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Nécessaire The Body Exfoliator
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Nécessaire The Body Exfoliator

Treatments USA Approx. $35

Pumice plus four acids including gluconolactone, which is the gentle one. Doing both kinds of exfoliation at once means less of each is needed.

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Why we like The Body Exfoliator

  • Physical and chemical in one step
  • Fragrance-free, unusual for a body scrub
  • Gluconolactone softens the edge of the stronger acids
Texture
Gritty gel, physical and chemical together
Key ingredients
Pumice · Salicylic Acid · Glycolic Acid · Lactic Acid · Gluconolactone
Fragrance
Fragrance-free. No parfum in the list.
Skin type
Textured
Best for
Rough texture on arms and legs · Once or twice a week
Works on
Skin texture · Bumps · Dullness
Made in
USA
Where to buy
Nécessaire
Price when checked
$35 on 2026-09-09
Listing checked
2026-08-12

Our verdict on the Nécessaire The Body Exfoliator

Twice a week at most, and not on the same day as a body retinol. Acids increase sun sensitivity, so wear sunscreen on anything you expose.

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Where The Body Exfoliator sits on The Shelf

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Reviewed 2026-08-12. Nécessaire The Body Exfoliator appears in Hot Water: The Shower, Taken Seriously. Every product on The Shelf is listed in the product index.