How to Make Scrub Cream Base

Making a scrub cream is straightforward. It involves creating a standard cream base and then incorporating your desired scrub particles.

1. Choose Your Cream Base

You can create a cream base from scratch using emulsifiers or use a ready-made cream base.

• Using Emulsifiers: Ingredients like Easy Cream Maker™ or Soft Cream Maker™ can be used to form the cream structure. Easy Cream Maker™ is a cold-process emulsifier suitable for formulas with up to 10% oil and no electrolytes. Soft Cream Maker™ requires heat and can handle higher oil percentages and a wider pH range.
• Using a Ready-Made Base: A pre-made base like Absolue Soft Cream Base simplifies the process. You can add various active ingredients directly to this base.

2. Select Your Scrub Particles

Choose scrub particles based on the desired exfoliation level and source. Options include natural scrubs like Walnut Scrub, Coffee Scrub, or Sugarcane Scrub, or cellulose-based options like CelluScrub™ Max. The mesh size indicates the particle size (smaller mesh number = larger particles, suitable for body; larger mesh number = smaller particles, suitable for face).

3. Combine and Mix

Once your cream base is ready, add the scrub particles in the final step. Sprinkle the scrub powder onto the surface of the cream base and stir gently but thoroughly to ensure the particles are evenly dispersed throughout the cream. Avoid over-mixing, especially if using certain types of cream makers.

• Usage Rate: The typical usage rate for scrub particles is 1-15%, depending on the desired exfoliation intensity.

By following these steps, you can create your own customized scrub cream.