The Best Body Exfoliation Tools: Why an Exfoliating Mitt Beats Scrubs
When it comes to body exfoliation, you have options: scrubs, brushes, or mitts. While scrubs are popular, they aren’t always the most effective solution. The Lucy Bee Exfoliating Mitt offers a simple and eco-friendly way to achieve silky, smooth skin, without the mess or harsh abrasives of traditional scrubs.
Why Exfoliating Mitts Are Better Than Scrubs
1. Gentle Yet Effective
Scrubs can sometimes be too harsh, especially for sensitive or dry skin. The double-sided Lucy Bee Exfoliating Mitt provides gentle exfoliation that buffs away dead skin cells without irritation, leaving skin soft and healthy.

2. Perfect for Every Part of Your Body
From elbows to feet, hands to knees, a mitt easily reaches tricky areas. Scrubs can be difficult to apply evenly and may leave some areas untouched, whereas a mitt glides smoothly over the contours of your body.
3. Long-Lasting and Cost-Effective
A high-quality mitt lasts with proper care, making it a smart investment for your skin and wallet. Just hand wash, air dry, and reuse, unlike scrubs that run out quickly.

How to Use an Exfoliating Mitt
- Dampen your skin and mitt.
- Massage in circular motions over the body, paying attention to rough areas.
- Rinse thoroughly and follow with a hydrating moisturiser, like Lucy Bee Hand & Body Cream .
Pro tip: Use the day before applying Self-Tan Mousse to prep the skin and achieve a flawless, even glow.
The Lucy Bee Routine
Pair your mitt with:
- Hand & Body Cream: for deep hydration and silky softness
- Self-Tan Mousse: for streak-free, natural-looking colour
Together, these products create a simple, natural body care routine that’s gentle and effective.

Discover your perfect exfoliation tool
Find more blogs below on how to get the most out of our Exfoliating Body Mitt:
- 5 signs you need to exfoliate more often
- The ultimate guide to exfoliation, how to get smooth skin at home
- At-home spa routine for silky, soft skin
- Body exfoliation 101: for hands, feet and elbows
- Benefits of an exfoliating body mitt
- The complete body exfoliating routine guide
About Lucy Bee
Founded by Lucy, a beauty therapist and mum, Lucy Bee is an independent British skincare and wellness brand dedicated to creating effective and unique formulations. Customer care is of prime importance to us and we have a V-I-Bee reward credits scheme for our account holders as thanks for their loyalty. All of our products have a focus on sustainability, organic, natural, vegan and cruelty free. Since launching in 2012 with fair trade coconut oil, Lucy Bee delivers uncompromising quality to conscious beauty.
Any information provided by us is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. We always recommend referring your health queries to a qualified medical practitioner.