Product information
Oil Balancing Plus Charcoal Pore Refining Facial Scrub by Sukin
Give me the good stuff
Bamboo Charcoal – aids in balancing the complexion through the removal of excess oils and toxins
Moringa extract – works to exfoliate the skin
Rooibos tea and coconut oil – leaves skin feeling hydrated and revitalised
Bilberry extract and white tea – impart antioxidants
Aloe vera, chamomile and cucumber – work to soothe and calm the skin for a healthy glow.
Willowherb – soothes blemish prone skin
Ingredients
water (aqua), aloe barbadensis leaf juice, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, ceteareth-20, jojoba esters, pumice, charcoal powder (bamboo charcoal), moringa oleifera leaf extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract (chamomile), aspalathus linearis leaf extract (rooibos), epilobium angustifolium extract (willowherb), vaccinium myrtillus extract (bilberry), punica granatum fruit extract (pomegranate), citrus nobilis (mandarin orange) peel oil, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil, citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) leaf/twig oil (petitgrain), backhousia citriodora leaf oil (lemon myrtle), cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, rosa canina fruit oil (rose hip), tocopherol (vitamin e), glycerin, citric acid, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, limonene*, linalool*. * natural component of essential oil
Brand claims
Removes dead skin cells and keeps the pores clear of impurities. A base of jojoba beads and bamboo charcoal as well as moringa extract work to exfoliate the skin
Suitable for normal skin types, especially oily
Close to nature?
No artificial colouring and a carbon neutral company. Does contain ceteareth-20 (mid range safety grading) and phenoxyethanol (much better than parabens but still low allergy or irritation rating
Pros
Not harsh, exfoliates gently
Gets rid of debris, dead cells well
Good for blocked pores
Oily/combo skin reviewers show a lot of love for this product
Many report reduced oil and some report less blackheads
Sleek and stylish packaging
Flip top lid for easy use
Affordable
Cons
Some haven’t noticed a big change in their skin
Mess alert – not off the richter scale but worth noting
Handy hints
Maybe have a go at putting this on in the shower each morning to help wake you up and face the day. It’s less messy this way too!
How often should I use it?
Once a week or 2-3 times a week if your skin loves it
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