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Meet Tender Veronica Malibu Seaweed & Pineapple Body Scrub

October 12th, 2010 by Karen 39 Comments

I love a good meat tenderizer as much as the next gal, but I didn’t expect to find one — make that two in my new body scrub!

No, indie skin care line Veronica Malibu does not have quality control issues at their manufacturing plant. The meat tenderizers I found in this jar of Seaweed & Pineapple Body Scrub ($28 for a 2-oz. jar) were added deliberately, and they make the product stand out in the crowded field of skin scrubs.

Lately, I haven’t been in the mood for abrasive or painful scrubs; I want something kinder and gentler, so when I found out that water, aloe vera gel and seaweed were the top three ingredients in Veronica Malibu’s new scrub, it piqued my interest.

I love aloe and always have. I had a plant once, but I left it in my dad’s care when I moved away to college. Bad move… Let’s just say, his thumbs weren’t vera green at that time. 🙂

This scrub’s a gel, so it has that slimy feel to it (which you’ll probably either love or hate), but I find it strangely refreshing. Among other things, the gel contains jojoba beads, papain (from papaya) and bromelain enzymes (compounds derived from pineapples); along with papain, bromelain is one of the most popular substances to use for meat tenderizing.

CULINARY/BEAUTY FUN FACT: Chefs will sprinkle bromelain powder directly on uncooked meat, where it penetrates it through a process called forking, which makes the meat tender and palatable when cooked. 😉

As a scrub, the gel feels surprisingly gentle and has a light pineapple scent, yum! But it’s not so gentle that I don’t feel like it’s working. After rinsing it off, it leaves behind a layer of moisture that leaves my skin feeling almost like it does when I use an oil-based body exfoliator, except that this stuff doesn’t make the bathtub slippery after I’ve used it!

Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: Expensive? Yes, a little ($28 for a small 2-oz. jar, OUCH!), and it’s not the prettiest packaging I’ve ever seen, but Veronica Malibu has an interesting scrub on its hands with a pleasing scent and a list of intriguing ingredients. Ladies who love mega moisturizing scrubs but don’t want to deal with a slippery bathtub after using an oil-based one might really appreciate this. Available online. Grade: B

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. For all you bargain hunters, I did some searching for a cheaper alternative and found that Jason, a natural skincare line found at health food stores, makes a similar aloe-based scrub called Jason Natural Aloe Vera Soothing Body Scrub for about $6. Its scrubbies come in the form of rice bran instead of jojoba, and it contains quite a few other ingredients as well (23 of them in all), many of them synthetic, but if you’ve given it a try, please let me know if you liked it.

Meet Tender Veronica Malibu Seaweed & Pineapple Body Scrub / Originally published October 12th, 2010

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  1. Hollie says

    October 12th, 2010 at 8:56 am

    That sounds scrummy! Shame about the price!x

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 12th, 2010 at 4:07 pm

      Yeah, I’m not crazy about the price either. I wish it was more affordable!

      Reply
  2. leo says

    October 12th, 2010 at 10:04 am

    hmmm… this reminds me of a old Lush fresh face mask with pinepple and papaya… it worked like a charm, and was discontinued a few years ago, sigh!! it was named something like Enzynamite.
    I want it baaack!!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 12th, 2010 at 4:06 pm

      Don’t you hate it when brands discontinue stuff you love? If Philosophy ever stopped making Purity Made Simple face wash I’d frickin’ stockpile it!

      Reply
  3. Appu says

    October 12th, 2010 at 10:08 am

    Sounds Yumm!! I have never tried scrubs with Pineapple 🙂
    Appu recently posted … The Body Shop Honey &amp Oat 3-in-1 Scrub Mask seems almost edible!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 12th, 2010 at 4:05 pm

      It smells so NOM!

      Reply
  4. Trisha says

    October 12th, 2010 at 10:37 am

    This looks like it smells really amazing. Like, eat-it-out-of-the-jar amazing. Can it be used on the face?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 12th, 2010 at 4:05 pm

      Hi Trisha,

      I think this is primarily a body scrub!

      Reply
  5. Nina says

    October 12th, 2010 at 10:38 am

    Hello there Veronica Malibu — I hope you smell as awesome as you seem !!! 😀

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 12th, 2010 at 4:03 pm

      It smells like fresh cut pineapple! You’ll be tempted to eat it. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Stavroula Plag says

    October 12th, 2010 at 10:38 am

    Yumm I love pineapple!! 🙂 The packaging doesn’t look very classy though! :/
    Stavroula Plag recently posted … I was given an award! –

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    • Karen says

      October 12th, 2010 at 4:02 pm

      I love pineapple too! 🙂

      Reply
  7. knownever says

    October 12th, 2010 at 11:18 am

    There have been lots of translucent, neon gels on this blog lately. I am definitely into it.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 12th, 2010 at 4:02 pm

      True! And most of them also look good enough to eat.

      Reply
  8. Kim says

    October 12th, 2010 at 11:21 am

    Somehow the idea of using meat tenderizing products on my skin makes me think of sitting in a pot of boiling water while little men with spears dance around me, chanting. 🙂 I do like the idea that it won’t grease up the tub, though!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 12th, 2010 at 4:01 pm

      HA HA! Want to know something weird? I’ve actually had that dream once or twice.

      Reply
      • Kim says

        October 13th, 2010 at 6:09 am

        That’s too funny. I think it goes back to our childhood cartoons. I remember it being a fairly common theme (which is a bit disturbing)! 🙂

        I’m off to Boston tomorrow for the Naturals show – and I may have to do some Sephora “research” while I’m there, if I can fit it in. 😉 I’ll let you know if I come across anything new and cool in the natural/organic beauty arena!

        Reply
        • Karen says

          October 13th, 2010 at 8:29 am

          Oh, have fun! And yes, if you end up doing “research” at Sephora (LOL!) please let me know if you see anything cool.

          Safe travels!

          Reply
          • Kim says

            October 13th, 2010 at 8:54 am

            Thanks! I’m going to have to devote my Monday AM to catching up on your posts! Have a fun weekend!! 🙂

  9. beautylogicblog says

    October 12th, 2010 at 11:31 am

    I may have to give this a try because of your rec Karen.
    beautylogicblog recently posted … Bring Out Your Sexy With Lancome French Touch Lipstick in Cherry Kiki &amp New Giveaway

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 12th, 2010 at 4:01 pm

      I think you’ll like it! It smells really good and leaves your skin really soft. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Shannon says

    October 12th, 2010 at 12:11 pm

    oh man, I heart jojoba beads. I had them in this face scrub that was *awesome* – I really need to get more of it, because it’s only $16.00 and lasts forever.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 12th, 2010 at 4:00 pm

      I’m thinking jojoba beads might be my new BFF!

      Do you remember the name of the face scrub? It sounds like good stuff.

      Reply
  11. gio says

    October 12th, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    Sounds yummy! The packaging’s not very pretty though.
    gio recently posted … Product Review- PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics Nail Polish in Paint Me Stunning

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 12th, 2010 at 3:59 pm

      Totally agree! For $28 it should look a lot cuter.

      Reply
  12. Vonvon says

    October 12th, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    Natural fruit enzymes….likey. This sounds like the type of scrubs that I like, moisturizing.

    And pineapples in the bath…..yummy too!
    Vonvon recently posted … EOTD-FOTD- Pink Look With NYX Strawberry Milk Jumbo Eye Pencil- Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream 5 &amp MUFE Fascinating Lip Gloss 16

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    • Karen says

      October 12th, 2010 at 3:55 pm

      Hi Vonvon,

      It’s *very* moisturizing! If only it were more affordable, sigh!

      Reply
  13. Phyrra says

    October 12th, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    Pineapple sounds sooooo yummy!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 12th, 2010 at 3:50 pm

      It smells really good… like fresh cut pineapple, yum!

      Reply
  14. Annabella Freeman says

    October 12th, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    Stop finding stuff for me to buy!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 12th, 2010 at 3:59 pm

      LOL… I actually thought of you when I tried this. I think you’d really, REALLY like it!

      Reply
  15. amy says

    October 12th, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    A meat tenderizer in the scrub? Interesting!
    amy recently posted … Beauty of the Day NARS Vintage Nail Lacquer 2010 Midnight Express and Full Metal Jacket

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 13th, 2010 at 8:29 am

      I know, right?

      Reply
  16. Fieran says

    October 13th, 2010 at 4:33 am

    Karen, have you tried Soap & Glory Flake Away? I use it during the harsh Scandinavian winters. It’s really nice. You don’t even have to moisturize after exfoliating as it has oils in it so it leaves smooth skin behind.
    Fieran recently posted … A Productive Weekend and Veggie Nachos

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    • Karen says

      October 13th, 2010 at 8:28 am

      Hi Fieran,

      No, I haven’t. They carry the line at the Target near my house. When I pop by next I’ll see if I can find it!

      Reply
      • Fieran says

        October 13th, 2010 at 2:18 pm

        Oh another nice exfoliator is Clinique Sparkle Skin but I stopped using it when I discovered Soap & Glory. Sparkle Skin is not very gentle and I definitely had to moisturize afterwards. All this talk about exfoliators is making me feel guilty for not exfoliating frequently enough.
        Fieran recently posted … A Productive Weekend and Veggie Nachos

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  17. Amee says

    October 13th, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    this option again not available in India.. so no point.. anyways i use body shop scrub…
    Amee recently posted … EOTD on Grey Day

    Reply
  18. Cameron says

    October 30th, 2010 at 6:15 pm

    Hi guys! I’m the rep for Veronica Malibu. Thanks so much for the review! We have recently lowered the price to $18 and since this is being covered here, we want to let you guys know that we will be giving it away for our upcoming giveaway contest on our facebook. Our facebook is http://www.facebook.com/pages/Malibu-CA/Veronica-Spa-and-Skin-Care-Center-Malibu/6436154356

    If anyone has any questions about this particular product, let me know!

    Thanks Karen for reviewing our product. hope you enjoyed it!

    Reply

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