Foaming Beetroot Exfoliating Butter
- Andree Noye
- Mar 30
- 2 min read
Originally published by Les Mauvaises Herbes. Translated and adapted by Andrée Noye.
A wonderful body exfoliator recipe that can be used directly in the bathtub. Its key ingredients? Beetroot powder (hydrating and rich in vitamins C and E that help maintain skin elasticity) and mango butter (highly emollient and soothing). Absolutely tempting!
Level: Intermediate
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Shelf Life: 6–12 months
Yield: 125 ml
Ingredients
* indicates that we have the ingredient at C+M
46 g of organic mango butter*
35 g of organic sunflower oil*
15 g of sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI)*
10 g of brown sugar
10 g of organic beetroot powder*
10 g of fine pumice powder*
20 drops of organic Ho Wood essential oil (Cinnamomum camphora ct linalool)*
10 drops of organic rose geranium essential oil (Pelargonium graveolens)*
125 ml glass jar
Caution: SCI is irritating to the respiratory system and mucous membranes in its powdered form. Handle this ingredient carefully to avoid dispersing the powder into the air. For extra protection, consider wearing a mask to cover your nose and mouth, as well as safety goggles.
Instructions
Using a mortar, grind the SCI into a fine powder, wearing a mask to avoid inhaling any airborne particles. Transfer the powder to a jar.
Measure the mango butter, sunflower oil, and beetroot powder directly into the same jar.
Place everything in a double boiler to melt the butter, stirring with a spatula until you achieve a smooth, homogenous mixture.
Once the butter has melted, remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes before adding the essential oils. Mix well.
Cool the mixture in the refrigerator.
Meanwhile, measure the brown sugar and pumice powder, then mix them together.
When the butter has solidified, take it out of the fridge and mix it with a spatula or spoon.
Add the pumice powder and brown sugar mixture to the butter blend, mixing thoroughly one last time.
Store in an airtight container.
How to Use
On damp skin, apply the exfoliating butter and massage. When it comes into contact with water, the SCI in the recipe will activate, creating a rich, creamy foam.
Rinse with clear water and enjoy your radiant skin!
Make sure no water enters your container during use.
