Medically reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP. Written by Ashley Hubbard on May 10, 2021.

Sugar body scrub

While too much sugar isn't great to put in your body, it's actually great to put on your body.

Sugar is a humectant, meaning it pulls water into your skin, leaving your skin hydrated while getting rid of all the dry and dead cells.

Coffee body scrub

Coffee has many benefits, and that carries over to body scrubs. Not only does it have natural exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties, but it also may improve circulation and smooth skin. When to use. Here are two timing considerations to have in mind before using body scrub. How often should you use a body scrub? In general, you don’t want to use a body scrub on your skin every day or every other day doing this could lead to dry or irritated skin. How often you should use a body scrub or exfoliate in general depends on your skin type. But in general, you don’t want to use a body scrub more than twice a week or you’ll dry and irritate your skin according to Mariwalla. For sensitive skin, you may want to just use a body scrub once a week. it’s best to use a body scrub while you are still in the shower, but right after washing so that your skin is clean and ready for exfoliation.