Why it's great: Reviewers say this scrub is "great for dry patches of skin" and has a "wonderful scent." Though it is on the more expensive side, users swear it is "definitely worth the price" because it "leaves skin soft and moisturized." One reader describes her skin as transformed, saying she "can't believe how smooth and soft" this body scrub makes her skin.
Why it's great: This scrub features sea salt to smooth and buff away dry skin, and readers say it lives up to its name and really "does away with flakes." Reviewers love to use it before shaving, because it "helps prevent those dreaded ingrown hairs" and works well on other bumps and blemishes on the body. One reviewer calls this an "absolute godsend" and the "be-all, end-all, supreme overlord of body scrubs."
Why it's great: "This scrub really gets your skin free of everything," raves one reader. Others agree, saying that it is "very gentle," but a buffing session still results in "toned-looking, radiant skin." One reader loves how relaxed she feels after using this scrub, saying she feels like she's "walking out of a spa." Reviewers only wish this "incomparable" scrub came in a bigger size, because they "use it so frequently, it doesn't last."
Why it's great: This scrub may have an unusual texture (one reader describes it as "gel-like") but it gets the job done and smells like brownie batter to boot. As one reviewer puts it, "Seriously, you can't go wrong with chocolate, and if you can use it on your skin, even better." Readers agree the product is worth the money, because it "is loaded with natural ingredients" and exfoliates really well, leaving their skin "so incredibly soft."
Why it's great: This scrub, made with certified organic shea butter, is paraben- and DMDM-free and makes readers' skin "really soft." Users say this "affordable" product reminds them of "a higher-quality sugar scrub" because of its thick, luxurious-feeling texture. One reviewer says she noticed a difference immediately after using this scrub, saying that her skin is "so soft and smooth, it's ridiculous."
We love a rich, moisturizing body scrub. Unfortunately, exfoliating in the shower can take circus-like stability to avoid slipping on the layer of oil that many body scrubs leave all over the tub. That's why an excellent scrub must have great balance, too: the right ratio of skin-sloughing properties to moisturizing elements, and an amazing fragrance that is energizing, yet relaxing enough to make you feel like you've stepped into a luxury spa. Sound like a tall order? That's why only 17 body scrubs made the cut. Click through to see which reader-reviewed products stand up to the challenge.
