Don’t worry about excess hair fall while you do this. The truth of the matter is that, yes, by scrubbing the scalp, hairs will come free, but it’s only the ones who were nearing the end of their growth cycle, and were ready to fall in the first place. If they are strong and meant to regrow, they will do so, promptly. And just remember the benefits to the hairs that remain—you’re fortifying them with better blood flow, and doing your part to keep them thicker, healthier, and stronger.
You can do a lot of exfoliation with the gentle scratching of your own fingernails, but a designated hair scrub will also do a lot to polish your dome, even if you have long hair in the way. Just target small spots on the head by parting the hair and very gently rubbing the exfoliant with your fingertips within a close radius. Then rinse, repeat, et voila.
OUAI scalp and body scrub
A blend of exfoliating sugar and moisturizing coconut oil, this scrub feels luxurious and nourishing to both your skin and hair. You’ll also get tons of compliments on the scent which is a mix of bergamot, white musk, and Champagne.
Apply this gel-like exfoliant 10 minutes before you hop in the shower to remove excess oil and dry, flaky skin. It’s gentle enough for all skin and hair types and comes in an easy-to-apply squeeze bottle.
How to Exfoliate Your Body
Don’t overlook the rest of your body: Scrubs are helpful for glowing, soft skin. Use them once or twice a week, focusing on rough spots like elbows, knees, and legs.
Scrubbing your body is straightforward. Get a gritty product, scoop a nickel of it into your fingers, then massage each area. You’ll use a lot of product on each go, as you hit the arms, legs, torso, butt, and maybe even your feet. But it’s an oddly therapeutic process, and perfect for a mid-bath, on-your-feet scrub down, only to submerge after and rinse it all free. Oh, and having a bath towel with some plush piling doesn't hurt either.
Be sure to avoid using body scrubs on your face. They are often tougher and less formulaic, taking less account for sensitivities.
All you need is a little bit of this sugar-based scrub, which turns into a light, creamy lotion in contact with water. And if you prefer a mild scent, this one is earthy and light enough that it won’t linger long after your shower.
If you deal with bumpy skin or ingrown hairs, this bar of soap is packed with micro crystals that can address the problem areas. It’s fragrance-free and made with shea butter to soften the skin.
How to Exfoliate Your Feet
It’s smart to have a standalone foot-buffing plan, independent of whatever body scrub you use. That, or just dedicate a lot of product to your feet, since they are much more prone to accumulating dead skin (in the form of calluses) that need to be buffed away.
