It doesn’t snow a lot here in Bellingham, WA. I always get a little excited when does, even with the dicey driving conditions that follow. The snow falling is peaceful and beautiful. And when the sun comes out and shines on the fresh snow, it looks like it’s sparkling. That was the inspiration for this Sparkling Snow Sugar Scrub.
The scrub is perfect for those who prefer a lightweight product. The Foaming Bath Butter is light and fluffy. The sugar exfoliates while shea butter and shea oil moisturize the skin. As you scrub, a fresh and outdoorsy combination of Fresh Snow and Spring Meadow fragrance oils hit your nose. The Snowflake Sparkle Mica and Super Pearly White Mica leave a bit of shimmer on your skin. It’s like a mini Swiss Alps vacation each time you exfoliate!
Because the sugar is a gentle exfoliant, the scrub can be used on both the face and body. Keep in mind the micas do leave a shimmer on the skin, so you may want to leave them out if you’re using the product on your face.
What You’ll Need:
Two Tall 8 oz. Plastic Bail Jar
14 oz. Foaming Bath Butter
1.5 oz. Shea Butter
1 oz. Shea Oil, Liquid
6 oz. Sugar
5 mL Fresh Snow Fragrance Oil
3 mL Spring Meadow Fragrance Oil
4 tsp. Snowflake Sparkle Mica
1 tsp. Super Pearly White Mica
Optional: Disposable Frosting Bag
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ONE: In a large mixing bowl, add the Foaming Bath Butter and whip with a handheld mixer until smooth. You can also use a stand mixer if you prefer.
TWO: Add the shea butter and shea oil, and use the mixer to whip until the mixture is completely blended.
THREE: Add the Snowflake Sparkle Mica, Super Pearly White Mica, Fresh Snow Fragrance Oil and Spring Meadow Fragrance Oil. Use the mixer to blend until smooth. Be sure to start on a low speed so the mica does not “poof!” everywhere.
FOUR: Add sugar to the mixture, and blend until smooth.
FIVE: Transfer the scrub into the plastic bail jars, or another container. For this scrub, I chose to place the scrub into a frosting bag, and pipe the scrub into the jar for a smoother look. This step is optional, but it really makes the scrub look polished and professional.
SIX: To help make the scrub “pop,” sprinkle a small amount of the Snowflake Sparkle Mica on top of the scrub. Store the scrub in a dry, cool place.
A note about preservatives: Because the Foaming Bath Butter already contains a preservative, an additional preservative was not used in this recipe. If you would like to add a preservative, a .5% usage rate is recommended so as to not over preserve the product. Read more in the Talk It Out Tuesday: Preservatives post.
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Whipped Sparkling Snow Sugar Scrub
Ingredients
- Two Tall 8 oz. Plastic Bail Jar
- 14 oz. Foaming Bath Butter
- 1.5 oz. Shea Butter
- 1 oz. Shea Oil Liquid
- 6 oz. Sugar
- 5 mL Fresh Snow Fragrance Oil
- 3 mL Spring Meadow Fragrance Oil
- 4 tsp. Snowflake Sparkle Mica
- 1 tsp. Super Pearly White Mica
- Optional: Disposable Frosting Bag
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the Foaming Bath Butter and whip with a handheld mixer until smooth. You can also use a stand mixer if you prefer.
- Add the shea butter and shea oil, and use the mixer to whip until the mixture is completely blended.
- Add the Snowflake Sparkle Mica, Super Pearly White Mica, Fresh Snow Fragrance Oil and Spring Meadow Fragrance Oil. Use the mixer to blend until smooth. Be sure to start on a low speed so the mica does not “poof!” everywhere.
- Add sugar to the mixture, and blend until smooth.
- Transfer the scrub into the plastic bail jars, or another container. For this scrub, I chose to place the scrub into a frosting bag, and pipe the scrub into the jar for a smoother look. This step is optional, but it really makes the scrub look polished and professional.
- To help make the scrub “pop” sprinkle a small amount of the Snowflake Sparkle Mica on top of the scrub. Store the scrub in a dry, cool place.
- A note about preservatives: Because the Foaming Bath Butter already contains a preservative, an additional preservative was not used in this recipe. If you would like to add a preservative, a .5% usage rate is recommended so as to not over preserve the product.
