Youth To The People 10% AHA + Yerba Mate Energy Body Scrub (8 fl oz) — Smoothing Dual Chemical & Physical Exfoliant

This smoothing Energy Body Scrub from Youth To The People blends chemical resurfacing acids and finely milled physical exfoliants with antioxidant-rich yerba mate to brighten and energize skin. The creamy polish targets dullness, bumps, and clogged pores while leaving skin feeling soft; the formula is vegan and designed to be suitable for sensitive and keratosis pilaris-prone areas when used as directed.

How does this scrub combine chemical and physical exfoliation?

The scrub uses a 10% AHA complex—lactic, glycolic, and mandelic acids—plus 1% PHA to loosen dead skin cells and encourage surface renewal. At the same time, upcycled olive seed powder and smooth jojoba beads provide gentle mechanical polishing to remove residue and reveal fresher skin beneath.

• 10% AHA blend for visible resurfacing
• 1% PHA for mild, skin-friendly exfoliation
• Upcycled olive seed powder and jojoba beads for instant buffing
• Dual-action approach targets both buildup and texture

Will this work on sensitive skin and keratosis pilaris?

Formulated to be tolerant of sensitive and KP-prone skin, the scrub uses a finely milled polish and balanced acid levels to reduce irritation risk while improving texture. Patch testing a small area first and spacing exfoliation sessions helps you assess tolerance for your unique skin.

• Fine particle polish reduces abrasive friction
• Acid concentrations chosen for efficacy without excessive irritation
• Recommended to patch-test and follow with moisturizer
• Can complement targeted KP care when used consistently

What sensory experience and scent will I notice in the shower?

The formula has a creamy, finely gritted texture that rinses clean, leaving skin feeling smooth not stripped. Its Energy Shift fragrance blends spicy black pepper, ginger, and warm woods, designed with neurosensorial intent to invigorate during your routine.

• Creamy, easy-to-spread polish with subtle exfoliant grit
• Invigorating spicy-woody scent for a wakeful shower moment
• Rinses away without waxy residue for immediate softness
• Texture and aroma created to energize morning or post-workout use

How should I use this product safely and effectively?

Use 1–3 times weekly depending on sensitivity: apply to damp skin, massage in circular motions, then rinse thoroughly. Follow with a hydrating body moisturizer and avoid sun exposure or use SPF after exfoliating, as acids can increase UV sensitivity.

• Apply to damp skin, massage gently, then rinse
• Start with less frequent use and increase as tolerated
• Follow with a moisturizer and daily SPF on exposed areas
• Avoid broken or severely irritated skin; patch test first

Who is this for: This Youth To The People scrub is aimed at anyone seeking a stronger-than-average body exfoliant that pairs chemical resurfacing with physical polishing—especially people dealing with dry, rough texture, congestion, or keratosis pilaris. It suits those who want an energizing scent and a vegan, upcycled ingredient approach, provided they follow patch-testing and sun-protection guidance for acid-containing products.

Ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Perlite, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil/Jojoba Seed Oil, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Mandelic Acid, Ceteareth-20, Glycolic Acid, Olea Europaea Seed Powder/Olive Seed Powder, Gluconolactone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Ilex Guayusa Leaf Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Caffeine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Coconut Acid, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Isethionate, Sorbitan Oleate, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum/Fragrance.