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Summer is here, and it’s time to glow. Which is harder than it sounds, thanks to sun, salt, chlorine and more. But fear not. We’ve rounded up the best body scrubs to rejuvenate and restore glowing skin this Summer.

12 body scrubs that will restore your glow for Summer

It doesn’t matter how much sunscreen you slather on to achieve your luminous glow this summer. If you’re not using a body scrub, rough, scaly skin will likely appear at one point or another.

best body scrubs for Summer

The best body scrubs to exfoliate and rejuvenate your skin this Summer.

And could there be a worse time? When you’re showing off a little more skin in chic swimwear, breezy dresses, tanks and shorts. The last thing you want is skin that looks patchy and dull.

Here’s where a good body scrub comes in. Exfoliating not only buffs away dead skin cells and unclogs pores but also leaves your skin smoother, brighter and healthier. It also allows for your moisturizer to better penetrate your skin and boosts circulation too. Hello healthy, radiant skin.

best body scrubs for Summer

The best body scrubs to exfoliate and rejuvenate your skin this Summer.

From nourishing tropical scented exfoliators to purifying sea salt treatments, we’ve rounded up 12 of the best body scrubs that will keep your skin looking lustrous all summer long. Break out your favorite summer mini dress and get ready to show off your smooth skin.

Rejuvenate and Restore Glow with the best 12 body scrubs

1. osea

Filled with three types of salts: Dead Sea, Bolivian Rose and Himalayan, Osea’s Salts of the Earth Body Scrub ($48) is a mineral-rich scrub for silky skin.

best body scrubs for Summer

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2. sunday riley

Sunday Riley’s Charcoal Smoothie Jelly Body Scrub ($38) is infused with activated charcoal, which draws out any dirt and impurities while also massaging away dead skin cells.

best body scrubs for Summer

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3. herbivore botanicals

Say goodbye to summer dry patches. The mixture of virgin coconut oil and Moroccan rose in Herbivore Botanicals Coco Rose Exfoliating Body Scrub ($40) will leave your skin feeling hydrated, soft and just lightly scented.

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4. nécessaire

Polish away rough skin skin and potential ingrown hairs with Nécessaire’s The Body Exfoliator ($30). The formula contains a slew of skin-refining ingredients, including bamboo charcoal to smooth skin and a combination of salicylic, lactic and glycolic acids to remove sweat, oil and dirt.

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5. ouai

Ouai’s St. Barts Scalp & Body Scrub ($40) is great at sloughing away dead skin cells on your arms and legs but also gentle enough to use on your scalp. Formulated with sugar crystals, it will remove product buildup and excess sebum without drying your hair out. It also contains probiotics for balancing your skin’s natural bacteria levels and moisturizing coconut oil too.

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6. versed

Sensitive to added fragrances? Versed Buff It AHA Exfoliating Body Scrub ($20) is completely fragrance-free and smooths skin with the help of exfoliating alpha hydroxy acids and micro pumice beads.

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7. fur

Perfect for pre-shaving, Fur’s Silk Scrub ($54) contains jojoba for mechanical exfoliation, plus glycolic and lactic acids for chemical exfoliation.

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8. kora organics

Jumpstart your day with the invigorating peppermint infused Turmeric Invigorating Body Scrub ($60) from Kora Organics. It’s infused with brightening turmeric and rosehip to help soften the skin.

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9. sol de janeiro

Sol de Janeiro’s Bum Bum Body Scrub ($42) is made from natural, yet hard working ingredients. Crushed cupuaçu seeds and sugar crystals gently dissolve dead skin cells while Amazonian guarana (which has five times more caffeine than coffee) stimulates circulation, and pure-pressed coconut oil leaves a silky afterglow.

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10. kiehl’s

Kiehl’s aloe vera and chamomile infused Gentle Exfoliating Body Scrub ($38) is made with natural exfoliation particles instead of microbeads.

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11. aesop

Transport yourself to the spa with botanical infused Geranium Body Scrub ($37) from Aesop made of Pumice, Bamboo Stem and purifying botanical oils.

best body scrubs for Summer

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12. first aid beauty

Say goodbye to lumps and bumps with the KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub ($30) from First Aid Beauty. With the help of both glycolic and lactic acids, this scrub works to erase dead skin and oil buildup for the perfect pick-me-up.

best body scrubs for Summer

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Rejuvenate and Restore Glow with the best 12 body scrubs

There you have it – 12 body scrubs for silky, touchable skin this summer. Now wear those dresses, shorts and swimsuits with confidence ladies – it’s time to enjoy summer!

Jillian Tangen

Jillian is a lifestyle editor at Dandelion Chandelier covering topics like fashion, travel, entertainment and on occasion, even finance. She thinks there’s no such thing as having too many sweaters.