Essentially Natural Apricot Kernel Ground - Fine Granules

• Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca
• Form: Fine granules
• Function: Physical exfoliant
• Natural: 100%
• Biodegradable: Yes
• Vegan Friendly: Yes

• Add exfoliation to body scrubs
• Build foot scrubs for rough-feeling areas
• Stir into exfoliating soap bars
• Blend into thickened shower gels for body polishing
• Use in spa-style body polish projects

Apricot Kernel Ground Is For:

• DIY makers creating scrubs, soaps, and exfoliating washes
• Body care routines that prefer natural physical exfoliation
• Formulators looking for a biodegradable exfoliant option

Apricot Kernel Ground Is Not For:

• Very thin products that cannot suspend particles well
• Routines that avoid physical exfoliants altogether
• Very delicate facial exfoliation unless used with great care in a suitable formula

• As a Body Scrub Additive: Mix 1 to 3 tablespoons per 100 g of scrub base and blend until evenly dispersed.
• As a Soap Additive: Stir 1% to 3% into traced cold process soap or melted melt-and-pour soap before pouring.
• As a Shower Gel Additive: Blend 0.5% to 2% into a thickened surfactant base and mix until uniform.
• Processing Tip: Use a lower particle load and lighter pressure when formulating for more delicate body areas.

• For external use only
• Avoid the eye area
• Do not use on broken or irritated skin
• Patch test before first use
• Rinse bath or shower surfaces well after use, as particles may make them slippery
• Keep out of reach of children

Q: Do the granules dissolve in water?
A: No. They remain as solid botanical particles and rinse away as granules.

Q: Can I use them in melt-and-pour soap?
A: Yes. They can be stirred into melted soap base before pouring and setting.