Why it's great: Say goodbye to dead, flaky skin with this scrub that readers call "perfection in a jar." It manages to be "refreshing and relaxing" at the same time, and readers agree that it leaves their skin "smooth and amazingly soft." The ginger smell isn't too overpowering, and readers report that the smell makes them "feel awake, alive and energized." Just be careful when using it, though — one reader reports that the oil (which readers agree helps their skin feel super moisturized) lingers in the shower and can make it slippery.
Why it's great: First things first, there's the fun factor with this buzzy body scrub: "It smells AMAZING," raves one fan, "Especially for caffeine addicts." She also notes that it helps keep skin "extra soft and smooth" Another user even says it helps fade scars. The only drawback? Well, our readers agree that the stuff is pretty darn messy — though they also agree that it's worth the mess!
Why it's great: Not only does this scrub boast a "hard-to-resist" scent that smells like "fresh-baked, hot Christmas cookies full of walnuts," it also leaves skin "silky and ... touchable." Devoted users say it's been a "favorite for years" because it has the "perfect [amount of] grit" and feels like a "uplifting daily treat."
Why it's great: A long-time reviewer favorite, this scrub is one that readers keep coming back to. They rely on it to buff their skin in preparation for sunless tanning and to exfoliate before shaving. It leaves skin "looking and feeling positively radiant" while keeping it from being "oily and dry." One reviewer reports that "it's not harsh on skin so you can use it often," and it doesn't irritate her sensitive skin. Another reviewer raves that this is her "holiest of Holy Grail products."
Why it's great: "This scrub is amazing," says one reader, who notes that she likes to use it before self-tanning. Other readers add that it works well for dry skin and that "the smell is wonderful." And honestly, you can't really go wrong with L'Occitane, can you?
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.
