With the weather warming up, now is a great time to give your facial skin a little TLC. This Silky Coconut Milk Face Mask is made with coconut milk powder, colloidal oatmeal and kaolin clay to create a product that is incredibly gentle. The coconut milk powder is full of vitamins, and gives the mask a lovely coconut scent. Kaolin clay adds a silky feeling, while colloidal oatmeal adds a touch of exfoliation. A combination of vitamin E oil and Evening Primrose Extract give the mask moisturizing and soothing properties.
To use, scoop a small amount of the powder and mix with either water or oil to make a paste. If you have oily skin, mix this recipe with a bit of warm water for an oil-absorbing mask. If you have dry skin, mix the mask with a lightweight oil or thin lotion to add moisture. Argan oil, avocado oil, sweet almond oil or any other moisturizing oil would work well. Apply the mask to clean skin, and allow to sit on the skin for 3-5 minutes. Wash off, and apply moisturizer.
What You’ll Need:
4 oz. Coconut Milk Powder
4 oz. Kaolin Clay
1.5 Tbs. Colloidal Oatmeal
1.5 mL Vitamin E Oil
1.5 mL Evening Primrose Extract
Tall 8 oz. Plastic Bail Jars
Optional: Droppers
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TWO: Add 1.5 mL of vitamin E oil and 1.5 mL of Evening Primrose Extract and mix well. If you notice clumps forming, you can break them up with your hands or a whisk.
THREE: Spoon the mixture evenly into the glass bail jars and enjoy!
To hydrate and use: In a small bowl, add 1-2 teaspoons of liquid to 2 tablespoons of the mask to form a thick paste. Spread the paste on your face and leave until dry. Rinse the mask off with warm water, scrubbing the mask in a circular motion as you rinse for light exfoliation. Follow with your regular skin routine.
Do you use face masks in your skin care routine? I like to use them about once a week.
- 4 oz. Coconut Milk Powder
- 4 oz. Kaolin Clay
- 1.5 Tbs. Colloidal Oatmeal
- 1.5 mL Vitamin E Oil
- 1.5 mL Evening Primrose Extract
- Two 8 oz. Bail Jars
- Optional: Droppers
- In a container, add the coconut milk powder, kaolin clay and colloidal oatmeal. Stir well.
- Add 1.5 mL of vitamin E oil and 1.5 mL of Evening Primrose Extract and mix well. If you notice clumps forming, you can break them up with your hands or a whisk.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into the glass bail jars.
- To hydrate and use: In a small bowl, add 1-2 teaspoons of liquid to 2 tablespoons of the mask to form a thick paste. Spread the paste on your face and leave until dry (about 10-15 minutes). Rinse the mask off with warm water, scrubbing the mask in a circular motion as you rinse for light exfoliation. Follow with your regular skin routine.
Hi i love this recipe..Can i sell it wet with a preservative. I’ve been researchin different recipes with coconut milk but having a hard time finding any I can sell completed with liquid added. Is that bc it will lessen the shelf life even w/ the preservative? Thanks
If you add water to this scrub, it will rehydrate the milk and shorten the shelf life to just a few weeks, even with a preservative. Preservatives protect against mold and bacteria, but they don’t extend the shelf life of milk. Learn more here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/
You can mix the scrub with oil if you like though! It doesn’t rehydrate the milk like water does. I would recommend starting of with an ounce of the oil of your choice and adding more until it’s a consistency you like. With oil, the mask will last about 6 months or so. 🙂
Fixed oils: https://www.brambleberry.com/Fixed-Oils-C29.aspx
It stores best in a cool, dry place: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-store-handmade-bath-products/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
can i get a recipe with coffee powderplzzzzzzzzzz
Absolutely! This Pumpkin and Brown Sugar Scrub is made with coffee grounds and feels really great on the skin: https://www.brambleberry.com/sample-idea-sheet-for-august-2016.aspx
The Espresso Shot Cold Process Soap has coffee grounds as well: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/espresso-shot-cold-process-tutorial/
If you want to make melt and pour soap, this one is a good option: https://www.brambleberry.com/Copy-of-Sample-Idea-Sheet-for-February-2015.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
i need it for a face mask
We don’t have a coffee grounds face mask recipe, but we can definitely look into that for future blog posts!
Coffee grounds would be a nice addition to the Silky Coconut Milk Face Mask: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/soaks-and-scrubs/silky-coconut-milk-face-mask/
You can start with .5 oz. and add more from there. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
hi , i am starting a home made cosmetics company , i love this recipe and i like to add this recipe to my production , can i know how long it last???????????????
This recipe has a shelf life of about a year or so. It helps to store it in a cool, dry place so the milk powder isn’t exposed to too much moisture and humidity. If it gets too wet, the shelf life may decrease by a couple months or so. 🙂
Learn more about storing products here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-store-handmade-bath-products/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
If I wanted to make this into a mask like the Lavender clay mask that requires an emulsion could you tell me what the amounts of water and wax would be?
For emulsions, we recommend 70-80% water, 3-5% co-emulsifier, 3-6% emulsifier and the rest as oils and butters. So, you can start there and add the other ingredients as you blend! Read more about how to formulate lotion here: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/how-to-create-homemade-lotion-recipes/
I wouldn’t recommend using the coconut milk powder in this recipe. Once it comes in contact with water it rehydrates and cuts the shelf life to about 6 weeks. After that time it will spoil, even with a preservative. Instead, you can use all kaolin clay, or another clay like purple Brazilian. 🙂
Learn more about which clay to choose here: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/which-clay-is-right-for-your-skin/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Could this be made into a wet recipe and if so which oils ect?
Thank you Linda
Hi Linda!
You can! You can mix this mask with any moisturizing oil you like. Argan, avocado or sweet almond oil are great options. I would recommend starting out with about .5 ounces of oil and adding more until you get a consistency you like. 🙂
Argan oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Argan-Oil-P5574.aspx
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
I have a question about measuring these items for this recipe…are these weighed or measured with baking cups/spoons? I don’t make many items like this and though I read this post several times through, I didn’t see this topic addressed. Maybe it is addressed in other areas of this website, but none I have run across.
Also a tip I have used for other things like the oil cleansing oils I put together: I used the syringes that you get for administering liquid medicines to infants/small children. I have asked for them from the pharmacy counters and usually get them for free.
Thanks again for all you do here.
Hi there!
The coconut milk powder and kaolin clay are measured by weight! We find that’s a bit more accurate for larger amounts. The best way to measure those ingredients is using a scale. All the other ingredients are measured by volume using tablespoons or droppers. 🙂
Read more about weight vs. volume here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/a-guide-to-weight-vs-volume/
Scales: https://www.brambleberry.com/Scales-Thermometers-C207.aspx
Droppers: https://www.brambleberry.com/Droppers-With-Suction-Bulb-P3802.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I know that I am very late with a comment/question to this recipe lol. But I was wondering would I be able to add activated charcoal to this recipe and if so, how much? I thank you in advance for your response.
You can add activated charcoal if you like! That will mix in nicely with the dry powders. I would recommend starting out with about 1 tablespoon. If you want more, you can add from there. 🙂
Activated charcoal: https://www.brambleberry.com/Activated-Charcoal-P4956.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
does colloidal oatmeal is the same (oat flour) ?
Hi Jane!
I believe they are the same thing! Both colloidal oatmeal and oat flour is oatmeal that is very finely ground. If you find oat flour at a local store it should work in this recipe. You may want to make a small test batch just to be extra careful. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
If I were to use avocado oil as mentioned above, would I need a preservative and, if so, how much?
Thanks!
This recipe doesn’t need a preservative! Preservatives are needed when the recipe has water (lotion) or will get water splashed in it (a scrub kept in the shower). Because this recipe will be stored in a dry place, you don’t have to worry about a preservative. 🙂
Read more about preservatives here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi there! I’m a big fan of this site and I even enrolled in the 7 month “soaping class” last year. I have two questions: I have Chamomile extract that I need to use. Can I substitute that and would I use the same amount? Also, I have quite a few of the clear-front foil pouches that I used for a previous clay mask a long time ago. Would those work for this mask or would the added moisture from the extract be an unwise combination for the pouches?
Thank you!
Hi Briana!
So glad you like the site! Also, you can use chamomile extract in this recipe at the same amount. Chamomile extract is thought to be soothing and would feel great in this mask. 🙂
Chamomile extract: https://www.brambleberry.com/Chamomile-Extract-P3839.aspx
Learn more about extracts here: https://www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/sunday-night-spotligh-extracts/
I think the foil pouches will be just fine to use. Just make sure to squeeze any extra air out before sealing them!
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I made this recipe today and I love it! However, when I was measuring ingredients I thought it was 1.5 oz each of vit e and primrose….when it is actually 1.5 mL of each!! I caught my mistake before combining with the dry ingredients, but the rest of my primrose and vitamin e is now mixed together in one bowl! My question is: what are some ways I can use my combo of primrose and vitamin e in other recipes, so it isn’t wasted? I mostly make cold process soaps and bath bombs. Would it be ok to add a little of this mixture to cold process soap, and if so, how much do I add? Once again, any suggestions appreciated. I DO love the recipe!
Hi Dawn!
Good thing you caught it before adding it to this recipe! It wouldn’t be bad, just a bit wetter than usual. 🙂
Also, you can definitely use your mixture in cold process soap! We love adding extracts to soap, and vitamin E is thought to extend the shelf life of your oils. I would recommend adding about 1-2 tsp. per pound of soap. You can also add a bit to your bath bombs if you like! You can start out with about 1 tsp. per cup of fizzy mixture It will help moisten the mixture and give you the skin-loving properties of vitamin E and evening primrose extract!
Vitamin E oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Vitamin-E-Oil-P3200.aspx
Evening primrose extract: https://www.brambleberry.com/Evening-Primrose-Extract-P4937.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
May coconut milk powder be replaced with regular milk powder in this recipe..thank you…
Absolutely! Goat, cow or other milk powder would work great in this recipe as well. Just make sure to store it in an airtight container (like a bail jar) to protect it from moisture and humidity. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Powdered goat milk: https://www.brambleberry.com/Powdered-Goat-Milk-P4933.aspx
I made this tonight without the evening primrose oil. Is that added as additional nutrients or does it act as a preservative along with the vitamin E? can they both be left out?
Hi Lisa!
Both the evening primrose extract and vitamin E add extra soothing and moisturizing properties to the mask. They are optional though! You can leave them out if you like. Just keep in mind the mask will be a bit more dry. If your skin is on the drier side, you may want to mix it with a lightweight oil before applying on your face. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Kelsey, how can I change up this mask for my teenagers dealing with breakouts? I think they would love this. Do I need a different clay? thank you so much. I love this recipe for myself.
Hi Lisa!
So glad to hear you love the recipe! 🙂
You can add a variety of clays to this recipe! You can add bentonite clay for a silky feeling, or some of the Brazilian clays for a fun color.
Clays: https://www.brambleberry.com/Clays-C48.aspx
Our products haven’t been tested to treat acne. In order to be labeled as an acne product, they would have to be tested and regulated by the FDA. To learn more about that process, you can visit the FDA’s website: http://www.fda.gov/
I can tell you Tea Tree Essential Oil is often found in acne products. We haven’t tested it to ensure it helps with acne, but I know some crafters like to add it to their products. 🙂
Tea Tree Essential Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Tea-Tree-Essential-Oil-P3834.aspx
You can use our Fragrance Calculator to find out how much to add to your recipe: https://www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Fragrance-Calculator.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi! Do you think it would work to add Himalayan pink salt to the recipe for a mask with more scrubbing ablilities? If so, which size salt would you recommend?
Hi Tamara!
Salt would definitely add some more exfoliation to the scrub! However, it may be a bit rough for the face. I would recommend making a small test batch with the extra small pink sea salt and giving it a try.
Pink sea salt, extra small: https://www.brambleberry.com/Pink-Sea-Salt-Extra-Small-P5775.aspx
If it’s too rough for your face, we have some more gentle exfoliants, like pumice. Read more about exfoliant options in this post: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/all-about-exfoliants/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Thank you! I just ordered supplies for several of your recipes: the pink salt melt and pour soap, pink salt bath scrub, a whipped body butter, and this facial mask. I ordered the plastic Bail jars for safe use in the shower, but have since read about recommendations to use glass for Essential Oils. Does that just apply to pure EO’s ? Can I use the plastic Bail jars for the above recipes with EO’s in them?
Also, I’m planning on selling these items and live in humid Florida. Do you recommend that I use preservatives? When I’ve used salt scrubs before, I’ve gotten water in them because I’m in the shower. I don’t think water will get in the body butter or facial mask but I’m concerned about the humidity.
Hi Tamara!
Thanks so much for your order! You’re going to have so much fun making all your handmade products. 🙂
Also, you can definitely store scrubs with essential oils in plastic jars. On their own (undiluted), fragrance and essential oils can eat through plastic. However, in a scrub, the essential oils are mixed into the product and diluted. That means the plastic should be just fine.
Read more in the Aroma Oils + Plastic Don’t Mix: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/undiluted-fragrance-oils-molds/
As for preservatives, we recommend adding them if water is in the product (lotion) or will be introduced during use (a scrub in the shower). So, if your scrubs are stored in the shower, we recommend adding a preservative. However, if it’s just a body butter, it doesn’t need a preservative. Especially because it will be sealed, protecting it from Florida humidity. 🙂
Learn 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
I’ve used this twice now and I just adore it! I had quite a bit extra so I sprinkled about a half a cup in my bath water along with a bath truffle and my skin felt absolutely amazing! I used equal parts coconut milk powder, kaolin clay and oatmeal and added some mallow and buckthorn extract as well as the evening primrose extract. Love, love, love this blog and all the amazing tutorials!
Hi Charity!
So glad you adore the recipe! The combination of bath truffle and this mask sounds like such a relaxing bath. Also, so glad you love the blog! Thanks so much for reading. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Mallow extract: https://www.brambleberry.com/Mallow-Extract-P4935.aspx
Buckthorn extract: https://www.brambleberry.com/Buckthorn-Extract-P4930.aspx
After making this, how long would it last for? If I make a large batch, can I use it for the next month?
Hi Heli!
This recipe should last for about a year. It helps to store the mask in a cool, dry place so the milk powder doesn’t get exposed to extra moisture and humidity. If it gets too wet, the shelf life can decrease a couple months or so. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi, This is very much useful for soap lovers. I am also soap producer in Nepal, It is very useful for new producer. But in our country there are no any facilities no any websites and no any training available.
Hi Bijay!
So glad you found the post helpful! There are more tutorials on this blog you may like. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Love the recipe, but I love the little metal scoop even more! Where can we find those?
Hi LaDonna!
So glad you love the recipe! We found the little scoop at a local craft store. Isn’t it so cute? You should be able to find those at a local craft store or online. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I love the feel of coconut milk on my skin. Currently I am using brown sugar mixed with almond oil with vanilla EO as my scrub about 1-2 times a week. I will have to mix this up with the coconut milk mask once and the sugar just once. Thanks for the recipe!
Hi Michelle!
I love the way coconut milk feels too! You’re welcome for the recipe – have fun trying it out. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
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Hi there!
You can find out how to make clear soap with this book: https://www.brambleberry.com/Making-Transparent-Soap-1-Book-P3732.aspx
It has helpful step-by-step instructions for making it from scratch. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I love the simplicity of this recipe. Would goat milk powder be a good alternative?
Hi Nancy!
So glad you love this simple recipe! You can definitely use powdered goat milk if you like. That would feel great too. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Powdered goat milk: https://www.brambleberry.com/Powdered-Goat-Milk-P4933.aspx
LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe/idea. I’ve been dying to introduce preservative free face products to my customers and this would be perfect! I would be interested in the shelf life as well though. How long could you keep it?
So glad you love it Cristina! This recipe has a shelf life of about a year or so. It helps to store it in a cool, dry place so the milk powder isn’t exposed to too much moisture and humidity. If it gets too wet, the shelf life may decrease by a couple months or so. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I realize the point in using coconut milk powder, but do you think coconut flour would work, too?
Hi CA!
We didn’t try the recipe with coconut flour, but I believe that would be OK! It may help to make a small test batch and try some on your face. That way you can see if you like the way the coconut flour feels on your skin. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Thanks! 🙂 I bought a big bag of it but have few uses for it just yet. This might be one! LOL
You’re welcome! Let us know how it goes. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi
Nice simple recipe. Can I substitute the evening primrose extract with oil and how long would it last (expiry)?
Thanks
Daisy
Hi Daisy!
So glad you like the recipe! You can definitely add an oil to this mask if you like. I would recommend adding the same amount as the extract (1.5 mL). Then, stir it up and test the consistency. If you want the mask a little more liquidy, you can add more oil. 🙂
Any lightweight moisturizing oil, like avocado oil, would work well! How long it lasts depends on the oil you add to it. For instance, avocado oil has a shelf life of about a year. You can find out more about oil and their shelf lives in the Free Beginner’s Guide to Soapmaking: Common Soapmaking Oils: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-common-soapmaking-oils/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Avocado oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Avocado-Oil-P3198.aspx
Hi, Can coconut oil be used in place of the extract? Thanks.
We didn’t test the recipe with coconut oil but I believe that would be OK! I would recommend adding the same amount as the extract (1.5 mL) and seeing how the mask feels. If you want more, more can add from there. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry