Sugar, not grit. The crystals in this scrub start out coarse enough to lift away flakes and dullness, then dissolve under the warmth of your hands so the last few strokes turn into a wash rather than a scour. What stays behind is the good part: organic honey extract from Provence, shea butter and sweet almond oil.

Skin comes out of the shower smooth and noticeably softer instead of stripped and squeaking, which is the difference between a scrub that works and one that just hurts. The formula is 99 percent natural origin, dermatologically tested, rated 100 out of 100 by Yuka, and made in France. A 300 g jar goes a long way at once or twice a week.