Journal

What does a body scrub actually do?

A body scrub takes dead cells off the outer layer of your skin. That single action is the whole mechanism — here is what it gets you, why it can't replace your body wash, and three things it won't do.

How often should you exfoliate your legs? Shaving changes the answer

Twice a week suits most legs. But if you shave, when you exfoliate matters more than how often — and the advice everyone repeats isn't quite what dermatologists say.

How often should you exfoliate your body? My honest answer

Our label says two to three times a week. That's a ceiling, not a target, and most people are doing it too often.

Walnut shell scrub: what it does, and why it has a reputation

Walnut shell survives a hot shower, doesn't sting broken skin and rinses clean. Here's what it actually does, why it picked up a reputation, and why milling is the part that matters.