If you’re skincare obsessed like me, you know the importance of a good body scrub or exfoliator. Whether it’s used in preparation for self-tanning, to help get rid of ingrown hairs and discoloration or simply to smoothen skin, body scrubs are truly a game-changer.

Finding the perfect product can be difficult. But look no further! Here are the seven best body scrubs for smooth, polished skin.

Ouai Scalp & Body Scrub

The Scalp & Body Scrub from Ouai is a cleansing, foaming scrub that not only exfoliates the scalp and body, but it balances and supports skin’s texture as well. Made with a probiotic blend, coconut oil and sugar, it’s also super nourishing and helps with circulation. Not to mention, its rich rose scent is to die for!

Promising review from Ulta: Sara says, “I use this product about once a week, and my skin feels so smooth after every use! It also makes my skin look like it’s glowing and helps bring out more color in my tattoos.”

Kopari Exfoliating Crush Scrub

Kopari’s Exfoliating Crush Scrub with Brown Sugar and Fine Coconut Shells buffs away dryness to produce smooth and hydrated skin. The exfoliating scrub even promotes new cell growth, providing deep moisture while increasing radiance. Plus, it’s vegan and cruelty-free!

Promising review from Ulta: Antonia says, “I love this scrub so much. It smells amazing and feels great. It’s not a strong exfoliator but it does buff the skin for a more polished look with major hydration.”

Fenty Skin Buff Ryder Body Scrub

Another skin-loving must-try is the Buff Ryder Exfoliating Body Scrub from Fenty Skin. Made with sugar, sea salt and avocado powder, the exfoliator rids of rough texture, leaving you with smoother, renewed skin. Not to mention, it’s full of antioxidants and vitamin C to polish and hydrate.

Promising review from Sephora: Taron says, “This is one of the best body scrubs out right now! I have sensitive skin, so I have to be careful of what I put on it. But with this scrub, my skin stays smooth and hydrated and also smells so good!”

Sand & Sky Smoothing Body Sand

The Smoothing Body Sand from Sand & Sky uses Australian pink clay to detox and scrub skin to reveal a smoother, brighter look. Formulated to eliminate roughness and other skin impurities, the exfoliator is everything. It even leaves behind biodegradable glitter to keep the glow going.

Promising review from Ulta: Michelle says, “I love the way this feels on my skin. It definitely exfoliates really well and leaves me feeling silky smooth and super soft. It smells great, feels great, and I would definitely recommend it.”

Nécessaire The Body Exfoliator

Nécessaire’s The Body Exfoliator uses bamboo charcoal, glycolic acid and salicylic acid to exfoliate, soften and renew skin’s texture. It’s great for all skin types and even comes in three different scent options to fit everyone’s needs. Not to mention, it’s vegan, cruelty-free and comes in recyclable packaging.

Promising review from Sephora: Gabby says, “I saw a huge difference in my dry skin as I started to use this. It really preps my body to absorb lotion and moisturizer after using. The amazing smell to this is just an added bonus.”

Herbivore Coconut Milk Body Scrub

Another exfoliator worth trying is the Coconut Milk Body Scrub from Herbivore. Using virgin coconut oil and coconut milk to hydrate and replenish, the sugar-infused scrub will leave skin softer and smoother than ever. Plus, it’s vegan, cruelty-free and gluten-free.

Promising review from Sephora: Sophia says, “The texture of the scrub is sooo soft, like a cloud or a pillow! It exfoliates my skin so nicely and leaves it super smooth without feeling excessively dry. I really love how fine the scrub is!”

Soap & Glory The Scrub Of Your Life

Last but not least, Soap & Glory’s The Scrub Of Your Life is the perfect buffer for smoothing skin. Great for bumpy arms, rough elbows and dry shins, the scrub truly never disappoints. It’s formulated with bergamot, mandarin, rose, jasmine and strawberry to leave your skin smelling and feeling its best. 

Promising review from Ulta: Val says, “This is such a great scrub! I have honestly never felt so smooth. It also smells amazing! Although I got it to help take off a spray tan, I’m going to continue to use it as my main exfoliator on a weekly basis.”

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Which body scrubs do you swear by? Sound off below!

If you’re someone who struggles with bumpy skin or blackheads, chances are you’re always searching for the next best skincare product. One essential product that everyone should have in their routine is a good exfoliator. Meant to smoothen, brighten and hydrate your skin, exfoliators can transform your entire complexion. Finding the right product for you can be difficult. But no need to worry, we’ve got you covered!

Here are eight exfoliators that will help smooth and brighten your complexion.

Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant Exfoliator

Dermalogica’s Daily Superfoliant Exfoliator is a powder formula that works to eliminate toxins in the skin while minimizing pores and improving texture. Made with lavender, activated charcoal and niacinamide, the scrub will leave you with smooth, even toned skin every time.

Promising review from Sephora: Kay says, “This is super gentle but still effective. I don’t use it every day, but I like to use this once or twice a week. It always makes my skin so soft!”

Caudalie VinoClean Exfoliator

The VinoClean Deep Cleansing Exfoliator from Caudalie refines and smooths skin’s texture while evening out tone and increasing radiance. It’s also super moisturizing and full of antioxidants that will give your complexion the refresh it needs. Not to mention, it’s vegan!

Promising review from Sephora: Nat says, “This exfoliator leaves my skin feeling so clean and soft, and my pores appear smaller. I get smooth, even skin immediately after one use.”

Philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash

Another exfoliator worth adding to your routine is the Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash from Philosophy. Made with micro-exfoliating beads, the wash rids of dead skin cells and exfoliates to produce a radiant, smoother complexion. Plus, it’s great for sensitive skin!

Promising review from Ulta: May says, “I’ve been using this product for 6 years. I love how my face feels after. The exfoliating beads have helped with evening my skin tone. It has also reduced the appearance of black heads around my nose area.”

Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream

Clinique’s 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula is a holy grail product. The exfoliating cream deflakes and refines the skin, reduces the appearance of fine lines and preps for moisturizer. Not to mention, it’s vegan and free from parabens, sulfates and gluten.

Promising review from Ulta: Jenna says, “After trying this a couple times, I fell in love. It exfoliates my skin without leaving it dry or itchy. My skin feels so soft and clean every time I use this product.”

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Treatment

Kate Somerville’s Exfolikate Intensive Pore Exfoliating Treatment is another product everyone should try out. Working to smooth skin’s texture while polishing complexions, using the scrub will leave you with brighter, glowing skin. Plus, it targets pores and fine lines to reveal a softer look.

Promising review from Sephora: Dev says, “This stuff is AMAZING. It leaves my skin baby soft after each use and it seriously gets rid of red marks and fine lines. I will never go back. It’s worth every penny.”

Versed Microcrystal Exfoliator

The Day Maker Microcrystal Exfoliator from Versed is everything. It’s a gentle polishing cream that exfoliates skin, detoxifies pores and rides of dead skin. It also works to eliminate excess oils and inflammation. The game-changing exfoliator is vegan, cruelty-free and great for problem skin.

Promising review from Target: Jenn says, “I bought this 2 weeks ago and LOVE IT!! I have always had very rough uneven skin. This makes me feel like I can put my best face forward. It is a great addition to my routine.”

Tula So Poreless Exfoliating Scrub

Tula’s So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub targets black heads, purifies skin and produces smoother, more even toned texture. Made with volcanic sand, pink salt and pomegranate, the scrub deeply exfoliates skin for a radiant, younger-looking complexion.

Promising review from Ulta: Emily says, “This is my favorite product. It’s so gentle yet works so well with helping to remove blackheads from my larger pores and helps to minimize the dead skin.”

Mario Badescu Almond & Honey Face Scrub

Lastly, the Almond & Honey Face Scrub fromMario Badescu gently buffs and purifies while exfoliating and nourishing skin. Using honey and sweet almond oil, the scrub will leave you with a softer, glowing complexion after just one use. Not to mention, it’s sulfate and phthalate free.

Promising review from Ulta: Lacey says, “I really like this exfoliator. It’s gentle so that it won’t tear up your skin, but it’s also effective for a mild exfoliating treatment. It’s definitely one that I see myself buying again.”

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Which exfoliators do you swear by? Sound off below!

On May 12th, clean skincare brand Versed took to Instagram to tease their newest product. Featuring several slides of satisfying scraping videos, the social media post had fans of the brand excitingly trying to guess what could be coming next. Well, all has been revealed and Versed has officially launched Instant Gratification, an at-home dermaplaning tool that removes dead skin and facial hair for a smoother looking complexion.

Offering professional-grade exfoliation, Instant Gratification will produce smooth, fuzz-free skin in just one swipe. The reusable tool provides the closest, safest exfoliation you can get outside an office with a slip-free grip that’s designed for precision control and a stainless steel, single-edge blade.

Along with smoothing and exfoliating, Instant Gratification also allows for better penetration of skincare products, like serums and moisturizers. Not to mention, you will be left with a more even-toned complexion, and your makeup application will seriously improve. 

To use the tool, simply hold clean, dry skin taut with one hand and use the other to glide the blade down at a 45-degree angle. You should use short, gentle strokes along the contours of your face. For the cheeks, Versed recommends that users move the blade toward the center of the face. Alternatively, you should move the blade down toward your jawline when approaching the forehead, upper lip and chin. Always be sure to remove buildup on the blade between areas and avoid going over an area more than once.

For best results, the Instant Gratification dermaplaner should be used once every 1-3 weeks (or when you’re due to exfoliate). Be sure to apply a hydrating serum after using the tool for a little extra glow!

In line with the brand’s dedication to sustainability, Instant Gratification features a reusable metal handle that’s meant to last. Its blades can also be used up to four times. Each purchase comes with two blades, and a replacement pack can be purchased on versedskin.com.

Click here to purchase Instant Gratification for just $19.99. And be sure to follow Versed on Instagram for more exciting product launches.

On July 6th, clean skincare brand, Versed took to Instagram to announce the launch of their new Day Maker Microcrystal Exfoliator. Formulated with high-quality ingredients that work, Day Maker gently exfoliates skin to reveal a smoother, brighter complexion.

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As the first exfoliator from Versed, Day Maker is great for any skin type that needs a refresh. It refines pores, and it gently scrubs away dead skin cells. Not to mention, it produces a smooth texture, brightens the skin and removes dirt and grime.

Using Microcrystalline and Berry Leaf Extract, the exfoliant targets sebum without irritating or damaging skin. It also keeps oil production and inflammation in check. All you have to do is massage the creamy polish into wet skin for 60 seconds, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. You can even use it to loosen dirt prior to washing your face with a cleanser.

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Day Maker is not only affordable at $16.99 a tube, but it’s environmentally friendly as well. It’s housed in 79% post-consumer recycled plastic and comes in zero-waste packaging.

Buy Versed’s new Day Maker Microcrystal Exfoliator now at versedskin.com. And be sure to follow the brand on Instagram for more exciting announcements.

This feature is in conjunction with paid inclusion in the Hello Salon Pro by The Tease June Box.

The amount of stress in the air right now is seriously unreal. Yes, we’re returning to work –– but we’re also adjusting to new protocols, dealing with extremely long waitlists, and wondering about the still-uncertain future of our industry.

Although we’re super fortunate to live in a culture that prioritizes self care, it’s easy as salon pros to let our busy schedules get the best of us. As we head into summer, there are small ways we can create moments to relax –– even in our super packed days.

This month’s Hello Salon Pro “Beautiful Rebel” box in partnership with Revlon Professional features five full-sized samples that are easy to add into our current routines. Today, we’re featuring a few of the goodies alongside other easy #SelfCare habits to make space when we need it most.

Cool Shot in the Shower

This may sound like a rude awakening –– literally –– but we can’t deny the benefits of a cool shot! Although a super hot shower feels great to start or end the day, remember to turn the dial down and finish with a cooler rinse.

Doing so seals your hair cuticle, tightens pores, and promotes blood flow. In other words, you’re prompting your body to do some natural self care once you step out of the shower. Plus, if you bathe in the evening, cooling your body temperature actually helps you sleep better!

Exfoliate

Another super easy way to integrate self care is by introducing a body, face or scalp exfoliator. Doing so is a relaxing, low-commitment way to literally scrub the day away and unveil brighter, healthier skin. A simple sugar scrub does wonders before a shave, and a gently abrasive scalp scrub removes product buildup while promoting better blood flow and hair growth. Plus, it’s straight up #oddlysatisfying.

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Mask & Chill

Nothing says self care like a good ol’ mask. Our favorite at the moment is the Revlon Professional Anti-Pollution Restoring Mask. This innovative formula from the Magnet™ line not only indulges our lengths and ends with moringa seed extract, keratin and panthenol, it’s also built to fight pollution in the process. From metals and minerals that find their way into our showers to free radicals in the air, a coat of this formula protects and pampers us all at once.

Overnight Treatment

Whether you’ve run out of time or energy to fulfill your self care routine, an overnight treatment is the perfect way to reap benefits in your sleep. From night creams to deep conditioners, there are tons of options to do the work while you do…well, literally nothing! 

The Revlon Professional Anti-Pollution Daily Shield is one set-it-and-forget-it option that preps hair to fight pollution overnight. Spray on your strands after your shower and rest easy knowing you’re insured from UV light damage and air pollution until your next wash. Plus, stay free of frizz and second-day-hair scent when you apply!

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Satin Pillowcase

As if the material wasn’t luxurious enough, satin pillowcases have become self care staples in the beauty community. Another easy way to turn your nights into a true beauty sleep regimen, consider covering your pillows in one of these deliciously buttery cases.

An easy addition, these pillowcases prevent hair from tangling while its moisture-wicking fabric helps hair stay hydrated. Plus, you can’t help but relax when laying your head on such a luxe, comfortable purchase. Feel like royalty, no matter how hard your day was!


The Hello Salon Pro June box delivers these self care essentials straight to your door. Test them out for yourself during this wild time of returning to work. Then, see which hit the mark and find themselves in your daily routine or on the salon shelves! You can learn more about the full lineup and order your box today.

Our skin’s appearance reflects more than product quality; it shows our health. Internal and external factors can create breakouts, and as climate change becomes increasingly pressing, the beauty community is asking how #greenbeauty can protect skin against pollution.

When healthy, skin functions as a protective layer between your body and the environment. But, according to Dr. Valacchi Giuseppe, it’s less able to do so when environmental stressors continually wear it down. Between free radicals and bumped-up inflammation, pollution creates a damaged skin barrier that ages quicker, breaks out easier and is especially at-risk of diseases and conditions like eczema, psoriasis and skin cancer.

Brands are rushing to create products that protect skin from an increasingly in-crisis planet, and {save} is one that delivers especially thoughtful and effective options in the anti-pollution skincare crusade.

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{save} has it all. Their formulas feature premium, biodegradable ingredients that meet EU standards of clean beauty –– and are housed in recyclable packaging! Designed for sensitive skin, this collection focuses on anti-aging and, you guessed it, anti-pollution. From repairing the skin barrier to developing future protection, there’s a {save} product for every step of the pollution-fighting process.

Step 1: Get Skin Back in Good Health 

If you live in the city like me, you might already notice your skin dulling and drying from pollution. The first step to reversing this damage is to moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. {save}’s Soothing Sheet Mask is made with water and cellulose, a natural humectant known for promoting skin’s moisture. Pair this with ceramide-rich products to ensure the skin is properly lubricated and able to easily repair itself. 

Taking a break from retinol and acids is another key to preserving the skin barrier. Even with their superpower, these ingredients may further irritate the skin. While rebuilding your barrier, opt for the Anti-pollution Sleeping Mask made with shea butter, glycerin, bacillus ferment and ectoin to soothe inflammation and dryness while regenerating bright, healthy skin.

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Step 2: Stimulate the Good Components

Once your skin is back in fighting shape, add ingredients and products that motivate cell turnover and repair. {save}’s Anti-pollution Vitamin C Booster includes the holy grail ingredient in an easy addition to your routine. Add a pump to your moisturizer to strengthen your skin’s protective and moisture-holding abilities, plus reverse signs of aging.

Also, don’t slack on the antioxidants. These components encourage collagen regeneration and block dangerous free radicals that attack skin cells. The Rejuvenating Moisturizer features Bakuchiol, a plant-derived antioxidant and alternative to retinol, while The Hydrating Facial Cleanser uses Trehalose, one of the world’s most efficient skin-hydrating ingredients. Each is a total shelf necessity.

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Step 3: Create a Second Barrier Against The Bad

Finally, your skin is back to the protective layer it once was, it’s time to bring in backup. Creating a second protective layer can be as simple as choosing a moisturizer with the proper ingredients and properties. Literally made for the job, the {save} Anti-pollution Moisturizer combines squalene, glycerin and ectoin to restore elasticity and smoothness while delivering incredible moisture and preserving hydration.

And, as if we had to remind you, sunscreen is so important for protecting your skin. Beyond blocking harmful UV rays, this second barrier also keeps free radicals out. Choose your favorite, then treat your under eyes to shea butter, glycerin, cica and ectoin in the Anti-pollution Eye Cream. This final touch to your anti-pollution routine ensures skin is armed and ready to take on whatever the city holds, from grimy subway stations to thick smokestacks.