The Complete Body Exfoliation Routine for Smooth, Radiant Skin Year-Round

Smooth, glowing skin isn’t just for special occasions, it’s achievable all year with a consistent body care routine. Learn the complete body exfoliation routine for year-round glow using Lucy Bee’s products. Exfoliation is the foundation, removing dead skin cells, softening rough patches, and helping moisturisers and self-tan absorb evenly.

With Lucy Bee, you can create a simple, natural, and effective routine at home using our Exfoliating Body Mitt, Hand & Body Cream , and Self-Tan Mousse.

This guide walks you through everything you need to know to keep your skin silky, healthy, and radiant.

Why Body Exfoliation Matters

Our skin naturally sheds dead cells every few weeks, but this process can slow down, leaving a layer of dull, dry skin. Regular exfoliation:

• Smooths and softens texture
• Improves circulation and radiance
• Prevents clogged pores and ingrown hairs
• Prepares skin for moisturisers and self-tan
• Helps your skin feel nourished and comfortable

Even small, neglected areas, like elbows, hands, and feet benefit from attention, creating an all-over radiant and polished look, find out 5 signs that may mean you need to exfoliate more often.

Step 1: Exfoliate Correctly

Exfoliation can be physical (using tools) or chemical (using acids). For everyday body care, physical exfoliation with a mitt is simple, natural, and effective.

How to use the Lucy Bee Exfoliating Body Mitt:

• Dampen skin and mitt.
• Massage in gentle circular motions over the entire body.
• Focus extra attention on rough areas and areas prone to dryness, elbows, knees, feet, and hands.
• Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.

Tips:

• Use 1–3 times per week depending on your skin type.
• Don’t scrub too hard a gentle pressure works best.
• Wash the mitt regularly and air dry to maintain hygiene.

For more exfoliation tips, see our Ultimate Guide to Exfoliation, turn your exfoliation routine into a spa-like experience with our guide for silky, smooth skin.

Step 2: Moisturise and Nourish

Apply Lucy Bee Hand & Body Cream 

Exfoliating removes dead skin cells, but hydration is key to smooth, comfortable skin. Apply Hand & Body Cream:

• Smooth over the whole body for all-day softness.
• Target dry areas like elbows, knees, and feet.
• For overnight care, apply a thicker layer to particularly dry spots.

Moisturising after exfoliation locks in hydration, helping skin feel soft, supple, and radiant.

Step 3: Prepping for Self-Tan

Exfoliation isn’t just for soft skin, it’s essential for a flawless self-tan. Old skin cells and dry patches can lead to uneven, streaky colour.

Lucy Bee Self-Tan Mousse tips:

• Exfoliate the day before applying tan.
• Lightly moisturise dry areas with Hand & Body Cream.
• Apply tan in gentle, circular motions from ankles upward, finishing with hands and wrists.

Pro tip: Keep your mitt on hand for touch-ups and buffing away old tan before your next application.

Step 4: Focus on Neglected Areas

Hands, feet, and elbows are often forgotten but deserve extra care:

• Use the Exfoliating Body Mitt for gentle exfoliation.
• Hydrate with Hand & Body Cream .
• Consider overnight moisturising for extra softness.

Even small attention here keeps skin comfortable, healthy, and smooth-looking. For more on hands, feet and elbow care see our Body Exfoliation 101 blog.

Step 5: Maintaining Your Glow

Consistency is key. To maintain radiant skin:

• Exfoliate regularly but gently.
• Moisturise daily.

 

Why Lucy Bee Works

Our double-sided Exfoliating Body Mitt is a reusable and gentle way to buff away dead skin, softening the body, hands, and feet. Pair it with Hand & Body Cream  for lasting hydration and Self-Tan Mousse for a flawless glow.

This simple trio creates a complete, natural body care routine that’s effective, sustainable, and perfect for your lifestyle.

Bonus Tips for Healthy, Glowing Skin

• Stay hydrated, it helps skin look plump and radiant.
• Eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins and healthy fats.
• Avoid long, hot showers, they can dry out skin.
• Gentle daily movement boosts circulation and radiance.

 

Create your year-round glow

Exfoliating Body Mitt

Hand & Body Cream 

Self-Tan Mousse

 

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.