Many men are no-fuss when it comes to bath and beauty products. While women can have a routine five steps long, many guys like simple and quick. This Walnut Facial Scrub is just that…truly simple! With only four ingredients including fragrance, this scrub offers plenty of exfoliation. The new Bramble Berry Made to Measure Type Fragrance Oil is a fantastic masculine scent, based on the popular cologne. The combination of walnut shells, baking soda and kaolin clay create a neutral appearance that’s not too fussy or feminine.
To use, apply the dry scrub directly to wet, clean skin. Or, place the scrub in your hands and add a few drops of water to make a paste. People with dry skin might prefer mixing the scrub with oil before each use. Avocado oil, argan oil or sweet almond oil would work well. Apply the scrub 2-3 times a week. If you’re a lady, you can still use the scrub! But, you may want to use a different fragrance or omit the fragrance oil altogether. Because this recipe does not contain water, you don’t need to add a preservative to this recipe. Read more about preservatives here.
What You’ll Need:
7 oz. Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda)
4 oz. Walnut Shells
1 oz. Kaolin Clay
2 mL Bramble Berry’s Made to Measure Fragrance Oil
Two Tall 8 oz. Plastic Bail Jars
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ONE: In a large container, add the baking soda. Use your hands to break up any clumps.
TWO: Add the walnut shells and kaolin clay.
THREE: Use your hands to mix in all the ingredients and break up any clumps.
FOUR: Add the fragrance oil and use your hands to fully mix it in. Make sure there are no clumps of fragrance oil in the mixture. Pour the scrub into bail jars. To use, place a small amount of the scrub in your hands. Add a little water to the scrub to make a paste. Apply the scrub to wet skin, and move in gentle circular motions. Rinse off and apply moisturizer.
What kind of skin care products do the men in your life use? If you’re a guy who enjoys DIY, what kind of products would you like to create yourself?
Walnut Facial Scrub for Men
Ingredients
- 7 oz. Sodium Bicarbonate baking soda
- 4 oz. Walnut Shells
- 1 oz. Kaolin Clay
- 2 mL Bramble Berry’s Made to Measure Fragrance Oil
- Two 8 oz. Plastic Bail Jars
Instructions
- In a large container, add the baking soda. Use your hands to break up any clumps.
- Add the walnut shells and kaolin clay.
- Use your hands to mix in all the ingredients and break up any clumps.
- Add the fragrance oil, and use your hands to fully mix in the fragrance oil. Make sure there are no clumps of fragrance oil in the mixture. Pour the scub into bail jars. To use, place a small amount of the scrub in your hands. Add a little water to the scrub to make a paste. Apply the scrub to wet skin, and move in gentle circular motions. Rinse off and apply moisturizer as usual.
Does BB carry the wooden scoops in the pictures. I searched but didnt see them
Thanks
We don’t, but it’s something we can look into! We found the wooden scoops at a local craft store. You may check there to see if you can find them. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Would lemon peel work okay in this recipe?
Absolutely! It will add light exfoliation and a subtle scent. You can replace the clay or walnut shells with lemon peel powder, or add it to the mix. 🙂
Lemon peel powder: https://www.brambleberry.com/Lemon-Peel-P4939.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
If I add oil to this to make it a wet, rather than dry scrub (jojoba or avacodo seem most appropriate), would I need to use a preservative? If so, what would you recommend? Thanks!
Hi Joe!
That’s a great question! It depends a bit on where the scrub will be stored. Mold and bacteria can grow in the recipe if it has water. So, if your scrub is going to be stored in the shower where it will likely get water splashed in, you can add a preservative to be extra careful. This is also a good idea if you’re planning to sell the scrub. Phenonip or Optiphen at 1% would work well! If it’s going to be stored in a dry place, you can skip the preservative. 🙂
Read more about preservatives here: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Would it be okay to switch out the baking soda with arrowroot powder? or? My son had sensitivities to baking soda when I tried making deodorant.
Hi Sheri!
We didn’t test this recipe with arrowroot powder, but I believe that would be just fine! A small test batch may be helpful as well. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Arrowroot powder: https://www.brambleberry.com/Arrowroot-Powder-P3706.aspx
I can’t wait to make this for my boyfriend! He has very sensetive skin though so I’m worried the walnut shells will be too rough. Any suggestions?
Also, I want to make this an actual scrub and not just the powder version. How much water & preservative should I use for this recipe? Thanks! 🙂
So glad you like the recipe! Colloidal oatmeal is a gentle exfoliant and would be a great option! Bamboo powder is another gentle exfoliating option. 🙂
Colloidal oatmeal: https://www.brambleberry.com/Colloidal-Oatmeal-P5565.aspx
Bamboo powder: https://www.brambleberry.com/Bamboo-Extract-Powder-Light-Exfoliant-P3714.aspx
Also, we didn’t try mixing this scrub with water, so I’m not entirely sure! How much water you add also depends on how scrubby you want the recipe to be. I would recommend starting out with 4 oz. of water and seeing how that feels. 🙂
Optiphen ND is great option for water-based recipes! You can add that at 1%. Read more in the Talk It Out Tuesday: Preservatives post: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi, I just made the walnut facial scrub and it was great fun to make. I fragranced it with Neroli and Lime and it smells divine. I haven’t had the chance to use it yet, but I can’t wait. Thanks for sharing the recipe which was really easy to make.
Very nice, just used it and my skin feels ultra clean and tingly. Now I can happily gift the other jar
Hi Deborah!
That’s awesome, so glad you like the scrub! I love the feeling of freshly scrubbed and moisturized skin. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Neroli Essential Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Neroli-Essential-Oil-P5700.aspx
Lime Distilled Essential Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Lime-Distilled-Essential-Oil-P3419.aspx
If you are gonna use it with oil, for example, could you mix it with oil right away? I mean the whole jar to be mixed with oil? How much oil would you say for the tight consistency? Thanks!
I mean “right consistency”. 🙂
Hi Martina!
You can mix the oil and scrub in your hand right before using it. We didn’t test this recipe with oil in it, but I believe that would work just fine. How much oil you add depends on your personal preference. I would recommend starting out with about 4 ounces of oil. Give the scrub a mix and see if you like the consistency. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
What a nice easy recipe. Thanks for sharing this. I will see if I can get my hubby to use it.
You’re welcome Odette, glad you like it! Good luck. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Any substitute for the walnuts shells?
Thanks for the recipe, its nice to have men products!!!
You’re welcome Noelia, so glad you like the recipe! You can use any exfoliant you like in this recipe. Shredded loofah or bamboo powder would both work well. 🙂
Shredded loofah: https://www.brambleberry.com/Shredded-Loofah-P3252.aspx
Bamboo powder: https://www.brambleberry.com/Bamboo-Extract-Powder-Light-Exfoliant-P3714.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
This looks great, my question is. Would this be drying on the skin with the clay?
Hi Francene!
If your skin is on the dry side, the clay can be a bit drying as it absorbs moisture. In that case, you can mix the scrub with an oil to make it more moisturizing. Avocado oil or sweet almond oil would work well. 🙂
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’m allergic to walnuts – what would you recommend to use instead?
Thank you so much!!
Sly
Hi Sly!
You can use any exfoliant you like in this recipe! Shredded loofah would feel great. Bamboo powder is nice and gentle, and would feel great too. 🙂
Shredded loofah: https://www.brambleberry.com/Shredded-Loofah-P3252.aspx
Bamboo powder: https://www.brambleberry.com/Bamboo-Extract-Powder-Light-Exfoliant-P3714.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry