Emulsified clay facial exfoliants are a dream to use. I much prefer them to powdered clay varieties where you have to mix with water to activate. Instead, these types of products are much less messy and more convenient. The following formulation is for a white clay scrub. It is an emulsion with high levels of clay and some non-ionic detergent surfactant to give a gentle foam. It contains jojoba oil to provide some emollient qualities, lavender hydrosol and frankincense essential oil to give a fresh yet herbal scent.

This is a minimalist formulation that can be adapted by swapping the oil for a similar oil, the hydrosol for another and the essential oil for any blend you wish.

This mask was made in February 2022 and has approximately 6 months real life stability testing.

Ingredients: Lavandula angustifolia Flower Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, , Cetearyl Glucoside, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Titanium Dioxide, Xanthan gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Levulinate; Sodium Anisate, Lactic Acid, Boswellia carterii Resin Oil, Sodium Phytate, Alcohol

• You will need the following:

• Lavender Hydrosol (high quality, unpreserved)

• Cetearyl alcohol,

• Montanov 68 emulsifier

• Glycerin,

• Fine kaolin clay,

• Titanium Dioxide

• Bamboo powder (suitable for face)

• Dermorganics and Geogard 221 preservative (if you are a confident formulator, a broad spectrum preservative of your choosing),

• Sodium phytate or Dermofeel PA 30 or a chelating agent of your choosing,

• Jojoba oil

• Frankincense essential oil or any essential oil or blend of your choosing

• Lactic acid 80%

  These ingredients are widely available in Europe, UK and the USA.

  What’s included:

• Full breakdown of ingredients used and their function.

• Suggestions of alternative ingredients including preservatives selection.

• Advice on where to purchase all ingredients

• Packaging Advice

• Breakdown of the formulation in percentages and the method of manufacture

• Important notes for a successful formulation