Get glowing skin this summer with the best summer body scrubs to buy or DIY.  If you love making DIY sugar scrubs, then you'll love these.  If buying is more your style, I have you covered there too.

I don't know about you, but winter wrecks havoc on my skin.  It gets so dull and dry that by the time summer comes, I certainly don't have a summer glow.

Exfoliating your skin with a sugar scrub helps slough off those dead skin cells for better looking skin.  Since you'll likely be in shorts or a bathing suit, this will help your skin glow.

Body scrubs also help you get a closer shave.  Use a scrub before you shave, and you'll add some time between shaves, too.

If you want a tan without raising your risk of skin cancer, try sunless tanning.  (I really like Jergens  Natural Glow Mousse because it doesn't streak.)  For a longer lasting tan, use a body scrub before you use the self-tanner.

Whether you are into DIY or just want to buy a scrub, here are the best summer body scrubs.

BEST SUMMER BODY SCRUBS TO BUY OR DIY

HANDMADE BODY SCRUBS TO BUY

UNICORN SUGAR SCRUB

Unicorns are perfect all year round, but the colors on this Unicorn Sugar Scrub from Simply AC Boutique are perfect for summer.  

Supernova Whipped Sugar Scrub

The colors of this Supernova Whipped Sugar scrub from Nectarfreshbodyco are stunning!  It's scented with jasmine and bergamot with bottom notes of cedarwood, ylang ylang, patchouli and vanilla.  If that doesn't smell like a warm summer evening, I'm not sure what does.

MERMAID WHIPPED SUGAR SCRUB

Mermaids have more fun.  This emulsified whipped sugar scrub from Sunbasilgardenshop is beautiful and smells like the ocean mist combined with sea moss and florals.  

CACTUS BODY SCRUB

This adorable cactus emulsified sugar scrub from LuxuriousBodyShop smells like lemon, orange, and lemongrass.  It has luxurious butters to soften your skin while the sugar exfoliates.  

GELATO SUGAR SCRUB

I just love the color and packaging on this gelato sugar scrub from FeelingSmitten.  It has mango butter and shea butter to soften and moisturize your skin. 

SUNTAN GIRL 

Here's another scrub from SunbasilgardenSoap, this time a Sun Tan Girl scrub.  This one smells just like your favorite sun tan lotion.  YUM!

COTTON CANDY SUGAR SCRUB

My favorite part of going to the fair each summer is the cotton candy.  This cotton candy sugar scrub from ConfidentGirlsShop is adorable.

BEST SUMMER SCRUBS TO DIY

WATERMELON MINT SUGAR SCRUB

This light summer scent was inspired by the Chick Fil A drink a few years ago.  If you want a light summer scent, try this watermelon mint sugar scrub recipe.  

ALOE AND LAVENDER FACE SCRUB

This aloe and lavender face scrub from Creative Green Living is perfect after you've been in the sun all day.  

COCONUT LIME SUGAR SCRUB

This basic sugar scrub recipe smells just like a pina colada.  Learn how to make an easy coconut lime sugar scrub.  

LEMON SUGAR AND SALT SCRUB

The light scent of lemon is perfect for one of the best summer body scrubs to buy or DIY.  This lemon scrub Country Hill Cottage has both salt and sugar to scrub your skin.

COCONUT AND CALENDULA SUGAR SCRUB 

Soothe irritated skin with this coconut and calendula sugar scrub.  It has dried calendula, which is great for irritated skin (but don't use it on broken skin).

BLUEBERRY SUGAR SCRUB 

There are few things better than fresh blueberries in the summer.  This blueberry sugar scrub from Soap Deli News has camellia seed oil and shea butter to nourish your skin.

LEMON MOJITO SUGAR SCRUB

This lemon mojito sugar scrub recipe is another basic recipe that's perfect for getting your legs soft before you head to the beach.

HIBISCUS SUGAR SCRUB WITH YLANG YLANG

This hibiscus sugar scrub with ylang ylang must smell like a summer evening.  Get the recipe from A Life Adjacent.  

LIME MINT SUGAR SCRUB

This lime mint sugar scrub recipe has a light summery scent.  Use this before shaving for a super smooth shave.

If you like making body scrubs, try my Body Scrubs book for 30 recipes that are perfect for fun or profit.