dkennedy62 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I've been working a while to perfect my scrub, and notice it always has about a half inch of oil at the top after a few days. This one, so far, does not.1 C. Sugar1 Tsp. Glycerine1 Tsp. Stearic Acid1/4 C. Almond Oil1 Tbsp Cocoa Butter (grated)30 Drops Watermelon EO (whatever you prefer, I like my scrub to smell strong)Mix all ingredients on low in a double boiler (except sugar) When melted, the oil will appear to be a bit grainy. Add to sugar in a small food processor. Voila! The perfect scrub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychellec Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Sounds very nice, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 That sounds wonderful.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemylabs Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I've been looking for a new one. Will have to give it a try. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerina Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 :bump:Bumping to see if anyone has experimented with this yet and what they think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debratant Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I want to make a scrub today thought of trying this one. Wouldn't this need a preservative though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Magic Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 :bump:Bumping to see if anyone has experimented with this yet and what they think.I made this the other day. I usually make my scrubs with a cream soap base so this one is oily in comparison. It is much nicer than the straight sugar & oil scrubs as it doesn't have the oil slick on top. Great for very dry skin. I gave my sister some to try as during the winter months her skin is soooo very dry. This one has potential and I am tempted to tweak my existing scrub to see if I can perfect my own recipe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I had no idea there was a "watermelon EO." Are you sure that's not a fragrance oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I had no idea there was a "watermelon EO." Are you sure that's not a fragrance oil? Simple search found a couple of links; here's one: http://aromatherapy.vinensia.com/2008/11/watermelon-seed-oil-citrullus-vulgaris.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deena Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I make my scrub much more simply, I just usesweet almond oilwhite sugar for soft exfolliant orbrown sugar I use what ever essential oil I favour on the day I make it.Love these scrubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) Simple search found a couple of links; here's one: http://aromatherapy.vinensia.com/2008/11/watermelon-seed-oil-citrullus-vulgaris.htmlThat's not an essential oil. The link you kindly provided states that"Its viscosity, mild aroma and indefinite shelf life make it a good all-purpose carrier oil for use in aromatherapy."http://aromatherapy.vinensia.com/2008/11/what-is-different-between-essential-oil.htmlThe OP stated she used "Watermelon EO" not watermelon seed oil. If I am reading her recipe right, she used the "EO" to scent her scrub, stating she likes a "strong" smelling scrub. There are relatively few EOs as compared to FOs. I am afraid she was duped into thinking there is such a thing as watermelon EO. Just wondering... Edited January 19, 2011 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) There's no watermelon EO just like there is no bubble gum EO etc. There is a seed oil, but that's not the same thing last I knew. There's also a watermelon perfume oil, but no way is that an EO either. Edited January 20, 2011 by Scented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) So essential oils can't be carrier oils? Hmmm ... Sorry if I've confused anyone else as much as I've been able to confuse myself. Guess that's why I still have only a candle under my name. I'll just stick with FOs. Edited January 20, 2011 by Judy, USMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 No they can't. They do need a carrier actually to be applied to the skin or they can be irritating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetSuccess Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Simple search found a couple of links; here's one: http://aromatherapy.vinensia.com/2008/11/watermelon-seed-oil-citrullus-vulgaris.htmlWatermelon Seed Oil isn't actually an 'essential oil' as such and doesn't carry a 'watermelon' fragrance. It's a vegetable carrier/emollient oil and very nourishing for all skin types. As the spec says, the aroma is "Faint. Slightly Nutty". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysWondering Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 This recipe sounds great. I'm a wax tart maker so I know nothing about B&B but would like to try this. I think this would be great for Mother's Day gifts. What does Stearic Acid do or what is its purpose? Also, if I want this to rinse off clean without an oil residue, what would I add? Polysorbate something? Finally, even though this does not have water, using it in the shower could lead to some water splashing in it. Again, maybe I'm wrong, but I thought if there is water in anything (even accidentally which is very possible in this case) it has to have a preservative in it? Or is it an anti-bacterial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyF Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 This recipe does sound really nice! I think I will try a batch this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I made some salt scrub a couple of weeks ago and having to mix it every time before using is a pain. I have decided I will put any scrup I make from now on into a bottle with a large squart lid. Shake and squeeze. This one sounds nice, I'm using Chanel #5, yummm. Now for a bottle, my shampoo has too large a hole and I always get to much. Almost done with it so a scrub is in the near future for that bottle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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