Body · Scalp · One Tool
How to use your scalp and body scrubber
Your Scrub-Dub® has two sides that do two different jobs. The body bristles give you a full exfoliating scrub. The scalp spikes work shampoo into your roots and lift the buildup regular washing leaves behind. Here is how to get the most out of both.
The Body Side
Building a good lather
Two techniques. Both work. Pick the one that fits how you already shower.
Method One
The Pump Technique
The TPE bristles are built for exfoliation, not soap absorption, so they need a little pumping to get going. If you are not seeing bubbles yet, keep pumping. It comes.
Method Two
The Buff Technique
This one tends to produce more bubbles, so reach for it when you want maximum coverage.
The Scalp Side
The part most people do not expect to love
Scrub-Dub's scalp spikes work shampoo into your roots, loosen buildup, and stimulate circulation while you wash. If you deal with dandruff, dry scalp, or itchiness, this is where your Scrub-Dub earns its keep.
Dandruff or dry scalp
Use it 2 to 3 times a week. The TPE spikes help shampoo reach the scalp and lift the flaky buildup regular washing leaves behind. Most people notice a difference within a few washes.
Oily scalp
Daily use is fine. The mechanical exfoliation clears excess sebum without stripping your scalp.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Scrub-Dub is made from a non-porous material that doesn't trap soap the way a loofah's fibrous weave does. That's actually the point. A loofah holds onto soap, moisture, and bacteria all at once, which is why they smell. The Scrub-Dub needs a bit more active pumping or buffing to build lather, but once it does, the exfoliation is more effective because the bristles are working directly against your skin rather than through a layer of trapped foam. If you're not getting enough lather, try the Buff Technique and give it a few extra strokes. Most people find the lather builds up more than expected once they get the motion down.
Yes, though technique matters a bit more. With long or thick hair, it helps to section your hair and work the spike side in smaller areas so the spikes are actually reaching your scalp rather than just working through the hair itself. The goal is scalp contact, not brushing the hair. Several customers with long hair use it specifically because it gets shampoo down to the roots in a way that fingers alone can't.
Absolutely, and it works really well for this. The scalp spikes distribute conditioner or treatment evenly across the scalp and help it penetrate better than fingers alone. Apply your conditioner or treatment first, then use the spike side in the same circular motion to work it in before rinsing.
Yes. The bristles are soft enough for daily use on sensitive skin without causing irritation. Customers with eczema, psoriasis, and dry or flaky skin regularly use it and find it gentler than traditional loofahs or washcloths because the bristles flex against the skin rather than dragging across it. If you have an active flare-up or broken skin, start with light pressure and see how your skin responds.
The bristles are soft enough that some customers do use it on their face, but the Scrub-Dub is designed and tested for body and scalp use. If you want to try it on your face, use the body side with very light pressure and a gentle cleanser. If you have acne-prone or reactive facial skin, a dedicated facial tool will give you more control.
Hang it through the loop hole so it can air dry completely between showers. The material doesn't hold moisture, so it dries quickly on its own as long as it's not sitting in standing water. No need to do anything special. Just hang it and it stays clean.
We recommend replacing your Scrub-Dub once a year. Over time, the bristles and spikes naturally soften with regular use, which reduces their ability to actively scrub and exfoliate the way they should. The antimicrobial benefits of the material also work best when the scrubber is replaced annually. Think of it the way you think about replacing a toothbrush. The hygiene case for swapping it out is just as straightforward.
The technique is the same for any non-porous scrubber, silicone or TPE. Add a little liquid soap or body wash to the bristles and hold it under the water for a second. Squeeze and pump until it lathers, then scrub in circles. Because non-porous materials don't soak up soap the way a loofah does, they need a bit more active pumping to build foam, which is normal. Rinse it and hang it to dry after each use. The Scrub-Dub works the same way and adds a scalp side for working shampoo into your roots.
Yes. Bar soap works, but it needs a slightly different motion than liquid soap. Rub the wet bar directly across the bristles a few times to load them up, or build a lather in your hands with the bar first and then run the scrubber through it. Bar soaps tend to produce a thicker lather than body wash, so you may need less than you think. If your bar is a heavy moisturizing type with added oils or butters, it will lather less, so a body wash may be easier to work with.