Another variation of the Ice Cream Scrub that I shared with you on Thursday is the Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Scrub. Super fine Vanilla Bean Specks add a touch of detail to this deliciously scented salt scrub. In this batch I used Sea Salt, which has a slightly larger grain size than Dendritic, giving this scrub a little bit more scrubby power. Enjoy!
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Scrub
Ingredients
1/4 cup Shealoe Butter
1/2 cup Sea Salt, Fine
1/8 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Specks
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Fragrance Oil or 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Absolute*
Directions
In a large mixing bowl combine the Shealoe Butter and Dendritic Salt. Shealoe is naturally soft, so you should be able to mix this without heating the Butter. However, if it is necessary, you can heat the Butter gently by warming the container in hot water. (Be careful not to let the water get inside the container though.) Next, add the Vanilla Bean Specks, followed by the Fragrance Oil or Absolute. Mix well to make sure the scrub is fully combined before spooning into jars.
Usage and Packaging
The Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 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.
*Tip: Most Vanilla Fragrance Oils, Vanilla Absolutes, or Vanilla Oleoresins will cause this scrub to turn brown over time. To keep your scrub as light as possible, use Vanilla Non-Browning Fragrance Oil.
This scrubb looks so amazing. I wish I could smell it right now. Yummmmmmmmmmm
Thanks, Joanna! I have a real soft spot for ice cream, so am now pretty much addicted to this style of scrub. Yum is right!
I have had so much fun perusing your scrub recipes! I am a massage therapist in a spa and we are researching new scrubs to add to our services. Do you have any tips for creating larger batches of scrub without using preservatives? I’m wondering if maybe keeping the wet ingredients separate from the dry would work? We could then mix up each scrub as needed using a set ratio of wet to dry? I would greatly appreciate any input and expertise! Thanks!
I’m glad to hear that you have been enjoying our Scrub Recipes. It sounds like you are on the right track when it comes to making larger batches. Most Scrubs don’t contain fragile ingredients, but can become contaminated during use. This happens when the Scrub is touched directly, opened, or even brought into the shower or bath. Because this type of handling is so common we often recommend the inclusion of Preservatives.
Keeping the Oil portion and dry portion separate until use is a great solution. You may also want to consider adding Grapefruit Seed Extract to the wet portion to help it resist bacterial growth. If you are using Oils with short shelf lives, you can also add Vitamin E T50 or T80 to help keep them from oxidizing prematurely. Both of those ingredients are natural and can be added at very low rates. Both of which can be found at the following link: http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/soap/Preservatives.asp
I must say I LOVE LOVE LOVE all the recipes on this site! I am working my way thru most of them 🙂 I made bathtub cookies tonight. I am thinking of making this one tomorrow night. I would like to know the best perservative to use in scrubs. I have read the information on FNWL about preservatives, but would like a little more specific information on what is best for scrubs. I have some Phenonip that I use in my lotions would it be adequate for this scurb? Thanks a bunch.
Lorie
I love the fact that this uses shea butter! But I never thought a bath scrub could make me hungry….
Hi Daisy. Im so happy that you liked this recipe. It is one of my very favorite. Coincidentally, so is real ice cream! Now, if youll pardon me, I have a date with a cone.
this recipe looks great, although i am wondering if there is a possible substitute for shealoe butter. Shea butter plain? mango butter? macadamia? a mix? please let me know if you have any suggestions.
Thanks
Alyson