Types of Men’s Scrubs and Exfoliators

1. Charcoal Scrubs

• Purify pores by drawing out impurities
• Gently exfoliate to reveal brighter skin
• Ideal for oily, acne-prone skin

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Activated charcoal – Detoxifies by absorbing oil and bacteria
  • Walnut shell powder – Gently buffs away dull skin cells
  • Bentonite clay – Removes debris from pores

2. Coffee Scrubs

• Energize and awaken skin
• Provide exfoliation and improve circulation
• Reduce appearance of cellulite

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Coffee grounds – Exfoliate and stimulate blood flow
  • Coconut oil – Smooths and moisturizes skin
  • Caffeine – Provides tightening and toning effect

3. Sugar Scrubs

• Gently buff skin with sugar crystals
• Melt as they exfoliate to prevent irritation
• Leave skin smooth without dryness

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Brown sugar – Gently lifts away dead skin cells
  • Grapeseed oil – Softens and smoothes skin
  • Glycerin – Prevents moisture loss after exfoliating

4. Salt Scrubs

• Remove dead skin and reveal fresh layer
• Often contain sea salt or Himalayan salt
• Soothe inflammation and cleanse pores

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Sea salt – Brightens dull complexion and polishes skin
  • Jojoba oil – Won’t clog pores or cause breakouts
  • Eucalyptus – Clarifying and soothing aromatherapeutic

5. Face Scrubs

• Gently exfoliate and buff away dead facial skin cells
• Unclog pores and allow products to absorb better
• Often contain jojoba beads or fruit enzymes

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Jojoba beads – Gently massage skin without irritation
  • Papaya enzymes – Dissolve dead surface cells
  • Glycerin – Prevents moisture loss after exfoliating

6. Body Scrubs

• Buff away dullness on rougher areas like knees and elbows
• Reveal brighter, smoother skin all over
• Often coarser scrubs with pumice or loofah

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Pumice – Gently abrades thick, calloused skin
  • Shea butter – Hydrates skin after buffing
  • Jojoba beads – Light manual exfoliation

7. Back Scrubs

• Help cleanse congested pores and remove dead skin on back
• Reduce bacne breakouts and appearance of scars
• Often contain salicylic acid or tea tree oil

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Salicylic acid – Clears clogged pores to prevent breakouts
  • Tea tree oil – Natural antimicrobial benefits
  • Aloe vera – Soothes irritation from active ingredients

8. Detoxifying Scrubs

• Draw out impurities, toxins, product buildup
• Often contain charcoal, clay, pumice
• Deep clean pores while exfoliating

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Activated charcoal – Pulls out dirt and oil
  • Bentonite clay – Purifies pores and absorbs debris
  • Pumice – Lifts away dead skin cells

9. Brightening Scrubs

• Help even skintone and reduce dullness
• Gently buff away dead cells to reveal radiance
• Often contain fruit enzymes or licorice root

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Papaya enzyme – Gently exfoliates and brightens
  • Licorice root extract – Reduces melanin production
  • Lactic acid – Gentle AHA that smooths skin

10. Foot Scrubs

• Slough off calluses and rough skin on feet
• Often coarse with pumice or salt
• Reveal smooth, soft feet

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Pumice – Gently abrades thick, calloused skin
  • Epsom salts – Soothes sore, achy feet
  • Tea tree oil – Anti-fungal that prevents athlete’s foot