Walnut Shells Irradiated, Exfoliant

Walnut Shells Irradiated, Exfoliant is a natural exfoliant derived from plant material, providing gentle-to-medium mechanical exfoliation when incorporated into scrubs, cleansers, and body care products. It is a biodegradable alternative to synthetic microbeads, making it a more environmentally responsible choice for rinse-off formulations.

Particle size information for Walnut Shells Irradiated, Exfoliant is provided on the product specification sheet. Finer grades are suitable for facial scrubs and sensitive skin, while coarser grades are better suited to body scrubs and foot care products. O&3 offers multiple grades for different applications.

Yes - Walnut Shells Irradiated, Exfoliant is a naturally derived, biodegradable exfoliant. It does not contribute to microplastic pollution, making it a compliant and sustainable choice for rinse-off cosmetic formulations under current EU regulations on intentionally added microplastics.

Walnut Shells Irradiated, Exfoliant is typically incorporated into the finished product at the end of the manufacturing process (cool-down phase) to preserve particle integrity. Recommended usage levels vary by application - typically 5–20% in body scrubs and 1–5% in facial exfoliants. It can be combined with other exfoliants or actives for enhanced effect.

Walnut Shells Irradiated, Exfoliant is ideal for body scrubs, sugar scrubs, facial exfoliants, foot scrubs, cleansing bars, exfoliating masks, and bath salts. It blends well with carrier oils, butters, and emulsifying agents to create a wide variety of textures and finishes.

Some of our exfoliant grades are irradiated - a standard food-safety process that uses ionising radiation to reduce microbial load, ensuring the material meets cosmetic-grade safety requirements. Irradiation does not make the product radioactive and is widely used in the food and cosmetics industry.