Rose Clay & Oatmeal Shower Bars (M&P)

These cleansing shower bars contain mineral rich rose clay and scrubby bits of oatmeal.

Though they contain melt and pour soap base, they have a low, creamy lather and are not really a soap, but more of a body scrub bar that you use in the shower.

The drawing power of clay combined with the exfoliation of oats makes these bars especially good for oily to normal skin types, leaving your skin feeling very clean.

Use over areas that may be prone to oil or sweat accumulation, such as your back and chest, or try them on rough knees, elbows, and feet.

These bars may be too cleansing for dry skin, other than occasional use, though you could still try them for your feet if they tend to have rough skin, or get sweaty a lot.

I keep this recipe purposely small, and sometimes even make half batches, since one bar will last quite a while.

For More Rose Clay Ideas…

If you’re looking for more ways to use rose clay, I have lots of ideas for you, plus a free printable reference sheet in this article:

Rose Clay Info + Printable (Ingredient Spotlight)

Ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe:

Because clay can have an earthy smell, I suggest adding a small amount of essential oil to this recipe. Some good choices include: sweet orange, lavender, geranium, and/or cedarwood.

• 1.5 oz (43 g) oil of your choice (such as sunflower, sweet almond, rice bran, safflower, etc.)
• 2 teaspoons of rose clay
• 6 ounces of white soap base, cut into small cubes (I used SFIC goat milk base for this batch)
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon of ground oats (blend up regular rolled oats in a coffee grinder)
• 1/2 cup white kaolin clay
• optional: 2 to 3 grams of essential oil for scent (about 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon)

Directions to make:

1. In a heatproof container (I use a 4 cup Pyrex measuring cup), combine the oil and clay.
2. Stir well then add the melt and pour soap base to the container.
3. Set the container down into a saucepan containing several inches of water (making a double boiler), then place over medium-low heat.
4. Cover the melting container with a saucer and heat until the soap is melted, stirring occasionally. This will take around 20 to 25 minutes, depending on your stove.
5. Once melted, remove the pan from the heat, but keep the container of soap in the pan to help it stay warm.
6. Stir in the oats, kaolin clay, and essential oil and mix thoroughly.
7. Spoon or pour the mixture into silicone molds. Work quickly but carefully, because the soap will start setting up rather fast once it leaves the heat.
8. Let the bars cool to room temperature or until hardened, about 2 or 3 hours, and then remove from the molds.
9. If possible, cut the bars into halves or quarters to expose the scrubby inside texture, so you can start getting those exfoliation benefits from first use.
10. Wrap tightly and store away from sunlight and direct heat.

This recipe makes about three 3.5 ounce bars, depending on the size of your mold.

Lavender Variation

For a variation of this recipe, try using purple Brazilian clay and lavender essential oil to make a Lavender Shower Scrub Bar!