Walnut Shell Powder
Walnut Shell Powder
Walnut Shell Powder (Coarse Natural Exfoliant for Body and Foot Scrubs)
Our Walnut Shell Powder is a coarse powder made from finely ground walnut shells (INCI: Juglans Regia Shell Powder). It is a firm, natural physical exfoliant that stays hard in water and does not dissolve.
It is used by makers in body and foot scrubs and in soap, where it gives a distinct, rougher scrub than finer powders. Because it is coarse, it is better suited to body and foot products than to delicate facial skin.
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Juglans regia shell Coarse ground shell |
Body and foot scrubs Soap and bars |
Use up to 20% Test your recipe |
100 g to 500 g Three pack sizes |
Safety information: for external (cosmetic) use only. Keep out of reach of children, keep away from the eyes, patch test before first use and avoid breathing in the dust. Walnut shell may affect people with a tree nut allergy. See Safety below and the Safety Data Sheet in the Product Documents section at the end of this page.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Walnut Shell Powder |
| INCI (typical) | Juglans Regia Shell Powder |
| Type | Ground walnut shell, physical exfoliant |
| Appearance | Coarse brown powder |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water and oil |
| Typical use rate | Up to about 20%, depending on the product. Test your own recipe |
| Suitable for | Body scrubs, foot scrubs, soap, exfoliating bars |
| Not suitable for | Delicate facial skin, broken or irritated skin, internal use |
| Allergen note | Made from walnut shell. People with a tree nut allergy should avoid it |
| Vegan | Yes (plant material) |
| Pack Sizes | 100 g, 200 g, 500 g |
| Storage | Sealed, cool and dry, away from moisture and direct sunlight |
| Use | Raw material for makers. Formulation, safety assessment and labelling of finished products are the maker's responsibility |
Uses
| Use | How it is used |
|---|---|
| Body scrubs | Mix with oil, sugar or salt for a firm exfoliating scrub |
| Foot and heel scrubs | A coarse scrub for rougher skin on feet and heels |
| Soap | Adds speckles and a firm scrubby texture to bars |
| Exfoliating bars | Combine with a melt and pour base for a scrub bar |
| Bath and body blends | Add to salt and sugar scrubs. Use a mesh bag in baths |
| Hand scrubs | Mix with oil and a little soap for a working hands scrub |
How to Make a Simple Body and Foot Scrub
- Mix. In a bowl, stir 2 tablespoons of walnut shell powder with 2 tablespoons of a carrier oil such as sweet almond oil and 1 tablespoon of sugar or fine salt.
- Scent. Add a few drops of an essential oil such as peppermint essential oil if you like, keeping to safe levels.
- Patch test. Try a small amount on the inside of your arm first.
- Massage. Massage gently over damp skin of the body or feet with small circles. Avoid the face, eyes and any broken skin.
- Rinse. Rinse with warm water, pat dry and moisturise. Make fresh and use it straight away.
Tip: Wet the powder with a little oil or glycerine first, then add it to the rest of the mix. This helps it spread evenly and avoids clumps.
Using It in Soap & Scrubs ▼
These are common maker starting points, not fixed rules. Results vary with your recipe, so always test a small batch first.
| Use | Starting amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Body or foot scrub | 2 tbsp walnut shell powder + 2 tbsp oil (+ 1 tbsp sugar or salt) | Mix fresh and use straight away. Add a suitable preservative to anything you want to keep. |
| Cold process soap | About 1-2 tsp per 500 g of soap oils | Stir in at trace. Gives a coarse speckled bar. Test the feel. |
| Melt and pour soap | About 1 tsp per 500 g of base | Stir in just before pouring at a thicker temperature so it does not all sink. |
| Scrub bar | As set by your recipe, up to about 20% | Test how scratchy the bar feels. |
| Hand scrub | 1 tsp mixed with oil and a little soap | Use fresh. |
Walnut shell is coarse. Use less for a gentler scrub, and avoid it on the face.
Tips & Troubleshooting ▼
| Problem | Likely cause | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| Mix spoils or smells off | Plant powders grow mould in water | Mix fresh, use straight away and discard leftovers. Add a suitable preservative to anything you plan to keep. |
| Lumps or specks in a product | Powder not dispersed | Wet the powder with a little oil or glycerine first, then add it to the rest of the mix. |
| Stains skin or fabric | Natural plant pigments | Protect clothing and surfaces, and rinse skin well after use. |
| Colour changes in soap | Natural colours are sensitive to pH, heat and light | Test a small batch first, and use a skin-safe mica if you need a stable colour. |
| Scrub feels too rough | Particles are coarse | Use less, mix with more oil, or blend with a finer powder such as fine pumice powder. |
| Powder sinks in soap | Heavy particles | Stir in at a thicker trace or temperature and pour quickly. |
Safety & Selling Your Products ▼
This product is a cosmetic and craft raw material for external use only and is not intended to be eaten. Keep it out of reach of children, keep it away from the eyes, and do not use it on broken or irritated skin. Fine powders can irritate the airways, so wear a dust mask when weighing or pouring. Do a patch test before first use and stop using it if irritation occurs.
Walnut shell powder is made from nut shells. People with a tree nut allergy should avoid contact. The particles are hard and coarse, so keep it away from the face, the eyes and broken skin. Keep scrub residue out of drains.
Plant powders can grow mould once they are wet. Mix water-based recipes fresh and use them straight away, discard leftovers, and add a suitable preservative to any product you plan to keep. Store the dry powder sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
Selling what you make? This is a raw material for makers. The formulation, preservation, safety assessment, labelling and any regulatory requirements for your finished cosmetics or soap (including the NZ cosmetic rules) are your responsibility, and health or treatment claims should not be made for your products. Contact us at info@purefx.co.nz if you need product information.
Frequently Asked Questions ▼
What is walnut shell powder?
It is the shell of the walnut, ground to a coarse powder. It is used as a natural physical exfoliant in scrubs and soap.
Is it suitable for the face?
It is a coarse exfoliant and better suited to body and foot products. We do not recommend it for delicate facial skin.
Does it contain nut allergens?
It is made from walnut shells, so people with a tree nut allergy should avoid it. Check your own labelling rules for finished products.
How much do I use?
Up to about 20% depending on the product. Start small and increase gradually. Always test.
Does it dissolve?
No. It is insoluble and stays as a scrub in water and oil.
Is it vegan?
Yes. It is made from plant material.
Can I eat it or use it internally?
No. It is sold for external cosmetic use only.
Sizes & Price
| Pack | Price | Price per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| 100 g | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| 200 g | $16.00 | $8.00 |
| 500 g | $38.00 | $7.60 |
Pairs Well With
Pair with kaolin clay, Dead Sea mud or activated charcoal, and add peppermint essential oil or rosemary essential oil. Mix a scrub with sweet almond oil or cocoa butter, and use in soap with a white SLS-free melt and pour base. Blend with fine pumice powder for a finer scrub, or dry coffee powder for a natural brown colour. See our exfoliators. Browse soap additives. |
 Product Documents
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Walnut Shell Powder (Coarse Natural Exfoliant for Body and Foot Scrubs)
Our Walnut Shell Powder is a coarse powder made from finely ground walnut shells (INCI: Juglans Regia Shell Powder). It is a firm, natural physical exfoliant that stays hard in water and does not dissolve.
It is used by makers in body and foot scrubs and in soap, where it gives a distinct, rougher scrub than finer powders. Because it is coarse, it is better suited to body and foot products than to delicate facial skin.
|
Juglans regia shell Coarse ground shell |
Body and foot scrubs Soap and bars |
Use up to 20% Test your recipe |
100 g to 500 g Three pack sizes |
Safety information: for external (cosmetic) use only. Keep out of reach of children, keep away from the eyes, patch test before first use and avoid breathing in the dust. Walnut shell may affect people with a tree nut allergy. See Safety below and the Safety Data Sheet in the Product Documents section at the end of this page.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Walnut Shell Powder |
| INCI (typical) | Juglans Regia Shell Powder |
| Type | Ground walnut shell, physical exfoliant |
| Appearance | Coarse brown powder |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water and oil |
| Typical use rate | Up to about 20%, depending on the product. Test your own recipe |
| Suitable for | Body scrubs, foot scrubs, soap, exfoliating bars |
| Not suitable for | Delicate facial skin, broken or irritated skin, internal use |
| Allergen note | Made from walnut shell. People with a tree nut allergy should avoid it |
| Vegan | Yes (plant material) |
| Pack Sizes | 100 g, 200 g, 500 g |
| Storage | Sealed, cool and dry, away from moisture and direct sunlight |
| Use | Raw material for makers. Formulation, safety assessment and labelling of finished products are the maker's responsibility |
Uses
| Use | How it is used |
|---|---|
| Body scrubs | Mix with oil, sugar or salt for a firm exfoliating scrub |
| Foot and heel scrubs | A coarse scrub for rougher skin on feet and heels |
| Soap | Adds speckles and a firm scrubby texture to bars |
| Exfoliating bars | Combine with a melt and pour base for a scrub bar |
| Bath and body blends | Add to salt and sugar scrubs. Use a mesh bag in baths |
| Hand scrubs | Mix with oil and a little soap for a working hands scrub |
How to Make a Simple Body and Foot Scrub
- Mix. In a bowl, stir 2 tablespoons of walnut shell powder with 2 tablespoons of a carrier oil such as sweet almond oil and 1 tablespoon of sugar or fine salt.
- Scent. Add a few drops of an essential oil such as peppermint essential oil if you like, keeping to safe levels.
- Patch test. Try a small amount on the inside of your arm first.
- Massage. Massage gently over damp skin of the body or feet with small circles. Avoid the face, eyes and any broken skin.
- Rinse. Rinse with warm water, pat dry and moisturise. Make fresh and use it straight away.
Tip: Wet the powder with a little oil or glycerine first, then add it to the rest of the mix. This helps it spread evenly and avoids clumps.
Using It in Soap & Scrubs ▼
These are common maker starting points, not fixed rules. Results vary with your recipe, so always test a small batch first.
| Use | Starting amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Body or foot scrub | 2 tbsp walnut shell powder + 2 tbsp oil (+ 1 tbsp sugar or salt) | Mix fresh and use straight away. Add a suitable preservative to anything you want to keep. |
| Cold process soap | About 1-2 tsp per 500 g of soap oils | Stir in at trace. Gives a coarse speckled bar. Test the feel. |
| Melt and pour soap | About 1 tsp per 500 g of base | Stir in just before pouring at a thicker temperature so it does not all sink. |
| Scrub bar | As set by your recipe, up to about 20% | Test how scratchy the bar feels. |
| Hand scrub | 1 tsp mixed with oil and a little soap | Use fresh. |
Walnut shell is coarse. Use less for a gentler scrub, and avoid it on the face.
Tips & Troubleshooting ▼
| Problem | Likely cause | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| Mix spoils or smells off | Plant powders grow mould in water | Mix fresh, use straight away and discard leftovers. Add a suitable preservative to anything you plan to keep. |
| Lumps or specks in a product | Powder not dispersed | Wet the powder with a little oil or glycerine first, then add it to the rest of the mix. |
| Stains skin or fabric | Natural plant pigments | Protect clothing and surfaces, and rinse skin well after use. |
| Colour changes in soap | Natural colours are sensitive to pH, heat and light | Test a small batch first, and use a skin-safe mica if you need a stable colour. |
| Scrub feels too rough | Particles are coarse | Use less, mix with more oil, or blend with a finer powder such as fine pumice powder. |
| Powder sinks in soap | Heavy particles | Stir in at a thicker trace or temperature and pour quickly. |
Safety & Selling Your Products ▼
This product is a cosmetic and craft raw material for external use only and is not intended to be eaten. Keep it out of reach of children, keep it away from the eyes, and do not use it on broken or irritated skin. Fine powders can irritate the airways, so wear a dust mask when weighing or pouring. Do a patch test before first use and stop using it if irritation occurs.
Walnut shell powder is made from nut shells. People with a tree nut allergy should avoid contact. The particles are hard and coarse, so keep it away from the face, the eyes and broken skin. Keep scrub residue out of drains.
Plant powders can grow mould once they are wet. Mix water-based recipes fresh and use them straight away, discard leftovers, and add a suitable preservative to any product you plan to keep. Store the dry powder sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
Selling what you make? This is a raw material for makers. The formulation, preservation, safety assessment, labelling and any regulatory requirements for your finished cosmetics or soap (including the NZ cosmetic rules) are your responsibility, and health or treatment claims should not be made for your products. Contact us at info@purefx.co.nz if you need product information.
Frequently Asked Questions ▼
What is walnut shell powder?
It is the shell of the walnut, ground to a coarse powder. It is used as a natural physical exfoliant in scrubs and soap.
Is it suitable for the face?
It is a coarse exfoliant and better suited to body and foot products. We do not recommend it for delicate facial skin.
Does it contain nut allergens?
It is made from walnut shells, so people with a tree nut allergy should avoid it. Check your own labelling rules for finished products.
How much do I use?
Up to about 20% depending on the product. Start small and increase gradually. Always test.
Does it dissolve?
No. It is insoluble and stays as a scrub in water and oil.
Is it vegan?
Yes. It is made from plant material.
Can I eat it or use it internally?
No. It is sold for external cosmetic use only.
Sizes & Price
| Pack | Price | Price per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| 100 g | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| 200 g | $16.00 | $8.00 |
| 500 g | $38.00 | $7.60 |
Pairs Well With
Pair with kaolin clay, Dead Sea mud or activated charcoal, and add peppermint essential oil or rosemary essential oil. Mix a scrub with sweet almond oil or cocoa butter, and use in soap with a white SLS-free melt and pour base. Blend with fine pumice powder for a finer scrub, or dry coffee powder for a natural brown colour. See our exfoliators. Browse soap additives. |
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