Best body scrubs according to redditors
We found 121 Reddit comments discussing the best body scrubs. We ranked the 85 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 121 Reddit comments discussing the best body scrubs. We ranked the 85 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Sounds like there's a few issues -- some thoughts & ideas that I haven't seen mentioned:
So, I grew up using these and having them used on me (Korean spas have ladies who will scrub all the dead skin off for you for a fee).
Rather than a shower, soaking in the tub for for about 15-20 minutes is much better than standing in the shower (grab a book or something). I tend to drain most of the water after my soak and use a bucket to rinse as I go (scrub, rinse off, scrub, rinse). If you need to do your back, the best is to have someone do it for you! If you have a family member or significant other who won't be grossed out by it, it's really the best way to reach your back.
Remember not to scrub too hard - you don't want to give yourself a rash (or what I call 때밀이 [ddaemiri] burn - ddae is what we call the grey dead skin that comes off)! There are also soaps that help with the whole process - you use it before you scrub.
[This exfoliating soap] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073H4L9ZR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Cd4OBb8CTBM3E) is the most common one that I've seen.
How to use the "exfoliating" soap:
Using the soap beforehand is supposed to make it easier for you to get all your dead skin stuff off :) Scrub gently!
Whoa I thought this was more of a thing! Sorry for less explanation. That's the tool I use, got it off of Amazon, it's cheap and works kind of like a shaving razor except it has a thick edge - so it just scrapes along the skin, without cutting it. It scrapes up dead skin - it's extremely satisfying! I find that if I heavily lotion/oil my legs/arms that morning then have a hot soak, makes everything slough off that much easier. Your skin is nice and soft underneath.
Here's an after pic:
http://m.imgur.com/xhKcSe7
My before pic /u/mostlytolerable posted ;)
I originally got it to help with some ingrown hairs on my legs from waxing - and I found if I would do it before waxing, it would make the hairs come out more easily. But I got hooked when I saw all the gross dead I'd scrape off... I am an odd breed, but at least I'm among my people :)
Oh and I have zero idea why Amazon is now selling it for $60?? It is not worth that, but was a good value when it was like $15-20. Search for "skin scraper" - I'm sure there's a more technical name, but the internet will still know what you're talking about. Link to Amazon tool: Le Edge Full Body Exfoliator - Pink https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056JVQ8A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MlFvzbEPFAJZ4
I use these Korean exfoliating cloths. The nice thing about them is by pressing lighter or harder you can control the exfoliation. They’re also pretty cheap, last a long time and are easy to use.
Korean exfoliating cloths
I did a ton of research on ingrowns when I started getting them just shaving my legs (ugh). This is what has helped:
I’d also take the fungal advice seriously. Ingrowns can get infected really fast and you need to be sure you’re treating the whole issue and not just part of it.
Good luck! I hope it all heals soon!
Edit: here’s a funny comic about ingrown hairs if you need a little pick me up while you’re battling this.
That's about it... I used to get cystic in-growns, huge bloody gross... like why I am I waxing if this is the result?? But with the right person, and with the acnedote and a little more care I've been able to all but eliminate them. Best of luck, fellow coarse-curly-pubic-haired person :)
Thick curly hair clean & tamed:
I am a fan of dry shampoo. Brands like batiste and shhh! Can be found at Target, Walmart, five below. IT'S BEST applied before bed, so it's absorbing oils overnight, comb out in the morning.
I have long hair that I sleep with it in braids or two buns on either side of my head. Don't put your hair up tightly, or you risk traction alopecia.
Using a wide tooth comb on wet washed hair with a leave in conditioner will help battle Frizz.
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Clean and odor free:
The parts of you that stink are going to be creases and folds; so daily with mild soap (I like a small bit of dr. Bronner's of your preferred scent mixed with a basin of warm water, use a washcloth to apply to your dirty areas, then wipe with a rinse water rag twice to remove soap and dirt, then pat dry.
Areas of focus:
Face, neck, chin (especially creases if you have a double or triple chin),
Armpits
Under breasts/between breasts if you have big boobs.
Belly button
Genitals/groin, lifting under your gut if you have one,
Butt crack, under-cheeks if you have a big butt,
Hands
Feet.
For any open sores, clean according to your doctor's instructions. I have lymphedema which has a smell when it leaks. I use abdominal pads to soak up most of the liquid and medipore to cover the whole pad and adhere it to my skin. If it's very bad smelling, I change the dressing twice a day using skin prep pads to avoid skin tears, before applying the adhesive. Then I'll wrap that area with a clean roll of reusable fabric bandage and I have sometimes sprayed the fabric with a bit of febreeze on the side not touching my skin, or kept inexpensive activated charcoal packets tucked under the fabric but above the dressing, if that makes sense.
Looking your best re: skin flaking;
If your skin is flaking constantly and you don't have a diagnosed reason, your skin is most likely too dry, or you are not exfoliating well. I exfoliate twice a week by taking a long shower, but if you can use a bath to save water, that's better. (I can't get out of a bath on my own.)
Let your skin soak/become wet for 10+ minutes.
I use both a product exfoliant, (exfoliating body wash + scrub), and once that's done well I use a Korean body scrub washcloth like this :
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SG4YWYL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_p9RKDbDQZ4C7H
You can find them online or at Daiso for a dollar or so each, they're machine washable and very effective. You don't have to apply a ton of pressure and they don't damage living skin, only the dead skin.
After I have rinsed, I use a body oil or body cream, depending on the time of year and how my skin is behaving. A lotion with lanolin, cocoa butter, or almond oil should do well. I like natural lotions best.
As for clothes that look good, I find I feel best about myself in a maxi-cut skirt, as long as it's not so, long or loose it catches my wheelchair wheels. I look dressed up without having to have freshly shaved legs or a perfectly toned form. I pair bright skirts with a simple blouse that's roomy but conservatively cut, and then I pair a cardigan, denim jacket, or blazer if it's likely to be cold. I'm in clothes that are soft fabrics, not restrictive, and I look put together.
Simple jewelry like earrings OR a necklace, a ring, and a watch on opposite hands, plus a coordinating purse helps you look put together.
I also buy pretty patterned skirts to pair with a solid top, or I wear a patterned top with white jeans and a black blazer, etc.
Alternatively, a monochromatic look can be great, black pants, black pumps, white blouse, black purse? Add a red beaded chunky necklace, tiny silver and pearl ring, red headband or glasses, and tie a red and white scarf to the handle of your tote and you've gone from ” Olive garden waitress” to ” put together."
Keep a lint roller or brush in your car or tucked into a bag to clean off crumbs, pet hair, etc.
I hope this is helpful, feel free to ask if you have questions.
Eucalyptus and Tea tree oil scrub! My teammate recommended and now I swear by it. I use it every couple of days in the shower when I have my conditioner in before I shave my legs. No more ingrown hairs or butt rash/acne. a link on Amazon to the one I use bath and body works sells one too I believe
I love exfoliating, and if that's your goal, just get these. Wash your body with soap as usual, maybe take time to wash your hair/shave/etc (it works way better after you've been soaking a while), rinse, then start scrubbing with this thing (without soap at all). The amount of gross dead skin that you'll scrub away is just great. Very good for ingrown hairs too.
If you're looking for just a spa-like luxurious scrub, I like this. I don't find it nearly as effective as the previous towels, which are the best exfoliators I've used in general (not counting chemical exfoliators).
I don't know if you suffer from the same thing I do but I'll describe and tell you what worked for me.
I do not have the stinging you are mentioning but I also don't shave my legs every day. My legs DO itch like crazy after I shave and I figured out that the reason is because when the hair grows back , the hair is trying to get through the skin and that causes the itching. I often find hairs are trapped under the skin ( ingrown ).
I found two solutions. Either
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After THAT I use Amalactin body lotion because it has alpha hydroxy in it which also helps with exfoliation.
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Okay , again I don't know if your issue is the same as mine. Like I don't really know what to say about why your legs are stinging other than if they are just too irritated because of what you are dealing with or are you scratching too? I know I will scratch my legs bloody before I figured out a solution and would do this unconsciously. Like I woke up at night scratching my legs.
Amazon pay Jerron right meow.
Mmm, goats
My 2 points of advice based on my own experience:
I bought a bottle of the Neutrogena Body Clear and mid way through the bottle I got what seemed like a reaction. Not sure if I scrubbed too hard but my whole chest broke out with little bumps and it took a couple weeks to go away. I havent dared to try it again but I do use stridex in the red box that seems to have helped more than anything. It's still not perfect but much improved!
I also started using a charcoal/mint exfoliator that I think has been helping [This one!] (https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Gate-Charcoal-Exfoliates-Recyclable/dp/B074K81746?th=1)
Which salt scrub? I rotate these:
Avocado Body Scrub 10 oz - Exfoliating Scrub for Skin Brightening, Anti Aging and Dark Spots - Infused with Vitamin C and Avocado Oil to Exfoliate and Moisturize skin - Brooklyn Botany https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072BCWY7F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Jc0Xzb5SMJF94
The BEST Charcoal Scrub 10 oz.- Best for Facial Scrub, Pore Minimizer & Reduces Wrinkles, Acne Scars, Blackheads & Anti Cellulite Treatment - Great as Body Scrub, Body & Face Cleanser https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MR2W0D9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_dd0XzbK6DKYWZ
Himalayan Salt Body Scrub with Lychee Essential Oil from Majestic Pure, All Natural Scrub to Exfoliate & Moisturize Skin, 12 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K8PEZMU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Kd0Xzb434PXDZ
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BeShiny SKIN LIGHTENING Whitening Mask. Use as Dark Spot Corrector to Brighten Dark Skin. Brightening Mask for Face Body Legs Knee Elbow Skin Brighteners with Glutathione, Kojic Acid https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076X5FTFP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ji1MAbF3A0JDR
Majestic Pure Himalayan Salt Body Scrub with Lychee Essential Oil, All Natural Scrub to Exfoliate & Moisturize Skin, 12 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K8PEZMU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fj1MAbK8JXV1P
My apologies. I bought this some time ago. The price for the product I bought says $9.24. I've been giving them away to friends and family. There's no way I can use all of these alone!
Not exactly what you are looking for, but I've been obsessed with this exfoliating mitt. It works so well!
I love weird things and thank you for this contest. My item doesn't have free shipping but combined total is $4.29. :)
Goat lips!
Today I will be sleeping in most the day. It is now noon here! Yikes and I haven't went to bed yet. Doesn't cost a penny to rest though. When ever I wake up I will check Reddit like always.
Since we're talking exfoliation, has anyone tried this? Looks... rather interesting - http://www.amazon.com/Le-Edge-Full-Body-Exfoliator/dp/B0056JVQ8A/
I have been using MUAC's 5 Acid Body Peel, which has improved my legs' texture, but not solved the problem entirely. I would be open to suggestions.
I’ve been waxing for about two and a half years. It’s the best. Depending on how sensitive you are it can be pretty uncomfortable but everyone is different. The waxer I went to was great and very experienced so I’m sure that helped with how how it felt to me.
I also starting using this. GiGi No Bump Body Scrub with Salicylic Acid for Ingrown Hair & Razor Burns, 6 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DYJJQS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_trn6AbDRS3ZNF
It helped with prevent in-grown hairs and keep my skin smooth.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TKD35BH?smid=AEWXAV3T5UC41&ref_=aga_p_title
cleared my face up after having flakes for months/ years been about a week of being clear.
Maris Sal, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Grapeseed Oil (and) Eucalyptus oil (and) Lemon Oil (and) and Grapefruit oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Stearic Acid, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Spinacia oleracea (spinach) leaf powder, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine soja (Soybean) Oil, Ascorbic acid, Polysorbate 60, Tocopherol, Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Oil, Xanthan Gum
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xanthan gum is suppose to help cooconut oil also good Eucalptus oil another plus.
A bubble bath and a book. Thanks for the contest!
Sure thing.
If you want the face mask, try this one but I highly suggest putting it in the coldest area of your refrigerator instead of the freezer.
For the body scrub, this Make sure you have no sensitivity or allergies to almond extract.
Finally, for protective facial moisturizer, I only apply a single layer of SPF15. I don't condone organic products, but since leaving sunscreen on for extended periods, I figured why the hell not and go organic for the last step. This route can get expensive really quickly, so any moisturizing facial SPF cream will do.
Literally drop everything you’re doing rn and buy some Tend Skin. It burns so good. And works so fast.
Tend Skin The Skin Care Solution For Unsightly Razor Bumps, Ingrown Hair And Razor Burns, 8 Fl. Oz Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ECQ7G4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VJ-MDbQP3TDC4
Then if you wanna get really into it, make sure to exfoliate the area every day. If you’re shaving often I would use an anti-bump scrub like this one:
GiGi No Bump Body Scrub With Salicylic Acid for Ingrown Hair & Razor Burns https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DYJJQS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_aN-MDb4GTV8XM
When you use the scrub on the area make sure to start using it 1-2 days before shaving/waxing and then wait 24 hours (or until the next day) to start using it again. It’s very important that you use the scrub often to exfoliate as your hair starts to grow back. This removes the dead skin cells that hairs can get trapped under and lifts the hairs to promote them growing outward and not inward, causing those painful bumps. To really get the job done, try applying the scrub with an exfoliating mitt like this one:
Skinerals Scrubbing Exfoliator Mitt - Exfoliating Gloves To prep and exfoliate skin for self tanner sunless tanning (Exfoliator Mitt) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNVKRMP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bS-MDbNCC2Y5P
After shaving or waxing, apply some finipil to the area for the first few days as the skin is still raw and prone to infection. This will not only fight against infection and ingrowns but will have a really soothing and cooling effect on the skin. Pricey but worth it:
finipil Lait 50,1.5 fl oz, 44 ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C4YJL96/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bT-MDbDVD2PJ8
Do all these things and you should be good. Remember: our skin isn’t meant to be removed in the first place. It won’t simply play nice just because you want it to. You’re going to get ingrowns and bumps and dark spots sometimes no matter how hard you try so you just have to accept that you’re human and be okay with it. But I definitely believe you can manage ingrowns greatly by committing to a regimen.
heres a lemongrass scrub!
Happy bday!
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If you don't own an iphone, then this 5-star [body scrub] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WD3M4XB/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1YY0TPXGWF8FT&coliid=I3OIOH6IQCQMIE)
And happy birthday to you too, /u/LadyAmpersand.
Alba Acnedote Scrub has helped me with chest/back breakouts.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003O3YXDK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eZd3DbS5GZ093
This is a Le Edge exfoliator. It's amazing at what it does, almost to a fault! If I EVER use it on my face now, it's once every two weeks or so. It's like a razor, but with a flat, dull, scraping metal edge instead of blades. It was seven dollars when I bought it on Amazon, then they stopped making it! I've been looking for an equivalent substitute ever since! They're so pricey now. Sorry I couldn't be more help!
My self-care is one of the first things that goes out the window when the inevitable wave of depression hits.
I’m actually pretty proud of myself though because lately I’ve been better about showering and brushing my hair!
This is my favorite body scrub! I always feel so much better after I use it in a warm shower! It makes me super smooth, helps with my dry skin and eczema, and smells amazing!
grab some of this and go to town: https://www.amazon.com/Himalayan-Essential-Majestic-Pure-Moisturize/dp/B01K8PEZMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484705560&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=himalayan+salt+scrub&psc=1
Sugar scrub like this you use it on the areas you're going to shave. Exfoliating with a loofah or whatever works too.
No particular brand. Amazon turns up this which would be over a years supply if it's just you using them. And yes, you want to use them on wet skin.
That's like a scrubbing brush! More like something like an actual scrubbing soap like https://www.amazon.com/Tree-Hut-Sugar-Scrub-Tropical/dp/B007DGRT3K/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=body+scrub&qid=1555894297&s=gateway&sr=8-3 :o)
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To help me make friends, [I need to smell decent] (http://www.amazon.com/The-Body-Shop-Moisture-Chocomania/dp/B009S2YQS8/ref=sr_1_6?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1394320303&sr=1-6). And I'd be friends with somebody who smelled like chocolate in a heartbeat. Thanks for the contest!
Exfoliate your legs once a week. That will help get rid of dead skin and help prevent ingrown hairs. I also use stidex pads after shaving. This is the mitt I use but I know you can find them cheaper here but to give you an idea. Also you can try a razor with less blades. It won't get as close to the skin and less of a change to cause ingrown hairs.
This..
https://www.amazon.com/Tree-Hut-Sugar-Scrub-Tropical/dp/B007DGRT3K/ref=pd_cart_vw_1_1_p?ie=UTF8&refRID=5T8GVN5MSE0CW05WNPGJ
Seven dollars and it'll last forever... I'm not too crazy about these 'special/fancy' shower products but this makes me feel like a fuckin King.
Daily:
splash my face with cold water
Morning wash my face with Garnier Cleanser followed by Toner, Renewal Serum, then I massage my face & massage in moisturizer, followed by some (mostly for the smell) aftershave, and I massage my hairline with Vitamin E Oil, & after it feels like my face has absorbed it, i usually start applying sun protection for eyes and then the rest of my face & neck, exposed skin (arms, legs, etc) protection and hands
while at night, i take a shower (usually after a bit of exercise) and cleanse my face with cleanser lotion and my with a good body wash and follow later on (usually before i go to sleep) with another facial cleansing using the Garnier pure essentials & then some night cream
and I usually repeat this routine daily with the exceptions that I don't put the sun protection on when I won't be going outside in the day-time and I usually skip it all one day out of every week to let my skin rest
Non-daily:
On top of that, I usually try to shave facial hair every few days. I start by putting a hot rag over my face, then I use a cotton ball to rub on baby oil
and I exfoliate once a week (my body & my face) using a good facial exfoliating scrub that's either L'Oreal or the Body Shop and I use the same scrubber from the L'Oreal one for both
and scub my body with one of three scrubs using exfoliating gloves
after exfoliating my face, I usually follow with a moisturizing mask (using Honey, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Whole Wheat Flour) & I usually try to do it on the beginning of the week (Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday) so I can follow 3 days later with another one. If on Sunday, then I follow on Wednesday with a non-homemade mask and I try to follow at the end of the week (Thursday, Friday, or Saturday) with a 2nd homemade mask (Using caramel, baking soda, an egg yolk, whole milk, and 100% cocoa powder)
then, I usually moisturize my face and my body. I also try to moisturize my body at least once a week (sometimes more) by taking a bath using 2-cups of milk, fresh lemon juice (1/2 - 1 whole lemon), sometimes some honey, and specially formulated bubble bath.
I try to mix this with a relatively regular exercise schedule (cardio around 5 days a week (I'm researching different weigh-lifting regimens & Yoga & Calisthenics to add to this)) & a balanced diet (alot of fiber, fruit (daily), lots of water, vegetables when I can (salads, veggie sandwhiches when I can (I might start drinking a daily V8 for more)), White & Green Tea daily, limited sweets (usually just a nutrigrain when I do))
So, if you've actually read to this point I salute you. My question is if there's anything generally wrong with this routine (other than price & the fact that it shows my level of OCD)