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Facial Scrub - Exfoliate & Polish 100g

Facial Scrub - Exfoliate & Polish 100g

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The Bio Whenua Facial Scrub - Exfoliate & Polish is a gentle, creamy facial scrub made to buff away dull, dry skin and clear blocked pores without leaving your face feeling tight or stripped. At the heart of this smoothing blend is New Zealand Glacial Clay (Nontronite) paired with finely ground Volcanic Pumice, smooth Jojoba Beads, and Sandalwood Powder. Blended into a comforting base of Shea Butter, Native Harakeke Extract, Calendula-infused oils, and cold-pressed Apricot Kernel, Evening Primrose, Moringa, and Jojoba oils, this scrub polishes and refreshes your complexion while leaving your skin feeling soft, clean, and balanced.

Unlike harsh, grainy scrubs that scratch the skin or strip away natural oils, this formula sits inside a nourishing water-and-oil cream base that cushions your face while you polish. As you massage it over damp skin, New Zealand Glacial Clay acts like a gentle magnet to draw out trapped dirt and excess sebum (your skin's natural oil) from inside your pores. At the same time, fine Volcanic Pumice, Sandalwood Powder, and round Jojoba Beads (tiny, biodegradable spheres made from solidified jojoba wax) roll smoothly across your skin to lift away dead surface cells. Meanwhile, Native Harakeke, Vegetable Glycerine, Shea Butter, and natural Vitamin E provide daily antioxidant and moisture support (helping to keep your skin barrier calm, soft, and protected from daily pollution).

Skincare Ritual & Well-being Applications: The natural New Zealand earth minerals, native plant extracts, and cold-pressed oils in this scrub work together to keep your skin looking bright, clear, and smooth. In traditional New Zealand plant books, Harakeke (New Zealand Flax) is valued for its soothing natural gel and plant compounds that cool the skin, lock in moisture, and calm redness [1]. Herbal guides also show that Calendula flower infusions and finely ground Sandalwood Powder help comfort sensitive skin and keep the complexion looking clear and even [2].

The creamy base is rich in healthy plant fats from Shea Butter, Evening Primrose, Apricot Kernel, Moringa, and Jojoba oils, which condition your skin during cleansing so that rinsing with warm water leaves a soft, comfortable finish [3, 4]. Because this scrub is completely free from synthetic fragrances and essential oils, massaging a small dab onto damp skin once to three times a week is a calm, grounding ritual that gets your face ready to soak in your favourite floral toner, serum, and moisturiser.

Technical Specifications & Botanical Identity:
Brand: Bio Whenua (by Zurma)
 
Product Type: Creamy Mineral & Botanical Facial Exfoliant
 
Weight: 100g
 
Country of Origin: New Zealand (Made in Ōtautahi Christchurch)
 
Key Botanical & Mineral Actives: New Zealand Glacial Clay (Nontronite), Volcanic Pumice Rock, Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) Esters/Beads, Sandalwood (Santalum album) Powder, Native Harakeke (Phormium tenax) Extract, Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Infused Coconut (Cocos nucifera) & Olive (Olea europaea) Oils, Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii), Apricot Kernel (Prunus armeniaca) Oil, Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) Oil, Moringa (Moringa oleifera) Seed Oil, Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) Oil, and Natural Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
 
Aroma Profile: Fragrance-free; has a mild, earthy, woody scent coming naturally from pure New Zealand Glacial Clay, Sandalwood Powder, and unrefined plant oils (no essential oils or artificial scents added)
 
Absorption Rate: Rinse-off creamy scrub; spreads smoothly over damp skin and rinses away cleanly with warm water to leave a soft, hydrated finish

 
Formulation & Safety Guidelines:
Application: Made for regular facial exfoliation 1 to 3 times per week, depending on your skin type. Wet your face with warm water, scoop a small amount of scrub onto clean fingertips, and gently massage over your damp face and neck in light circular motions, avoiding the delicate area around your eyes. Do not scrub hard; let the fine pumice and jojoba beads do the work. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and pat dry with a soft towel.
 
Dermal Limits & Clinical Safety: Vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and suitable for most skin types, including normal, oily, or combination skin. Made without plastic microbeads, synthetic fragrances, essential oils, parabens, or silicones. Kept fresh and safe from bacteria and mould using Geogard Ultra (Gluconolactone and Sodium Benzoate, a gentle preservation system approved for natural and organic skincare).

Storage & Degradation: Because natural plant oils like Evening Primrose and Apricot Kernel oil can break down if they get too hot, and to stop shower water from getting inside the jar, always screw the lid on tightly after each use. Store in a cool cupboard away from direct sunlight and bathroom heaters.
 
Critical Warnings: For use on the outside of the skin only. Keep out of your eyes; if any scrub particles get into your eyes, rinse well with clean water right away without rubbing. Do not use on broken, sunburnt, or very sore skin. We always recommend testing a small dab on the inside of your arm for 24 hours before using it on your face for the first time. If your skin gets red or itchy, stop using it and wash the area with warm water.

Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Shea Butter* (Butyrospermum parkii), New Zealand Glacial Clay (Nontronite), Volcanic Pumice Rock, Jojoba Beads (Simmondsia chinensis), Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus armeniaca), Sandalwood Powder (Santalum album), Harakeke Extract (Phormium tenax), Glycerin*, Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Infused Coconut* (Cocos nucifera) & Olive Oil* (Olea europaea), Evening Primrose Oil* (Oenothera biennis), Moringa Seed Oil (Moringa oleifera), Jojoba Oil* (Simmondsia chinensis), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Cetostearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Geogard Ultra (Gluconolactone & Sodium Benzoate).
*Made with Organic ingredients

The Meaning of Bio Whenua
Our brand name, Bio Whenua, translates to Bio = Life and Whenua = Land. Together, they embody the Māori principles of Kaitiakitanga (Sustainability) and Mauri Ora (Good Health). We see ourselves as the living protectors, nurturing the land so that the land may, in turn, nurture us.

Pure & Natural Skin Care
At Zurma, we believe everyone deserves to feel good in their own skin. We have gone to great lengths to ensure this facial scrub is free from:
• Synthetic preservatives & Parabens
• Phthalates & Silicones
• PEGs, MEA, DEA, or TEA
• Polypropylene glycol

 
References:
[1] Riley, M. Māori Healing and Herbal: New Zealand Ethnobotanical Sourcebook, 1994.
 
[2] Bone, K., and Mills, S. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine (2nd ed.), 2013.

[3] Parker, S. M. Power of the Seed: Your Guide to Oils for Health & Beauty, 2014.

[4] Kusmirek, J. Liquid Sunshine: Vegetable Oils for Aromatherapy, 2002.

General Disclaimer
The product information provided on this website is intended for educational purposes only. The information provided is not considered to be complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate. The information contained in this website is not intended to be sufficient to provide diagnosis and/or treatment of medical conditions. It is recommended that treatment of serious health conditions be done with the help of a trained qualified medical practitioner.

 

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