Buffing Bar

Microcrystal Exfoliant

  • for body
  • net wt 3.75 oz (2)
  • fragrance free

Made for areas of the body that would benefit from weekly moderate-to-intense physical exfoliation, the Buffing Bar is good for keratosis pilaris (“KP”), stubborn ingrown hairs, and rough, bumpy skin texture.

Or you can enjoy the Buffing Bar for no specific reason—like a happy bear rubbing its back against a tree. Whatever the reason, dead skin and excess keratin are thoroughly sloughed away, releasing trapped hairs and revealing the soft, newer skin below after each use.

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Buffing BarGreen Banana Buffing Bar
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This is a set of two physical exfoliating bricks for body skin made of superfine sanding crystals compressed within a moisturizing, soothing base.

In a 2-month study of 28 particpants:

—96% agreed that Buffing Bar exfoliates without irritating skin
—93% said skin felt softer and smoother in 1 week
—86% said skin was less rough and bumpy in 1 week

Good For

  1. keratosis pilaris (bumps on back of arms, thighs, hips)
  2. rough elbows, knees, and heels
  3. strawberry skin (discoloration of hair follicles, especially on legs)
  4. areas prone to ingrown hair
  5. buffing away stubborn waterproof sunscreen
  6. prepping skin for sunless tan products

Not Good For

  1. sensitive, sunburned, irritated skin
  2. active breakouts
  3. using in place of cleanser

Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Magnesium Oxide, Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Alumina, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Jojoba Esters, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Maltodextrin, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Chloride, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Green 3 (CI 42053), Red 33 (CI 17200)

Sodium Palmate [surfactant, cleansing], Sodium Palm Kernelate [surfactant, cleansing], Magnesium Oxide [exfoliant], Water/Aqua/Eau [solvent], Glycerin [humectant, moisturizer], Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter [emollient], Alumina [exfoliant], Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice [humectant, moisturizer], Jojoba Esters [emollient], Spirulina Maxima Extract [colorant], Maltodextrin [binding agent], Sodium Gluconate [chelating agent], Sodium Chloride [viscosity modifier], Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) [colorant], Ultramarines (CI 77007) [colorant], Green 3 (CI 42053) [colorant], Red 33 (CI 17200) [colorant]

Use in the shower on clean, wet skin, 2-3 times per week. Wet the bar, and use gentle pressure to buff in small, circular motions on parts of your body you wish to smooth (avoid sunburned, broken out, or otherwise irritated skin).

You control the power—use firmer pressure on rough spots like heels and elbows, but be gentle on sensitive areas of the body such as the chest. Rinse, pat dry.

Wrapper: 100% paper
Carton: 100% responsibly sourced, FSC-certified paper
See this page for recycling instructions.

Reviews

128 Customer Reviews

(4.9) average rating

98% recommend this product

  • Landon Verified Purchase

    Gender: Male

    Age: 28

    Skin Tone: Light

    Relevant Concerns: KP and dry skin

    Verified Purchase

    You have to smell this bar of soap Buying something without smelling it first is always a gamble and usually I end up disappointed. However with this soap it was everything I thought it...
    I would recommend this product to: Anyone and everyone

  • Marley Tester

    Gender: Female

    Age: <30

    Skin Tone: Fair

    Relevant Concerns: Dryness, ingrown hairs, calluses, cellulite.

    Tester

    Gorgeously scented, perfectly scrubby. This is the perfect upgrade to an already perfect product. The scent is understated but distinct - fresh and optimistic, not too "tropical" in a treac...
    I would recommend this product to: Almost all skin types - the exfoliation is effective but gentle, and the shea butter base is nourishing but not at all greasy.

  • Connor Tester

    Gender: Male

    Age: 30

    Skin Tone: Fair

    Relevant Concerns: KP, strawberry skin, overall sensitive skin

    Tester

    Feels good and kinda smells like rain It’s a really great bar, works for my KP/strawberry skin issues every bit as well as the original buffing bar. The scent is really subtle and pleasant...

    • Reviews

    128 Customer Reviews

    (4.9) average rating

    98% recommend this product

    • Landon Verified Purchase

      Gender: Male

      Age: 28

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: KP and dry skin

      Verified Purchase

      You have to smell this bar of soap Buying something without smelling it first is always a gamble and usually I end up disappointed. However with this soap it was everything I thought it would smell like and more. I’m obsessed with the smell. So much so that I wish soft services made a version of their other products like the carea lotion with the same scent as well.
      I would recommend this product to: Anyone and everyone

    • Marley Tester

      Gender: Female

      Age: <30

      Skin Tone: Fair

      Relevant Concerns: Dryness, ingrown hairs, calluses, cellulite.

      Tester

      Gorgeously scented, perfectly scrubby. This is the perfect upgrade to an already perfect product. The scent is understated but distinct - fresh and optimistic, not too "tropical" in a treacly way. The qualities of the buffing bar are the same -- both creamy and gritty, leaving skin all over your body feeling perfectly slick and smooth, and conveying a truly freshly-scrubbed feeling. This is very giftable, very chic, and truly the part of my shower routine I MOST look forward to -- a subtle delight to the senses.
      I would recommend this product to: Almost all skin types - the exfoliation is effective but gentle, and the shea butter base is nourishing but not at all greasy.

    • Connor Tester

      Gender: Male

      Age: 30

      Skin Tone: Fair

      Relevant Concerns: KP, strawberry skin, overall sensitive skin

      Tester

      Feels good and kinda smells like rain It’s a really great bar, works for my KP/strawberry skin issues every bit as well as the original buffing bar. The scent is really subtle and pleasant and has a hint of earthiness to it that I really appreciate

    • Carissa Tester

      Gender: Female

      Age: 27

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: Ingrown hairs, dryness, rough skin

      Tester

      Nostalgic and fresh It smells nostalgic but also fresh! I love the original buffing bar and like that this scent doesn’t interfere with other scented items when I shower, it’s a really great complement to other products because it is not at all overpowering. Love it.

    • Anna Tester

      Gender: Female

      Age: 30

      Skin Tone: Fair

      Relevant Concerns: KP, Eczema, general dry skin, in-growns

      Tester

      Loooove the scent The banana bar (as i call it) has become a morning favorite. The combination of the classic scrub and bright scent is a nice way to ease into to the day.
      I would recommend this product to: Anyone with KB or looking for exfoliation.

    • Tess Tester

      Gender: Female

      Age: 40

      Skin Tone: Fair

      Relevant Concerns: dry skin, exfoliation, aging

      Tester

      The classic but even fresher... I love the classic buffing bar so much so it's refreshing too have this amazing scent to make my shower even better! It makes me feel invigorated but calm, a great way to start the day. The fragrance in this bar has some notes which recall verdant, fresh vegetation. Cut fresh grass, banana leaf, plus a base note of something earthy and warm. I think this is a good year round scent and will layer well with any fragrances you wear.
      I would recommend this product to: anyone with rough patches or some gentle assistance with exfoliation.

    • Una Tester

      Gender: Female

      Age: 29

      Skin Tone: Fair

      Relevant Concerns: eczema, folliculitis, acne

      Tester

      Beautiful scent, summer jn a bar I honestly cannot remember how I used to exfoliate before the Buffing Bar came along - I have really sensitive skjn and often struggle with folliculitis and miscellaneous bumps. This bar really helps more than anything I've tried previously. I usually go back and forth between scented and unscented products because I really enjoy a fragrant shower. The Green Banana Buffing Bar js perfect, it smells so green, verdant and fresh. It truly enhances everything I already love about buffing. This bar js so summery and gorgeous, it reminds me of the feeling of showering after the beach, right before you're about to go to dinner. It's a sunset in a bar. I absolutely love thjs.
      I would recommend this product to: people with sensitive skin who also enjoy scented products

    • Katie

      Gender: Female

      Age: 29

      Skin Tone: Fair

      Relevant Concerns: KP on arms

      Fun Fresh Scent A fun new take on the buffing bar! I loved the green banana scent - it's fresh and crisp making buffing a more invigorating experience!
      I would recommend this product to: People who experience KP or other rough skin issues that like light fragrance products that you would classify as "Fresh"

    • Natalia Tester

      Gender: Female

      Age: 42

      Skin Tone: Medium

      Relevant Concerns: Dry skin, ingrown hairs, chicken skin

      Tester

      I’m loving this Banana buffing bar! I’m loving this new Banana Buff bar! Works the same as the original bar to get rid of my pesky ingrown hairs and arm bumps, but now with a yummy banana smell while bathing. It actually reminds me of the banana flavored laffy taffy candy I used to enjoy when I was young! Great product!
      I would recommend this product to: Everyone who would like to have soft, fresh skin!

    • Anna Tester

      Gender: Female

      Age: 34

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: Dry skin

      Tester

      Same great exfoliation, amazing new scent ! I was a fan of the original blue buffing bar, and I’m a fan of this new fun twist! Love the color and the fresh soft scent. It is NOT artificial, neon sickly sweet banana scent. But rather the very subtle smell of a young, slightly underripe banana, which is exactly how I like to eat mine ! Same amazing exfoliation, fun new scent, and as always an ABSOLUTE must have if you’re going to doing self tanning this summer. My biggest advice is to splurge for the soap container / holder - because if you’re gonna invest in this soap you’re gonna want it to last. And it’s just too good to sit and turn to goo in your shower between uses, so do yourself a favor and use it, but take care of it , let it dry and store it properly , and get every last bang for your buck!
      I would recommend this product to: Anyone with skin. Ppl getting ready to shed their winter dry skin for summer. And ppl who self tan !

    • Flynn Tester

      Gender: Female

      Age: 38

      Skin Tone: Fair

      Relevant Concerns: mild KP on ass from tight jeans, ingrowns on outer calves

      Tester

      Milky, fresh, green dream Long time Buffing Bar fan - IMHO best physical exfoliator out there. More rough than others, but not too rough. Super efficient vs gels. New scent is a dream - milky, fresh, green and almost like snuggling a baby's head. Perfect ME TIME energy. LOVE
      I would recommend this product to: Anyone who has KP / itchy/dry skin. Anyone who wears a lot of sunscreen. Anyone who loves smooth skin. Anyone down with a good kspa scrub. Basically anyone.

    • Kathryn Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 38

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: Dirt removal, deep skin cleaning after barefoot sports and the occasional skin treatment prep

      Verified Purchase

      Power Tool for your Skin! Think of it as a power tool for your body skincare - use carefully, it’s strong stuff, but when you find out what pressure works for your purposes it’s wonderful. I like to use it on my feet a lot as a barefoot kinda girl. Might be a bit much for some parts though, go slowly and be mindful of how you use it and you’ll love this.
      I would recommend this product to: People who love physical exfoliants. If you loved the texture of St. Ives back in the day this is like a bar form!

    • regino Verified Purchase

      Gender: Male

      Age: 36

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: I have chicken skin arms. Bumps. Dry rot skin. Looks like pimples all over. Nasty stuff

      Verified Purchase

      Chicken skin repaired / dry rot skin Hey everyone, it’s Gino. I’m 36 years old and I suffer from dry a$$ "chicken skin" is what they call it. I've had bumps and dry rot (it looks like ) forever. I’ve used everything I can think of under the sun. everything from soaps, different bars of soaps, every dove soap you can imagine, creams, used cleaning skin pads, Everything. Absolutely nothing seemed to work. I honestly gave up a few years ago. I wanna wear tank tops again and show off my tattoos like everyone else does. My skin..mainly my upper arms were terrible. I say WERE because I ended up ordering the buffering bar. It should be called a magic skin bar. After 2 times my skin was repaired almost back to what I remember as normal . Sheesh. I don't even remember the last time I felt my arms solf. Crazy. I'm just sharing my story because I gave up on my skin and I'm glad I didn't. It took me a while to find this buffering bar. But damn it I'm glad I did . Thx again. Much appreciated.
      I would recommend this product to: Anyone with chicken skin arms or dry arms . Perfect match

    • Shelby Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 26

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: Ingrown hairs

      Verified Purchase

      Amazing! Smells great and works great! Very exfoliating and I love how my skin feels after I use it.

    • Mairéad Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 32

      Skin Tone: Fair

      Relevant Concerns: Keratosis Pilaris, ingrown hairs.

      Verified Purchase

      Great for Keratosis Pilaris and cost saving! This is a revolutionary product for me. It's so effective in treating my Keratosis Pilaris. It's economical too, as you get 2 soap bars. Each of which last me about 2-3 months! I just wish soft services delivered to Ireland as it can be an ordeal using an intermediary!!
      I would recommend this product to: Anyone with Keratosis Pilaris, ingrown hair concerns.

    • Connor Verified Purchase

      Gender: Male

      Age: 29

      Skin Tone: Fair

      Relevant Concerns: Keratosis, strawberry skin, sensitive skin

      Verified Purchase

      Actually really great Sounds dramatic but this has honestly been kinda life changing. I’ve had really severe and excessive KP and strawberry skin all over my limbs for most of my life. I’ve used up one buffing bar and I’ve already seen massive improvement in my skin and felt improvement in self image. Well worth the high price if you struggle with the same things I have imo
      I would recommend this product to: Anybody with rough or uneven skin

    • Nicole Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 31

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: KP, sensitive skin

      Verified Purchase

      Obsessed I'm not the type of person who normally leaves reviews but I'm absolutely obsessed with this product. I've tried EVERYTHING for the KP on my arms/legs and this is the only thing that has ever worked (I also use their exfoliating gel and love that as well). So happy to have this product in my life and already reordered! x
      I would recommend this product to: Everyone.

    • sheri Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 60

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: smooth skin

      Verified Purchase

      BEYOND thrilled with this product! In a word – I am OBESSED with the Buffing Bar. I am an exfoliating addict and this bar has exceeded my expectations. I purchased it as a trial to compare with the scrubs I typically use; I did not have any major concerns about bumps or roughness. That said I didn’t realize how much smoother my skin could be until using the bar.
      I would recommend this product to: literally anyone!

    • Monique Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 45

      Skin Tone: Light

      Verified Purchase

      The only thing that has worked on my keratosis pilaris I've tried a few things and this is the only thing that has really worked for my keratosis pilaris. My skin has never been smoother. I'm amazed how well it works.

    • Anita

      Gender: Female

      Age: 31

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: dark spots, bumpy skin, and dead skin buildup

      This buffing bar is a luxurious little treat! I've had dark underarms / bikini area my whole life, and honestly had no idea how to fix it or get rid of it. I've tried everything and nothing has worked. Cue this buffing bar! It's magical! It works! It's the buffing bar I never knew I needed in this life. It scrubs away all the dead skin buildup and leaves my skin so smooth and soft. I also like to use it for bumpy strawberry skin. I have some of that on my knees, and this helps it be a lot less bumpy. She's a little pricey, but totally worth it!! I also LOVE the green banana scent. PLS make a matching body lotion/wash/deodorant/literally any body product in this scent!
      I would recommend this product to: Anyone suffering from dark armpits/bikini area, bumpy skin, or just in need of a little treat

    • Sherally Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 45

      Skin Tone: Medium

      Relevant Concerns: Aging

      Verified Purchase

      Perfect Pleasantly scrubby, leaves my skin soft and a little livened.
      I would recommend this product to: Anyone

    • Kristie Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 75

      Skin Tone: Medium

      Relevant Concerns: Aging skin with weird eruptions; some dry, many raised.

      Verified Purchase

      I love this bar!!... I love this bar!! Being a 75 year old, my skin erupts in many weird spots that my dermatologist says are normal. I don't like them. The buffing bar scrubs most of them away while leaving my skin soft and silky. This bar certainly exceeded my expectations. Keep up the good work!
      I would recommend this product to: Particularly older folks with changing overall skin.

    • Stacey

      Gender: Female

      Age: 36

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: KP, bumps on legs, itchy skin

      My new holy grail shower product My new holy grail shower product! I started with this one the original and fell in love! My skin has never been smoother, my KP on my arms is gone. I love the grit of it and how I can go lighter pressure on some spots and then harder on elbows and feet! It’s perfect, I need a stockpile because I will not be without it now!
      I would recommend this product to: Anyone who wants the smoothest skin ever!

    • Leslie Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 42

      Skin Tone: Fair

      Relevant Concerns: keratosis pilaris

      Verified Purchase

      Mediocre Given the abundance of positive reviews I was cautiously optimistic that this bar would help with my KP. However, I've just finished the first bar and notice only a small improvement.
      I would recommend this product to: no one

    • Jane

      Gender: Female

      Age: 68

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: older skin with the usual issues!

      I love my buff bar! I love my buff bar, it is my favorite new beauty product! Definitely smooths out the bumps and also feels great to use. Plan to purchase more for a few family members during the holidays.
      I would recommend this product to: everyone

    • Sienna Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 22

      Skin Tone: Medium

      Relevant Concerns: Dull skin, hyperpigmentation, strawberry skin/KP, ingrown hair

      Verified Purchase

      holy grail exfoliating product Holy grail product for exfoliating the skin, preventing ingrowns and treating KP! Also perfect to travel with due to the solid bar form. Will be repurchasing!
      I would recommend this product to: anyone who has dull skin, shaves their body hair and wants to prevent ingrowns, has KP, or just searching for an effective, easy to travel with body exfoliate

    • Djunny Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 28

      Skin Tone: Dark

      Relevant Concerns: Rough skin / KP.

      Verified Purchase

      Wow!! Wow!!! This is the best thing I’ve used for my KP. I’ve struggled for years with these bumpy spots behind my thighs and within a week I can already see and feel a major difference. Wish I knew about these products sooner! Soft services is a game changer. The green banana scent is divine, enjoyable yet not overwhelming.
      I would recommend this product to: Anyone struggling with rough skin and Kp.

    • Kiana

      Gender: Female

      Age: 32

      Skin Tone: Medium

      Relevant Concerns: Dry, dull and uneven skin tone. KP, sensitive skin issues.

      Green Banana Buffing Bar is my new HG! Not only am I obsessed about using this buffing bar, I am just so so in love with this scent! Green banana is where it’s at. If this scent were put into their other products or even a body mist, it would be an immediate buy. But aside from that, my skin is so incredibly soft and my kp is starting to improve with each use. I’m so glad I took a chance on this!
      I would recommend this product to: ALL skin types. Anyone looking for products to help with kp, prevent ingrowns, or simply looking for soft and smooth skin.

    • Amulya Verified Purchase

      Age: 30

      Skin Tone: Medium

      Relevant Concerns: KP, strawberry skin

      Verified Purchase

      Love this This is one of the best exfoliating soaps out there. It makes my skin soooo smooth. It cleared up all my KP bumps and made my skin soft to touch. 10/10 recommended it. I use it on my face as well. Had no issues until now.
      I would recommend this product to: I would recommend this product to anyone

    • Sydney Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 27

      Skin Tone: Medium

      Relevant Concerns: KP and dead skin

      Verified Purchase

      Smooth, clean, luxurious skin Can’t believe how fast this bar worked. It’s a pretty strong exfoliation but within 2-3 uses my KP on my arms is virtually gone. From start to finish this has been a great experience. Very fun and playful packaging, I love the subtle scent, and I am beyond thrilled with how smooth my skin is now!!!!
      I would recommend this product to: Help with KP and treat your skin to the exfoliation it needs

    • Chen Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 22

      Skin Tone: Fair

      Relevant Concerns: My main concerns were rough skin, especially on the heels, and keratosis pilaris.

      Verified Purchase

      Transformative skincare, Buffing Bar delivers smooth, refreshed skin After trying out the Buffing Bar and sharing it with my family and friends, we've all seen remarkable improvements in our skin, it feels noticeably smoother and refreshed. Everyone who tried it found it to be highly effective and enjoyable to use. I'm committed to continuing with the Buffing Bar, and with such positive feedback, I'm eager to introduce it to more friends and family. It's now an essential part of our skincare routines. Thank you Karina and Marie for developing such an impactful product!
      I would recommend this product to: I would recommend this product to my friends and relatives.

    • Donna

      Gender: Female

      Age: 67

      Skin Tone: Medium

      Relevant Concerns: Very dry, eczema prone skin on arms and legs.

      A True Beauty Bar! These bars are magic! They gently exfoliate even the most sensitive skin and I remained flake free for days after my first use. It’s now part of my weekly self-care routine!
      I would recommend this product to: Those who, like me, require assistance for daily living, those with ashy dry skin, those who just want to feel polished!

    • Alexandra Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 27

      Skin Tone: Dark

      Relevant Concerns: Kp, discoloration, ingrown hairs

      Verified Purchase

      Wish the smell was stronger Not sure if I got a defective bar, but the smell is much less potent than I thought it would be. This truly smells like a regular bar of soap, which is a bummer bc the green banana smell was what I was most excited about :( the exfoliation however, is NEXT LEVEL and my skin feels so soft! While I’m excited to see continued results, I do wish I had just gotten one of the routine sets with the og buffing bar since the green banana smell didn’t hit (could’ve saved me from buying each product separately).

    • Nicole Tester

      Gender: Female

      Age: 29

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: KP, even tone, dryness

      Tester

      No surprises here, I loves it So I loveeee the new scent of the buffing bar. Maybe I’m bias because I personally love bananas and topical fragrances, but this one is just the right balance. It’s not over powering, and smells natural. It got me nice and prepped for my trip and took it with me to stay polished in in the Floridian weather/sun!! I will 100000% be purchasing once I’m through with this bar!
      I would recommend this product to: Anyone who has KP, dry skin, normal skin, like truly it works for anyone who wants smoother/healthier skin!

    • Phillip Tester

      Gender: Male

      Age: 28

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: Ingrown hairs, redness, uneven skin tone

      Tester

      As good as the other buffing bars The same great formulation with a Palm Royale flair. Will be in rotation for late spring and summer.
      I would recommend this product to: Use before shaving or applying self tanner; otherwise, once or twice weekly

    • Ego Tester

      Gender: Female

      Age: 39

      Skin Tone: Light

      Tester

      Reminds me of soup... Reminds me of soup stores in Grand bazaar, Istanbul. Turned everyday showers to a hamam experience.

    • Nicole Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 25

      Skin Tone: Medium

      Relevant Concerns: KP on arms

      Verified Purchase

      Need something to help with my KP and this is it! I got this because I saw it recommended on TikTok to help with KP. I have small red dots/bumps on the backs of my arms and I’ve tried everything to try to help but nothing has worked. I really like the buffing bar and I think it’s helping to remove the dead skins cells and I hope that over time it reduces the appearance of my strawberry skin. I’ve only used it for a few weeks but it’s helped reduce the redness so far. I’ll definitely be trying other products like the moisturizer!
      I would recommend this product to: Anyone with texture on their skin or redness

    • Nicole Tester

      Gender: Female

      Age: 32

      Skin Tone: Medium

      Relevant Concerns: KP

      Tester

      Summer Invigoration Who knew platano could be a scent so clean and invigorating! It's the whiff you get when peeling the skin of a fresh green plantain. It's like the middle of a spring bud, zesty but not spicy. With the same exfoliating power of the original blue bar :)
      I would recommend this product to: summer skin

    • Nicola

      Gender: Female

      Age: 28

      Skin Tone: Fair

      An everything shower essential! The scent of the new buffing bar reminds me of citrus grooves bathed in sunshine. It’s very light and refreshing and reminiscent of a product that would be used at a spa.The scent is like being back in Hawaii. I have both the original and the new green banana buffing bar and I love them both. This product exfoliates without leaving any sort of greasy film behind. I love using it prior to shaving or after a long day at work (I’m a nurse and frequently feel pretty gross after a shift at the hospital). I also love it for removing any remainders of self tanner. It is a perfect addition to an everything shower! 

    • Maggie Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 27

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: Dry skin

      Verified Purchase

      Worth every penny! After a few uses the back of my arms are super smooth! I still have some red "chicken skin" dots, but it is improved! Worth every penny. I can tell that one bar is going to last me a long time, which is awesome because you get two!
      I would recommend this product to: Anyone with "chicken skin" or raised bumps

    • Natalia Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 42

      Skin Tone: Medium

      Relevant Concerns: Dry skin, chicken skin, strawberry skin

      Verified Purchase

      Amazing results! I absolutely love this buff bar! I tend to get ingrown hairs on my thighs and calfs due to dry skin and I have ‘chicken’ skin on my upper arms. Using this product has dramatically decreased both. I used to be so self conscious of both and now my self confidence is back! Each bar also lasts a good few months so it’s well worth the price!
      I would recommend this product to: Anyone that wants smooth skin!

    • Cameron Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 34

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: Dry, sensitive, reactive, KP

      Verified Purchase

      Hurts and works so good For my sensitive/reactive skin friends: fair warning, this thing kind of hurts to use. The first time I thought I would for sure get out of the shower to red, raw skin, but nope. Just soft, smooth, non-irritated skin. There’s virtually no scent (the blue color made me think it would have some weird men’s deodorant kind of smell, thankfully not) and the suds it leaves behind are subtle but perfectly suitable as a body wash, so it’s a one step exfoliate and clean. I’ve been using it every day, which means I go through about a bar every month/six weeks, but it’s virtually eliminated the strawberry skin on my legs and helped a ton with the KP on my arms and belly. It’s also done good work on some old scars I have on my legs. If you’re on the fence, give it a shot. But don’t be freaked out if it feels VERY abrasive.
      I would recommend this product to: Anyone!

    • Katherine Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 31

      Skin Tone: Fair

      Relevant Concerns: KP, dry skin

      Verified Purchase

      the most satisfying back scratch of all time Intensely satisfying. If you love the sensation of a thorough back scratch, you'll love this product. I'd repurchase for that aspect alone, but using the Buffing Bar in coordination with a glycolic acid lotion by Drunk Elephant has done absolute magic for my KP. I have tried tons of different products over the years and nothing really made a difference. But these two together have my skin smoother than it has ever been. Pricey but, in my opinion, worth it.
      I would recommend this product to: anyone dealing with KP or who just enjoys a very thorough exfoliant

    • Natasha Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 39

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: dry skin

      Verified Purchase

      total waste of money for me Maybe I got a dud or something but I experienced *zero* exfoliation. At first I gave it the benefit of the doubt (so many rave reviews!) and thought maybe the first layer just needed to be worn off, but I went through the entire bar and it was like a regular bar of soap I could have gotten for a couple bucks
      I would recommend this product to: no one

    • Sally

      Gender: Female

      Age: 67

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: Rough skin

      Amazing I received the buffing bars as a gift. It worked so well that I gave one of the bars to my best friend and am now ordering my own.
      I would recommend this product to: Anyone except those having extremely sensitive skin.

    • Mekah Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 30

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: KP

      Verified Purchase

      You have to buy this I've been trying to find something to help my KP for YEARS and this is the only product I've ever used that works. I saw immediate results after one use, and now have been using it 2-3x per week on my arms for about a month and it continues to be amazing. I'll use it 1x week as a full-body exfoliator, and it's also been great on my heels. I will religiously continue buying this as long as it exists.
      I would recommend this product to: Others with KP

    • ml

      Gender: Female

      Age: 38

      Skin Tone: Fair

      Relevant Concerns: ingrown hairs

      dude!! Yes, had to... dude!! Yes, had to come on here and review. My legs feel so smooth.
      I would recommend this product to: anyone who wants to really exfoliate.

    • Susan Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 30

      Skin Tone: Light

      Relevant Concerns: keratosis pilaris

      Verified Purchase

      Only thing to help my keratosis pilaris in 20 years!! I'm have tried dozens of products and regimens for the keratosis pilaris on my arms for the past literally 20 years, including prescription items from the dermatologist, and nothing has come close to working as well as this bar. It's basically just sandpaper in soap form, but it's so effective. I use this every other day in the shower and the two bars lasted me a year. Great value, highly recommend!!!
      I would recommend this product to: anyone with "chicken skin" on their arms, legs, or bum (too rough for the face)

    • Kam

      Gender: Female

      Age: 31

      Skin Tone: Medium

      Relevant Concerns: KP, Ingrowns

      BUY IT I have KP on my arms and legs + ingrown hairs (down there) and this bar brought me back! Almost immediate results. Don’t apply pressure as it’s very gritty; you don’t have to do much work.
      I would recommend this product to: People with KP, rough/bumpy skin, ingrown

    • Katie Verified Purchase

      Gender: Female

      Age: 28

      Skin Tone: Fair

      Relevant Concerns: KP on my arms

      Verified Purchase

      Best body scrub I've used Of all the products I've used in the smoothing set I think this one makes the biggest difference! I love the concept of it being a bar with a gritty sand texture rather than messy scrubs. I always get ones in the jar too watery so it looses its grittiness too quickly and ones in a tube seem to be so messy. This is perfect to exfoliate and not get watered down and messy in the shower. You can really feel it working when you use it and my skin feels so much softer. I use it probably 2-3 times a week particularly on my arms and sometimes on my legs as well. The soap home that goes with this is genius to keep the bar lasting as long as possible.
      I would recommend this product to: Anyone with KP or rough, dry patches of skin they want to exfoliate