Body scrubs remove dead skin cells, refine the complexion, stimulate blood circulation and soften the skin. The small abrasive particles were microplastics for a long time, so the rumor about the bad environmental balance persisted and the scrubs were presented in a bad light. This has now changed for many manufacturers and substances such as nylon, polyethylene or polypropylene are no longer used.
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peeling particles Today , peeling manufacturers rely more on mineral and environmentally friendly abrasive particles such as sugar, salt, silicic acid, apricot and almond kernels, coffee and bamboo.
Öko-Test tests
The focus of the test was on critical ingredients, including plastic compounds, fragrances and mineral oils.
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Ritual of Happy Buddha Sweet Orange & Cedat Wood von Rituals
The body peeling from Rituals (approx. 15 euros) received the overall rating “very good” from Öko-Test. It contains no plastic compounds, silicones, controversial ingredients and PEG. The exfoliating particles are sugar granules. Oils care for dry skin and give it nutrients and new energy. The peeling smells of sweet orange and cedar wood.
Sea salt peeling Alpine herbs from Bergland-Pharma
The sea salt peeling Alpine herbs from Bergland-Pharma (approx. 20 euros) is certified natural cosmetics and does not contain any plastic compounds, PEG or controversial ingredients. The exfoliating ingredient is sea salt. Almond and sunflower oil intensively pamper the skin. It smells of fresh alpine herbs.
Body Boom Coffee-Peeling Mango
The Body Boom peeling (approx. 9 euros) peels with coffee, cocoa and sodium chloride, smells wonderfully fresh of mango and contains no critical ingredients. You will look in vain for plastic and questionable ingredients.
Pampering cream-oil peeling from Kneipp
The Kneipp cream-oil peeling (approx. 12 euros) contains nourishing oil cream and a gentle sugar peeling for a soft skin feeling. The peeling comes without additives, plastic and controversial substances.
Shower peeling birch from Weleda
The Weleda birch body scrub (approx. 7 euros) is certified natural cosmetics and gently exfoliates the skin. Natural pearls of caranauba and beeswax ensure the peeling effect, while sugar surfactants gently cleanse the skin. Apricot kernel oil has a moisturizing effect and moisturizes. The peeling is free of raw materials based on mineral oil, preservatives, fragrances and dyes.
Shower peeling espresso chocolate by Waltz7
Waltz 7 ‘s “Shower Coffee Mousse Peeling Espresso Chocolate” shower scrub (4 pieces, approx. 25 euros) exfoliates the skin with coffee and pampers the skin with omega fatty acids. The scrub gently cares with apricot kernel oil, is vegan, free of microplastics and also suitable for sensitive skin.
Stimulating Pomelo Peeling & Bath by Dresdner Essenz
The body peeling Stimulating Pomelo by Dredner Essenz (approx. 5 euros) does not contain any critical substances or synthetic compounds. Instead, silica and sugar gently exfoliate the skin. The peeling is vegan, pH-neutral and smells lemony.
