When skin feels dry or flaky, it’s time to create a scrub! This dry scrub uses a combination of gentle baking soda, extra fine Epsom salt, fine grained dead sea salt and poppy seeds to create a scrub that gives plenty exfoliation. Sea clay adds a touch of gentle scrub, as well as color and oil-absorbing properties. A pinch of Aqua Pearl Mica is added for color and a bit of shimmer.
Dry scrubs are easy to make and use; simply apply the product to damp or wet skin and scrub away. Dry scrubs can also be mixed with a small amount of water or oil in a bowl or your hands to create a paste before each application. This scrub is great for the legs and body, but may be slightly coarse or strong-smelling for sensitive facial skin. Before using it on the face, test a small area to see if it’s suitable for your skin type. If you’d like another dry scrub recipe, the Cranberry Seed Foot Scrub uses baking soda, salt and pumice to smooth dry feet. Looking for a way to package and sell this scrub? These labels fit perfectly on the top of 8 oz, or 4 oz bail jars.
What You’ll Need:
6 oz. Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda)
7.5 oz. Epsom Salt, Extra Fine
1 oz. Fine Grained Dead Sea Salt
1.5 oz. Poppy Seeds
1.5 Tbs. Sea Clay
1 tsp. Aqua Pearl Mica
1 mL Sea Moss Fragrance Oil
2 mL Dulse Extract
Two 8 oz. Plastic Bail Jars
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ONE: In a large bowl, mix together the epsom salt, sea salt and baking soda. Use your hand to crush any lumps.
TWO: Once the mixture is clump free, add poppy seeds and thoroughly mix to combine.
THREE: Add the sea clay and Aqua Pearl Mica. Use your hands or spatula to thoroughly combine.
FOUR: Add the Sea Moss Fragrance Oil, and blend to combine. For this step, it’s easiest to use your hands to thoroughly combine the fragrance oil into the dry ingredients.
FIVE: Add dulse extract. Using your hands, thoroughly mix in the extract.
SIX: Once all ingredients are completely incorporated, spoon the scrub into bail jars. Once your ready to use, grab the scrub in your hand and add apply to damp skin. You can scrub right away or allow the mixture to dry, similar to a mask. Rinse cleanly off and follow with your favorite toner or moisturizer.
Have you tried a dry scrub before? I love how easy they are to make!
- 6 oz. Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda)
- 7.5 oz. Epsom Salt, Extra Fine
- 1 oz. Fine Grained Dead Sea Salt
- 1.5 oz. Poppy Seeds
- 1.5 Tbs. Sea Clay
- 1 tsp. Aqua Pearl Mica
- 1 mL Sea Moss Fragrance Oil
- 2 mL Dulse Extract
- Two 8 oz. Plastic Bail Jars
- In a large bowl, mix together the epsom salt, sea salt and baking soda. Use your hand to crush any lumps.
- Once the mixture is clump free, add poppy seeds and thoroughly mix to combine.
- Add the sea clay and Aqua Pearl Mica. Use your hands or spatula to thoroughly combine.
- Add the Sea Moss Fragrance Oil, and blend to combine. For this step, it’s easiest to use your hands to thoroughly combine the fragrance oil into the dry ingredients.
- Add dulse extract. Using your hands, thoroughly mix in the extract.
- Once all ingredients are completely incorporated, spoon the scrub into bail jars. Once your ready to use, grab the scrub in your hand and add apply to damp skin. Scrub and rinse.
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Thank you so much for letting us know Madison!
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
If I wanted to add 1 mL of peppermint essential oil rather than the fragrance oil would it be too strong and cause an icy-hot effect? I don’t mind a slight cooling effect, but I wouldn’t want it to be irritatingly strong.
Hi Stephanie!
Peppermint essential oil is fairly strong, so I would recommend starting with just a drop or two. Then, mix the scrub together and see what you think. If you’d like a bit more, you can add a few more drops from there. With peppermint essential oil it’s best to start small! 🙂
Peppermint essential oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Peppermint-Essential-Oil-1st-Distill-P3828.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Nice Recipe!
I was wondering can I use this in a bath bomb?
Thanks
Hi Jeaneane!
This recipe is quite similar to a bath bomb! You can make it into one by adding citric acid and witch hazel to the mix. Normally, the ratio is 2:1 baking soda to citric acid. For salt, we usually like to add half as much as the citric acid, so I would recommend starting out with less salt. Also, too much clay can make a bath bomb a bit dry, so you may want to start out with just 1/2 tsp. or so. A small test batch would be really helpful! 🙂
Learn more about making bath bombs here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/bath-bomb-questions-answers/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Would Avocado Extract work with this recipe? Also would you add any extra oil? Recipe looks like it might be very dry?
You can definitely use avocado extract in this recipe! It adds some great moisturizing properties to scrubs. 🙂
Avocado extract: https://www.brambleberry.com/Avocado-Extract-P4931.aspx
Also, if you want this recipe a little more wet, you can definitely add some oil to it! Avocado oil or sweet almond oil would feel really nice. You can use any oil you have on hand! I would recommend adding an ounce or so, stirring and testing on your skin. If you want more oil, you can add from there. 🙂
Avocado oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Avocado-Oil-P3198.aspx
Sweet almond oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Sweet-Almond-Oil-P3205.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Can you sub Dulse extract with any other extract? If not, do you have any recommendations? Also, do i have to dilute my extracts before I put them in the scrub? If I do, can you please tell me how?
Hi May!
You can use any extract you like in this scrub! They do not need to be diluted, and can be added directly to the scrub at the same amount as the dulse extract. 🙂
Aloe extract is thought to add soothing properties, and mallow extract adds moisture. Both would feel great! Learn more about extracts in this post: http://www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/sunday-night-spotligh-extracts/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Thanks for all the help! Thank Anne Marie for being so awesome (you are too)!
You’re welcome May! Have fun making this scrub. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi, Thank you so much for all of the wonderful tutorials. I read through the other comments and have most of my questions answered. I plan to substitute the Dulse Extract with Aloe Extract or Evening Primrose (both of which I have on hand). I will also leave out the mica and fragrance oil. My remaining questions is: can I substitute the Sea Clay for another type of clay? I have Bentonite, Kaolin, and Rhassoul Clay on hand. I am thinking that Bentonite Clay would be a good substitute. What do you think? Thank you!
Hi Jessica!
Aloe or evening primrose extract would feel wonderful in this recipe! 🙂
As for the clay, you can add any kind you like! The benonite clay adds a nice slip to scrubs, so it would feel nice and silky in the recipe. I would recommend adding the same amount of bentonite clay as the sea clay.
Bentonite clay: https://www.brambleberry.com/Bentonite-Clay-P4059.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
What is the shelf life for this scrub? If I wanted to make to sell would I have to add any preservatives?
Hi Esther!
The shelf life of this scrub is at least a year, probably a bit longer. 🙂
Typically, you add preservatives to products with water or products that may get water splashed into them during use. This scrub is sprinkled onto damp skin, meaning it likely won’t come into direct contact with water.
You can add a preservative if you want to be extra careful! Phenonip is a great option, and can be used at .5-1% of your recipe. Read more in the Talk It Out Tuesday: Preservatives post: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi! Could I use sugar instead or salt also, I love this site it so many great tutorials!
Hi Jasmyn!
So glad you enjoy the tutorials! You can use sugar in this recipe if you like. I would recommend substituting the same amount of sugar for salt in this recipe. Then, test a little on your hand. If you want it a bit scrubbier, you can add more sugar. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Thanks, glad I read the questions already asked, I was getting ready to ask the same thing about substituting sugar for the salt…great mind think alike lol 🙂 I have to say, your website is absolutely addicting! I find that on every page, I see something else I want to read, click, check out etc. SUPER JOB you guys, keep up the great work!
You are so welcome Nickie! Also, thanks so much for your kind comment. That really means a lot to us, thank you for reading and commenting!
We have a new post on exfoliants you may like as well. 🙂
All About Exfoliants: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/all-about-exfoliants/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
This looks fabulous! What would be a good sub for the Dulse extract? I don’t have it on hand; I do, however, have mallow, calendula, oat, aloe vera, etc. Thanks a bunch, & THANK YOU for always giving us such great ideas!
Hi Cher!
So glad you like the scrub! Any of those extracts would work wonderfully in this recipe. Aloe, calendula and oat extract would add some great soothing properties, and mallow extract would add some great moisturization properties. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Sunday Night Spotlight: Extracts: http://www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/sunday-night-spotligh-extracts/
You are missing Dead Sea salt in the printable version. 🙂
Hi Martina!
Whoops! I updated the printable version. Thanks so much for catching that Martina. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
You are welcome. It is still missing in the instructions though. I assume you add it in step #1? 🙂
Hi Martina!
That is correct! I’ll update that recipe card. You can also find those instructions in Step One on the blog. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
If this is to be used on the face (as a possibility), shouldn’t you leave out the fragrance oil? It can’t be that good for the face?
Hi Ginger!
We love using this scrub on the body, but because of the salt and poppy seeds in this scrub, it may be a bit too coarse for your face. It may also be a bit strongly scented for the face. I would recommend trying out a small bit of this scrub on your face to see if you like the way it feels. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Can you skip the Dulse Extract in this recipe along with the mica? I have everything but the extract. I do have mica’s but wasn’t sure if I wanted to use them? I can’t wait to try this!
Hi Rachel!
We love the extract because it has vitamins B6, B12, C, E, and A. You can leave out the Dulse Extract and mica of you like! The scrub may be slightly drier, but should still feel great. The color is optional as well. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Dulse Extract: https://www.brambleberry.com/Dulse-Extract-P4932.aspx
Hi , I don’t have dead sea salt; can I substitute pink himalayan?
Hi Sadia!
You can! The pink Himalayan salt would add a beautiful color to this scrub. 🙂
Pink Himalayan sea salt: https://www.brambleberry.com/Search.aspx?k=pink+himalayan+salt
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry