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With summer right around the corner, silky smooth skin is on the mind. And while hydration and protection from the sun are key to keeping skin smooth, exfoliation is perhaps the best way to get there. By sloughing away dead skin cells, oils, bacteria, and grime, exfoliating leaves you with renewed, soft skin that’s supple to the touch. And not only does the simple step give you smooth skin that glows, it also helps your skincare products to absorb more quickly.
But sometimes, whether they’re too abrasive or simply do nothing at all, those gritty scrubs just don’t get the job done. That’s when it’s time to call in the big guns: exfoliation tools. Read on for our favorite body exfoliating tools, guaranteed to give you softer skin in just one use.
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Everist Konjac Body Sponge
Image Credit: Everist Made from natural konjac plant fiber, this sponge softens into a cushy, gel-like pillow when wet to lightly exfoliate the body. Gentle enough for daily use, it creates a creamy lather from any body wash used with it.
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Fur Mitt Trio
Image Credit: Fur This three-pack of reusable, double-sided exfoliating finger mitts is perfect for hard-to-reach, ingrown-prone spots. With a softer side for polishing off sensitive skin and a textured side for buffing rougher spots, the mitts help prep skin by sloughing away dirt and debris.
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PMD Clean Body
Image Credit: PMD This luxe brush cleanses, exfoliates, and massages skin using three magnetic, interchangeable attachments to leave the body feeling silky smooth and clean. Whether used in the shower with soap or on dry skin with a moisturizer or body oil, the PMD Clean Body uses proprietary SonicGlow technology to clean, lift, firm and tone the skin.
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The Organic Pharmacy Skin Brush
Image Credit: The Organic Pharmacy Everyone needs a great dry brush in their arsenal. This one’s especially great because it can be used handheld or with the handle attachment for hard-to-reach areas.
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One Love Organics The Cleansing Sponge
Image Credit: One Love Organics Combat pore-clogging oils and bacteria with this gentle cleansing sponge. The bamboo charcoal works to remove dead skin cells and debris without stripping the skin or causing irritation. Simply run the sponge under warm water until it softens and expands, add cleanser, and gently massage the skin in circular motions.
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Esker Body Plane
Image Credit: Esker Meet the Body Plane, a patent-pending exfoliation tool that uses colloidal sterling silver to gently scrape off dead skin, dullness, and impurities. It’s best used when skin is wet, warm, and primed with body oil to help the tool slide along the skin rather than tug. Results will vary from person to person and use to use—so no need to worry if you notice it picking up less from time to time.
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SALUX Nylon Japanese Beauty Skin Bath Wash Cloth
Image Credit: SALUX This cloth is softer and far more sanitary than a loofah, while still providing deep exfoliation and stimulating skin and blood circulation. The light nylon fabric air dries quickly, and the extra-long length (35 inches!) helps you reach the neck and back areas with ease.
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INNERNEED Soft Silicone Body Scrubber Exfoliating Glove
Image Credit: INNERNEED Meant to replace a traditional body sponge or brush, this 100% food-grade silicone body brush is far more hygienic than other brush materials. With a pocket in the back for easy hand placement, the brush features two different bristles with different diameters to ensure gentle but deep exfoliation.
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Pursoma Detox Beauty Dry Brush
Image Credit: Pursoma This dry brush features jute bristles, which is a vegetable fiber that helps stimulate circulation. The unique U-shaped brush head allows for 360-degree scrubbing and deeper exfoliation.
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Luv Scrub Mesh Body Exfoliator
Image Credit: Luv Scrub Influenced by West African beauty rituals, this mesh body exfoliator gently buffs skin and sloughs off dead cells to reveal glowing, smooth skin. Not only is it gentle enough for daily use, but it also lasts up to 18 months and replaces loofahs, washcloths, and exfoliating gloves.
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