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Body Scrub vs Body Butter: What’s the Difference?

A fresh towel, your favourite body-care products and a few quiet minutes for yourself. Sometimes, a little everyday luxury is all you need.

But do you need a body scrub, a body butter, or both? They do different jobs, and understanding the difference makes choosing your routine much simpler.

A body scrub: your exfoliating step

A body scrub helps remove dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. It’s a rinse-off product, rather than the moisturiser you leave on afterwards.

The key is a gentle touch. Scrubbing harder isn’t better. Choose a product suited to your skin, follow its directions, and avoid scrubbing broken, sunburned or irritated skin.

Meet our Body Bliss scrub range:

Explore each product’s details to find the one that fits your body-care shelf.

Body butter: your moisturising finish

Body butter is the leave-on step. Its rich texture makes moisturising feel like a little pampering moment, helping skin feel soft and comfortable after washing.

Our Whipped Body Butter collection brings that finishing touch to your routine. Think beautiful whipped textures and a reason to slow down for a moment, rather than rush straight from the shower into your day.

For very dry or sensitive skin, a gentle fragrance-free moisturiser may be a more suitable choice. Let your skin’s needs guide you.

Which comes first?

On days when you exfoliate, the order is simple:

  1. Gently use your scrub according to its directions.
  2. Rinse thoroughly.
  3. Pat your skin dry, then apply your moisturiser promptly, following its directions.

You don’t need to scrub every time you moisturise. How often to exfoliate depends on your skin and the formula, so follow the product’s instructions rather than someone else’s schedule. If you’re unsure whether exfoliation suits your skin, ask a dermatologist.

A little moment of Body Bliss

You don’t need a complicated routine or a crowded bathroom shelf. A thoughtful choice of products, a gentle touch and a few moments for yourself are a lovely place to start.

Whether it’s a longer pamper session or a quick moisturising moment after washing, make it something you enjoy.

Find your scrub. Choose your butter. Enjoy your moment of bliss.

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