Please critique my first sugar scrub!

[pepperi27]

there are several recipes along these lines out there - some whip them but I somehow cannot quite hit the sweet spot where it its whipped enough but not so far that it loses the lift. so I just mix it well and spoon it into jars and everyone is happy!

I don't think I've seen that? Oh is that the whipped body scrub? I thought it was soap? Maybe i'm just confusing the two, now you got me curious carebear! I'm going to do my google search and see if I can find some recipes. Not that I need to learn to make MORE bath and body items! LOL

 

[pepperi27]

I have another question now. If you package the scrubs in bottles rather than jars would you still need to add preservative? I just ask because there wouldn't be any exposure to water? Then again I guess better safe than sorry right?

 

[carebear]

well first off, mine at least would be a BEAR to get out of a bottle - it's thick!

but second, what happens if someone leaves the top off in the shower? between spray from the shower and condensation you are still likely to end up with water in your otherwise anhydrous product - and where there is water there is an absolute need for preservative...

so in short - yea, you still need one.

 

[pepperi27]

well first off, mine at least would be a BEAR to get out of a bottle - it's thick!

but second, what happens if someone leaves the top off in the shower? between spray from the shower and condensation you are still likely to end up with water in your otherwise anhydrous product - and where there is water there is an absolute need for preservative...

so in short - yea, you still need one.

Dang it I knew you would say that! Your absolutely right better safe than sorry! Thanks carebear!

 

[SoapyScrubs]

I use a preservative in my oatmeal&sugar scrubs if I know it wont be used within a few days. (I make small batches for my self that only last a few days). As for the scrubs if you were going to make the recipe I shared I would go with a wide mouth jar.It would be harder to mix the ingredients and get some out for use. The stuff's thick.

 

[spotts71]

can you use jojoba oil as a preservative? and what is emulsifing wax -- is there anything you use in place of it?

The e-wax will keep all the stuff from seperating???

 

[carebear]

jojoba oil is not a preservative, or even an antioxidant - it's simply an oil.

 

[spotts71]

ok thanks

 

[beautifulbay]

sounds really nice...
I may try it

the lemon juice helps balance the PH ...you can also use vinegar.

 

[carebear]

what do you mean balance the pH? I don't think either of these recipes is alkaline so how would an acid balance it? Or did I miss something?

 

[AshleyR]

Just updating you all on my scrub! It's been a few weeks now and I've been using it quite a bit. Although I'm sure the recipe sounded a little "weird" at first, I'm happy to say that it has not separated OR hardened, OR gone bad.... yet!! It's been about 3 weeks since I made it.

I used to get really scaly disgusting dry legs every winter, but I've been using this on my legs especially about twice a week and it is doing wonders. They aren't dry at all and are so soft!!

I'll update again in a few weeks or maybe even months on this. I'm going to leave some in the bottom of the jar to see how long it will "last". I didn't use a preservative so I'm wondering if and when it will decide to go bad.

 

[spotts71]

so what do you use for a preservative then?

 

[carebear]

I didn't use a preservative so I'm wondering if and when it will decide to go bad.

I'm wondering how you will know, and if you are "testing" (I use that word loosely) in real-life conditions, like an open jar with some water in it left sitting in the shower.

But really, you can't necessarily tell by looking or even by smelling. Microbes are - well, microscopic.

Use a perservative, be safe.

 

[AshleyR]

I didn't use a preservative so I'm wondering if and when it will decide to go bad.

I'm wondering how you will know, and if you are "testing" (I use that word loosely) in real-life conditions, like an open jar with some water in it left sitting in the shower.

But really, you can't necessarily tell by looking or even by smelling. Microbes are - well, microscopic.

Use a perservative, be safe.

It is in a container with a screw on lid, in the shower (and water has gotten into it, I've been using it in the shower regularly).

I am going to order a preservative next time I place an order for FO's, so no worries!

 

[carebear]

 

[busymammaof3]

Whipped Sugar Scrub

Someone mentioned their sugar scrub, whipping it and how thick it is when placed into jars. Does anyone have pics they can share? Just curious. I have always wanted to make sugar scrubs (ever since buying one from a dept. store) but haven't heard of whipped and thick consistency of one. Very interesting! Also, how did you whip it? What type of machine did you use and for how long did you "whip" it to get the consistency you wanted?

 

[heartsong]

scrub

hi ashley!

did you get to try either scrubs yet? my skin is getting really dry from winter, and i was thinking its time for a little pampering!

carebears sound sooooo rich and and tabitha's sound so unique with the silicone gel! i was curious if you made any yet?

 

[AshleyR]

Re: scrub

hi ashley!

did you get to try either scrubs yet? my skin is getting really dry from winter, and i was thinking its time for a little pampering!

carebears sound sooooo rich and and tabitha's sound so unique with the silicone gel! i was curious if you made any yet?

Hey! Nope, haven't tried those recipes yet. I need some more ingredients and am waiting a bit to place my next order!

 

[carebear]

I found my silica powder!!!!!!!!!!!!
The last time I came across it, I couldn't for the LIFE of me remember why I had it!!! I'm playing this weekend maybe!

 

[AshleyR]

LOL, seeing this post bumped embarasses me!

I've come up with a new sugar scrub that is awesome (well, it was from a recipe someone else gave me and I tweaked a bit). Looking back and seeing me talk about adding lemon juice and clay to my scrub makes me giggle!