Best Body Scrubs for Smoother, Softer Skin, According to Dermatologists




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For mature skin, the best route for your body scrub is a chemical exfoliant, like alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), says Dr. Engelman. With a combo of glycolic, lactic acids, antioxidant-rich green tea, and plant-based particles, it helps buff away dead skin to revive that glow. (Just be careful on sensitive areas of your body with sensitive skin. When in doubt, do a patch test first.)

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“This is a combo physical scrub and chemical scrub—it uses both pumice beads, glycolic, and lactic acids to help remove keratosis pilaris bumps,” says Corey L. Hartman, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Skin Wellness Dermatology in Birmingham, AL. “Licorice root extract and willow bark extract also help to soothe and smooth the skin.”