Would is seem strange to buy sugar scrub in a bottle instead of a jar? Would you prefer it?

Question

I know most sugar scrubs come in jars, but what if they were reformulated to be squeezed from a bottle?

Answer 1

It would be easier to use in a bottle, personally, I think it is pretty messy in a jar. Part of the appeal of packaging in a jar is that it is nice presentation when there is a little extra oil floated on the top. You couldn't do that in a bottle.

Incidently you can make this stuff for much less money than buying it premade and as good or better. Then if you want it in a bottle, recycle a ketchup or squeeze jelly bottle. The funneling process would be slow but it is possible.

To make the exact amount to fill the bottle, get the measurement of the bottle, subtract about a tablespoon, divide the amount by two.

This is the amount of each ingredient, sugar and olive or sesame oil, that you add for the batch. Then add essential oils of your choice, about a teaspoon. Stir well and funnel into the bottle. Shake before using.

Make in small batches because the oil can go rancid on you.

You can also do bath salts that can be made in huge batches and stored indefinitely as long as the container is airtight so it doesn't clump. I have a whole canister right now, in a pretty glass canister on the back of the toilet.

The recipe for this is equal parts of baking soda and epsom salts. Stir them together to knock the edges off the epsom salts and you will get a very soft powder...then stir in essential oils, and you can add food color or liquid soap dye if you want. Stir together and seal it up.

This soak goes into the bath, about a cup per tub full, and can also be used as the base for an oil scrub. Again just mix it with equal amount of oil.

Bath and body treats should be made in a glass bowl like pyrex because the scent can get into a wooden or ceramic, or plastic bowl and then food tastes like that.

A couple other natural bath ideas:

Mix a cup of antiseptic mint mouthwash and 2 cups of epsom salts into a gallon of hot water to make a foot soak. It disinfects and refreshes feet!

Puree rolled oats in the blender for the exact product you get in the little pouches for an anti itch bath. Another way to duplicate this is to funnel a cup of oatmeal right from the box, into an old sock or nylon kneehigh and tie it off. Toss it in the tub. When you are done with your bath, you can turn the sock inside out and rinse the oatmeal out, or just toss it in the trash.

Add a whole carton (4 lbs) epsom salt to a hot-warm bath to detox the system. Great for hangovers.

Another detox mix...epsom salts and apple cider vinegar. A massage therapist recommended this to me after a rub to absorb the toxins that had been knocked loose.

Powdered milk in the tub softens skin.

More than you were looking for, I'm sure, I hope this helps you!

Answer 2

I would find it strange to buy it in a bottle instead of a jar. Part of the the whole experience is scooping out the scrub not pouring it or squeezing it out. I like the jar.

Answer 3

Ihave a squeeze tube of sugar scrub from The Body Shop. I love it!

Answer 4

I've actually used one that came in a squeeze tube. It was like a grapefruit/sugar scrub and I really liked it, but in the end, i prefer using St. Ives Apricot scrub to exfoliate my legs before shaving.

Answer 5

I would like it much better, as this is something used in the shower and jars get nasty in the shower, and you have to open the jar rather than just squeeze. I'd love it in a bottle!

Answer 6

I make my own sugar scrub. It lives in a bowl. I do not stay awake at night worrying about these things.

Answer 7

10 litre bottles

Answer 8

i'm sure they sell them in squeeze bottles too...