Overview
What it is
Body scrub with 19 ingredients that contains exfoliants
Cool Features
It is cruelty-free and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dry skin
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
Shankara is from India.
We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.
What's inside (and what isn't)
Ingredients List
Dive into the full list of ingredients.
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningTrigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel Powder
Skin ConditioningTapioca Starch
Hordeum Vulgare Powder
Abrasive
Honey Powder
Abrasive
Citrus Medica Limonum Peel
Skin ConditioningEmblica Officinalis Fruit Powder
Carica Papaya Leaf Extract
TonicSolum Fullonum
AbsorbentCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Withania Somnifera Root Powder
Skin ConditioningBacopa Monnieri Extract
Skin ConditioningRubia Cordifolia Root Powder
Skin ConditioningCitrus Medica Peel Oil
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Spirulina Platensis Powder
Skin ProtectingSodium Chloride, Maris Sal, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Powder, Tapioca Starch, Hordeum Vulgare Powder, Honey Powder, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Powder, Carica Papaya Leaf Extract, Solum Fullonum, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Powder, Bacopa Monnieri Extract, Rubia Cordifolia Root Powder, Citrus Medica Peel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Spirulina Platensis Powder
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWe don't have a description for Maris Sal yet.
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract is a fragrance.
Azadirachta Indica is a tree commonly known as neem, nimtree, or Indian Lilac.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial.
Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
A 2017 study found neem oil was effective at treating wrinkles and dry skin in mice. The study also found higher levels of elastin and procollagen.
Learn more about Azadirachta Indica Leaf ExtractWe don't have a description for Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Powder yet.
We don't have a description for Tapioca Starch yet.
Hordeum Vulgare Powder is an exfoliant.
Honey Powder is an exfoliant.
We don't have a description for Citrus Medica Limonum Peel yet.
We don't have a description for Emblica Officinalis Fruit Powder yet.
We don't have a description for Carica Papaya Leaf Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Solum Fullonum yet.
Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.
Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.
The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. This property has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractWithania Somnifera Root Powder comes from the Winter Cherry or Ashwaganda plant.
Ashwaganda contains many antioxidant compounds.
Ashwaganda root powder has traditionally been used in Indian medicine.
Learn more about Withania Somnifera Root PowderWe don't have a description for Bacopa Monnieri Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Rubia Cordifolia Root Powder yet.
Citrus Medica Peel Oil is an oil.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilSpirulina Platensis Powder comes from the alga called Spirulina platensis. It has wound-healing, antioxidant, and soothing properties.
Antioxidants help protect the skin against free-radical molecules. These molecules may originate from UV rays or pollution. Spirulina Platensis is rich in beta-carotene, a potent antioxidant.
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Shankara is a Indian brand
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