz

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Best to Get Rid of Keratosis Pilaris

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub

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Your dream skin without the pesky keratosis pilaris is not very far as I have come up with a one-stop solution from First Aid Beauty! The exfoliator is formulated in such a way that it removes all the unwanted bumps and bestows you with the smoothest skin ever! It also deserves accolades for treating strawberry skin or chicken skin while delivering the benefits of chemical peel or microdermabrasion treatment! Packed with pumice, glycolic acid, lactic acid, and bisabolol, the fragrance-free lotion can even be a holy grail for sensitive skin! Furthermore, it helps to improve texture while removing the dead skin cells. 

Active Ingredients: Pumice, glycolic acid, lactic acid, and bisabolol

Who It's for: Keratosis pilaris skin

Scented: No

Size: 8 oz

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Best to Remove Product Build-up

OUAI Scalp & Body Scrub

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This product from OUAI  takes the upper hand at scrubbing off impurities and dead cells from both the body and scalp like a pro! Along with cleansing, the scrub also promises to remove build-up and flakiness as it works on the skin! Enriched with foaming coconut oil, glycerin, and sugar scrub, it improves the skin's texture by increasing the microcirculation and removing product build-up. What I most love about the product is that the invigorating scent features a swoon-worthy blend of lychee, bergamot, champagne, and white musk!

Active Ingredients: Coconut oil, glycerin, and sugar scrub

Who It's for: Best to remove product buildups

Scented: Yes

Size: 8.8 oz

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Most Exotic Ingredients

Kopari KP Body Bumps Be Gone Exfoliating Body Scrub

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This is one of the best body exfoliating scrubs offered by Kopari KP – it boasts of properties that reduce keratosis pilaris – it will be like you've never had it in the first place. Apart from smoothening the surface, it reduces the bump size and decongests the pores by exfoliating and washing your skin surface. It is packed with exotic ingredients like volcanic sand, coconut shell, green tea extract, jojoba oil, and 10% AHA that brighten and smoothen your skin surface without drying it out.

Active Ingredients: Volcanic sand, coconut shell, green tea extract, jojoba seed oil, and 10% AHA

Who It's for: Best for dryness and uneven texture

Scented: Yes

Size: 8.45 fl oz

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Best to Unclog Pores

Beauty by Earth Peppermint Tea Tree Organic Body Scrub

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Flaunt your bare hands and legs now as you have this organic body scrub from Beauty by Earth on your side! It not only exfoliates the upper layer of your skin but also nourishes it at the same time. Furthermore, it also reduces ingrown hair as it smoothes out bumpy and rough patches while enhancing skin radiance. Packed with sugar, marula oil, tea tree, coffee, peppermint, rosemary, vitamin E, and orange and lemon peel, the product unleashes beautiful smooth and moisturized skin that everyone will admire!

Active Ingredients: Sugar, marula oil, tea tree, coffee, peppermint, rosemary, and orange and lemon peel

Who It's for: Best to unclog pores

Scented: Yes

Size: 10 oz

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Best to Fight Acne

Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub

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Bid adieu to pesky bumps and uneven skin textures when you have this Clear Body Scrub from Neutrogena that takes care of your skin! Not only does it work on making the skin smooth, but it also treats pesky acne and marks on your back, chest, and shoulders. It contains salicylic acid and glycerine that gently exfoliate the upper layer of your skin while nourishing the surface at the same time. Addedly, the non-comedogenic formula doesn't clog the pores, which prevents further breakouts.

Active Ingredients: Salicylic acid and glycerine

Who It's for: Best to treat acne

Scented: Yes

Size: 8.5 fl oz

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Best for Cellulite

Eight Saints Welcome to the Scrub Coconut Body Scrub

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This is considered one of the most popular body scrubs from the brand Eight Saints – it comes packed with cane oil, coconut oil, and vitamin E which are promising components to fight cellulite, acne, and rough skin. Apart from exfoliating the skin surface, it also deeply moisturizes the skin without infusing anything toxic or synthetic to your skin! It gently eliminates whiteheads, blackheads, and breakouts while trapping moisture into the skin for a beautiful glow! You will also love to know that the product is cruelty-free!

Active Ingredients: Cane oil, coconut oil, and vitamin E

Who It's for: Best to fight cellulite and acne

Scented: No 

Size: 4 oz

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Best to Buff Away Dead cells

Moroccanoil Body Polishing Scrub

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Before I start, let me tell you how I love the beautiful and classy golden packaging of the body polishing scrub by Moroccanoil. Packed with argan shell powder and lava stone pumice, this skin exfoliator for the body gently buffs away all my dead cells while leaving my skin with a smooth touch and soft glow! Also, it thoroughly nourishes and hydrates the skin for effective results. Not to miss the tantalizing signature scent of Moroccan oil which is enough to elevate your mood as you use the product during your shower. 

Active Ingredients: Argan shell powder and lava stone pumice

Who It's for: Best to buff away dead skin cells

Scented: Yes

Size: 6.7 fl oz

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Best to Smooth Rough Patches

Nécessaire The Body Exfoliator

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Let me present to you this body exfoliator from Nécessaire which I personally love for the dermatologically-tested formulation! Packed with AHA, BHA, PHA, volcanic pumice, niacinamide, and activated charcoal, the product gently exfoliates rough patches, eliminates keratosis pilaris, and releases ingrown hair. The non-comedogenic formula doesn't clog my pores – something that might've encouraged my repeated acne appearance – trust me it worked like magic for me! The formula is hypoallergenic as well, which means it suits sensitive skin too!

Active Ingredients: AHA, BHA, PHA, niacinamide, volcanic pumice, and activated charcoal

Who It's for: Best to smooth rough patches

Scented: Yes

Size: 6.1 fl oz

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Best Vegan-friendly Formula

OSEA Salts of the Earth Body Scrub

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This gentle exfoliator from Osea removes all dead cells while keeping your skin moisturized for a long time. It deeply nourishes the skin while leaving the skin baby-soft. The high-performance ingredients like gigartina seaweed, shea butter, and mineral salts are extracted from around the world including Himalayan pink salt that gives me glowy skin after each use. Addedly, the soothing scent of lavender is sure to enhance your mood during the shower!

Active Ingredients: Gigartina seaweed, shea butter, and mineral salts

Who It's for: Best to get soft skin

Scented: Yes

Size: 12 fl oz

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Herbivore Body Polish Scrub

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Herbivore’s Body Polish Scrub gently exfoliates the skin and instantly moisturizes it right after each use. Packed with virgin coconut oil, shea butter, pink clay, and floral Moroccan rose, the scrub leaves your skin smoother, softer, and nourished while detoxing the skin at the same time. It has a sweet yet light scent that uplifts the mood when you use it. Apart from providing physical exfoliation and nourishment, it also detoxifies your skin, leaving it acne-free so that you can freely flaunt it.

Active Ingredients: Virgin coconut oil, shea butter, pink clay, and floral Moroccan rose

Who It's for: Best to detoxify skin

Scented: Yes 

Size: 10.1 ounces

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Eau Thermale Avène Gentle Body Scrub

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Non-abrasive exfoliating, this scrub from Avene is specially curated for sensitive skin – it buffs away dead cells and other impurities. Enriched with thermal spring water, plant-based oils, and an oleo soothing complex, it reinforces the skin’s protective barrier while hydrating and nourishing it at the same time. The safflower oil, omega 9, and vitamin E further feed your skin with antioxidant-rich properties that help strengthen the skin barrier and keep free radicals at bay!

Active Ingredients: Thermal spring water, safflower oil, omega 9, and vitamin E, and oleo soothing complex

Who It's for: Best for sensitive skin

Scented: Yes

Size: 6.7 fl oz.

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Biossance Squalane + Enzyme Sugar Body Scrub

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This mild exfoliator from Biossance is packed with pomegranate enzymes, squalane, and sugar that smoothen your skin and leave it soft without stripping away the natural oils. It gently removes the dead skin cells while minimizing irritation during the process which is a great catch for people with sensitive skin. It improves uneven skin texture and flakiness without leaving behind a greasy residue. What's more? It is cruelty-free and vegan-friendly! And oh, it is fragrance-free as well.

Active Ingredients: Pomegranate enzymes, squalane, and sugar

Who It's for: Best to get soft skin

Scented: No

Size: 6.76 fl oz.

Now that you have checked out the products, take a look at how you can pick the best one among them!

Here's how you can incorporate it:

Step 1: Start with clean skin, and wash your body with warm water to softet it.

Step 2: Now, take a good amount of body scrub and apply it to the skin.

Step 3: Gently massage the scrub in circular motions to buff away dead skin cells and ingrown hair.

Step 4: Massage for at least 30 seconds. You can use a body brush in this step if required.

Step 5: Wash your body with cold water to close the pores.

Step 6: Apply a good amount of moisturizer thoroughly after patting dry your skin.