Dry skin can be a problem for many people – from seasonal changes to hormones, or even climate, dry skin can be a challenge to combat. While it can be difficult to keep your skin healthy and hydrated, getting baby-soft skin may be easier than you think. Creams and lotions offer temporary satisfaction, but applying oils to already-damaged skin is not very effective. It can lead to acne and dermatitis due to bacteria, dead skin cells, and product buildup in the skin’s pores. In order to soften the skin and reinvigorate the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin) you must exfoliate using brushes, gloves, or professional devices so that the surrounding hair follicles can respond to creams and oils in a more effective manner once the dead skin cells are removed.

Here are five easy-to-use skin exfoliators that are guaranteed to replenish your skin with a glow-from-within look.

Organic Pharmacy Skin Brush

Organic Pharmacy

Probably the most familiar and accessible of skin exfoliants is a natural bristle loofah. Organic Pharmacy’s Skin Brush is made with natural hair bristles and is a far-reaching brush that can be used for your entire body before or after showering. When used outside of the shower, the brush works best with a stimulating skin oil, in gentle circular motions. The brush removes dry skin, dead skin cells, and improves blood flow throughout the body. When used in the shower, the brush can help exfoliate and clean the skin before shaving to avoid any irritation. The Skin Brush even boosts the lymphatic system and encourages blood circulation, ensuring skin renewal after each use. The brush bristles are soft during application and are perfect for those with sensitive skin types.

Textured Shower Gloves

EcoTools Gloves

Another familiar skin exfoliant, shower gloves, are conveniently found in most drugstores and supermarkets, but you may be excited to hear that they offer great results. Shower gloves come in an assortment of colors, sizes, and textures—depending on how intense you want your treatment to be—and usually cost less than. EcoTools Shower Gloves are a great way to remove dry, flaky skin, leaving you ultra smooth and soft. Simply massage the skin in clockwise circular motions using your favorite body oil or wash for refreshed, vibrant skin.

Loofah-textured Cloth

The Earth Therapeutics Super Loofah Cloth

For those who find loofahs to be cumbersome, try a loofah-textured cloth. The Earth Therapeutics Super Loofah Cloth combines the easiness of a washcloth with the focused treatment of a loofah. The cloth is ideal for both the face and body and helps to unclog pores, remove surface impurities (bacteria and environmental toxins), and effectively cleans for silky, breathable skin.

Personal Microdermabrasion Device

PMD

Higher-end options offer more intensive treatments with advanced technology, so if you’re over loofahs and bath gloves, consider investing in a PMD, short for Personal Microdermabrasion Device. The PMD offers five devices to best accommodate users’ preferences and desired results. Their most affordable model, The PMD Classic, is available in five different colors and is a one-speed system. The PMD uses replaceable discs, made of aluminum oxide crystals that remove the outer layer of the epidermis. The device’s suction capacity allows the discs to effectively reach the skin and provide maximum results. The PMD is a customizable program, allowing you to choose how intense and abrasive the crystals are upon application. It’s a little pricier, certainly a long-time investment, but one of the more effective and worthwhile options for a skin exfoliant.

Clarisonic Mia 2 Cleansing Brush

Clarisonic Mia 2

Last, and certainly not least, is the Clarisonic Mia 2 Cleansing Brush. This cult-favorite is hyped in the beauty world and beyond for its anti-aging benefits and its ability to thoroughly clean and replenish the skin. The Mia 2 is a two-speed system and offers customizable brush heads (for makeup application, body exfoliation, and facial cleansing/massaging) and is guaranteed to give you glowing, smooth skin. The brush is proven to aid in decreasing acne and the appearance of blemishes, and its rotating head helps encourage blood circulation and cell renewal. This one is well worth the results.

Skin exfoliation is key to replenishing your pores and hair follicles and even helps your skincare products absorb more effectively. Get soft skin and bring out your inner glow one treatment at a time!