TURMERIC BRIGHTENING & EXFOLIATING SCRUB + MASK
INGREDIENTS
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice*, Pumice, Glycerin, Rosa Canina Fruit *, Lactobacillus Ferment, Water/Aqua/Eau, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder*, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract*, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Powder*, Lactobacillus, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil*, Sodium Levulinate, Sclerotium Gum, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract*, Cetearyl Alcohol , Sodium Anisate, Potassium Sorbate, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax/Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil*, Lactic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, (Tapioca) Maltodextrin^, Cetearyl Glucoside, Carrageenan, Sodium Phytate , Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Juniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood) Oil, Glucose, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol , Soybean Peroxidase, Superoxide Dismutase, Alcohol, Limonene**, Linalool**.
BEST FOR SKIN TYPE
Normal, combination, or oily skin types with strong barriers. Avoid if sensitive, reactive, or using other exfoliants or retinoids.
PROS
- Triple-action exfoliation: enzymatic, chemical, and physical
- Contains turmeric and papaya for natural brightening
- Aloe base and probiotics provide some skin-calming effects
- Free from parabens, PEGs, synthetic dyes, and artificial fragrance
- Clean preservative system and botanical antioxidant support
CONS
- Contains pumice and bamboo — physical abrasives that can cause micro-tears
- Heavy use of essential oils (peppermint, lemon, lavender, ylang-ylang, cedarwood)
- Fragrance compounds (limonene, linalool) increase sensitization risk
- Not ideal for frequent or long-term use, especially on delicate skin
- Contains alcohol, which may add to drying or irritation potential
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QUICK VERDICT:
Kora Organics’ Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask offers instant gratification glowing, polished skin after one use but at the cost of long-term barrier health for sensitive users. The synergy of turmeric, papaya enzymes, and lactic acid is excellent, yet the inclusion of pumice and numerous essential oils introduces avoidable irritants. For those with resilient skin, it can be an effective once-weekly treatment, but for Functional Beauty devotees, it’s best replaced with a purely enzymatic or AHA-based exfoliant to achieve glow without micro-damage.
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