House of Okaeri Rice + Kojic Face Scrub

Rice + Kojic Face Polish

€26,90
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House of Okaeri Rice + Kojic Face Scrub
  • House of Okaeri Rice + Kojic Face Scrub
  • kojic acid scrub
  • kojic acid exfoliator even skin tone
  • Close-up of a dropper with kojic acid liquid on a reflective surface
  • shea butter
  • green citrus with water droplets
  • close up of plant extracts - ferns
  • close up healthy skin
  • House of Okaeri Rice + Kojic Face Scrub
  • kojic acid scrub
  • kojic acid exfoliator even skin tone
  • Close-up of a dropper with kojic acid liquid on a reflective surface
  • shea butter
  • green citrus with water droplets
  • close up of plant extracts - ferns
  • close up healthy skin
Rice + Kojic Face Polish

Rice + Kojic Face Polish

€26,90

Before skincare had a category, there was rice water. In Japan, women rinsed their faces with the water left from washing rice; cloudy, soft, brightening. In Korea, a slow circular polish was part of the weekly rhythm of home care. Not to fix. Not to correct. Simply to clear what had accumulated and return skin to what it already was.

The Polish carries that unhurried logic into your bathroom.

Your serum can't do its job if it can't reach your skin.

Dead surface cells accumulate daily; dulling texture, muting tone, and blocking actives from absorbing properly. Two or three days without exfoliation is all it takes to create a barrier between your skin and everything you're putting on it.

This is the step that changes what everything else can do.

What's at work

Perlite buffs the surface without tearing. Kojic acid born from the same fermentation as sake and miso; works quietly at the enzymatic level to support a clearer, more even tone. Organic shea and jojoba replenish as the formula polishes, so skin is never left stripped. Menthol closes the ritual with a cool, grounding finish.

The surface is cleared. The tone is worked. The skin is left nourished; ready for whatever comes next.

Welcome home to your clarity.
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Who is it for

Skin profile

  • Concern: Dark spots, uneven tone, dull texture
  • Skin type: All skin types; formulated with mature skin in mind
  • Aroma: Citrus-forward with notes of lime and sweet peppermint, grounded in vetiver and cedarwood
At a glance
  • A 2–3x weekly exfoliating ritual formulated for visible tone correction and surface renewal.
  • Clears dead skin cells, smooths texture, and prepares skin to receive actives more effectively.
Key ingredients 
  • Kojic Acid
  • Vitamin E
  • Sodium PCA
  • Shea Butter
  • Jojoba Oil
  • Menthol

98% natural origin ingredients
6% organic origin ingredients

  • Dermatologically tested
  • Vegan
  • Gluten free
  • Nut free

Ecocert COSMOS Natural certified
Certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to the COSMOS standard. Formulated with green chemistry principles, biodiversity-respecting ingredients, no GMOs, and recyclable packaging.

What to know

How to use it
  1. Apply to damp skin: face, neck, or body as needed.
  2. Massage gently in small circular motions for 1–2 minutes.
  3. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry.
  4. Follow immediately with your Dark Spot Serum for optimal absorption.

Use 2–3 times per week. Not daily, the skin needs time between exfoliation sessions to maintain its natural balance.

Sun sensitivity note: kojic acid may increase photosensitivity. Follow with SPF during the day.

In the ritual: Step 1 of the Okaeri skin ritual. Use before the Dark Spot Serum and Dark Spot Face Cream.
Full Ingredients

Full INCI: Aqua/Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin➁, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil➀, Parfum/Fragrance, Kojic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Perlite, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter➀, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Potassium Hydroxide, Limonene➂, Citral➂, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Menthol➂, Pinene➂, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Linalool➂, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Carvone➂, Cedrus Atlantica Oil/Extract, Beta-Caryophyllene➂, Citronellol➂, Geraniol➂

➀ From organic farming ➁ Made using organic ingredients · ➂ From natural essential oils.

Made with green formulation principles; no GMOs, biodiversity-respecting ingredients, recyclable packaging and recycled transport materials.
Every ingredient earns its place

Two jobs done in one ritual

The Polish works on texture and tone simultaneously, in under three minutes.

Perlite is a fine, naturally derived volcanic mineral used as a gentle physical exfoliant. Unlike coarser scrub particles, the particle size is calibrated to smooth the skin's surface without tearing or abrasion.

Kojic acid - derived from fermented rice, a natural byproduct of Japanese sake and miso production, inhibits melanin production at the enzymatic level. With consistent use, it supports a visibly more even, clearer skin tone.

What makes this formula more than a standard exfoliator: organic shea butter and certified organic jojoba oil replenish the skin as it buffs, rather than leaving it stripped. Sodium PCA and betaine support moisture retention throughout. A cool finish from menthol leaves skin feeling refreshed and awake.

The surface is cleared. The tone is worked. The skin is left nourished ready to receive whatever comes next in the ritual.
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Frequently asked questions

Is kojic acid safe for regular use?

Yes, when used as directed. Kojic acid at ≤1% concentration. The maximum permitted under EU cosmetic regulation is well-tolerated for regular use in a rinse-off exfoliant format. 2–3 times per week is the recommended frequency for this product.

For daily kojic acid activity on tone and dark spots, the Dark Spot Serum and Dark Spot Face Cream are formulated as leave-on treatments designed to work continuously between exfoliation sessions. The Polish clears the surface; the Serum and Cream work deeper, for longer. Used together, they form a complete dark spot ritual.

Physical vs chemical exfoliant: what's the difference?

The Rice + Kojic Polish is a physical exfoliant, perlite particles manually buff away dead skin cells when massaged onto damp skin. Chemical exfoliants such as AHAs (glycolic, lactic acid) and BHAs (salicylic acid) work differently, dissolving the bonds between dead cells through acid activity rather than physical contact.

Both approaches are effective for skin texture and tone. Physical exfoliation offers more immediate smoothing results and is a good fit for those who prefer to avoid acid exfoliants, have sensitivity to AHAs or BHAs, or want more control over exfoliation intensity. The two can also be alternated in a routine, they target the same outcome through different mechanisms.

Will it help with body dark spots?

The Polish exfoliates the surface and supports more even tone with consistent use; particularly on areas where dark spots, post-blemish marks, or sun-related pigmentation have developed on the body. Visible results on tone and dark spot reduction typically require 4–6 weeks of regular use at 2–3 times per week.

For targeted dark spot correction on the face, pair with the Dark Spot Serum, a leave-on treatment with vitamin C, vitamin E, and kojic acid that works between exfoliation sessions.

How quickly will I see results?Does it have a strong scent?© 2026House of OkaeriTerms and Policies
Physical vs chemical exfoliant: what's the difference?

The Rice + Kojic Polish is a physical exfoliant, perlite particles manually buff away dead skin cells when massaged onto damp skin. Chemical exfoliants such as AHAs (glycolic, lactic acid) and BHAs (salicylic acid) work differently, dissolving the bonds between dead cells through acid activity rather than physical contact.

Both approaches are effective for skin texture and tone. Physical exfoliation offers more immediate smoothing results and is a good fit for those who prefer to avoid acid exfoliants, have sensitivity to AHAs or BHAs, or want more control over exfoliation intensity. The two can also be alternated in a routine, they target the same outcome through different mechanisms.

Will it help with body dark spots?

The Polish exfoliates the surface and supports more even tone with consistent use; particularly on areas where dark spots, post-blemish marks, or sun-related pigmentation have developed on the body. Visible results on tone and dark spot reduction typically require 4–6 weeks of regular use at 2–3 times per week.

For targeted dark spot correction on the face, pair with the Dark Spot Serum, a leave-on treatment with vitamin C, vitamin E, and kojic acid that works between exfoliation sessions.

How quickly will I see results?Does it have a strong scent?© 2026House of OkaeriTerms and Policies
Will it help with body dark spots?

The Polish exfoliates the surface and supports more even tone with consistent use; particularly on areas where dark spots, post-blemish marks, or sun-related pigmentation have developed on the body. Visible results on tone and dark spot reduction typically require 4–6 weeks of regular use at 2–3 times per week.

For targeted dark spot correction on the face, pair with the Dark Spot Serum, a leave-on treatment with vitamin C, vitamin E, and kojic acid that works between exfoliation sessions.
How quickly will I see results?

Skin texture and smoothness can improve noticeably after the first week use. For visible tone evening and dark spot reduction on the body, consistent use over 4–6 weeks at 2–3 times per week is recommended. Results are cumulative, the Polish works progressively with each session.
Does it have a strong scent?

The scent is an experience in itself. Fresh citrus and lime open the ritual, giving way to cool sweet peppermint and spearmint, the kind of clean, bright freshness that recalls a Japanese bathhouse or an Asian apothecary in the early morning. Beneath it, patchouli and cedarwood settle into something warmer and more grounding, like incense drifting through a temple corridor. The menthol finish leaves skin and the senses feeling genuinely awake.

A small daily reminder of where this ritual comes from.

The fragrance blend contains EU-listed allergens including limonene, linalool, citronellol, geraniol, and citral, declared on the label as required by EU Regulation 1223/2009. Those with fragrance sensitivity should patch test before first use.