I invented this scrub when a friend of mine asked for a classic salt scrub that would be especially luxurious, feminine, but not childish. The Bolivian Pink Salt looks gorgeous in a salt scrub. Cherry Kernel and Papaya Oil give this scrub a highly moisturizing, yet light base. Scented with Rose and Sandalwood, this recipe is exquisitely feminine. Needless to say, my friend found the finished product to be as charming as I did. After all, it is fit for a goddess!
Goddess Salt Scrub
1/2 cup Bolivian Pink Salt, Fine
1 ounce Cherry Kernel Oil
1 ounce Papaya Oil
30 drops Sandalwood Essential Oil *
15 drops Rose Otto Essential Oil *
* For a more economic version of this scrub, the essential oils can be substituted with 3/4 teaspoon of Sandalwood Fragrance Oil and 1/4 teaspoon of Red Rose Fragrance Oil.
Hi Emmy,
Can you talk a little about Cherry Kernel Oil? I can’t find much about it and I would like to know more. I like this recipe and I’m looking forward to making some. Thanks!
Kris
Thank you for your question, Kris. Cherry Kernel Oil is a light, emollient oil, similar in texture to Sweet Almond or Apricot Oil. Like other fruit seed oils it contains a high amount of fatty acids. Cherry Kernel Oil makes a great addition to lip balms, skin creams, scrubs or masks. It can also lend its moisturizing properties to haircare formulas where lighter oils are often preferred.
I’m thrilled to hear that you’re planning on making the Goddess Scrub. Please let us know how it turns out!
This sounds lovely! Thank you for all the great recipes fit for a Goddess!
Emmy
You can sub the salt w/sugar correct?
You can certainly substitute a sugar for the salt in this scrub recipe. However, by subbing the sugar you will lose the lovely pink color of this scrub. Instead, youll get a color closer to the color of the sugar and the oils in the recipe, which have a slightly yellow hue.
What would be a good preservative to add to this?
Hi Tracy. For this recipe, I would usually use Grapefruit Seed Extract or Liquapar Oil as a preservative. For personal use, either of these would be fine. If you are making a similar scrub for sale, you may want to consult a professional lab to formulate a truly stable recipe. You can learn more about using preservatives at the following link: https://naturalbeautyworkshop.com/my_weblog/preservatives.html
Hi Emmy, Would any of these recipes be good to someone with bad psoriasis?
Hi Diane. Scrubs are often helpful to those suffering from psoriasis. Scrubs made with Dead Sea Salts can be particularly helpful, as the mineral content tends to have a positive effect on some skin conditions. Also look for scrubs using highly moisturizing oils, or oils that contain high levels of essential fatty acids. Bolivian Pink Salt is another great ingredient to look for. This recipe, and some others that Ill list for you could be helpful. If you dont like a scent or coloring choice, try swapping out essential oils, clays, or additives to customize a recipe.
Lemongrass Salt Scrub: https://naturalbeautyworkshop.com/my_weblog/2008/08/lemongrass-salt.html
Patchouli Cupcake Body Polish: https://naturalbeautyworkshop.com/my_weblog/2008/05/patchouli-cupca.html
Kiwi Salt Scrub: https://naturalbeautyworkshop.com/my_weblog/2008/04/kiwi-salt-scrub.html
Goddess Salt Scrub: https://naturalbeautyworkshop.com/my_weblog/2008/01/goddess-salt-sc.html
thank you for existing. you are my guru. i can’t get enough. do you have a tumblr? You should have a goddess line.
Wow! Ive never been a guru before. Ill try to do a good job! 🙂 Thanks for your compliment. Its great to know that the blog is helping people become master formulators in their own right. Thank you also for your suggestion. I think a Goddess line of recipes would be wonderful. Ill start dreaming up some more!
Emily,
Can you tell me a little bit more about Mango Oil? Is it the same as Mango Butter? If it’s not, what oils can you substitute for Mango oil. Thanks! This recipe looks awesome.
Hi Jo. Mango Oil is similar in nature to Mango Butter, but remains liquid at room temperature. We no longer carry this oil at From Nature With Love, but we do carry a wide variety of other oils that would work wonderfully in this scrub. Check out Papaya Oil, Kukui Nut Oil, Camellia Oil, and Passion Flower Oil. You can find all of them at the following link: http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/soap/Fixed.asp
Hi Emmy, I’m wanting to make a body srcub as gifts for christmas presants this year what is the average shelf life of your scrub or is there anything I should add so the recievees can keep this for a while and how long should I expect it to last with a preservative?
Simple scrubs, like this one, can last for quite a while if left untouched. While the scrub is sealed, you can expect it to last for up to two months, assuming that it was created in sterile conditions. The trouble with a scrub, however, is that it has a tendency to be mis-handled by the user. Since commercial products contain heavy duty preservatives, most people are used to sticking their hands right into the jar, or even bringing the open jar into the shower with them. When this happens, bacteria, moisture, and a zillion other microbial bad guys can get into the jar. Inside, theyll breed and multiply, making the scrub unsafe.
If you are giving scrubs as gifts, it is a great idea to add a preservative, and to label the scrubs with a conservative shelf life. The best preservative for scrubs is Liquapar Oil. That is a synthetic paraben ingredient, so whether or not to use it is up to you. For more information on the pros and cons of parabens, check out the following link:
http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/library/preservativecontroversy.asp
A natural alternative to Liquapar Oil would be Grapefruit Seed Extract (or GSE). GSE is not always as effective and Liquapar, but for those who choose to avoid synthetic preservatives it is a good alternative.
For more information on preservatives, please check out the links on the following page from the blog: https://naturalbeautyworkshop.com/my_weblog/preservatives.html