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Facial Scrub: Buttercream Cleansing Face Wash

Facial Scrub: Buttercream Cleansing Face Wash

Name: Facial Scrub: Buttercream Cleansing Face Wash
Brand: Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve
SKU: facewash5
Price: 15.75 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (122 reviews)

This unique cream-based face wash blends nourishing plant oils and butters with our gentle organic Aloe Soap to cleanse without stripping. The whipped buttercream texture softens as it cleans, leaving skin comfortable, balanced, and never tight or dry.

Size:

4 fl oz Jar

$15.75

Product Overview

This Buttercream Cleansing Face Wash is a truly unique facial cleanser designed for those who want effective cleansing without the tight, stripped feeling that often follows washing the face.

Nourishing plant oils and botanical butters are whipped into a soft, creamy base, then gently blended with our organic Aloe Soap. The result is a cleanser that lifts away dirt and impurities while helping maintain skin comfort and balance. You may even notice tiny bits of soap—proof that real soap is doing the cleansing, not synthetic detergents.

Why It’s Different

Unlike typical gel or foaming cleansers, this cream-based face wash cleanses while supporting the skin’s natural barrier. The butters and oils help soften skin during cleansing, making it especially well-suited for dry, sensitive, or maturing complexions.

Skin-Loving Ingredients That Do the Work

Cocoa, Shea & Mango Butters

Rich in fatty acids, these nourishing butters help soften dry patches, soothe irritation, and support skin comfort during cleansing—without leaving a heavy residue.

Virgin, Unrefined Coconut Oil

An easily absorbed, emollient oil that helps cleanse while supporting skin softness. Naturally rich in compounds known for their cleansing and soothing properties.

Unrefined Avocado Oil

A deeply nourishing oil that helps soften skin and support moisture retention. Often appreciated by those with dry, sensitive, or easily irritated skin.

Virgin Red Palm Oil

Naturally rich in carotenoids and vitamins A, C, and E, this vibrant oil helps support a healthy-looking complexion and provides gentle skin conditioning.

Jojoba Oil

Because jojoba closely resembles the skin’s natural sebum, it helps balance skin feel during cleansing—making this wash suitable for dry, oily, or combination skin.

A Gentle, Balanced Cleanse

A light essential oil blend provides a clean, fresh, lemony aroma while helping balance skin feel during cleansing. Skin is left:

clean but comfortable
soft and smooth
balanced, never tight
ready for oils or creams

This is cleansing that respects the skin—perfect for those who want more than a typical face wash.

👉 Learn about our: Organic Aloe Soap

How To Use

Directions:

Use in place of regular soap
Wet face thoroughly with warm water
Place a bit of face wash on your fingertips
Massage your face in gentle, wide, circular upstrokes with your fingertips
Add some warm water to your fingertips
Massage again creating a fine cream lather
Allow moisturizing face wash to sit on skin for a minute or two for deeper hydration
Rinse with warm water and pat dry

This is a preservative free product! To extend shelf-life:

Do not get water in the jar
Use a small spoon or craft stick to remove the cleansing wash instead of wet fingers
Try a bamboo spoon to scoop out product!

If you have very sensitive skin or are simply trying a new product for the first time, we always recommend doing a patch test.

FAQs

Effective, Feel Good Ingredients

The goal is simple: to Harness the Power & Simplicity of Nature® to cleanse, soothe, heal,  and protect your skin and hair!

Our unique formulas rely on moisturizing oils and butters, healing botanicals, and pure essential oils. We choose every ingredient with one end-result in mind….the BEST possible natural skin care for YOU!

Featured Ingredients

Organic Virgin Red Palm Oil (Sustainable)

Virgin red palm fruit oil is rich in beta-carotene, lycopene, and vitamins A, C, and E—powerful antioxidants that nourish and protect skin. It helps soften, smooth, and soothe dryness while conditioning hair for shine and manageability for naturally radiant skin and healthy, vibrant hair. Certified Sustainable Read More

Organic Mango Butter

Mango butter is a creamy, lightweight moisturizer rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids. It helps restore skin’s softness, elasticity, and smoothness while soothing dryness and irritation. In hair care, it locks in moisture, reduces frizz and breakage, and leaves hair soft, shiny, and naturally healthy-looking. Read More

Organic Avocado Oil

Avocado Oil is a rich, plant-based oil that helps moisturize and soften the skin while supporting a smooth, hydrated feel. Naturally high in fatty acids and vitamins, it adds conditioning properties to soaps, balms, and hair care products, leaving skin and hair feeling nourished and well hydrated. Read More

All Ingredients

Organic Cocoa Butter*

Organic Virgin Coconut Oil*

Organic Avocado Oil

Organic Jojoba Oil

Organic Virgin Shea Butter*

Organic Mango Butter

Organic Virgin Red Palm Oil (Sustainable)

Organic Lemon Essential Oil

Organic Bergamot Essential Oil

Organic Lavender Essential Oil

Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Organic Rosemary Oil Extract (ROE)

*Ingredient is Fair Trade Certified

The ingredients above are blended with our Organic Aloe Soap, which is USDA Certified "Made with Organic Ingredients" by OEFFA

Ingredients in Aloe Soap: Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Organic Coconut Oil*; Organic Castor Oil; Organic Aloe Vera; Sodium Hydroxide^; Water; Organic Essential Oils Of Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender, Eucalyptus; Organic Parsley; Organic Cornstarch; Organic Rosemary Oil Extract

^Used in the saponification process to turn oil into soap. None remains in the finished product.

Overall rating: 4.663934 / 5 from 122 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This facial scrub combines nourishing natural oils and butters with organic Aloe Soap to create a gentle face wash. Customers appreciate its pleasant smell and rave about its effectiveness in leaving skin feeling clean, moisturized, and hydrated. Some users also noted improvements in their hair's volume and oiliness.

Summary topics

Natural Ingredients: 6%
Product Smell: 11%
Cleansing Effectiveness: 24%
Overall Wash Experience: 31%
Skin Feel: 31%

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Review highlights

"I am impressed by the ingredients, the luxurious feel, and the results." — Mia C.
"First of all my skin actually feels clean and smooth immediately." — Margaret F.
"My facial skin feels so soft and hydrated after using it. . . that this cleansig face wash is the ONE!!" — Sandra B.

Reviews

Wonderfully gentle, need to be a little patient

"I love how gently this cleans while also moisturizing. A few tips I’ve found to make this work best is to make sure your face is dripping with warm water. Then scoop out a little of the facial cream and start rubbing it in. Give yourself a good facial massage for a few minutes to make the foam, then rinse with cool water to close your pores. I usually don’t really need a moisturizer after this but I follow up with a few drops of the argan pumpkin oil and I’m good to go. This takes a bit longer than just using one of the face bars so take that into account if you’re in a hurry."

— Susan (5/5)

Love how my face feels

"Love how my face feels after using the facial scrub. works wonders for my dry skin. Thank you."

— Patricia H. (5/5)

Cleanses and Moisturizes

"As I run slightly oily on my face this product works great as a combo cleanser / moisturizer for me in most situations. I don’t notice much of an exfoliation effect but just very gentle moisturizing cleanse"

— Susan (5/5)

Buttercream cleansing face wash

"Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve Co. I love everything about this buttercream face cream, smells great! and it moisturized really well just a little dab will do. Thank you! ❤️ Maria S."

— Maria S. (5/5)

Best facial cleanser

"The facial scrub buttercream is awesome!! My daughter and granddaughter use it too. So it’s good for all ages and skin types. It’s the best cleanser that i have found. I use it daily and my skin feels so clean and soft."

— Sulema S. (5/5)

Happy customer

"Been using for a while and very happy with the product. Very clean product"

— Faye C. (5/5)

unpleasant smell and feel

"This is the strangest cleanser Ive ever used trying to get it into a lather is not even possible plus my very mature skin actually felt dry after using. I will pass on to one of the kids or grandkids to see if they like it."

— Leslie (1/5)

Great cleaning job

"Smells sweet and natural, melt on my skin, does the cleaning job perfectly without drying . Thank you!"

— Christine P. (5/5)

Simply the best!

"This product takes some getting used to, but it is so worth it. I had become so used to the squeaky clean feel of other face cleansers, and on first use this one left me feeling like I had not rinsed my face well. I quickly understood that it was providing rich, moisturizing nourishment to my skin that persisted all day. I use it day and night and couldn’t imagine ever using anything else. A recent breast cancer diagnosis has taught me the importance of not just the moisturizing benefits it provides, but also it’s all natural ingredient list. My skin won’t tolerate anything else right now. I am so grateful for this company and the product line they provide. I’ll never use anything else!"

— Nancy B. (5/5)

I’m sorry to say overall

"I’m sorry to say overall I don’t like this face cleanser. I don’t like it between my hands and then massaging it into my face. There are pieces of it left on my face even after I rinse. The positive of it is my face does feel good after I rinse. But I have to do a second and third rinse with a face cloth to make sure all of it is removed."

— Annette K. (1/5)

Q&A

Does this product have a lather to it?: Hi There, Thanks for your question! While there is a slight lather when using this product, it is not the type of lather you would get as compared to using one of our soap bars. There are small bits of our Aloe, Aloe, Aloe soap throughout this product, so when you use a bit of water and massage it into your skin, there will be a bit of a more creamy lather but not full bubbles like you would have with soap. Hope this helps! Thanks again for reaching out and please contact us anytime with additional questions or concerns! -Christina, Chagrin Valley
This is the first time I’ve tried this, and I love the way it makes my skin feel but it has a very strong scent - almost a chemical smell. Is that normal? I’ve purchased many Chagrin Valley products and none of them have ever smelled like this. I can’t smell the cocoa butter at all.: Hi There, Thanks for your question! The strong scent you are smelling is actually the Cocoa Butter! Our butters are unrefined and not bleached or deodorized so they retain their natural scents and properties. Pure, unrefind cooca butter has a very strong scent that many are not used to! Hope this helps! Thanks again for reaching our and please contact us anytime with additional questions or concerns! -Christina, Chagrin Valley
about how long does this product last with regular use?: Hi There, Thanks for your question! It really varies per person as to how long the product lasts. Most people find they can get around 1-2 months use! Hope this helps! Thanks again for reaching out and please contact us anytime with additional questions! -Christina
Is this good for oily faces?: Hi There, Thanks for your question! For some people with oilier skin, this product can be a bit heavy but it really varies per person! Our Citrus & Sugar Cleansing scrub is also a great option as it is a bit lighter and also has bits of our Aloe, Aloe, Aloe soap in it. We do sell trial sizes of both of these products so you could test to see which one works better for your skin type! Hope this helps! Thanks again for reaching out and please contact us anytime with additional questions! -Christina
Does this rinse off clean or does it leave a filmy/oily residue?: The buttercream face wash rinses out all the dirt & grime from my pores at the end of the day. I like it because it doesn't dry my face out and yet there is no oily finish to it. Afterwards I apply the Rosehips ans Sesame facial oil to add a little more moisture. This has been my nightly routine for the past three years and I see no reason to stop.

Frequently Asked Questions

I Have Allergies What Natural Skincare Products Are Safe For Me?

Help! I Have Allergies

Trying to choose the right natural soaps or skincare products can be a bit overwhelming especially when you have allergies and/or skin sensitivities.

Since we proudly list every ingredient in all of our products, reading the ingredient list will help to eliminate ingredients that may cause you problems.

We always recommend doing a patch test before using any new products especially if you have sensitive skin or allergies.

We receive so many emails asking for help with allergies, we created categories in our “Help Me Choose” section to provide information for those with allergies or sensitivities to nuts, coconut, shea butter and gluten.

Check out our help me choose pages!!

If you are allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients in our products, they may cause skin irritation. Even natural ingredients may cause sensitivities.

People with severe allergies--please note: If you have severe anaphylactic-type reactions to ANY of the ingredients in ANY of our products, please do not buy our products. We have dedicated soap rooms and product rooms that are kept meticulously clean, but we cannot guarantee against possible cross-contamination of individual ingredients.

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What are essential oils?

What Are Pure Essential Oils?

Have you ever enjoyed the scent of a fragrant flower or herb? The fragrance comes from potent, aromatic compounds called essential oils found in the flowers, stems, seeds, bark, roots, fruits, and other parts of plants. It often requires several pounds of a plant to produce a single bottle of essential oil.

Essential oils not only give plants their unique scents but also help lure plant pollinators and protect plants from insects and other predators.

The chemical composition of essential oils may provide valuable psychological and physical aromatherapeutic benefits for some people.

It is important to note that to be a true essential oil, the oil must be isolated from the plant material by physical means only. Essential oils are NEVER extracted using solvents.

Although synthetic fragrances or "nature identical" oils are available at a much lower cost, only natural plant essential oils will provide any aromatherapeutic benefits.

View related natural skin care blogs

What Are Essential Oils (Much more detail)

How Essential Oils Are Extracted

Why We Use Only Real Plant Essential Oils?

What is Aromatherapy?

If you are pregnant or under a doctor's care for any medical condition, please consult your healthcare provider before using essential oils.

Pregnancy & Children: We do not provide information on the safety of essential oils during Pregnancy or for use in Children because the available information is very ambiguous and often contradictory. If you’re interested in using essential oils during pregnancy or with young children please do your own research and consult your doctor, midwife, or health care professional before use.

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Can I Use Your Natural Skincare Products While Pregnant or Nursing?

Natural Organic Skin Care for Babies & Infants We often receive questions as to whether our soaps, shampoos, and other natural products are safe to use during pregnancy.

We recommend that expectant and nursing mothers check with their midwife or physician before changing a skincare routine with our organic products, or any other line of products.

Read the label on a bar of commercial soap. Read the label on your jar of moisturizer.

Now read the ingredients in a Chagrin Valley product.

We use quality natural and USDA Certified Organic ingredients. No synthetic additives, colorants, fragrances, preservatives, or chemical derivatives are used.

There is nothing in our all-natural basic soap or other products that could cause a problem in pregnancy.

Topically applying the herbs present in many of our soaps is also not a problem. Your skin will absorb much less herb from the soap than if you would sprinkle them on your food.

Essential Oils

The issue that seems to be of most concern is the use of essential oils during pregnancy.

There is a lot of confusing, ambiguous, and inaccurate information concerning the use of essential oils in pregnancy.

The question of safety and safety testing has a lot to do with several factors.

The type and composition of the specific essential oil. Essential oils differ greatly in strength and composition.
The quality of the essential oil. Many "cheap essential oils" are not pure and maybe cut with synthetic chemicals.
The actual “dose” of herb/essential oils. Most of the clinical research on essential oil safety is based on information for internal (actually ingesting) large doses of herbs, essential oils, or herbal "medicines." Obviously there have been no tests done on pregnant women.
How the essential oil is being used. The concentration of essential oils that are absorbed through inhalation, as in aromatherapy, and massage is much lower than if you were actually ingesting the oil.

But also, aromatherapy and massage therapy use much higher concentrations of essential oils than you find in soap or even in eating the herb. With aromatherapy, you are inhaling the high concentrations which get absorbed via the lungs and in massage therapy, the essential oils remain on your skin and are absorbed.

Our scented soaps are gently scented with essential oils, but the choice is between you and your health care professional. The most critical time is the first trimester.

Just about every one of our products, like lip balms, whipped butters, soaps, shampoos, and deodorants has a "no added scent" version.

When there is a growing baby to consider, if you are at all uncertain as to the safety of an essential-oil containing product, or any ingredient, please consult your doctor, midwife, or health care professional!

When it comes to safety during pregnancy it is understandable that many massage therapists and aromatherapists decide to err on the side of caution in recommending the avoidance of certain essential oils.

Some Herbalists and Aromatherapist believe that essential oils that are normally safe to use, are safe during pregnancy, while others will recommend avoiding all essential oils during pregnancy.

Some essential oils that are normally quite safe have hormone-like effects and some even stimulate uterine muscles, both of which would be contraindicated during pregnancy.

Please do not ask us if one of our products is safe to use during pregnancy--we will simply refer you to this page.

We do not provide a list of essential oils considered safe during pregnancy because the information available is very contradictory. One aromatherapy source will list an essential oil as problematic while another one states it is fine.

The information is also changing constantly. Please do your own research and consult your doctor, midwife, or health care professional for the most up-to-date information.

Sensitive Skin Can Strike During Pregnancy

Even if you have never had sensitive skin in the past, you may notice that a product you have been using for several years now irritates your skin.

The stretching belly is often the most sensitive spot. Other potential problem areas include the hips, thighs, and bottom where the skin may become dry and flaky.

Although the exact cause is not known, raging hormones do make you more sensitive to a wide range of things, and also your skin is thinning and stretching as you, and your baby, grow.

These changes can behave in unpredictable ways. For example, if you have eczema you may suffer from major flare-ups or complete remission during pregnancy.

Keep your body well moisturized and avoid products that contain synthetic additives, colorants, fragrances, or preservatives. Any of these can exacerbate sensitive skin problems.

Before trying a new product, you can always do a patch test to test for sensitivity.

And again, we recommend that expectant and nursing mothers check with their midwife or physician before changing a skincare routine with our products, or any other line of products.

Pregnancy & Children: We do not provide information on the safety of essential oils during Pregnancy or for use in Children because the available information is very ambiguous and often contradictory. If you’re interested in using essential oils during pregnancy or with young children please do your own research and consult your doctor, midwife, or health care professional before use.

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Facial Scrub: Buttercream Cleansing Face Wash