Body scrubs are one of those magical self-care and skincare products I discovered all on my own. Call it a woman’s intuition entering my awareness early, or perhaps I read about it in a teen magazine, but I fell deeply for body scrub at a very young age and never looked back. 

Of course, when I was younger and much less health-conscious, I bought any old body scrub at the drug store and reveled in its scraping and scrubbing at my skin, feeling oh so shiny and clean when I emerged from the hot shower. 

But as I grew older, my skin grew more sensitive, and I had to seek out all-natural products that agreed with my specific skin. What I have found over the years is that physical exfoliants work best for me and that truly the best body scrub for sensitive skin is one that is all-natural, plant-based, and agrees with all five of your senses. 

Table of Contents: 

• Why Use a Body Scrub: Benefits for Sensitive Skin
• 5 Essential Tips for Sensitive Skin Care
• Gentle Cleanser
• Exfoliate
• Moisturize and Hydrate!
• Watch Your Mouth
• Hit the Snooze Button
• Physical Exfoliants: Finding the Best Exfoliator for Sensitive Skin
• Our Recommendations: The Best Body Scrubs for Sensitive Skin

Why Use a Body Scrub: Benefits for Sensitive Skin

Body scrubs are great for getting rid of dead skin cells and excess, stubborn dirt and grime that does not want to wash away with a casual wash. 

Especially if you have sensitive skin, like up to 70% of the population, you are likely using a gentle cleanser, as you should, that may leave behind the harder to get rid of oils and other detritus. 

Using a body scrub also prepares your skin to absorb whichever moisturizer you plan to apply after your bath or shower. And you must moisturize after your bath or shower!

Dermatologists agree that body scrubs will help pull dirt and oil out of any clogged pores you might have, which will also go a long way toward preventing ingrown hairs. 

When you buy body scrub, be sure to invest in a high-quality, all-natural, plant-based product that will not add harsh chemicals to your already sensitive skin. The rule of thumb is to exfoliate with your body scrub twice a week. 

5 Essential Tips for Sensitive Skin Care

Practices for good skincare are even more important for those of us with sensitive skin because even a small break in routine can wreak havoc on our precious largest organ. 

I have included here the top five tips to keep your sensitive skin in top shape. Build them into your routine as each one works for you, using products you love so that you will be sure to stick to your schedule of care. 

Gentle Cleanser

Make sure your cleanser is all-natural, plant-based, and gentle for your skin. Excessive washing with a harsh cleanser will dry out your skin and scrubbing twice a day (yes, you must wash your face twice a day), with chemicals can do more bad than good. 

Exfoliate

As mentioned above, exfoliating your skin twice a week will help get rid of excess oil and dirt as well as unclog your pores. Choose a physical exfoliant and take care not to scrub too hard. 

Moisturize and Hydrate!

Drink plenty of water throughout the day. The common wisdom says 8 glasses, but I also count herbal teas and kombucha toward my water intake. As long as it does not have caffeine, you can count it as hydration. And be sure to moisturize after every wash. 

If you include a moisturizer with SPF you get bonus points for protecting your skin. I love coconut oil because it acts as a natural sunscreen, and it is super hydrating. 

Watch Your Mouth

A healthy diet will go a long way toward great skin. And anyone who has fallen out of practice with their plant-rich diet will attest to this truth. You notice almost instantly that your skin takes on a grayish pallor and thinner skin. 

So watch what you put in your mouth. That advice goes for smoking as well, one of the leading causes of premature aging of the skin. 

Hit the Snooze Button

Sleep is an essential ingredient for good skin. I say hit the snooze button, but the truth is you are better off turning in early each night so you don’t have to hit that snooze button and wake up grudgingly. They call it beauty sleep for a reason, you know?

Physical Exfoliants: Finding the Best Exfoliator for Sensitive Skin

Tons of advice will tell you to use chemical exfoliants rather than physical ones, but it is only because those advisers worry you will scrub too hard. I say use the physical ones that are all-natural and draw on gentle scrubs like shell powders, sugars, and salts. 

You are better off investing in an all-natural scrub and just taking care not to scrub too hard than you are with a chemical exfoliant that takes off the top layers of your skin, leaving it exposed and vulnerable to the elements. 

Our Recommendations: The Best Body Scrubs for Sensitive Skin

I have linked below three site locations to check out many options for body scrub, body washes, and body moisturizers, all of which are plant-based and all-natural, promising to care for and nourish your skin. 

Body Scrub

I love this Ubtan body scrub because it works for both your face and your body and is great for all skin types. 

Body Moisturizer

Pick and choose among your favorite ingredients and fragrances, with a wide range of lotions and creams for your sensitive skin. 

Body Wash

Gentle enough for your delicate epidermis, choose from among the variety of body washes that can make you look, smell, and feel amazing!

Click the links above and take your time browsing among these skin healthy products from WOW you will undoubtedly fall in love with.