Collection: Body Scrub︱Exfoliators

It is generally recommended to use Korean scrubs after cleansing and not before, as the skin should be clean and damp for the best results. For facial scrubs, always cleanse your face first to remove makeup, sunscreen, excess oil and impurities. This allows the scrub to exfoliate dead skin cells more effectively rather than rubbing dirt across the skin. For body scrubs, it's best to use them in the shower after washing with a body cleanser. Warm water helps soften the skin, making it easier for the scrub to buff away dead skin cells.

For most skin types, exfoliating 1 to 2 times a week is ideal. If you have oily or congestion-prone skin, you may benefit from using a gentle scrub up to 3 times a week. However, if your skin is dry, sensitive, or easily irritated, restricting exfoliation to once every 10–14 days is best. Over-exfoliating can damage your moisture barrier, leading to redness, dryness, and increased sensitivity.

Both sugar and salt scrubs exfoliate the skin, but they offer different benefits depending on your skin type and the area you're treating. Sugar scrubs are made with finer, gentler granules that dissolve easily with water, making them ideal for sensitive skin and delicate areas such as the face and lips. They also naturally contain glycolic acid (AHA), which provides mild exfoliation to help brighten dull skin. Salt scrubs, on the other hand, have larger, mineral-rich crystals that provide a more intensive exfoliating experience. Rich in minerals such as magnesium and potassium, they help deeply cleanse the skin, remove stubborn buildup, and leave it feeling refreshed. They're particularly well suited for rough areas like the elbows, knees, and feet, as well as for scalp exfoliation, where they help lift excess sebum and impurities while promoting a healthier scalp environment.

The Dr. Ceuracle Ganghwa Rice Granule Pack is a multi-tasking wash-off mask that combines physical exfoliation with skin-brightening treatment. After cleansing, apply an even layer to dry skin, avoiding the eye and lip areas, and leave it on for 10–15 minutes. Before rinsing, add a little warm water and gently massage the fine rice granules over your face using circular motions, paying extra attention to areas with rough texture. This helps buff away dead skin cells while leaving your skin feeling smoother and more radiant. Rinse thoroughly with warm water, then continue with the rest of your Korean skincare routine.

Korean lip scrubs, such as the SKINFOOD Avocado & Sugar Lip Scrub, focus on physically buffing away dry, flaking skin from the lips using fine sugar crystals. Korean lip masks, on the other hand, like the TOCOBO Collagen Boosting Lip Mask, work as leave-on or overnight treatments that melt into the lips to deeply nourish, plump, and repair dry skin barriers with plant oils and active conditioning ingredients.