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While our skin naturally exfoliates itself, physical exfoliators jump-start the process by sloughing away dead skin cells.
Collage: Gabrielle Langdon; Photos: Courtesy ofGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Here, with the help of dermatologists andGlamoureditors, weve rounded up our favorite scrubs.
We checked to see if they were gentle or more abrasive when buffed onto the skin.
It has a dreamy sandalwood/vanilla scent that Im in love with, says style blogger andGlamourreviewerStephanie Pernas.
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It contains hydrated silica plus glycerin and aloe vera for a very gentle (yet worthwhile) exfoliation.
I found it left both the skin on my face and my body nice and soft.
My skin is quite sensitive, so thats why I generally avoid harsh exfoliants.
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Its not sticky and doesnt overly strip my skin.
Earley shares the sentiment and loved the experience using this pick.
The second you open this jar, you feel like youre on a tropical vacation.
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And Im pleased to say the scent lingered for some time after my shower.
It spreads easily onto my skin, and a little goes a surprisingly long way.
The texture of this scrub is also fantastic, because its not ultra gritty.
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Instead, the exfoliating beads are suspended in a cloud-like gel that makes scrubbing more comfortable.
It has sugar crystals that slough off dead skin, plus glycerin and coconut oil to moisturize.
After using this as a scalp scrub, I use it all over my skin for a full-body exfoliation.
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I appreciate a two-in-one product that gets the job done.
Will I be using this every time I need some extra TLC?
Absolutely, and I think my skin will thank me for it too.
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Unlike other body scrubs that leave some redness on my skin, this one didnt feel harsh post-shower.
I used this one before shaving to get a perfect smooth canvas.
Its also great to use before self-tanning, saysGlamours Calle.
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formula of this jelly scrub lives up to its festive outer shell, saysGlamourcontributorErin Parker.
Its not too rough!
The texture of this scrub is jelly-like and fun to use and is a treat every time Kilkeary showers.
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I love the clean scent of this pick and how smooth my skin feels post-shower whenever I use it.
This is definitely a great pick if youre wanting to enhance your routine with something luxurious-feeling and effective.
But shes not the only one whos a fan, asGlamourcontributorMia Uzzellcalls this one of her favorite scrubs ever.
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Your body scrub questions, answered
What is a body scrub?
What should you look for when youre buying a body scrub?
How often should you use a body scrub?
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Dermatologists recommend using a body scrub one to three times per week, depending on your skin pop in.
Is it better to exfoliate in the morning or at night?
Plus, itll allow any skin care products to penetrate deeper into the skin and increase their effectiveness.
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Forsensitive skin types, she recommends using a body scrub three to four times per week.
If you haveacne-prone skin,dermatologists recommend exfoliatingone to two times per weekwith caution.
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Original image byGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
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Original image byGlamourreviewer Brigitt Earley
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Original image byGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Original image byGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Original image byGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Original image byGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Original image byGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Original image byGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Original image byGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Original image byGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Original image byGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Original image byGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
