True Grit
Resilience Scrub
3-in-1 scalp, face, and body scrub that smooths and renews.
True Grit Resilience Scrub
Sometimes, all it takes is a little buff for your skin to bounce back stronger. Our chemical and physical exfoliant is packed with stress-fighting ingredients that clear build-up, banish ingrowns, and boost healthy hair growth. Formulated with a gritty jelly texture that turns into a nourishing milky lather.
7.0 fl oz. / 207 ml
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Mental health expert approved + dermatologist tested
- No hormone interrupting ingredients
- Silicone-free
- Gluten-free
- Cruelty-free & vegan
- Non-comedogenic
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How to Use
Step 1: When you feel weighed you down, tackle excess oil, dirt and pollution buildup head-on by massaging into scalp. Use as a pre-wash before your usual routine, makes your other products more effective.
Step 2: After pushing your body, reward your swampy bits by exfoliating sweat and buildup to prep for the next challenge (or shaving/waxing session). Vitamin C helps brighten underarms and AHAs help kill smelly bacteria.
Step 3: From butt cracks to rough patches, massage away the protective armor of dry, flakey dead and throughly rinse to reveal restored skin and mind.
Full List of Ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Bambusa Arundinacea (Bamboo) Stem Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Extract, Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Fragrance/Parfum, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Lauric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate
SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES
Thoughtful Ingredients:
We use 100% biodegradable bamboo grit sourced from a BIPOC-owned supplier. Plus, our grounding cedarwood fragrance is sustainably sourced—no over-harvested palo santo here.
Earth-Friendly Packaging:
Made with 65% post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials and fully recyclable, our packaging helps reduce waste.
Local Impact:
Formulated and manufactured in the USA in solar-powered facilities all under one roof minimizing transportation, reduces energy use, and lowering our carbon footprint.
Low Energy, High Impact:
We use cold processing for our formulas, which conserves energy and keeps carbon emissions to a minimum.
What stands in the way of resilient skin?
Your body isn’t meant to stay in fight-or-flight mode, but resilience requires discomfort. Lingering stress takes a toll on your health—that’s when itching, flaking, or even shedding begins. Clear away what’s stuck to reveal what’s healthy underneath and make space to breathe again.
Excessive Worry + Stress
Increased cortisol levels can knock our skin’s healthy bacteria and yeast off balance, leading to dry, flakey, itchy skin - especially on the scalp. Building resilience means facing it instead of ignoring it—clearing away what no longer serves you. It’s uncomfortable at first, but it’s the first step to release.
Self-Limiting Beliefs
Self-doubt and negative thought patterns can trigger cortisol surges, throwing off your skin’s natural balance. Harnessing that inner strength to push through obstacles allows your skin to reset, restore, and regain its resilience. (Yes, you can).
Hormonal Fluctuations
Hormones have a profound impact on your skin’s resilience. During periods of hormonal shifts—like your menstrual cycle, pregnancy, or stress—your skin can become overly reactive, leading to breakouts, oiliness, or extreme dryness. These fluctuations can weaken your skin’s barrier, making it harder to bounce back from daily stressors.
Building Emotional + Physical Armor
When life feels heavy, we often harden ourselves emotionally and physically as a way to cope. This armor might protect you, but it can also trap negativity and tension. On your skin, buildup manifests as rough, calloused patches or chronic irritation.
One Scrub, Three Ways: Scalp, Face, and Body.
Unlike other scrubs, True Grit is a 3-in-1 for scalp, face, and body, smoothing away life's rough patches for stronger, softer skin. Fresh start included.
Deeply Cleansing without Stripping
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate:
- Effectively removes dirt and oil
- Doesn't strip natural moisture or disrupting its protective barrier
- Leaves skin clean, soft, and balanced
Bamboo Grit:
- Clears buildup gently and absorbs excess oil across your scalp, face, and body, without causing micro-tears or irritation
Brightens and Evens Skin Tone
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid:
- aka stable form of Vitamin C that brightens, evens skin tone, fades dark spots
- Helps protect against environmental damage (UV and pollution)
Kiwi and Pineapple Enzymes:
- Natural fruit enzymes (bromelain and actinidin)
- Gently exfoliates dead skin cells
- Brightens skin complexion and smooths without irritation or microbiome disruption
Stress Recovery
Tea Tree Leaf Oil:
- Natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
- Soothes itching, flakiness, and scalp irritation
- Balances yeast-related dandruff promoting healthier skin and scalp
Holy Basil:
- Calms cortisol-driven inflammation
- Protects against stress-induced damage
- Helps skin adapt to everyday challenges, leaving it calm, balanced, and resilient
Radish Root Ferment Filtrate:
- Hydrates and supports the skin’s microbiome
- Promotes balanced, healthy skin
Hydrates and Supports Barrier
Chia Seed Extract:
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids
- Strengthens the skin barrier
- Locks in moisture
- Keeps soft, plump, and resilient against environmental stressors
Pomegranate & Guava Extracts:
- Packed with antioxidants and vitamins
- Nourish, brighten, and protect from free radicals, pollution, and other external aggressors.
Pentylene Glycol & Propanediol:
- Lightweight humectants that draw and retain moisture
- Keeps skin hydrated and balanced all day long
- No greasy residue
SOMATIC SKIN RITUAL
What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?
When stress starts making an appearance outside of your brain (on your skin, body, and scalp!) — this is your sign to scrub it off.
STEP 1: Scalp Reset:
Massage True Grit into your scalp. Reflect on the question, “What would I do if I knew I wouldn’t fail?” Reframe failure as part of growth and let your mindset feel as refreshed as your scalp.
STEP 2: Lymphatic Detox
Use upward strokes on your neck and underarms, imagining tension and negativity leaving your body. Reframe stuck thoughts: “I can’t handle this” becomes “I’m handling this, one step at a time.” Let this be the moment you make room for possibility.
STEP 3: Body Exfoliation:
Scrub areas like your thighs or back while considering a challenge in your life. Shift the narrative: instead of “This is too much,” think “This is how I learn to move differently.” Imagine your skin and your outlook softening with each stroke.
STEP 4: Rinse and Reflect
As water rinses away the scrub, imagine it also washing away the need to have it all figured out. Feel lighter and ready for whatever's next.
STEP 5: Embrace Softness
Step out of the shower and wrap yourself in softness, physically and emotionally. Resilience isn’t always about being strong—it’s about knowing when to recover, rest, and live with gentleness. Commit to living softer today—because softness is its own kind of strength.
FAQs
Why True Grit Resilence Scrub?
In order to keep moving forward and grow in life, we must tackle obstacles and bounce back time and time again. Finding the grit to continue to get back up when life feels like its kicking us when we're down requires accepting that friction is part of the human experience. We must develop a healthy growth mindset in order to live the life we want to live.
True Grit Resilience Scrub makes your shower the safe place to calm your stress responses, soothing irritation and providing relief from dryness, flakiness, and inflammation. This scrub combines gentle exfoliation with hydrating ingredients to help your skin bounce back after a tough day. It gives your skin the nourishment it needs while also offering a moment to unwind, helping you feel renewed and empowered—both inside and out.
Why do scalp and body scrubs make my skin dry, but this one doesn’t?
This scrub combines dual action gentle exfoliation with hydrating ingredients like glycerin and chia seed extract, so it exfoliates without stripping moisture from your skin, unlike others that can leave it feeling tight and dry.
Will this help with itchy, dandruff or dry scalp?
Yes! In clincial testing 70% of users reported less itching over time. It targets scalp irritation, dryness, and flakiness, soothing inflammation and balancing your scalp's microbiome to address dandruff and other scalp issues.
How does stress impact my skin and scalp?
Stress raises cortisol levels, leading to increased oil production, dryness, irritation, and inflammation. This scrub helps reduce these effects, offering relief from stress-related discomfort.
Is it safe for sensitive skin?
It’s formulated with gentle, clean ingredients, making it safe for sensitive skin while still providing effective exfoliation and hydration. While dermatologist and safety-tested, we suggest patch testing before use.
What makes this scrub different from other exfoliators?
Unlike harsh scrubs that can irritate, True Grit Resilience Scrub combines physical and chemical exfoliation with hydrating, soothing ingredients, leaving your skin smooth, balanced, and hydrated.
How often should I use this?
For best results, use it 2-3 times a week. If you have specific concerns, start with once a week and adjust as needed.
Can I use this on my face?
Yes! This scrub is gentle enough to use on your face as well as your scalp and body. It exfoliates without irritation, perfect for all areas of your skin.
What’s the best way to use this for scalp irritation?
Apply it to a damp scalp, massage gently, and leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing thoroughly. This will help calm dryness and soothe irritation.
Can this help with stress relief?
Yes! It contains adaptogens that help soothe your skin and your mind, reducing tension and promoting relaxation as you massage it in.
Does it help with dry patches on my body?
Yes! Use it on rough areas like elbows or knees for extra hydration and exfoliation. The scrub helps nourish dry patches, leaving your skin soft and smooth.
I keep getting itchy, flaky patches on my scalp that won’t go away. Why is that?
It could be malassezia, a yeast that thrives when your scalp’s natural balance is off. Stress raises cortisol levels, which can disrupt the balance of yeast and bacteria on your scalp, causing irritation and flakiness. Managing stress and using products that help restore your scalp’s balance can help clear up these persistent issues. See your dermatologist to find out if if this is occurring.