Apricot Face Scrub

Apricot Face Scrub

Juliette van der Meer

This is a slightly different take on a cream scrub, utilising high amounts of hydrating glycerine in place of water, an emulsifier for rinse off factor, and fine apricot grinds as the physical exfoliant.

It makes a thick paste that would actually be ideal for a squeeze tube, but I didn't have one so I just put it in a tin.

Gentle Apricot Scrub

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Mix the glycerine and xanthan gum together in a beaker.
  2. In another beaker, heat the the OliveM 1000 and oils together until fully melted.
  3. Quickly pour the oils mixture into the glycerine mixture and blend with a stick blender until an emulsion is formed.
  4. Allow to cool then add the preservative and essential oils if using, blending well to thoroughly incorporate.
  5. Stir in the apricot kernel scrub.

To use: apply to damp skin, massage well, then rinse off.

Options and substitutions

  • You could add some mica powder to give your scrub a pop of colour!
  • You can use any other oils of choice in place of the jojoba and apricot
  • You could use any essential oils of choice
  • You can try a different O/W emulsifier such as Emulsifier HP 30
  • You can play around with the amount of scrub particles used, less or more depending on your taste

To use: apply to wet skin, massage in well and then rinse off with warm water.

Follow up with a moisturising toner and cream.

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Essentially Natural Apricot Kernel Ground - Fine Granules

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Juliette van der Meer

Fascinated with all things Nature, Science, Chemistry and Cosmetic Formulation; slave to four cats; my sweet tooth fuels my sweet nature.

I like to constantly learn new things. I also love crime series, which is totally not a red flag :)

I graduated from Rhodes University with a Degree in Geology but later switched to Cosmetic Science and haven't looked back - proof that flipping your life around can lead to much happiness.

BSc Hons, Adv. Dip. Cosmetic Science


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