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The problem: Irritated skin. Probiotics found in Calming Yogurt Scrub help regulate skin's pH levels, according to Ross, while cornmeal helps gently exfoliate.

Hydrating Oat & Coconut Oil Scrub.This scrub works wonders for sensitive or dry skin, according to Fender. Honey acts as an emollient, softening skin from head to toe.

Named for the British town they’re found in, Epsom salts are famously muscle-soothing, in part because of the high levels of magnesium they contain. Epsom salt is helpful for those with thick dry skin on their knees and elbows, especially those with eczema or psoriasis. Try this Epsom salt infused with lavender essential oil.

Himalayan salt is one of the purest salts on Earth. It’s also one of the more coarsely ground salts on the market, so it’s best used to improve circulation (like dry brushing) or finely ground in a coffee grinder to use as a scrub. It’s said to have anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe skin and calm irritation and breakouts.

Coffee is still a popular ingredient for many DIY body scrubs. The tiny granules are gentle on the skin, while still being effective at removing dead cells from the skin’s surface.