Let crusty skin be a thing of the past with the best body scrub Malaysia 2021!
With regular use, any scrub can be a whitening body scrub. Removing dead skin cells so that skin appears brighter and smoother! Preventing clogged pores and acne!
Your moisturizer will have greater effect too! Give it a go with these recommended body scrubs you can buy in Malaysia!
13 Best Body Scrub Malaysia
- Best Coffee Scrub –Frank Body Original Coffee Scrub
- Best Natural Scrub –Frank Body Original Coffee Scrub
- Best Scalp Scrub – OUAI Scalp & Body Scrub
- Best Budget Scrub – Naturals By WATSONS Blood Orange Body Scrub
- Best Scrub For Sensitive Skin – Naam Kopi’Co Body Scrub
- Best Drugstore Scrub – St. Ives Apricot Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
- Best Scrub For Dry Skin – Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish
1. Frank Body Original Coffee Scrub
Something for the coffee addicts:
Frank Body Original Coffee Scrub is an all-natural product from Australia. It helps to improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and cellulite! You may notice a reduction in back pimples too!
A little messy in the shower, but users like the invigorating smell of coffee! Skin is softer and smooth afterwards! With little effort required while scrubbing!
Some users say that they do not need moisturizer after using this! One user with eczema said it helped to keep her eczema on her arms and shoulders in control!
It is advisable to keep the scrub out of the shower to prevent moisture from seeping in. Even if it has a re-sealable opening! So keep what you need in a container, and keep the rest aside.
This body scrub is a must-try for anyone who likes coffee and natural products!
- Size: 200g
- Suitable For: Lightening Scars
- Key Ingredients: Robusta Coffee Grinds, Cold Pressed Sweet Almond Oil, Vitamin E, Sea Salt
- Price: ~RM80
Pros:
- Paraben-free, sulfate-free, alcohol-free, silicone-free
- Natural, vegan & cruelty-free
- Feels nice and gentle on the skin (during and after scrubbing)
- Smells like coffee with a hint of orange!
- Don’t have to use a lot
- Effective at exfoliating dead skin
Cons:
- Contains limonene which can irritate sensitive skin
- Almond oil and soybean oil are comedogenic ingredients
- Messy (but easy to clean)
- It can feel greasy sometimes
- Inconvenient to use the original packet (coffee gets stuck in the seal)
2. Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish
A top-selling product in Sephora:
This gentle body scrub from Fresh smells great from all the citrus oils and is highly moisturizing! Complete with evening primrose oil and vitamin E too!
A little goes a long way! And you can use it before you shave your legs!
Users can’t stop raving about how great it smells (especially if you like ginger)! Although it makes skin very soft, some users do not like the oily feeling it has after scrubbing.
The oil can make the floor of your shower slippery so beware of that!
But if you want to pamper yourself, a good friend or loved one, this body scrub is a real treat!
- Size: 200g
- Suitable For: Dry Skin
- Key Ingredients: Real Brown Sugar Crystals, Evening Primrose Oils, Sweet Almond Oils, Apricot Kernel Oils, Jojoba Oils, Citrus Oils, Ginseng Root Extract
- Price: ~RM175
Pros:
- Paraben-free, sulfate-free, alcohol-free, silicone-free
- Lingering scent
- Not drying
- Smells good
- Gentle and effective exfoliating scrub
- Hydrating
Cons:
- Contains linalool & limonene (not for sensitive skin)
- Oily feel (can build up on your bathroom tiles)
- Expensive
3. OUAI Scalp & Body Scrub
OUAI Scalp & Body Scrub sells as a scalp scrub to relieve itch and dryness. But you can just as well use it on the rest of your body!
Twice a week is enough to obtain super soft skin! You do need to use quite a lot of product though! Which is why most users choose to just use it on their scalps!
If you do use it on your scalp, it feels quite refreshing! And it does clear an itchy scalp well with use 1-2 times a week!
The base is coconut oil but users with oily scalps still find it compatible. And it doesn’t leave grease on your shower floor surprisingly!
There’s no denying the wonderful fragrance too! Which together with the comfortable texture, makes you want to use it all the time, if not for the cost!
- Size: 250g
- Suitable For: Itchy Dry Skin
- Key Ingredients: Sugar, Probiotic Blend, Coconut Oil, Citric Acid, Panthenol
- Price: ~RM180
Pros:
- Paraben-free, sulfate-free, alcohol-free, silicone-free
- Creamy frothy texture with some lather
- Smells great (similar to a luxury perfume), scent lingers
- Premium packaging
- Gently exfoliates without leaving the skin raw or dry
- Not greasy
Cons:
- Contains fragrance
- Expensive
- Can be drying on hair
- Stings the eyes
4. L’Occitane Almond Shower Scrub
Just a pinch of the L’Occitane Almond Shower Scrub with almond shells is enough for your trouble areas! If you love the smell of almonds, you’ll enjoy the scent of this body scrub!
The tube packaging makes it very suitable for an in-the-shower body scrub! Users like its smell and easy-to-melt smooth consistency!
It is kind of runny though so watch out when you dispense the product out!
If you’re looking for a real scrub and not so much a body polish (and a luxurious one at that), you may want to check out other body scrubs in this list!
- Size: 200ml
- Suitable For: Daily Use
- Key Ingredients: Almond Oil, Almond Crushed Shells, Plant Based Foaming Agent
- Price: ~RM98
Pros:
- Gentle but effective exfoliator
- Convenient tube packaging that is secure enough to travel with
- Matching almond range by L’Occitane
- Lingering fragrance
- Hydrating
- Neither oily or greasy
Cons:
- Contains SLS
- Contains limonene
- Watery consistency
- Not cheap
5. Clarins Exfoliating Body Scrub
Maintain soft and supple skin when you use the Clarins Exfoliating Body Scrub twice a week! It’s gentle but will remove dead skin anyways!
Slowing improving any discoloration over time, according to one user who used it for over 5 years!
With natural bamboo powder as the exfoliating ingredient! It smells like a fruity sort of perfume. And has a creamy texture to it.
One user commented that it’s not bad at removing excess oil either! Although it takes some energy to rinse the scrub off from your body later! As another user remarked!
- Size: 200ml
- Suitable For: Dry Skin With Discoloration Or Acne
- Key Ingredients: Bamboo, Moringa, Mimosa Tenuiflora, Shea Butter, Citric Acid
- Price: ~RM160
Pros:
- Not oily
- Tube packaging is less messy
- Does not feel scratchy on the skin
- Smells delicate and feels luxurious
- Skin becomes smoother
- Don’t have to use a lot each time
- Effective on your feet and elbows too
Cons:
- Contains fragrance (which seems to have gotten stronger compared to the earlier formula, according to some reviews)
- Can be drying, follow up with a moisturizer
- Expensive
6. The Body Shop® Spa Of The World™ African Ximenia Scrub
Silky and great-smelling skin is what you’ll get with The Body Shop® Spa Of The World™ African Ximenia Scrub.
One jar will last you quite a while, too! However, as with many The Body Shop products, this body scrub has a lot of added fragrance to it!
It gives your shower routine a spa-like feel from what users have to say about the smell! The texture is thick without being too grainy. Users describe it as a mild scrub that is gentle enough to use daily.
Regardless, skin feels moisturized and smooth afterwards. So it’s highly recommended for dry flaky skin!
- Size: 350ml
- Suitable For: Dry Skin With Pigmentation
- Key Ingredients: Glycerin, Salt, Ximenia Americana Seed Oil, Beeswax, Shea Butter, Citric Acid
- Price: ~RM154
Pros:
- Cruelty-free
- Lightens dark patches of skin
- Fancy packaging
- Not harsh on the skin
- Very moisturizing
- One tub lasts for a very long time
Cons:
- Contains limonene (known skin irritants)
- Easy to get water inside the tub
- Fragrance doesn’t last (could be a good thing too)
- Leaves a light film on the skin
- Pricey
7. Sukin Renewing Body Scrub Jojoba And Green Tea
It may surprise you that Sukin has body scrub too!
The Sukin Renewing Body Scrub Jojoba And Green Tea has a combination of green tea leaves, jojoba beads and ground walnut to polish your skin.
While the other ingredients are there to moisturize your skin! Providing some antioxidant benefits (e.g. rose hip oil) too!
Environmentally-conscious users can relax with the Sukin Renewing Body Scrub Jojoba And Green Tea! Since it does not have any unnatural ingredients!
The smell of it is light and fresh, and it provides decent exfoliation without irritating the skin!
It’s not as effective on stubborn dry patches, so we would only suggest this body scrub for daily use or for maintaining soft skin!
If you do have sensitive skin, test it on a small area first.
- Size: 200ml
- Suitable For: Normal To Sensitive Skin
- Key Ingredients: Jojoba Beads, Green Tea Leaves, Ground Walnut, Aloe Vera, Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, Rosehip Oil, Sesame Seed Oil, Green Tea Extract, Vitamin E Glycerin, Citric Acid
- Price: ~RM40
Pros:
- Gentle exfoliating body scrub with a creamy consistency
- Pleasant subtle smell
- Not drying
- Tube packaging keeps the scrub from getting wet
- Natural ingredients (i.e. no plastic microbeads)
Cons:
- Quite messy to use (i.e. bits of green tea leaves)
- Not gritty enough if you need stronger scrubbing power
- Leaves some greasy residue
8. Naam Kopi’Co Body Scrub
Handmade and made fresh in small batches:
This natural body scrub uses organic coconut oil for additional moisture!
Try not to scrub too hard with the Naam Kopi’Co Body Scrub. Gentle circular motions from your feet up to your heart will improve your circulation!
Reviews mention that the scrub smells nice (of coconut) and is hydrating enough for dry skin! Users like that it is vegan and cruelty free too!
Don’t use this if you have any cuts on your skin as it can sting!
There’s another variation of this body scrub that would suit sensitive skin better – the Naam Oat’sy Bot’sy Body Scrub!
- Size: 450g
- Suitable For: All Skin Types
- Key Ingredients: Arabica Coffee, Coconut Flakes, Organic Coconut Oil
- Price: ~RM55
Pros:
- Cruelty-free
- Vegan
- Paraben-free
- Subtle coconut smell (does not linger)
- Minimal ingredient list with natural ingredients
Cons:
- Doesn’t really smell like coffee
9. The Tree Hut Coconut Lime Shea Sugar Scrub
Like the sound of coconut and lime? The Tree Hut Coconut Lime Shea Sugar Scrub smells wonderful. It’ll make the whole bathroom smell like a tropical paradise!
Glycerin, shea butter and other hydrating ingredients are present. With safflower seed oil as the emollient to seal all that moisture!
This is not a body scrub for the gentlest of skins! Its coarseness led to one user wearing a glove while using it!
But it resolves those dry patches and is nourishing too. In fact, 98% of users recommend it on SheSpeaks.com.
Its only cons may be that artificial looking color and the use of fragrance!
- Size: 510g
- Suitable For: All Skin Types
- Key Ingredients: Sugar, Safflower Seed Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Shea Butter, Orange Oil, Coconut Shell Powder, Macadamia Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Avocado Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Lime Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
- Price: ~RM89
Pros:
- Paraben-free, sulfate-free, alcohol-free, silicone-free
- Contains vitamin C (Brightening agent)
- Certified organic shea butter
- Indulgent scrub that is reasonably priced
Cons:
- Contains fragrance, linalool & limonene (not for sensitive skin)
10. Naturals By WATSONS Blood Orange Body Scrub
Part of the WATSONS Blood Orange range:
The highly affordable WATSONS Blood Orange Body Scrub smells nice and works to give you softer skin with natural exfoliants!
In case you’re wondering:
Why blood oranges? This time of orange has higher levels of vitamin C than your regular oranges!
It’s easy to use, and users find the smell and texture favorable! It certainly meets a low budget too! Some people like the macadamia version better!
- Size: 200g
- Suitable For: All Skin Types
- Key Ingredients: Italian Blood Orange Oil, Kakadu Plum Extract
- Price: ~RM13
Pros:
- Free from paraben, mineral oil, silicones, colourants, sodium lauryl sulfate
- Vegan
- Cheap
- Gentle enough for daily use
- Takes a long time to finish the tub (i.e. economical)
- Skin gets softer
Cons:
- Has orange peel oil (may irritate skin)
11. Dove Exfoliate and Nourish Skin With Exfoliating Body Polish
Choose from many delicious flavors for the New Dove Exfoliate and Nourish Skin With Exfoliating Body Polish. Like macadamia and rice milk, kiwi seeds and cool aloe, and pomegranate seeds and shea butter.
As a body scrub, it’s gentle on the skin using seed powder. But mostly, hydrated silica which is derived from sand.
Reviews generally say that the body scrub smells nice (regardless of the flavor):
Apparently the kiwi seeds and cool aloe is subtler and smells more of shea butter than the pomegranate seeds and shea butter combination!
While the macadamia and rice milk has a sweet milky scent similar to macadamia ice cream.
Other than the smell, it rinses off with little effort and is pleasant to use. It’s gritty out of the tub, but feels softer once you add water. Just avoid using it on your face!
- Size: 298g
- Suitable For: All Skin Types
- Key Ingredients: Macadamia & Rice Milk
- Price: ~RM15
Pros:
- Very affordable
- Sweet smelling light fragrance (does not smell too artificial)
- Gentle enough (for the body)
- Skin feels softer
- Does not have any oily residue
Cons:
- Contains fragrance and SLS
12. Odeon Face and Body Scrub Tumeric and Yoghurt
Natural exfoliants like granulated walnut shell and seed powder are used in the Odeon Face and Body Scrub Tumeric and Yoghurt.
Tumeric helps with lightening scars while yoghurt acts as a moisturizer.
Users with flaky dry skin say that the Odeon Face And Body Scrub Tumeric And Yoghurt helps! It smells appealing. And is suitable for the purpose of upkeep of your skin!
Though if you’re looking for more drastic results, you may not get them with this body scrub!
Some users say that it can be used on the face too. But we advise caution since it uses walnut shell powder, which can give rise to micro cuts in the skin! Or irritate sensitive skin!
- Size: 300ml
- Suitable For: All Skin Types
- Key Ingredients: Walnut Shell Powder, Mineral Oil, Glycerin
- Price: ~RM12
Pros:
- Skin becomes softer
- Comes in 600ml too
- Inexpensive
- Smells good
Cons:
- No visible whitening effect
- Contains SLS, coloring, limonene and perfume
13. St. Ives Apricot Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Also budget-friendly:
St. Ives Apricot Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub has a refreshing smell of apricots! This is one of the more abrasive body scrubs on this list. So avoid using it on your face!
It can help reduce body acne over time.
And due to its popularity, this product has been around for more than a decade!
It doesn’t feel too abrasive, and doubles up as body wash! The refreshing and lingering scent bids users to return to it again and again!
Do note that some people have an allergic reaction when they use this so do a patch test if it’s your first time trying it!
- Size: 400ml
- Suitable For: All Skin Types
- Key Ingredients: Apricot Kernel Oil, Walnut Shell Powder, Citric Acid, Glycerin
- Price: ~RM17
Pros:
- Paraben-free, alcohol-free, silicone-free
- Easy to find this product in local pharmacies
- Container makes it easy to dispense product
- Not rough on the skin
- Is a body wash too
- Smells good
Cons:
- Contains SLS, citric acid and fragrance (not for sensitive skin)
- Difficult to reach the last of the scrub when you’re almost finished with it!
How To Choose The Best Body Scrub
For the sake of the environment:
Avoid using body scrubs with plastic microbeads! These get washed down the drain and into our waterways!
Anything natural and SLS-free is preferable. Thus, we try to include a good number of these into this review list of the best body scrubs in Malaysia!
Common natural exfoliating ingredients include:
- Himalayan salt
- Walnut husk
- Rice husk
- Sugar (granulated or brown) – gentle on the skin
- Coffee grounds – to target those cellulite-prone areas!
And some scrubs offer moisture for dry skin too! Or the use of essential oils for some aromatherapy!
If you have sensitive or dry skin, look for scrubs that contain:
- Oatmeal
- Yoghurt
- Aloe vera
- Ground almonds
How Often Should You Use A Body Scrub?
Don’t go too crazy with a body scrub! 1-2 times per week as part of your body care routine is enough!
Conclusion
The best body scrub in Malaysia 2021 does not have to cost you a fortune! In fact, you can get a fully natural body scrub like the Frank Body Original Coffee Scrub (item 1) for a reasonable price.
Try to stick with natural products even though they cost more than drugstore products (like St. Ives Apricot Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub, item 13) that you can find in Watsons.
Those with sensitive skin can try the Naam Oat’sy Bot’sy Body Scrub (item 8).
