I am a huge fan of exfoliation, and if you participate in any type of Women's Health & Wellness - Body hair removal , exfoliation can prevent ingrown hairs by clearing the path for the hair to grow back properly. Depending on the sensitivity of your skin, you may only want to use a scrubby periodically, but I tend to use it as part of my regular routine (with soap) as a sort of industrial strength washcloth.
I grew up with washcloths, and natural loofah sponges, and later those synthetic balls of…netting? but I’m now convinced that “mitt” is the best type of ~body sponge.
For exfoliating in particular, there are also long strips (which I guess are good for hard-to-reach places?) and there are also gloves, but I think a mitt is clearly the best option: because it is sort of an extension of your own hand, you have the maximum amount of control.
My favorite mitt is synthetic and a little stretchy—basically the material that spa gloves are made of, but in mitt form. This is oddly difficult to find online (I think I found mine at a drugstore), so my new ones don’t have any kind of squish/stretch to the fabric.
This one is quite sandpapery, and even though there’s a tighter stretchy opening, I still think the size is more likely to fit a standard hand than the Korean ones:
Seraphic Skincare Divine Glow Exfoliating Mitt (1pc) – 100%, Dye-Free, Bleach-Free Vegan Viscose Korean Exfoliating Glove – Body Exfoliator for Self-Tan Removal & Keratosis Pilaris
Amazon.com : Seraphic Skincare Divine Glow Exfoliating Mitt (1pc) – 100%, Dye-Free, Bleach-Free Vegan Viscose Korean Exfoliating Glove – Body Exfoliator for Self-Tan Removal & Keratosis Pilaris : Beauty & Personal Care
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This one is similarly sandpapery, and even the XL barely fits my (admittedly large-for-a-woman but not that large hands)
SongWol Korean Beauty Skin X-Large Viscos Exfoliating Bath Towel Gloves Strong Scrub Wash Clothes (3 pack)
I also have a mitt from Ikea, that’s not sandpapery, but is still rougher than a washcloth. It might be a good option for folks who aren’t yet sold on intentionally sloughing off the top layer of skin 😅
PRAKTPORTLAK Scrub mitt - natural
PRAKTPORTLAK Scrub mitt - natural. The soft material cleans effectively but is also gentle on sensitive skin areas. Scrubbing your body boost your blood circulation and energizes. Use the loop to hang the scrub-mitt to dry - easy and hygienic. Coordinates well with our other spa products.
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(They also have cute ones for washing kids that I’m sure are not meant to exfoliate, but if I had a kid to wash, I would definitely give them a try, just for the convenience of having your hand so easily become a wash cloth.)
GULDVÄVARE Washing mitt 5 1/2x8 5/8 "
GULDVÄVARE Washing mitt 5 1/2x8 5/8 ". Highly absorbent washing mitts made of 100% cotton – perfect to use during baths or nappy changes– and always practical to bring in a bag or jacket pocket. Recommended for all ages. GOTS certified organic cotton: CMPY-158887.
www.ikea.com
I might also try these at some point (they’re not meant as a mitt, but I feel like I could use them that way?)
ZOMCHI 2 Pieces Different Roughness Soap Pouch and Soap Saver Pocket for Use in Shower, Body Scrubber Shower Sponge, Premium Exfoliating Soap Bag
Amazon.com : ZOMCHI 2 Pieces Different Roughness Soap Pouch and Soap Saver Pocket for Use in Shower, Body Scrubber Shower Sponge, Premium Exfoliating Soap Bag : Beauty & Personal Care
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