Body Exfoliators

If you have dry skin, lotions and body butters are great, but it’s time to invest in some hydrating body exfoliators for dry skin too. Though you can’t see it, there are thousands of dead skin cells on your skin each day, and they will continue to accumulate until you slough them away with a good body scrub for dry skin.

The build-up of dead skin cells will lend your skin a dull and flaky appearance, but fret not because that’s where body exfoliators come in. The right body scrubs for dry skin will help to polish off dead skin cells to reveal the healthy, glowing skin underneath. They also do a great job at unclogging pores and preventing ingrown hairs and bumps from pushing through the skin.

Body exfoliators should be applied on damp skin after you have thoroughly cleansed your body with a shower gel or body wash. This is necessary to ensure that your skin is clean and ready for exfoliation.

Exfoliating once or twice a week is ideal to enhance your skin texture and minimise the risks of blackheads and bacne. Start by massaging the body scrub all over your body, paying special attention to the rougher areas such as your elbows, knees, feet and thighs. Gently scrub behind your neck and armpits to ensure that all dead skin cells and dirt are sloughed off. For the best results, rub the body scrub onto your skin in circular motions to enhance blood circulation.

Dead skin cells form a layer on the skin, making it difficult for your lotions and body creams to penetrate. That’s why it’s important to use a hydrating body scrub for dry skin to gently polish away the layer of dead skin cells, so you can receive the maximum nourishment from your body moisturisers. Hydrating body scrubs are also essential to keep your skin smooth and moisturised.

If you have dry skin, skincare experts wouldn’t recommend using body scrubs too frequently, as harsh scrubbing may lead to skin irritations and redness. Apart from that, over-exfoliating can also lead to enlarged pores, which may expose your skin to more pollutants and infections. Avoid body exfoliators that contain alcohol, since they can strip your skin’s natural oils and cause further dehydration.

Looking for the best body scrubs that won’t dehydrate your skin? You’re in luck because Clarins offers a selection of hydrating body exfoliators that are formulated with botanical ingredients to keep your skin clean, soft and well-hydrated.

Say hello to baby-soft skin with the Exfoliating Body Scrub for Smooth Skin. Packed with a nourishing mix of natural Bamboo powders, Ginger, Moringa, Mimosa Tenuiflora and Shea extracts, this plant-based body scrub for dry skin gently removes dirt and flaky surface cells to comfort, protect and soften the skin. It also promotes skin density and cell renewal. Mimosa extracts soothe and prep your skin for the next step, while Moringa purifies the skin and wards off bacteria build-up.

Our Tonic Body Polisher is another good body scrub for dry skin. This energising body exfoliator is the ultimate glow-getter with its luxurious blend of Rosemary, Rosewood, Mint, Sugar and Sea Salt Crystals. Infused with hydrating essential oils, this spa-fresh body scrub effectively clears away dead skin cells to reveal the glowing skin beneath, thanks to the help of gentle Sugar and Sea Salt Crystals.

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