Staff Answer Coarse may be too rough on the skin.

Staff Answer Yes, but we recommend using a small amount, as turmeric can easily stain the skin and other surfaces.

Staff Answer The MP soap adds a bit more structure/firmness and lather to the product to help the scrub maintain volume.

Staff Answer Yes, this can be used in place.

Staff Answer Yes you can add coffee extract at 0.5-1%.

Staff Answer As long as they are fresh, dry grounds you can use whatever type of coffee you would like.

Staff Answer Yes, you can make this substitution.

Staff Answer We have removed vitamin E from this kit due to stock issues. However, if you wish to add it you can add 5ml.

Staff Answer Butters do not make an even substitution for oils. You would have to test this on your own, as the consistency would be off.

Staff Answer It is likely that these will melt in a hot, tropical climate. Adding Melt & Pour Soap to your formulation may help prevent this!

Staff Answer Yes, you can make this swap as the Vitamin E isn't completely necessary.

Staff Answer Thank you for bringing this to our attention. It was an oversight and should be included. I have added Vitamin E to the ingredient listing.

Staff Answer Yes, you can substitute Optiphen Plus for the Phenonip.

Staff Answer The Vitamin E is used as an antioxidant to extend the shelf life of the oils and butters. We do not recommend leaving it out but can use ROE, Rosemary Oleoresin Extract, if available.

Staff Answer The Phenonip is added for water contamination when the product is used in the bath or shower. The preservative in the bath whip is enough for that bath whip. Any additional water in the product would need additional protection.

Staff Answer Yes, you can make this substitution. Actually, any base oil can be used instead of the Sweet Almond Oil.

Staff Answer We cannot say for sure why your scrub did not look like the video. If it is very creamy, you may possibly not have added enough brown sugar or coffee grounds which helps to thicken and make it more scrubby.

Staff Answer A metal bowl is fine to use. We only have glass bowls in our testing lab so that is what we use.

Staff Answer We recommend all products be used within a year of the manufactured date.

Staff Answer For this recipe we liked the way the vanilla browned the product naturally without a color stabilizer, it went perfectly with the 'coffee and brown sugar' theme! You can always use vanilla color stabilizer if you want but it will change the color of your final product.

Staff Answer Hi Priscila, sugar and salt are interchangeable. Salt will produce a rougher scrub compared to the sugar and may burn if there are any cuts or scraps on the skin.

Staff Answer You should be using fresh dry coffee grounds/non-brewed. We have also made this with brewed coffee, but it turns out much darker and we preferred how it turned out with fresh coffee.

Staff Answer The paraben is in the preservative, Phenonip. You can swap out this preservative for a paraben-free one such as Optiphen Plus. Please keep in mind that we have not tested that substitution in this recipe. Sometimes Optiphen Plus can thin out products, which might change the consistency of the scrub. We're happy to hear that you love the finished product!

Staff Answer Hi Rene - Yes, we have found that this recipe does darken over time. It still smells great and lathers wonderfully!

Staff Answer The ingredients listed are enough to make this recipe twice as indicated in step 9 of the instructions. The ingredient measurements in the instructions and in the ingredients are intended as volume measurements. 1 Tablespoon is equal to 0.5oz, 2 TBS = 1oz and so on.

Staff Answer Yes you can. We recommend testing all substitutions in a small batch before making a larger batch for retail. You alone are responsible for product and recipe testing to ensure compatibility and safety. If selling, you would need to change the INCI ingredient listing to reflect any substitutions or changes to our original recipe.

Staff Answer We include Phenonip as a preservative to prevent any bacteria from growing if any water was introduced to the product. Although the product does not contain water, it could be introduced from wet hands, being stored in the shower, etc.

Staff Answer The brown sugar in this recipe is raw sugar, turbinado sugar or brown sugar crystals which have a larger grain size than brown sugar for baking which has a much finer grain size. You can make any substitutions that you would like, but you will need to test your substitutions to ensure that they are compatible with our recipe.

Staff Answer Yes you can.

Staff Answer The recommended usage rate for Germall Plus is 0.1-0.5% of your entire batch.

Staff Answer Yes, you can substitute another oil for the Sweet Almond Oil in this recipe. You will have to test for optimum performance. You will also need to adjust your ingredient label to reflect any changes to our original recipe.

Staff Answer Yes you can. You will need to test your finished product for optimal performance.

Staff Answer Vitamin E is NOT a preservative. It is used to provide a premium quality to this scrub. The Phenonip is the only preservative in this recipe.

Staff Answer No, that would not be an appropriate substitution. The Foaming Bath Whip is a soap base and Shea Butter is a butter.

Staff Answer One year from manufacturing date.

Staff Answer Yes, you can use Germall Plus in this recipe. The usage rates are different for these products so you will need to adjust your amounts accordingly.