scrub me™ is dedicated to what goes into each and every product that is made.  My philosophy is to keep the ingredients I use as minimal and purposeful as possible. And that has proven to have amazing results!  When you use all-natural, chemical-free, non-carcinogenic ingredients you can feel good about what your body is absorbing and we see it reflected in your skin.  As always, I love for my customers to be as knowledgeable as I am about scrub me products. I compiled a list of all the ingredients I use to make my products. Enjoy! 

Plant-based oils and butters and waxes:

Argan oil:

A plant oil derived from pressing the kernels of an Argan tree.  This oil is rich in antioxidants and is highly nourishing.  You can find this oil in the nourishing serum and some of the scrub me soaps.

Avocado oil:

A fatty oil obtained by pressing the avocado fruit.  This oil also contains vitamins that are vital to skin health and also helps contribute some natural green coloring in soap.  You can find this oil in some of the body soaps.

Babassu oil:

Vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of a Babassu Tree.  This oil is very similar to coconut oil except for it has zero pore-clogging properties, making it better for facial products.  You can find this oil in our facial treatment bars.

Candelilla wax:

A plant wax derived from the leaves of the Candelilla shrub.  This wax is very similar to beeswax.  We have replaced beeswax with this wax in our products to ensure everything is vegan.  You can find this wax in my lip balm, lip polish, and multipurpose balm.

Castor oil:

Vegetable oil extracted from castor beans that come from the castor oil plant. This oil contains antioxidants and is known to have anti-inflammatory and therapeutic benefits. It also contributes to hair health.  You can find this oil in our soaps, multipurpose balm, and clean hair bar.

Coconut oil:

An oil extracted from the kernel or meat of coconuts.  This oil has nourishing and cleansing uses when used to make cold process soap. I use this in most of my soap bars.

Essential oils:

Natural oils derived from various plants, fruits, and flowers.  These oils are commonly made from a distillation process.  This means the natural material (plant, flower, etc.) is set over boiling water and steam vapors help pull the essential oil from the material.  You can find essential oils in all our products except for our unscented butter, multipurpose balm, and balancing bar.

Fractionated coconut oil:

A fraction of coconut oil.  This is coconut oil with some of the fats and other components removed.  This oil has no scent unlike coconut oil, is less pore-clogging, and longer shelf life.  It is used to condition skin and lock in moisture.  You can find this in the sea salt scrubs.

Olive oil:

An oil made from the fat of an olive. This oil is produced by pressing whole olives. This oil gives the soap a rich and creamy feel and has gentle effects on the skin.  You can find this oil in scrub me soaps and treatment bars.

Shea butter:

A solid fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. This butter is ultra-hydrating and can absorb more easily into the skin than coconut oil.  Shea butter is amazing for locking moisture into the skin. I use it for the whipped body butters and in various soaps.

Sweet almond oil:

A nut oil derived from almonds. This oil is rich in vitamin E making it very moisturizing.  It is known to be hypoallergenic and safe for all skin types.  You will find this oil in the salt scrubs.

scrub me secret: what are saponified oils? In order to make soap we need fat to mix with a substance called lye to create a reaction that results in saponification.  In our case, we are using natural oils as our fats.  Even though lye is not a natural compound when it reacts with the fat and creates saponified oils there is no longer any lye left in the product.  This is why you will see "saponified oils" on the label of many natural soaps.

Natural exfoliants and clays:

Coffee grounds:

This ingredient comes from grinding whole coffee beans to make a fine powder.  Coffee grounds are packed with caffeine that stimulates the skin and helps bring circulation to the surface while exfoliating.  You can find this ingredient in the fennel exfoliating soap. So great for treating cellulite and aging skin!

Crushed grape seed:

This ingredient is also a fine, dry, sand-like material.  This is made from pulverizing the seeds of grapes.  Crushed grape seed contains antioxidants and linoleic acid that will help dry and aging skin.  It provides an amazing gentle facial exfoliation in the antioxidant powder mask.

Crushed rosehip:

This fine sand-like substance is made from the fruit of a rose plant by drying and then pulverizing it.  This ingredient is packed full of antioxidants and vitamins that can help slow the aging process.  You can find this in our lip polish and antioxidant powder mask.

Crushed loofah:

Loofah is a common exfoliating body product made from a gourd. This is a shredded version of this plant-based material. It has a deeply exfoliating texture that softens a bit with water. You can find this in the exfoliating cedarwood and grapefruit soap.

Oatmeal/Colloidal oats:

Made from grains that have been crushed or broken down.  Oatmeal has a soft texture and soothing properties that make it best for lightly exfoliating sensitive or reactive skin.  You can find this ingredient in the cedarwood soap and balancing bar. I also love to use it during facial treatments.

Poppy seeds:

Small seeds harvested from the dried seed pod of a poppy plant. Similar to cranberry seeds only a bit smaller. These seeds provide a strong exfoliation due to the fact that they can pack together tightly in an exfoliating bar. You can find this ingredient in the patchouli exfoliating soap.  

Premium Epsom salt:

A naturally occurring material with amazing detoxification benefits.  This ingredient can pull impurities from the skin and body while exfoliating. You can find this ingredient in the sea salt body scrubs.

Premium Bokek salt:

A dead sea salt that has purification and detoxifying benefits.  This salt also provides a gentler exfoliation for skin than Epsom salt.  You can also find this salt in the body scrubs.

Purple Brazilian clay:

A powder-like substance that comes from clay pits in Brazil.  Minerals and natural materials in the earth give it its color. This also helps draw impurities from the skin.  You can find this ingredient in the soothing body scrub.

Sea clay:

A powdery substance derived from minerals and sediments in the sea.  This ingredient can help draw impurities from the skin.  You can find this ingredient in the invigorating body scrub and some seasonal soaps.

scrub me secret: since exfoliation is my favorite part of a skincare routine I made sure that scrub me had a ton of different ways to scrub your skin. Over half of the products exfoliate skin in some type of way; each specific to a skin type or skincare concern. Happy scrubbing!

Other plant-based ingredients and additives:

Calendula extract:

A liquid extracted through the distillation of a calendula flower.  This extract can be added to skincare to increase the healing benefits. It’s great for acne or breakout-prone skin.  You can find this ingredient in the clarifying facial treatment bar.

Calendula flowers:

A group of flowers common to southwestern Asia and western Europe.  The most common flower in this group is the marigold.  These flowers have great healing properties for skin and can be dried and used in skincare.  You can also find this ingredient in our clarifying treatment bar.

Cucumber peel extract:

A powdery substance that is derived from dried cucumber peels.  This ingredient is packed full of vitamins and has firming and refreshing properties for the skin.  Find this in the toning bar and antioxidant powder mask. 

Green tea extract:

A powdery concentrated substance that is derived from green tea.  This ingredient is packed full of vitamins and caffeine. It’s great for antiaging the skin and providing strengthening benefits. You can find this in the antioxidant powder mask.

Mica:

Naturally occurring material that is composed of fine metals and minerals.  This is a natural way to add color to skincare products. You can find this in some of my soap bars.