Cover Photo: unsplash.com

Bring your skin back to life just in time for summer with these decadent body scrubs

The arrival of summer calls for some time in the sun, which means it’s time to show off some skin in your chic swimwear and breezy dresses, whether you're at the beach parties or at a luxury hotel pool. While many people assume that applying sunscreen is the only way to maintain a healthy and luminous glow for the season, exfoliating dry and dull skin away should be a vital part of your skincare routine.

From nourishing floral-scented exfoliators to refreshing coconut and purifying sea salt treatments, we’ve rounded up some of the best body scrubs that will keep your skin looking radiant and feeling smooth all summer long. Get ready to say hello to that beautiful summer glow.  

See also: The Best Facial Treatments In Hong Kong To Try This Season

1. Valmont Cellular Refining Body Scrub

Tatler Asia
Above Photo: Courtesy of Harvey Nichols

Treat yourself to the most relaxing exfoliation experience ever with this body scrub from Valmont. Composed of rose oil and Argan nut shell powder, this product has nourishing and anti-ageing properties to remove dead skin cells, impurities thoroughly and rejuvenate the skin to help you achieve that enviable summer glow.  
 
Available at Harvey Nichols 

2. Jo Malone Vitamin E Body Treatment Scrub

Tatler Asia
Above Photo: Courtesy of Jo Malone

Featuring a luxurious fusion of brown-crystals (exfoliant), Vitamin E, olive oil and shea butter, this body treatment from Jo Malone is specially designed to gently exfoliates and moisturises even the driest skin, giving your skin the nourishment it craves. Its scrumptious honey and coconut scent will certainly uplift your mood and even make you feel like you have been to a spa.  
 
Available at Jo Malone boutiques 

See also: 7 Best SPF Lip Products For Smooth Summer Lips

3. Diptyque Smoothing Body Polish

Tatler Asia
Above Photo: Courtesy of Lane Crawford

Crafted by the purveyor of sought-after luxury scented candles, Diptyque, this body scrub is a cult favourite for good reason. The rich, soothing formula is infused with ingredients such as pomegranate seed oil, fatty acids and jasmine floral water that will make your skin smelling divine and looking satiny in no time.  
 
Available at Lane Crawford 

See also: Calming Influence: 7 Relaxation Products To Help Ease Away The Stress

4. African Botanics Marula Detoxifying Salt and Sugar Body Scrub

Tatler Asia
Above Photo: Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

Celebrated for its detoxifying abilities, the body scrub from African Botanics is packed with tiny granules of raw cane sugar and Himalayan crystal salt to thwart body blemishes and keep new ones at bay. It also features a blend of skin-loving marula oil and grape seed that melts into the skin to deliver a hefty dose of nourishment, leaving your limbs silky soft and radiant.

Available at Net-a-Porter

5. OUAI Scalp & Body Scrub

Tatler Asia
Above Photo: Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

If it's an effective, multi-tasking scrub that you’re after, look no further than much-loved haircare brand Ouai’s scalp and body treatment. Powered by gently exfoliating sugar crystals and probiotics, this product will give both your scalp and skin a detox, helping you to get rid of dry, itchy skin and impurities. The scrub is free from parabens, sulfates and phthalates, which makes it an ideal solution for all body skin types.

Available at Net-a-Porter

See also: How To Care For Asian Hair In Hot And Humid Weather, According To Trichologist Andrea Clark

6. By Terry Baume de Rose Body Scrub

Tatler Asia
Above Photo: Courtesy of By Terry

This luxe body scrub from By Terry is an indulgent blend of rose butter, rose essential wax, pastel rose extracts, as well as sugar crystals that boasts natural healing properties to buff away dead skin cells and brighten dull skin. The scrub, which is incredibly rich without being heavy, will leave your skin supple and glowing with an elegant rosy scent that lingers on the skin.

Available at By Terry 

7. The Ritual of Hammam Hot Scrub

Tatler Asia
Above Photo: Courtesy of Rituals

The exfoliation you get from this product by Rituals promises to be is similar to what you would receive during a professional body scrub treatment at a spa. It contains a blend of nourishing ingredients such as eucalyptus essential oil and ginger extract to melt away dry patches while boosting circulation. This scrub will not only make your skin feel immediately soft and refreshed after exfoliating, but also giving you a comforting warm sensation for a much-needed energy boost at the end of a long day.
 
Available at Rituals 

See also: Give Yourself A Luxurious At-Home Facial Experience With These Beauty Gadgets

8. Clarins Exfoliating Body Scrub For Smooth Skin

Tatler Asia
Above Photo: Courtesy of Clarins

Show your limbs some love and keep the skin glowing this summer with Clarins' refreshing exfoliating treatment. The scrub is made with key ingredients such as natural bamboo powders and moringa extract to softly exfoliate and purify the skin, which also contains precious shea butter to give your skin a beautiful sheen and conditioning. A perfect panacea for dry and combination body skin types.  

Available at Clarins

Topics