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Body care
Body scrub OEM/ODM manufacturing
Body Scrub · Exfoliating Body Care · OEM/ODM
Skin on the arms, legs and back is thicker than facial skin and tends to build up dead cells, especially on the elbows, knees and upper arms. A body exfoliator clears away excess dead skin cells so skin feels smoother and the care steps that follow absorb better. Products work in two ways: mechanically — abrasive particles rubbed over the skin — and chemically — mild acids that loosen the bonds between dead cells. Particle scrubs make up most of the Vietnamese market, with familiar stories such as coffee, sugar, rice bran and salt. Quality lies in the details: particles abrasive enough without sharp edges, no settling or oil separation in the jar, and skin that feels soft rather than dry and squeaky after rinsing. Butter-C offers full-service OEM/ODM manufacturing, from formula development to labeled finished goods and the cosmetic product notification.
Formula base
Exfoliating particles, carrier base and conditioning agents
Each formula has an exfoliating component (particles or acids), a base that keeps particles suspended, and a conditioning component that replenishes skin after exfoliation.
Natural exfoliating particles
Sugar, ground coffee, walnut shell, apricot kernel, rice bran, jojoba ester beads, cellulose — each with a different hardness and solubility. Plastic microbeads are restricted in many markets, so we do not use them.
Carrier base
Oil base (coconut oil, plant oils) for sugar and coffee scrubs; a rinse-off cream base with mild surfactants for easy-rinsing scrubs; a gel base with suspending polymers for clear formats.
Chemical exfoliation
Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid and Salicylic Acid at suitable concentration and pH — for smoothing body lotions or body washes that need no scrubbing.
Conditioning agents and fragrance
Glycerin, shea butter and plant oils keep skin soft after rinsing; coffee, coconut, vanilla and citrus scents create a signature.
Key technical points
Four factors that determine body scrub quality
Abrasive enough without scratching
Particles are sieved to an agreed size; natural particles such as walnut shell are milled to round off edges. Every sample is rub-tested on skin before approval.
No particle settling or oil separation
The base is thickened or gelled just enough to keep particles suspended; oil-based scrubs need an oil-phase thickener so oil does not rise to the top.
Rinses easily, no greasy film
Oil-based scrubs include an emulsifier or mild surfactant so oil washes away with water and does not leave the shower floor slippery.
Acids at the right pH and concentration
The efficacy and gentleness of acids depend on the pH of the finished product; labels of acid-containing products need directions to use sunscreen.
Three formulation directions
Three common types of body exfoliator
Particle scrub
Sugar, coffee or salt in an oil or cream base; a noticeable scrubbing feel and a natural image. A strong seller on e-commerce channels.
Peeling gel
A clear gel rubbed on dry skin that forms small rolls. These are mostly the product's own polymer clumping together, mixed with some dead skin cells — this must be described accurately on the label and in advertising.
Acid body lotion or body wash
Low-concentration AHA and BHA for daily use; smooths rough areas without scrubbing.
Packaging must be planned with the formula
Wide-mouth jars with a spoon for particle scrubs; tubes and pump bottles for gels and lotions. Large particles can clog pumps.
Parameters we monitor
What our R&D lab measures on every sample
Below are the parameters Butter-C monitors during formula development and scale-up to production. Specific limits are agreed with you on the approved sample and then written into the product's in-house specification.
- Particle size and shape
- Sieving and microscopy; checks for sharp-edged particles and the proportion of oversized particles.
- Homogeneity
- Particles evenly distributed, with no settling or oil separation after aging tests and centrifugation.
- pH
- Measured at 25°C; especially important for acid-containing products.
- Viscosity
- Determines particle suspension and how the product feels when scooped.
- Microbiology and preservative challenge
- Tested at a GLP / ISO 17025-accredited laboratory; plant powders such as coffee and rice bran are a microbial source that requires incoming inspection.
- Evaluation on skin
- Abrasiveness, feel when rinsing, skin softness after use, redness.
- Heavy metals
- Plant and mineral powders are sources that need control; checked against certificates of analysis and tested on the finished product.
- Packaging compatibility
- Monitors oil seepage through the jar and pump clogging for pump bottles.
Claims
Writing claims within the cosmetic scope
Body exfoliators are often promoted for darkened or bumpy skin — the benefit must be named in cosmetic terms. Butter-C reviews the wording on labels and marketing materials while preparing the notification dossier.
Removes dead skin cells for smoother skin
Instead of: peels the skin, regenerates skin, resurfaces skin.
Helps rough areas feel softer and smoother
Instead of: treats folliculitis, treats keratosis pilaris, treats hyperkeratosis.
Skin looks brighter and smoother
Instead of: treats dark buttocks, treats dark underarms, whitening body bath.
Cleanses the skin on the back
Instead of: treats back acne.
Peeling gel
Describe the mechanism accurately; do not claim that all the rolls formed are dead skin.
Acid-containing products
Include directions to use sunscreen during the day and to avoid broken skin.
Manufacturing specifications
Available capabilities
- Textures
- Oil-based scrub, cream-based scrub, peeling gel, acid body lotion.
- Formats
- Jars with a spoon, stand-up pouches, tubes, pump bottles. Fill weight agreed when choosing packaging.
- Minimum order quantity
- Agreed per order and per fragrance.
- Testing
- Performed at a GLP / ISO 17025-accredited laboratory; a certificate of analysis is delivered with every batch.
- Documentation
- Product Information File (PIF) and cosmetic product notification prepared by Butter-C.
- Packaging
- Label design, printing and packing run in parallel with formula development.
Suggested product concept
Coffee and coconut oil body scrub
A product concept to help you picture the result — not a ready-made product for sale. The actual formula is developed to match your brand positioning and price range.
Ground coffee and sugar
Coffee grounds provide abrasiveness and a signature scent; sugar dissolves gradually in water, so the scrubbing feel softens as you go.
Coconut oil base with emulsifier
Coconut oil conditions skin; the emulsifier helps the oil rinse away cleanly without leaving a greasy film.
Milk coffee scent
A warm coffee-and-vanilla scent tied to the story of Vietnamese coffee.
250 g jar with spoon
Wide-mouth jar with a spoon to scoop the product so no water gets into the jar.
Customization options
What you can specify
The same product type can serve very different customers depending on the brand. Tell us your requirements in the areas below, and our team of pharmacists will develop a matching formula.
Exfoliation mechanism
Particles, gel or acids; or fine particles combined with low-concentration acids.
Particle type
Coffee, sugar, rice bran, walnut shell, apricot kernel, cellulose, salt.
Product base
Rich conditioning oil base, easy-rinsing cream base or clear gel.
Abrasiveness
Mild for frequent use or strong for thicker skin areas.
Fragrance
Coffee, coconut, vanilla, citrus, green tea or fragrance-free.
Ingredient positioning
Vegan, mineral-oil-free, silicone-free — please tell us at the outset.
Further reading
Related topics
Facial exfoliator manufacturing
Gentler requirements for thinner skin.
Bath salt manufacturing
Exfoliating salts — water-soluble particles.
Body lotion manufacturing
The care step right after exfoliation.
How actives feel on the skin
Mild tingling with acids: when it is normal and when to stop (in Vietnamese).
How we work
From idea to finished batch
Eight steps and three milestones signed off by both sides: approved sample, notification number, finished batch. Step-by-step details (in Vietnamese) →
Get started
Tell us about the product you plan to launch
Send us your product direction and expected volume. Our team will get back to you during business hours (Vietnam time, GMT+7).
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