Body Care—Exfoliants

Exfoliating Body Scrub with PHA & Hyaluronic Acid

A gentle physical scrub polishes away rough, dry skin while gluconolactone (PHA) and hyaluronic acid resurface and rehydrate, without the irritation of harsher acid-based scrubs.

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Exfoliating Body Scrub with PHA & Hyaluronic Acid
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Why this formula

Dual-Action Exfoliation
Fine physical scrub beads provide immediate polishing action, while gluconolactone (PHA) gently resurfaces skin without the irritation associated with stronger acids.
Moisture-Retentive Base
Shea butter, squalane, and caprylic/capric triglyceride leave a light conditioning film after rinsing, preventing the tight, dry after-feel common to exfoliating scrubs.
Barrier-Supportive Hydration
Sodium hyaluronate and beta-glucan restore moisture immediately after exfoliation, while niacinamide and panthenol support an even, calm-looking complexion.
Fragrance-Free, Low-Irritation Profile
No added fragrance, plus allantoin and panthenol for soothing, makes the formula suitable for frequent use and sensitive-skin positioning.

Formula architecture

This is a physical-chemical hybrid body scrub built around fine exfoliating beads for immediate tactile polishing, paired with gluconolactone (PHA) — a gentle multi-hydroxy acid that continues resurfacing after rinsing without the sensitivity often associated with stronger acids such as AHA or BHA. Sodium hyaluronate and beta-glucan restore moisture right after exfoliation, while niacinamide, panthenol, and allantoin calm and support the skin barrier. A shea butter, squalane, and caprylic/capric triglyceride base leaves a light conditioning film, avoiding the tight, over-dry after-feel common to scrub formats.

1. Exfoliation System — Physical exfoliating beads + Gluconolactone (PHA)

2. Hydration & Soothing Actives — Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Allantoin

3. Emollient & Conditioning Base — Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate

View full ingredient list (INCI)

Aqua, Cellulose, Beta-Glucan, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Squalane, Panthenol, Gluconolactone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide

Product profile

Appearance
White to off-white lotion-scrub with visible cellulose exfoliating beads throughout
Odour
Fragrance-free (no added perfume in the base formula)
pH
6.43
Formula Code
20260806-03

What can be customized

PHA concentration. Gluconolactone level can be adjusted to tune exfoliation intensity and suit different sensitivity positioning.

Exfoliant texture. Bead type and size are swappable for a gentler or more intensive scrub feel.

Active blend. Additional actives (e.g. centella asiatica for calming, vitamin C derivatives for brightening) can be layered onto this base system.

Fragrance. The base formula is fragrance-free; a light fragrance can be added on request.

Packaging and MOQ. Packaging format and MOQ are negotiable based on brand stage.

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