Do This Weekly To Fight Ingrown Hairs & Unclog Pores Without Irritation

I'm a skeptic when it comes to viral beauty products. Is the sold-out liquid blush that's taking over my social feeds all that different from the one currently in my makeup bag? The answer is rarely "yes."

So when Soft Services offered to send over the new fragrances release of its cult-favorite Buffing Bar—created in collaboration with immersive fragrance brand D.S. & Durga—I was dubious. Sure, its predecessor had come highly recommended by my fellow editor, but I couldn't fathom any bar soap would be good enough to earn a 300+ word review.

Your skin naturally sheds between 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells every minute, but this process can slow down with age, certain skin conditions, and even weather. When dead skin cells accumulate, it leads to dull skin, clogged pores, and even acne.

Exfoliation is key to helping slough away these excess cells, which is where the Buffing Bar comes into play. The shea butter bar is infused with exfoliating microcrystals that give it a rough, coarse texture.

I literally ran out of the shower the first time that I used the scrub to make my sister feel my arm. And while I immediately started raving about my ultra soft skin, I also can't forget the benefits of exfoliation long-term.

As board-certified dermatologist Raechele Cochran Gathers, M.D. previously told mindbodygreen, "Exfoliation can improve skin circulation, encourage skin turnover, and improve the absorption of certain skin care products."

Of course, it's worth noting I didn't test out just any Buffing Bar. My sample was the new Debaser bar released earlier this week. Developed with the fragrance brand D.S. & Durga, the light purple bar features the brand's best-selling Debaser eau de parfum.

The subtle fragrance combines ripe fig, creamy coconut milk, tonka, and blond woods into a warm, musky scent. When you use the bar, the fragrance overtakes your shower and transforms it into a spa-like experience. The addition of fragrance does make the Debaser bar more expensive than the brand's original unscented option, but I'd argue it's a well worth the extra money.

Plus, the fragrance lingers long after your shower ends. When I climbed into bed after my nightly scrub-down, I was pleasantly surprised that my skin still had the fresh, woodsy scent of fig—and it lasted until morning.