Apricot Kernel Ground (Natural Exfoliating Granules) - Essentially Natural

<p>Essentially Natural Apricot Kernel Ground - Fine Granules are finely milled botanical particles used for natural physical exfoliation in rinse-off body care. They help polish the skin surface and add texture to scrubs, soaps, and thickened washes. The granules remain as solid particles rather than dissolving in water, which makes them best suited to products that can suspend exfoliants well. This is a biodegradable plant-based exfoliant for wash-off applications.</p>
<p>♡ Why we love it: We chose to offer this because it is a simple exfoliant option for makers who want texture from a natural botanical source rather than synthetic beads. It is easy to work into body care bases and brings a more grounded, ingredient-led feel to DIY exfoliating products.</p>
<h4>Key Properties </h4>
<ul>
<li>Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca</li>
<li>Form: Fine granules</li>
<li>Function: Physical exfoliant</li>
<li>Natural: 100%</li>
<li>Biodegradable: Yes</li>
<li>Vegan Friendly: Yes</li>
</ul>
<h4>What It's Used For</h4>
<ul>
<li>Add exfoliation to body scrubs</li>
<li>Build foot scrubs for rough-feeling areas</li>
<li>Stir into exfoliating soap bars</li>
<li>Blend into thickened shower gels for body polishing</li>
<li>Use in spa-style body polish projects</li>
</ul>
<h4>Who It's For</h4>
<p>Apricot Kernel Ground Is For:</p>
<ul>
<li>DIY makers creating scrubs, soaps, and exfoliating washes</li>
<li>Body care routines that prefer natural physical exfoliation</li>
<li>Formulators looking for a biodegradable exfoliant option</li>
</ul>
<p>Apricot Kernel Ground Is Not For:</p>
<ul>
<li>Very thin products that cannot suspend particles well</li>
<li>Routines that avoid physical exfoliants altogether</li>
<li>Very delicate facial exfoliation unless used with great care in a suitable formula</li>
</ul>
<h4>How To Use It</h4>
<ul>
<li>As a Body Scrub Additive: Mix 1 to 3 tablespoons per 100 g of scrub base and blend until evenly dispersed.</li>
<li>As a Soap Additive: Stir 1% to 3% into traced cold process soap or melted melt-and-pour soap before pouring.</li>
<li>As a Shower Gel Additive: Blend 0.5% to 2% into a thickened surfactant base and mix until uniform.</li>
<li>Processing Tip: Use a lower particle load and lighter pressure when formulating for more delicate body areas.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Safety Instructions</h4>
<ul>
<li>For external use only</li>
<li>Avoid the eye area</li>
<li>Do not use on broken or irritated skin</li>
<li>Patch test before first use</li>
<li>Rinse bath or shower surfaces well after use, as particles may make them slippery</li>
<li>Keep out of reach of children</li>
</ul>
<h4>FAQs</h4>
<p>Q: Do the granules dissolve in water? <br>A: No. They remain as solid botanical particles and rinse away as granules.</p>
<p>Q: Can I use them in melt-and-pour soap? <br>A: Yes. They can be stirred into melted soap base before pouring and setting.</p>