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A good body scrub is essential to get your skin glowing. Most are made with natural scrub particles such as sea salt, sugar or even grape seeds, and manually scrub away dull and flaky skin. Oils are often used in the formulation too, to hydrate skin, keeping it supple. Our beauty team and a panel of readers trialled 21 body scrubs - here are their top 5...

Best 5 Body Scrubs

Elemental Herbology Macadamia & Papaya Radiance Body Scrub

Score: 93/100

The product got high scores from our testers. They loved the fragrance and they raved about its uplifting, fresh, natural smell that wasn't too overpowering. The scrub particles were not too grainy or scratchy on the skin and made the skin feel smoother for longer, as well as leaving a lingering scent on their skin and in the bathroom.

Price: £30.00

Available from: elementalherbology.com

Origins Incredible Spreadable Smoothing Ginger Body Scrub

Score: 92/100

Testers loved the fragrance, making them feel like they were having a pampering treatment. Scoring very highly among our testers, nearly 95% of them were satisfied that the scrub made them feel clean and fresh after using it, without feeling too harsh on the skin. They were happy to say that they would continue to use it!

Price: £25.00

Available from: origins.co.uk

Clarins Toning Body Polisher

Score: 92/100

The fragrance of the product was loved by our testers, it lasted all day and even left the bathroom smelling like a spa! 94% of testers agreed that this scrub was easy to spread and washed off easily, leaving skin feel and look immediately smoother and softer. Its coarse texture tackles dry areas as well. The same amount of testers also said they were satisfied with this product and would continue to use it!

Price: £33.00

Available from: clarins.com

REN Guérande Salt Exfoliating Body Balm

Score: 88/100

Over 90% of our testers agreed the product was easy to use, with clear instructions. The product spread easily onto skin and washed off easily too! The fragrance didn't linger which allowed other scented products to be layered on top. Testers loved how this product doubled up as a soak when used in the bath as it dissolved well!

Price: £23.00

Available from: renskincare.com

The Body Shop French Grape Seed Scrub

Score: 88/100

Overall, this scrub provides good gentle exfoliation, with nearly 95% of testers agreeing that it left skin feeling immediately smoother and softer, especially on the knees, elbows and feet from the first usage. The fragrance lasted on the skin even after applying moisturiser. Testers found the product wasn't as moisturising as other scrubs on its own, so this may need to be paired with a moisturiser for the best effect!

Price: £22.00

Available from: thebodyshop.com

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