8 Best Korean Body Scrubs 2025, According to K-Beauty Experts

The best Korean body scrubs can make all the difference in your body care routine. Exfoliation, as you know, offers loads of benefits such as keeping your skin clear of acne, brightening your complexion, improving blood circulation, boosting collagen production, and smoothing out uneven texture. But a lot of them can be quite harsh or involve using loofahs, scrubbers, Italy towels, exfoliating mitts, and other tools you might not want to deal with. But, that’s where Korean skin care comes in. Unlike their Western counterparts, Korean body scrubs (or seshins) are known to bring the Korean spa experience at home. These body scrubs include gentler ingredients to suit all skin types and do more than just exfoliate the entire body. “Many K-beauty body scrubs are designed as multi-functional products that cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize simultaneously,” says Vivian Chin, MD, MPH, cosmetic physician and founder of Koru Wellness & Aesthetics NYC.

To help you find the very best options, we spoke with K-beauty experts for their tips and recommendations. Below are the ones they recommend for sensitive skin, for bumps, and to use before shaving and tanning.

The best Korean body scrubs, at a glance

Best Korean Body Scrub Overall: NuTexture Gentle Body Scrub

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Original photo from Audrey Noble testing NuTexture Gentle Body Scrub

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NuTexture Gentle Body Scrub

$34

Amazon

Fast facts: Natural ingredients; A gentle physical scrub; Leaves skin feeling super smooth
Key ingredients: Walnut, Almond, Papaya, Calendula Extract
Fragrance-free: No

If you’re looking for a more physical Korean body scrub that utilizes natural ingredients, Sarah Chung Park, founder and CEO of Landing International, a K-beauty B2B platform, recommends the NuTexture Gentle Body Scrub. It uses finely ground nut shells and fermented fruit enzymes to gently exfoliate the skin without stripping it of moisture. “It’s perfect for those who prefer a physical scrub with a spa-like scent and nourishing finish,” she adds.

Best Korean Body Scrub for Brightening: ORG Mineral Body Peel

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ORG Body Scrub Deep Gel Exfoliator

$34

Amazon

Fast facts: A spray exfoliator for easy application; Brightens and smooths skin; Gentle enough for sensitive skin
Key ingredients: Milk Thistle, Licorice Root, Jojoba Oil
Fragrance-free: No

Another pick from Park, the O.R.G. Mineral Body Peel is a spray-on exfoliator that uses natural brightening ingredients to boost your skin’s natural radiance. “It’s ideal before shaving or tanning, and is especially great for sensitive skin that can’t tolerate traditional scrubs,” she says. You’ll find ingredients like milk thistle and licorice root, which are known for their brightening properties, and jojoba oil to nourish skin and soothe irritation.

Best Korean Body Scrub for Sensitive Skin: Arencia Fresh Cloud Scrub Germanium Primrose

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Arencia Fresh Cloud Scrub Germanium Primrose

$35

Soko Glam

Fast facts: Fluffy texture; Can be used for body and scalp; Gentle exfoliation for even the most sensitive skin
Key ingredients: Witch Hazel Extract, Glycerin, French Salt
Fragrance-free: No

Charlotte Cho, a licensed esthetician in New York City and cofounder of Then I Met You skin care brand and Soko Glam online beauty retailer, loves the Arencia Fresh Cloud Scrub for its innovative texture (“[It feels] fluffy, like clouds,” she says) and its multifunction purpose. It uses ingredients such as witch hazel extract and French salt to gently slough away dead skin cells to reveal smoother and softer skin underneath. It’s gentle enough to exfoliate the bikini area, so you can use it for both your scalp and your body. We love a salt scrub that can do it all.

Best Softening Korean Body Scrub: SKINFOOD Black Strawberry Wash-Off Body Scrub

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SKINFOOD Black Strawberry Wash-Off Body Scrub

$15 $14

Amazon

Fast facts: A mineral-rich scrub; Gentle enough for the most sensitive skin; Provides deep hydration; Softens skin
Key ingredients: Strawberry Seeds, Black Sugar, Shea Butter, Meadowfoam Oil
Fragrance-free: No

A pick from Dr. Chin, the SKINFOOD Black Strawberry Wash-Off Body scrub is made for those wanting super smooth skin. It’s a gentle scrub that uses strawberry seeds to exfoliate away dead skin cells. You’ll also find hydrating ingredients, such as shea butter and meadowfoam oil. And if you’re a fan of sweet fruity scents, then you’re in luck. “My patients love the sweet fragrance and how it leaves the skin noticeably softer without irritation,” she says.

Best for Bumps and Uneven Texture: Peach and Lily KP Bump Boss Microderm Body Scrub

Peach and Lily KP Bump Boss Microderm Body Scrub

$29

Amazon

$29

Peach & Lilly

Fast facts: Fades dark spots; Hydrates dry skin; Exfoliates gently
Key ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Cica, Hyaluronic Acid
Fragrance-free: Yes

A scrub that really does it all for a complete body treatment, the Peach & Lily Bump Boss Microderm Body

Scrub is a go-to for me when my body needs some T.L.C. It contains a powerful—yet gentle—alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) mix of glycolic and lactic acid to help resurface skin and fade away any dark spots or acne scars I have from pesky breakouts. It also helps reduce the appearance of ingrown hairs or bumps to give me a super smooth skin and even texture. It’s perfect for prepping the skin for your body lotion of choice or for when you want to use your self-tanner. This earned a permanent spot in my body scrub rotation.

Best Korean Body Scrub Treatment: Dear Doer The Hidden Body Scrub & Wash

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Dear Doer The Hidden Body Scrub & Wash

$22

Amazon

Fast facts: Hydrating; Gentle Exfoliation
Key ingredients: Glycerin, Andes Salt, Hyaluronic Acid, Wintergreen Extract
Fragrance-free: No

Beloved by K-beauty lovers, the Dear Doer The Hidden Body Scrub & Wash tackles all your most pressing skin concerns—and then some. It’s made with wintergreen extract, a naturally derived beta hydroxy acid (BHA), to unclog pores and provide an invigorating but still very gentle exfoliation for smooth skin. It’s also packed with hydrating ingredients such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid for any needed moisture your skin might need. And as an added bonus, it has a lovely musky scent to enhance the full body scrub experience.

Best Korean Body Scrub for Acne: SOME MI AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Cleanser

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SOME MI AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Cleanser

$25 $18

Amazon

Fast facts: Gentle exfoliator; Treats acne; Smooths uneven texture
Key ingredients: Eucalyptus, Salicylic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Glycerin
Fragrance-free: No

As someone who deals with body acne, the SOME BY MI AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Cleanser has been a true beauty god send. The gentle exfoliator suds really well and leaves skin feeling soft and you’ll start to notice those pesky breakouts appear less and less the more you wash with this scrub. “This is the best K-beauty exfoliator for acne-prone and sensitive skin, thanks to its powerful yet gentle blend of AHA, BHA, and PHAs,” says Park. “It deeply cleanses, smooths rough texture, and calms irritation.” It contains known acne-fighting ingredients such as salicylic acid and mandelic acid to clear pores of impurities and eucalyptus to reduce redness.

Best for Dry Skin: TONYMOLY Plum Bum Hydrating Peptide Body Wash

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TONYMOLY Plum Bum Hydrating Peptide Body Was

$17

Amazon

Fast facts: Gel-based formula; Provides hydration; Brightens skin complexion; Leaves skin feeling super smooth
Key ingredients: Plum Extracts, Peptides, Glycerin
Fragrance-free: No

A pick from Dr. Chin, the TONYMOLY Plum Bum Hydrating Peptide Body Wash provides a lovely body scrubbing experience with pretty instant results. It’s a gel-based formula that suds really well and feels just nice against the skin. Thanks to the plum extracts, peptides, and glycerin, I noticed that my skin felt so much softer and more hydrated after one wash. After a few days, my skin even looked brighter. I’ll definitely be reaching for this on days my skin is feeling too dry.

Your Korean body scrub questions, answered

What do Korean body scrubs include in their formulas?

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Korean scrubs differ from their Western counterparts in many ways, but it all comes down to their formulations. Dr. Chin says that while Western products focus on just one exfoliation method, Korean body scrubs might contain a combination of the following:

Natural exfoliating particles (sugar, rice bran, walnut shell powder, etc.) to smooth skin.
Gentle alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) in the form of fruit acids such as plum extracts to slough away dead skin cells.
Innovative ingredients such as cellulose that also provide gentle exfoliation as you massage product onto your skin.
Hydrating and calming ingredients you’d find in facial scrubs, such as hyaluronic acid and ceramides.

“K-beauty body scrubs focus on gentle, skin-friendly exfoliation that prioritizes overall skin health,” says Sarah Chung Park, founder and CEO of Landing International, a B2B platform bringing K-beauty brands to the US. “Designed specifically for sensitive skin, these scrubs exfoliate while maintaining hydration and strengthening the skin barrier—a core principle of K-beauty skin care.”

What ingredients are key in a Korean body scrub?

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Dr. Chin and Park say that Korean body scrubs have distinctive ingredients. When looking for the right one for you and your skin needs, consider fermented ingredients such as kombucha, mango, and pineapple that will exfoliate and hydrate or botanical extracts like ginseng, rice bran, calendula, papaya, and green tea for their soothing properties and abilities to repair the skin barrier.

Meet the experts

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Charlotte Cho, licensed esthetician in New York City and cofounder of Then I Met You skin care brand and Soko Glam online beauty retailer
Vivian Chin, MD, MPH, cosmetic physician and founder of Koru Wellness & Aesthetics NYC
Sarah Chung Park, founder and CEO of Landing International, a B2B platform bringing K-beauty brands to the US

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