Private Label Face Scrub
Physical exfoliation rebuilt for the microplastic-free era — polish without planet guilt.
From brief to released scrub, step by step
- 1
Verify filling accuracy
Net weight and particle distribution are checked per unit, since suspended solids can stratify during filling.
- 2
Check particle count per unit
A per-unit particle check catches stratification that an average batch result would hide.
- 3
Verify against the retained sample
Feel, rinse behaviour and particle appearance are checked against the approved sample at release.
- 4
Blend without breaking the particle
Mixing energy is kept low enough that the particles keep their shape, since a fractured bead changes the feel entirely.
Face scrubs survived the acid era by upgrading their beads: cellulose, jojoba esters and fruit-seed powders replaced microplastics, and 'biodegradable' became the claim that keeps physical exfoliation on the shelf. The texture craft is bead hardness and size distribution — polish, not scratch.
We build weekly-use creams with rounded esters and enzyme accents, documented microplastic-free for EU cosmetic rules. Sugar and salt scrubs stay in the body category where they belong; facial skin gets the gentler geometry.
Particle and pack options
- Bead material and size tuning
- Microplastic-free documentation (EU-ready)
- Weekly-use claim wording
- Pairing with AHA toner for polish+chemistry routine
Questions we answer on every exfoliant brief
Are microbeads still legal?
Plastic microbeads are banned or restricted in most major markets; our cellulose and jojoba systems are biodegradable and documented compliant.
Scrub vs acid — do they conflict?
They complement: weekly physical polish plus daily chemical renewal is a proven routine pairing we document on insert cards.
Can men's lines use the same scrub?
Yes — pre-shave polish is a natural claim extension, and unisex packaging is a standard route.
The paperwork that travels with a scrub order
The lines are GMPC and ISO 22716 certified and operate in-house under licence 粤妆20250206, traceable from raw material through to carton.
Every production order ships with a certificate of analysis, a stability summary, a microbiology report and MoCRA / CPNP-ready documentation.
Particle declarations for the destination market travel with the order, and the retained Golden Sample is held as the reference for grade, feel and rinse behaviour at release.
Exfoliants that pair with it
Private Label Exfoliating Toner
The daily-glow AHA toner — low enough for routine use, acidic enough to earn the claim.
Private Label Body Scrub
The emulsified upgrade — scrubs that exfoliate, then turn into lotion in the shower.
Private Label Massage Cream
The texture behind the ritual — long-slip creams built for gua sha, rollers and spa menus.
Buyer guides for this build
Before you brief a supplier on this category, these are the guides that answer the questions buyers ask next — timelines, order quantities, cost structure and compliance.
Two particles that read the same on paper feel different on skin
Shape, size and hardness each contribute to the exfoliation a customer perceives, and they interact with one another. A harder particle in a fine grade can feel gentler than a softer particle in a coarse one.
That is why the grade is selected against a reference product rather than against a specification sheet alone, and why the reference is kept as part of the approved sample.
Which exfoliant fits which market
Shape decides how it feels. Regulation decides which shapes are still available in your market.
| Route | Feel and behaviour | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Cellulose beads | Uniform polish, microplastic-free | Markets with strict particle rules |
| Coffee grounds | Coarse, aromatic, heavy in the base | Body and foot formats sold on texture |
| Pumice | Hard, coarse, long-lasting | Foot and callus care |
| Jojoba esters | Rounded and uniform, biodegradable | Daily polish with a soft skin feel |
The particle and the base holding it
INCI names and typical levels reflect publicly documented formulation practice. All values are adjustable in your build.
| Ingredient (INCI) | Typical Level | Function & Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil (beads) | 3–8% | Rounded biodegradable exfoliant |
| Cellulose Acetate (beads) | 2–5% | Uniform polish particles |
| Bromelain (pineapple enzyme) | 0.2–0.5% | Enzymatic polish accent |
Formats and order quantities
Mixed-variant orders can split the stated MOQ across formats under one brand.
| Format / Specification | MOQ | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jojoba-ester polishing scrub 75 ml | 1,000 pcs | 10–15 days |
| Cellulose-bead cream scrub 100 ml | 1,000 pcs | 10–15 days |
| Enzyme + bead weekly mask-scrub 75 ml | 1,000 pcs | 10–15 days |
MOQ and lead time above are the standard liquid, cream and gel route. The real minimum is set by the manufacturing system rather than the category: surfactant systems (shampoo, body wash) start at 2,000 pcs, stick formats at 3,000, and powders and sheet masks at 5,000 — with longer production runs to match.
What decides how this feels and holds
Particles inside a surfactant base
In a cleansing scrub the particles sit within a surfactant matrix, which affects both suspension and how cleanly they rinse away.
Size distribution changes the spread
A blend of grades reads differently on skin from a single grade, and it also changes how the product spreads during use.
Particle shape sets the feel
Rounded beads polish, irregular particles exfoliate harder. The choice follows the brief and is confirmed on the approved sample.
Suspension against settling
Denser particles sink. The base viscosity is specified against settling across the shelf life rather than against one bench reading.
Bring the documentation requirement
If you need microplastic-free evidence for a specific market, say so up front and we assemble it together with the quotation.