What Can I substitute for these?

[soynut]

I am going to make some sugar scrub and I don't have any Apricot kernel oil or Palm Kernel oil on hand. What can I sub for these 2?

Would sweet almond oil and/or avocado oil work? Rice bran oil?

Thanks,

Becky

[angied]

Hi Soynut,

I have only made scrubs a few times but when I did it I used sweet almond oil and it turned out good, I also used shea oil in one. Maybe someone who knows better will help out some more but it worked good for me.

HTH:smiley2:

Angied

[Purple Lilac]

I am not familiar with rice bran oil but I wouldn't be afraid to

sub sweet almond oil and/or avocado oil they are both excellent oils

Avocado is a little bit more expensive though.

[soynut]

Thanks! I have a new recipe that calls for the other two---but I won't be ordering any supplies anytime soon!

I will try it with the avocado/almond.

Soynut

[jwahlton]

What do you have? You can use sunflower and olive oil in scrubs too. Great properties

[Spellkast]

I use a mix of safflower and sweet almond...and people apparently like it...I'd imagine that most any oil would work well.

[Jeana]

Don't forget grapeseed oil. You can use it in the mix too. It is supposed to be great with helping other oils absorb into your skin easier. Avo is nice because it is a heavier oil, very good for problem skin.