18 Body Exfoliators for Smoother Skin From Head to Toe

To better absorb body moisturizers, serums and creams in varying seasonal conditions, we first must get rid of the dead skin cells that reside on our top layer of skin. Enter body exfoliators. While they’re great to reveal smoother skin beneath the surface, they also help revitalize and refresh by stimulating lymphatic drainage and blood flow. Here, top body buffers that resurface your skin for a beautiful, natural body glow.

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Best for Keratosis Pilaris

Skinfix Resurface+ Glycolic and Lactic Acid Renewing Body Scrub ($32)

A must try for those dealing with keratosis pilaris, this glycolic acid and lactic acid formula gently  exfoliates and brightens for a softer, silky-smooth feel.

• BUY ON SKINFIX – $32
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $32

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Best Refreshing Shower Scrub

Malin + Goetz eucalyptus hand and body scrub ($36)

Featuring pumice, amino acids and eucalyptus extract, this scrub gently exfoliates and refreshes skin, and the eucalyptus scent leaves you with an invigorated feeling when you leave the shower.

• BUY ON MALIN+GOETZ – $36
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $36

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Best Moisturizing Scrub

DedCool Body Scrub ($28)

Infused with natural exfoliants and essential oils, this body scrub can reset your skin while leaving it nourished and moisturized.

• BUY NOW – $28

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Best for Rough Skin

La Roche-Posay Lipikar Urea 10% Roughness Smoothing Lotion ($23)

With 10% urea and shea butter, use this body lotion to gently exfoliates and hydrates without overdoing it or causing irritation to your skin.

• BUY ON LA ROCHE-POSAY – $23
• BUY ON ULTA – $23

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Best Exfoliating Pads

Murad Retexturizing Body Pads ($49)

These exfoliating pads are infused with glycolic acid and vitamin C to resurface and brighten the skin with a simple swipe.

• BUY ON MURAD – $49
• BUY ON ULTA – $49

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Best for Skin Clarity

Mantle The Hot Ex ($42)

Featuring glycolic acid and volcanic pumice, this luxurious scrub is the perfect in-shower companion for a weekly head to toe self-care treatment.

• BUY NOW – $42

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Best Portable Exfoliator

The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick ($18)

This portable body stick contains glycolic acid to exfoliate and treat rough, bumpy skin, with a targeted application you can take on the go.

• BUY ON THE INKEY LIST – $18
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $18

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Best for Knees, Elbows and Feet

Soft Services Buffing Bar ($28)

Say goodbye to rough, bumpy skin with this microcystal exfoliating bar that really puts the work in to tackle keratosis pilaris, ingrown hairs and dry patches.

• BUY ON SOFT SERVICES – $28
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $28

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Best for Bacne Bumps

Zitsticka Fizz Fountain ($25)

This AHA/BHA foaming body resurfacer promises clear skin by combining chemical and physical exfoliation. Superfine bamboo and pumice granules unclog pores and gently resurface skin without causing irritation.

• BUY NOW – $25

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Best Hand Exfoliator

Tenoverten Rewind Exfoliator ($28)

Hands need love, too, and TenoverTen’s gentle treatment includes antioxidants, polylactic acid, and lactic acid to lightly removes dead skin cells for softer, smoother mitts.

• BUY NOW – $28

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Best Charcoal Buff Bar

Humanrace Energy Channeling Charcoal Body Bar ($18)

Charcoal, rice powder and moisturizing jojoba seed oil combine for an experience that feels like Tatcha’s cult-classic Rice Polish, but for the whole body, not just your face.

• BUY ON HUMANRACE – $18
• BUY NOW ON SAKS FIFTH AVENUE -$18

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Best for Your Chest

Maelys GET-SILKY Breast Exfoliating Stick ($25)

Use this texture exfoliating stick in the bath or shower and watch it transform from a solid to a silky, creamy texture that will leave your breasts and chest looking clearer and feeling smoother.

• BUY NOW – $25

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Best Citrus-Scented Exfoliator

Megababe Powerwash Sunny ($14)

Don’t let its bright exterior fool you, this powerhouse body scrub combines walnut shell with glycolic acid for a deep exfoliation with a revitalizing “wake-me-up” citrus scent.

• BUY NOW – $14

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Best Vegan Scrub

I Dew Care Polish Patrol Body Scrub ($23)

Massage in a circular motion to let the sugar crystal and coconut shell powder scrub do its work. This vegan formula also contains lactobacillus to help balance the skin’s microbiome.

• BUY NOW – $23

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Best Spa-Like Experience

Keys Soulcare Body Polish ($25)

Treat yourself to a spa day with this skin savior from Alicia Keys’ skin-care line. Featuring glycolic and lactic acid, a little goes a long way to reveal a healthy-looking glow.

• BUY NOW – $25

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Best Drugstore Exfoliator

Dove Exfoliate Away Body Wash 4% Refining Serum with AHA ($10)

Enriched with AHA, this body wash gently removes dead skin cells while cleansing, improving skin texture and leaving you feeling soft and smooth all over.

• BUY NOW – $10

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Best Exfoliating Brush

Herbitual Revive and Renew Extra Soft Body Brush ($32)

Made with ultra-soft bristles, this body brush gently exfoliates and stimulates circulation, promoting healthier, more radiant skin.

• BUY NOW – $32

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Best Scrub for Swimsuit Season

Beia Bikini & Body Scrub ($38)

Use this gentle scrub, featuring sugar crystals and natural oils, to exfoliate and leave your skin bikini-ready without irritation.

• BUY ON BEIA – $38
• BUY ON NEIMAN MARCUS – $38