June 23, 2009

Collective Wellbeing Hot Pore Cleansing Scrub with Active Charcoal

Grill season is here. And while this summer won't find me sizzling slabs of meat over charcoal (a potentially carcinogenic activity), I will be slathering a little of that black, porous rock over my face via a current product fav: Collective Wellbeing's Hot Pore Cleansing Scrub: a purifying mask and jojoba bead exfoliator in-one...that warms on contact!

Pretty factor:  Like a sponge, charcoal absorbs excess oil on the skin (much appreciated during Chicago's hot, humid summers). An exfoliation duo of jojoba beads and salicylic acid unclog pores and prevent breakouts. And antibacterial tea tree extract zaps acne-causing bacteria that might be having their own summer bash on your skin's surface.

Eco factor: Collective Wellbeing uses organic botanicals and no sulfates, parabens, or synthetic fragrance or color. They're members of 1% For the Planet and The Chicago Climate Exchange, through which they have completely eliminated their carbon footprint! 

To buy: $14.99 at Whole Foods and collectivewellbeing.com

5 comments:

Catherine said...

Oooh, this sounds nice!

Robin said...

This stuff sounds awesome. I love scrubs or masks that heat up. It feels so comforting! I am in the market for a new scrub...I wonder if it is sold cheaper anywhere else online?

Virginia Green said...

Wow, definitely sounds interesting. Just out of my price range at this time...

Nicole said...

I've tried it, and hated it. It leaves me with this gross film on my face. Don't waste your money!

Anonymous said...

i just bought the clay cinnamon wash and i love it! maybe a nce alternative to this one?