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The 10 Best Body Exfoliators for Perfectly Polished Skin from Head to Toe

Scrub, scrub, scrub.

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Scrubby and oh, so satisfying, exfoliating is a necessary part of your skincare routine, but don't let that stop at your face! The rest of you could use a polishing pick-me-up, too. Whether you're looking to clear up dry patches on your elbows or prevent ingrown hairs on your legs, a good exfoliator is your ticket to smooth skin. Our favorites come in all shapes, sizes, and scents, but there is one for every body and every budget.

Glossier uses finely milled and biodegradable bamboo powder to create a gentle but effective exfoliating bar. Moisturizing additions of sunflower seed oil and aloe leaf juice makes this a one-stop-shop to smooth while an orange blossom neroli blend make you feel bikini ready in an instant.

Refresh Exfoliating Detox Body Scrub
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Super fine ground walnut shells work in tandem with mineral-rich French clay to not only buff away bumps but pull away impurities. We particularly love the orange, eucalyptus, cedar scent of Seaweed Bath Co's Refresh Scrub.

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Good for all skin types, this salt scrub is infused with matcha green tea, which can help absorb excess oil and prevent breakouts. Sea salt acts as a gentle exfoliator, and the peppermint oil delivers a boost of fatty acids, relieving irritation.

A product that can do two jobs at once? Sign us up. OUAI's scalp and body scrub not only buffs away dead skin, it's perfect for giving a little relief to itchy scalps before you're ready to shampoo. Even better, coconut oil adds a softly nourishing quality to this luxurious exfoliator.

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Himalayan Salt Body Scrub
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Himalayan pink salt is for so much more than seasoning. Its high amounts of calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, and iron, it's one of the most nutrient-rich and detoxifying ingredients in any scrub on our list. Add that to lychee berry oil which provides antioxidants and vitamin C, it's tough to say no to this $15 pick.

Coffee and sea salt act as the exfoliators while cold-pressed almond oil and vitamin E provide necessary hydration. We love a good coffee base to stimulate blood flow and encourage collagen production - what wrinkles?

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Ultra-fine sugar plus crushed cupuaçu seeds is the base of this spa-level scrub. Guaraná adds a bit of caffeine, and you'll come out of the shower smelling like almond, pistachio, jasmine, and vanilla.

Go through a tub of exfoliator a week? We hear that. If you're looking for high-quality smoothness without the high price tag, Dove's Macadamia & Rice Milk if for you.

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Nourishing jojoba, macadamia, avocado, and sweet almond oils bring a divine tropical aroma to this sea salt scrub. At under $10, this is another excellent value for a generous tub of exfoliating magic.

Think of this one as four scrubs in one, since it exfoliates, cleanses, nourishes, and moisturizes skin. Super fine dead sea salt mixed with essential oils not only cleans and softens, it can also reduce the appearance of stretch marks, discoloration, and scars.

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Mary O'Brien is a commerce editor for Hearst Magazines based in northern Virginia. When she's not scouring the internet for the best deals and shopping trends, she is over-caffeinated with her nose in a book.
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