Keeping to my favorite September theme, I've dedicated this Scrub of the Month to shiny, red apples. This exfoliating skin looks and smells great, and is so much fun. Moisturizing Jojoba and Coconut Oil give this cute recipe some serious conditioning power, while lovely Bolivian Pink Salt adds smooth exfoliation on skin loving minerals to the mix.
Red Apple Scrub
Makes about 4 ounces
Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon Red Jojoba Wax Beads
1/2 cup Bolivian Pink Salt, Fine
1/2 ounce Polysorbate 20
1/4 ounce Clear Jojoba Oil
1/4 ounce Fractionated Coconut Oil
1/2 teaspoon Fresh Apple Fragrance Oil
Directions
Combine the Clear Jojoba and Fractionated Coconut Oil in a mixing bowl, followed by the Polysorbate 20. Mix the liquids well, then add the Bolivian Pink Salt and Jojoba Wax Beads. Stir the mixture well, and finish it off with 1/2 teaspoon of Fresh Apple Fragrance Oil.
Usage and Packaging
The Red Apple
Scrub is great for all over body scrubbing, but should not be used on
the face or other very delicate areas. Like most handmade skin care
products, this Scrub should be used up
quickly, as it has not been formulated for long term storage. This
scrub looks great in 2 oz. Flat PET Jars.
Can you add a preservative to keep it longer? Thank you~
Posted by: Donna | September 10, 2009 at 02:04 PM
Yes, you can certainly add an antioxidant such as T50 or T80 (mixed tocopherols) or Rosemary Oil Extract, at 1-2%, directly to the oils to extend the life of the scrub. Jojoba and fractionated coconut oil, however, are very stable.
Posted by: Kassie | September 14, 2009 at 11:02 AM
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Best regards from Germany,
Silke
Posted by: Silke Schmidt | September 14, 2009 at 03:22 PM