This creamy cleanser looks soft, but it packs a serious punch. This recipe can be used as an occasional exfoliating facial scrub, but it would be too harsh to use daily. As a body scrub, this cleanser can be used to provide a thorough dermabrasion more regularly. Creamy Coconut Milk, soothing Aloe Vera Gel, and scrubby Rice Powder make up the bulk of this recipe. It is topped off by cleansing White Kaolin Clay, and gentle Jojoba Wax Beads. The scrub has a loose, liquid texture, and smells faintly of fresh Aloe and Coconut Milk.
Creamy Rice & Coconut Scrub
Makes 4 ounces (by volume)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Aloe Vera Gel
- 1/4 cup Rice Powder, Fine
- 1/8 cup Coconut Milk Powder
- 1/ 8 cup White Kaolin Clay
- 1/8 cup Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Jojoba Wax Beads, Brown
- 1 teaspoon Jojoba Wax Beads, White
- 10 drops Grapefruit Seed Extract
Directions
Sift the following ingredients through a mesh strainer or flour sifter into a small mixing bowl: Rice Powder, Coconut Milk Powder, White Kaolin Clay, and Cornstarch. Mix the dry ingredients well, then add the Aloe Vera Gel and stir vigourously to combine. Continue stirring the mixture until it becomes smooth, then mix in the Jojoba Wax Beads and the Grapefruit Seed Extract.
Usage & Packaging
This scrub fits nicely into two 2 ounce PET Jars with White Lids. To use, massage the scrub very gently onto the skin in a circular motion. Follow with a toner and moisturizer of your choice.
How do you like your scrubs? Soft & gentle, or strong and abrasive? 
Seems like it would be extremely moisturizing. My skin loves aloe.
Sounds wonderful. What’s the approximate shelf life?
Im glad you liked the recipe. This scrub can be left in the fridge and used for about three weeks, so long as it is not contaminated. Use a clean spoon or utensil to scoop out single portions of scrub, and avoid handling it directly or leaving the jar open. If youd like to store it at room temperature, it will probably require a serious preservative. To learn more about preservatives, check out the following link: https://naturalbeautyworkshop.com/my_weblog/preservatives.html
Over a period of time, won’t the cleansing mask become too dry? I’ve tried making cleansing mask with glycerin, and it has become dry after few days. I tried to increase glycerin and the skin burns with too much glycerin. So, wondering if the product doesn’t become too dry with aloe vera gel over a period of time.
Hi Nireesha. Since this recipe contains water-based ingredients, like Aloe Vera Gel, it can dry out and evaporate. It’s best to keep this recipe in a tightly sealed container, ideally refrigerated when not in use. Fresh recipes, like these, can be used for about two to three weeks if they are stored and handled properly.