Sukin Revitalising Facial Scrub (125 mL)

Sukin Revitalising Facial Scrub is a creamy face scrub from Sukin, an Australian natural skincare brand. Fine particles of bamboo stem and ground walnut shell give it its grit, set in a base of aloe vera leaf juice with sesame, jojoba and rosehip oils and chamomile extract. The tube holds 125 mL, and the label marks it for all skin types.

What is in it

Water and aloe vera leaf juice make up the base, followed by sesame seed oil and the fatty alcohols that give the cream its body: cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol and ceteareth-20. The exfoliating particles are Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, from bamboo, and Juglans regia shell powder, from walnut. Glycerin, jojoba seed oil and rose hip fruit oil come next, then chamomile flower extract, burdock root extract and tocopherol, which is vitamin E.

The scent comes from tangerine peel, mandarin orange peel and lavender oils with vanillin and vanilla fruit extract. Linalool and limonene sit at the end of the list as natural parts of those essential oils. Phenoxyethanol and benzyl alcohol are the preservatives, and citric acid is also listed. The full ingredient list is under Ingredients.

What it leaves out

Sukin lists the scrub as 100% vegan, with no animal derivatives and no animal testing. It contains no sodium lauryl sulphate or sodium laureth sulphate, no parabens, synthetic fragrances or artificial colours, and no propylene glycol, triethanolamine, mineral oils or EDTA. The brand also describes the product as carbon neutral.

How it compares

Vitasave carries several Sukin face products. The Cream Cleanser is a wash-off cleanser, and the Hydrating Facial Masque is a cream face mask. This scrub is the one with texture, thanks to the bamboo and walnut particles, so it sits between cleansing and masking in a routine. Sukin's Certified Organic Rosehip Oil is the same rosehip oil found in this formula, sold on its own.

How to use it

Squeeze a small amount onto your fingertips and massage it over the face and neck in small circles. Rinse well with warm water. Keep it away from the eyes. The full directions are under How to Take.

Who it suits

It suits adults of any skin type who want a scrub made with plant particles rather than plastic beads, and anyone who shops for vegan, cruelty-free skincare without sulphates or parabens. People with a tree nut allergy should note the walnut shell powder.

Sukin Revitalising Facial Scrub FAQ

What are the scrubbing particles?

Bamboo stem extract and ground walnut shell powder.

Is it vegan?

Yes. Sukin lists it as 100% vegan, with no animal derivatives and no animal testing.

Does it contain sulphates or parabens?

No. It has no SLS, no SLES and no parabens.

Can I use it on my neck?

Yes. The directions cover both the face and the neck.

Is it scented?

It has no synthetic fragrance. The light scent comes from tangerine, mandarin and lavender oils and vanilla.

Shop more Sukin skincare or the full facial scrub range. Orders over $99 ship free in Canada.