The Body Polish That Started It All: Trillium Herbal Company’s Award-Winning Scrub

Winner of 1st Place in the Body Scrub category at the 2025 Clean Beauty Awards, Trillium Herbal Company’s Body Polish is more than just a top-performing product—it’s a pioneer. Recognized by a judging panel of clean beauty advocates, this long-standing favorite stood out for its effectiveness, purity, and purposeful creation story.

We sat down with the brand to explore what makes this body scrub a standout—and why it’s resonated with wellness-conscious consumers for over three decades.

What inspired the creation of the Body Polish?

Trillium Herbal Company was born from a deeper calling—one sparked by a young Title IX human rights attorney in the early 1990s. Disillusioned by a justice system that failed survivors and disturbed by the hidden toxins in everyday personal care products, she set out to offer a better path forward. What began as a mission to protect women and children evolved into one of the first USDA Certified Organic personal care brands.

With that bold move, Body Polish was created to redefine beauty from the inside out—prioritizing health, empowerment, and authentic care over artificial standards. It wasn’t just about scrubbing skin; it was about reclaiming it.

How does this product reflect Trillium Herbal’s mission and values?

Body Polish is a direct expression of Trillium’s commitment to Purity, Wholeness, and Balance. Every ingredient is intentionally sourced for its quality and integrity. The formula doesn’t just exfoliate—it nourishes and protects the skin’s biome, creating conditions for natural, healthy function. For Trillium, skincare isn’t about surface-level results—it’s about whole-person wellness.

What makes this product stand out in the Body Scrub category?

Trillium didn’t just enter the body scrub space—they created it. Body Polish was the first of its kind in 1997, designed to replace conventional body wash and lotion with a single, safer alternative.

Formulated through years of trial and error, the scrub blends ultra-pure salt and fresh organic oils to both cleanse and hydrate. The team still hand-blends each batch and adjusts the formula based on the feel of the season’s oil harvest. After 31 years, Body Polish continues to embody uncompromising quality and a unique origin story few can match.

What are the hero ingredients, and why are they essential?

The star of the formula is lab-grade salt—ultra-purified and shaped with smooth 90-degree angles to exfoliate without microtears. Unlike traditional salts, this one protects and respects the skin’s surface.

It’s paired with locally grown organic sunflower oil, chosen for its fresh, lightweight texture. The product is available in nine aromatherapeutic blends, designed to support balance according to personality, season, or ayurvedic dosha. Every element serves a purpose—nothing added without intention.

Who is the ideal customer for the Body Polish?

While everyone can benefit from the Body Polish, it was specifically developed for sensitive skin. It’s a go-to for those dealing with dryness, eczema, psoriasis, or general dermal irritation. Even oily skin finds balance through regular use.

Best of all, it’s made for the ingredient-aware—the people who care deeply about avoiding endocrine disruptors and synthetic irritants. For anyone who wants skincare that feels good and does good, Body Polish is it.

An Icon in Clean Skincare

More than three decades later, Trillium Herbal’s Body Polish continues to set the standard. As the 1st Place winner in the Body Scrub category of the 2025 Clean Beauty Awards, it’s a product born from purpose and built to last.

Curious to explore more award-winning clean beauty? Read our Q&A with Veriphy Skincare’s 20/20 Eye Cream, the 3rd Place winner in the Eye Care category, to learn how science, skincare, and performance come together.

If you want a deeper look at this year’s top-performing products, don’t miss the 2025 Clean Beauty Awards Ultimate Guide, your go-to resource for the brands and formulas setting a new standard in clean beauty!