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How Body Scrubs Became Gen-Z Collector’s Items

Body scrubs have long been a shortcut to the at-home spa experience, but thanks to Gen-Z’s ‘everything shower’ ritualists, the category has gained a gloopy new lease of life.
A collection of body scrubs.
Gen-Z are reviving the 'shelfie' with their wall-to-wall collections of scented body scrubs. (BoF Team)

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Rachael Griffiths
Rachael Griffiths

Rachael Griffiths is a Senior Editorial Associate at The Business of Beauty. She is based between St Helens and London, and covers beauty, wellness and industry news.

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