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A flower petal and walnut scrub combines dried rose and chamomile with crushed walnut shells and moisturizing oil. It takes only a few minutes to prepare and can be used as an occasional exfoliating treatment. Because walnut particles can be abrasive and some people react to botanicals or oils, take a few precautions before applying the mixture to your skin.
The recipe makes a small batch that can be stored in a sealed glass jar. Use culinary-grade dried flowers, keep water out of the mixture, and test a small area of skin before broader use. For sensitive skin, skip the scrub or use it only on a less delicate area.
Supplies
- 3/4 cup culinary-grade dried rose and chamomile buds
- 1/4 cup crushed walnut shells
- 2 tablespoons moisturizing oil, such as olive oil; almond or hemp seed oil are also options
- An airtight glass jar
- A blender, food processor, or sharp knife
Choose dry ingredients and clean equipment. If you have a known allergy to nuts, avoid walnut shells and do not substitute another exfoliant unless you know it is suitable for your skin.
How to Make a Flower Petal and Walnut Scrub
Step 1: Chop the flowers
Measure 3/4 cup of dried flower buds. Pulse them a few times in a blender or food processor, or chop them with a knife, until the pieces are roughly the size of red pepper flakes. Avoid turning them into a fine powder.
Step 2: Combine the dry ingredients
Measure 1/4 cup of crushed walnut shells and mix them with the chopped flowers. Transfer the blend to the glass jar. Check that the shell pieces are not excessively coarse, as larger particles may feel harsh on skin.
Step 3: Add the oil
Stir in 2 tablespoons of moisturizing oil until the mixture is evenly combined, then close the jar tightly. Add no water; introducing water can affect how well a homemade mixture keeps.
How to Use and Store the Scrub
Use a small amount on damp skin and massage gently without pressing hard. Walnut-shell scrubs may be too abrasive for the face, especially for sensitive or irritated skin, so consider limiting use to the hands or body. Avoid the eye area, broken skin, and any area that stings or becomes red. Rinse thoroughly and stop using the scrub if irritation occurs. Patch-test first, particularly if you are sensitive to flowers or any of the oils.
Store the closed jar away from heat and direct sunlight, and always scoop out the scrub with clean, dry hands or a dry spoon. The original recipe suggests it can last a few months when kept sealed and free of water, but homemade products do not have a guaranteed shelf life. Discard it if its smell, appearance, or texture changes.
For another variation, the recipe can be prepared with dried hibiscus or lavender flowers, as long as the ingredients are appropriate for your skin. Change one ingredient at a time and patch-test again. A careful approach helps make this flower petal and walnut scrub easier to adapt to your routine.
Recipe by Kayleigh
