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CHIA SUGAR SCRUB
Body scrub with chia seed oil and white clay
This scrub is designed for occasional body exfoliation and skin care. Fine sugar crystals mechanically remove dead surface skin cells, chia seed oil adds an emollient feel, and white clay complements the texture.
Ingredients for 100 g
| Ingredient | Percentage | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Fine white granulated sugar | 77.5% | 77.5 g |
| Chia seed oil | 15% | 15 g |
| Polysorbate 80 | 5% | 5 g |
| Cosmetic-grade white clay – kaolin | 2% | 2 g |
| Vitamin E – tocopherol | 0.5% | 0.5 g |
| Total | 100% | 100 g |
No added fragrance, essential oils or water. Use chia seed oil only, without whole seeds. Choose fine crystalline sugar, not icing or powdered sugar.
Method
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Prepare clean, completely dry equipment and packaging. If disinfecting with alcohol, allow it to evaporate fully.
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Sift the white clay and blend it with a small portion of the weighed chia seed oil to form a smooth, lump-free paste. Avoid breathing in the powder.
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Add the remaining chia seed oil and vitamin E. Mix well.
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Stir in the Polysorbate 80, then gradually add the sugar. Mix until all the crystals are evenly coated.
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Transfer into clean, dry packaging. No heating is required.
How to use
Before showering, use a dry spatula to transfer the amount needed into a separate small container. Apply to wet body skin, massage gently in circular motions and rinse thoroughly.
Start with once-weekly use and adjust according to your skin’s response. Do not use on the face, broken or irritated skin, or immediately after shaving or waxing. Rinse the shower floor afterwards, as it may become slippery.
What to expect
The result is a thick, grainy oil-based scrub, with a texture similar to damp sand or a soft paste. It is neither whipped nor foaming. Its colour depends on the chia seed oil, and its mild scent comes from the ingredients themselves.
It may become slightly milky when mixed with water. Polysorbate 80 helps disperse the oil during rinsing, while leaving a light emollient feel on the skin. Expect smoother, softer-feeling skin, with the possibility of a light oily residue.
Storage
Keep tightly closed and protect from heat, light and water. For home preparation, we recommend dividing the batch into four 25 g single-use portions. Use each portion completely once opened, and discard any remainder that has come into contact with water.
Vitamin E helps slow oil oxidation, but it is not an antimicrobial preservative. A larger jar intended for repeated use in the shower requires a separately selected and validated preservation system.
This is a proposed formula for practical testing. Check stability, liquid separation and microbiological quality before assigning a shelf life.
