Herbal Choice Mari Organic Apricot Facial Scrub – Nature’s Brands
Most drugstore facial scrubs exfoliate with plastic microbeads — tiny particles that scratch skin and never break down. Herbal Choice Mari’s Apricot Facial Scrub skips the plastic entirely, using organic brown rice, apricot kernel meal, and brown sugar suspended in a castile-soap base. It’s USDA certified as “made with organic,” so exfoliation comes from real, biodegradable grains — not petroleum byproducts.
How Herbal Choice Mari Apricot Facial Scrub Works for Gentle Exfoliation
Organic brown rice and apricot kernel meal provide physical exfoliation with rounded, irregular edges — gentle enough for daily-adjacent use, unlike sharp-edged synthetic beads that micro-tear skin. Kaolin clay draws out surface impurities while the castile soap base cleanses without stripping. Organic burdock root and horsetail herb round out the formula with mild astringent, skin-conditioning properties, and organic sweet orange oil provides natural fragrance.
Ideal For
- Anyone wanting to cut plastic microbeads out of their skincare routine
- Normal to combination skin that needs weekly exfoliation without over-stripping
- Vegan and vegetarian shoppers avoiding animal-derived exfoliants
- Sensitive skin sensitive to synthetic fragrance or SLS-based scrubs
- Shoppers who want a USDA-certified made-with-organic formula at an entry price point
The Detox Note — What to Expect in the First Few Uses
Skin used to daily synthetic scrubs may feel less “squeaky clean” at first — that tight, stripped sensation isn’t a sign of a better cleanse, it’s stripped natural oils. Most people notice smoother texture within two to three uses as dead skin buildup clears and the skin’s own oil balance resets.
How to Use
Apply a dime-sized amount to damp skin and massage gently in circular motions, avoiding the eye area. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Use once a week for most skin types.
Full Ingredients
Organic vegetable glycerin, organic vodka, organic brown rice, apricot kernel meal, organic brown sugar, organic olive oil, kaolin clay, aloe castile liquid soap, organic guar gum, purified water, organic burdock root, organic horsetail herb, organic cinnamon, organic sweet orange oil.
