Make an Emulsified Scrub - From Scratch! | Bramble Berry 

Thank you so much for watching, and for your orders! It really means a lot to me. This is one of my favorite scrubs. I love the mix of soap, lotion and scrub all in one. =)

I do too! NOT greasy at all, feels so clean and my hands are so soft afterwards! I actually keep my personal jar at the sink and use it whenever my hands are feeling too dry since it's cleansing too. :)

@@bramble-berry Ann Marie..when might you post another video of your daughter making some products? I enjoyed watching her help you immensely! Start them young! Love watching even the older videos!

awesome

Hello! Thank you so much for your kind words! =)

I'm wondering the same thing.

I make this scrub all the time and it's better to use liquid soap

So glad you like the video!

I've made this product multiple times and have never had a problem with the salt or sugar melting. The product lasts a long time and I used a jar just recently that I made almost a year ago. No melting, the fragrance was still good, and no mold. I wouldn't worry about it.

Hi Cheryl! We used about 21 ounces of salt in this recipe. If you want your scrub a little thicker, you can add more. =)

***** Thank you!!! =)

+Karen Conine You're welcome Karen! I think your customer will love this scrub. =)

I used cane sugar which I got from where I live. Your technique helped me make a great scrub, I had seen one of your videos on how to use melt & pour to clean the beeswax out of container, had a little scrub left over. Now have a soap with the scrub in it and clean glass. Thanks for all your help.

+Karen Conine You're very welcome! I really wanted to share that technique because I have cleaned my fair share of beeswax containers and it is not the most fun job. =) How to Clean Oily Containers: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/clean-oily-containers/

Alissa Nagel, O.D. yes! :)

Thank you so much for saying that! Made my day. =)

Can't wait to finally meet you at CSW 2015! :D

+Brie Clark You can use sugar if you like! I would recommend using equal amounts of sugar. We typically use plain white sugar. =) Read more about exfoliant options here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/all-about-exfoliants/

Did u find answers to ur questions mentioned above... please let me know as I'm too having same queries

Hi there! So glad you like the tutorial! Optiphen ND works best in water-based recipes, like toners and cleaning sprays. However, Optiphen would work great in this recipe. You can use it at .5-1.5%. The Talk It Out Tuesday: Preservatives post has more information on that: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/ We love the liquid soap in this recipe because it adds some great lather. If you want to leave it out, I would recommend increasing the amount of water. Because the texture will be different without soap, a small test batch may be helpful for you. =)

Hello! So glad you like the video! =)

josita fiorella revilla zegarra If you dont want the soap, you just need to sub it with some more distilled water, or another liquid like hydrosols of your choice:)

You can use this scrub several ways! You can wet your hands and then use the scrub in the sink. You can also scrub your body during your shower. The key is to apply the scrub to damp skin, rub in circular motions and then rinse off. =)

Hi, you said there are free pdf labels for this scrub and I haven't found any. Pls can you guide me?

+Arafat Elazhar You're welcome! =)

sub the salt for the coffee grains or if you want both take away the amount of salt that you sub for coffee grains

Ok , thank you so much . Appreciate it

Hello! So glad you like them! Canola oil would be a good substitute for this recipe: www.brambleberry.com/Canola-Oil-P5548.aspx

Hi Ayla! Distilled water has had any impurities removed through a process that involves boiling the water and condensing the steam in a clean container. While boiling your water at home may remove some impurities, it may not get all of them. I would definitely recommend using distilled water to prevent any bacteria or mold from growing. =)

You're right, this product is essentially a mix between a lotion and a scrub. You definitely could add sugar to a lotion...I think that would work just fine! Without any soap, it would be more gentle, but I bet it would leave skin feeling nice and soft. Great idea Eva!

Jade Zamora You're welcome! =)

Hello! You can! Keep in mind not adding the water and soap won't make this an emulsified scrub anymore. That means it won't need to be stick blended. Also, you won't need to add the stearic acid or emulsifying wax, as you're not combining water and oils. The texture will be different, so you may want to make a small test batch to see if you like the consistency. You'll want to adjust the fragrance oil amount. To do so, you can use our Fragrance Calculator! Simply select "salts" in the drop down menu. Fragrance Calculator: www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Fragrance-Calculator.aspx You'll also want to adjust that preservative amount to be .5-1% of your recipe. Typically, you only include preservatives in recipes that have water. However, this scrub may have water splashed into it in the shower, so you can add a preservative to be extra careful. =) Talk It Out Tuesday: Preservatives: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/

Ashley Walden We didn't try this recipe with coffee grounds, but I believe that would work just fine! I would recommend making a small test batch with coffee grounds and seeing what you think. =)

Michelle Mashburn Hi Michelle! Shea butter has a similar consistency to mango butter, and would work well in this recipe. =) Shea butter: www.brambleberry.com/Shea-Butter-P3220.aspx

You are so welcome! Also, here's the link to the template: www.brambleberry.com/Emulsified-Scrub-Labels-Digital-File-P6021.aspx

+Cheryl Kane For .1 ounces, you can use 3 mL. They are about the same measurement! Sorry for any confusion. You can also measure out the .1 ounces on a scale if you like. =) Droppers: www.brambleberry.com/Droppers-With-Suction-Bulb-P3802.aspx

Hello! There are actually no natural preservatives to use in this product. You can leave the preservative out of this recipe if you choose. Just keep in mind the shelf life will be a lot shorter. You may want to store your scrub in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it. =) Talk it Out Tuesday: Preservatives: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/

This scrub will last about a year! It's best stored in a cool, dry place. =) Read more about shelf lives here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/shelf-life-bath-products-ingredients-rancidity-vs-mold/ And more about how to store products here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-store-handmade-bath-products/

@@bramble-berry what can I add if I want this scrub store at least 2 years?

Hello! So glad to hear you like the video! You can add jojoba beads at the same time you add the salt. =) Jojoba beads: www.brambleberry.com/Jojoba-Beads-C125.aspx

***** thank you!

Joy Diamond You can definitely sub for witch hazel. I do for my face scrub:) with aloe vera liquid. If you just want to add it, it will make it more loose and runny, but still effective:) i would add just a little bit at a time just in case. until you get the consistency you're happy with. hope this helps:)

si, de hecho es mucho mejor!. saludos.

Yes you can. Just make sure to check your usage percentage.

@Sharani P Yes you can, just use it at the correct percentage rate which is 0.5%

Woooowwww tara, i didnt expect to find you here 😍 I watch all your videos about formulating products!! I love your channel!!

Hi did you use the same amount of germall as she used for phenonip

Hi Kim! Oils and water naturally don't mix with each other. That's why you add the emulsifier! It allows the oils and water in this recipe to mix and create a nice creamy consistency. I'll include a lotion video that explains more about the ingredients and what properties they add. =) Stearic acid helps make the scrub thicker and adds a nice fluffiness! Also, beeswax adds a nice firmness to the scrub so it's not too soft. =) How to Make Lotion From Scratch: How to Make Lotion from Scratch Emulsifying wax: www.brambleberry.com/Emulsifying-Wax-Nf-P4209.aspx Stearic acid: www.brambleberry.com/Stearic-Acid-oz-P4210.aspx Beeswax: www.brambleberry.com/Beeswax-Yellow-P4206.aspx

Hi Carlos. Here's a dupe of Burt's Bees lip balm. happymoneysaver.com/burts-bees-lip-balm-recipe/ It contains lanolin, though no colorant for tinting. Mica will be fine, just as long as it's noted as lip safe.

Hi Carlos! Thanks for that suggestion! Lanolin is usually most similar to a butter (although sometimes it is liquid depending on how it has been processed), so you can use it in place of the mango butter in this recipe. You may want to make a small test batch to see if you like the texture. =)

Hello! You can absolutely use yellow beeswax in this recipe. Keep in mind it will change the color, and that yellow beeswax has a smokier smell than the white beeswax. Yellow beeswax: www.brambleberry.com/Beeswax-Yellow-P4206.aspx Also, we didn't test this recipe with another liquid soap, so I'm not exactly sure if it would work! You may want to make a small test batch to be sure. =)

I made it with Dr. Bronners castile soap and it worked just fine.

The beeswax in this recipe helps create a thicker texture that feels really nice on the skin. I would recommend using it in this recipe to get the results you see in the video! =)

Hi Cheryl! We do! Check out this blog post with the written recipe: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/soaks-and-scrubs/emulsified-scrub-scratch-soap-queen-tv/

Are you wanting to add castor oil to this recipe? Also, you can use another butter! I would recommend shea butter. It has a similar texture to mango butter. It's just a bit softer. =) Shea butter: www.brambleberry.com/Shea-Butter-P3220.aspx

Hello! Instead of beeswax, you can use candelilla wax. It will create a softer scrub than the beeswax, so you may want to make a small test batch to see if you like the consistency. =) Candelilla wax: www.brambleberry.com/Candelilla-Wax-P4207.aspx

Neha Kedia It already has a cleansing agent in it. Its the liquid castille soap. If you don't have castille soap, you can always just add your own liquid face cleanser.

Hi Selina! You can! Shea butter and mango butter have similar consistencies, so shea butter would make a good substitute. Keep in mind although they are similar, they are not exactly the same. This means the texture of your scrub will be slightly different. You may want to make a small test batch to check the final product. =) Shea butter: www.brambleberry.com/Shea-Butter-P3220.aspx

Shea butter will work instead! It's a bit softer than mango butter, so the scrub will be softer overall. It will still feel really nice though. =) Read more about butters here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/all-about-butters-in-bath-beauty-products/ Shea butter: www.brambleberry.com/Shea-Butter-P3220.aspx

We haven't tried this recipe with Foaming Bath Butter, so I'm not entirely sure! My worry is that the Foaming Bath Butter's thick and fluffy texture would do odd things in the recipe. I would recommend using the recommended liquid soap. =) If you prefer scrubs with Foaming Bath Butter, you'll love this Pumpkin Spice Latte Scrub: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0R_SiiojI04.html

+khaddy huss Potassium sorbate is typically used as a food preservative. We haven't done a lot of testing with it, so I'm not entirely sure how it would work in this recipe! I would recommend using Phenonip or Optiphen. They work well and preventing mold and bacteria growth. =) Read more about preservatives here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/

+Soap Queen TV Hi SoapQueen, May I know if I substitute the Phenonip with Optiphen, would the measurements be the same? :) Thanks so much for the video!!

+ailurophiles The measurements would be the same! We recommend Optiphen at about the same usage rate as Phenonip. =) Read more about preservatives here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/

It depends on how big the salt is! In general, the bigger the grains, the more scrubby the product will be. For instance, coarse salt will be quite scrubby while fine grained salt will be a bit more gentle. If you prefer more gentle exfoliation, you can use sugar or finely grained salt. =) Read more about exfoliants here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/all-about-exfoliants/

Sonu K Hi Sonu! I'm not entirely sure if that would work! Because melt and pour solidifies at room temperature, it may do some weird things in this scrub. It may leave little bits of hardened soap, or want to separate from the scrub itself. I would definitely recommend using a liquid soap. =)

Without those ingredients, the scrub will be a lot thinner and may not emulsify as well. The stearic acid helps thicken and emulsify the scrub. We have some other scrubs that include oils and soap bases you may like instead! You can find those here: www.soapqueen.com/category/bath-and-body-tutorials/soaks-and-scrubs/

+308BlackMagic I sure do! You can find the label template here: www.brambleberry.com/Emulsified-Scrub-Labels-Digital-File-P6021.aspx

+Soap Queen TV Thank you!

+Ana Gea We haven't worked with that preservative, so I'm not entirely sure! I would recommend contacting the manufacturer to find out if it's suitable for sugar scrubs. A small test batch would be helpful as well. =) You can learn more about the preservatives we carry here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/

+Soap Queen TV Thank you.

Hi Cathy! Canola oil would be a good substitute for this recipe: www.brambleberry.com/Canola-Oil-P5548.aspx

+Nurhidayah Lod It depends on your skin and personal preference! If you have sensitive skin, the salt may be a bit too harsh for the face. I would recommend giving it a try and seeing what you think. If it's a bit too scrubby, you can use a more gentle exfoliant, like sugar. Also, the fragrance can be strong because it's right by your nose. You may want to make a small test batch and see what you think. =) Also, we recommend using scrubs 2-3 times a week. If you like, you can use them daily!

+Soap Queen TV thanks very much!!!

+ARVanZile We didn't try this recipe with oatmeal, but I believe that would be OK! I would recommend mixing the oatmeal with the salt beforehand and pouring into the liquid. You may want to make a small test batch to see if you like the way the oatmeal feels. =)

Ana Cecilia Ponce Palomo Thanks so much for your suggestion Ana! We'll definitely keep that in mind for future tutorials. =)