Meet the Maker: Earth's Exfoliants — The Organic Scrub Born from a Daughter's Eczema
Last Updated: September 14, 2026 | By: Bee Coco Candle Team
Quick Summary:
Who is Earth's Exfoliants? A St. Louis-based, family-founded brand crafting 100% organic hand & body scrub. Born from a mission to help their daughter's eczema, Melissa and Ryan created a sea salt scrub strong enough for diesel and grease — gentle enough for body and face. Now available at Bee Coco Candle.
In the world of skincare, there are products, and then there are products with a story — a story of love, research, and a relentless pursuit of relief. Earth's Exfoliants is the latter. This family-founded company crafts premium, 100% organic scrub that's as authentic as its origin story, and we're proud to carry their line at Bee Coco Candle.
We met Melissa and Ryan from St. Louis, Missouri at the Festival of the Vine in Geneva, Illinois. They drove their hand and body scrub all the way from St. Louis to share it with us — and after hearing their story, we understood why they were so passionate.
A Mission Born from a Daughter's Eczema
The story of Earth's Exfoliants begins with Melissa and Ryan, a couple from St. Louis, Missouri, whose oldest daughter struggled with eczema. Watching their child deal with the relentless itch, the cracking, and the discomfort was heartbreaking — so they did what dedicated parents do: they researched everything that could help her.
They studied ingredients, read studies, and tested formulations until they landed on something that actually worked. What they discovered was sea salt.
Sea salt is rich in magnesium, calcium, potassium, and other trace minerals that can help calm inflammation, soothe itching, and support the skin's natural barrier. Combined with skin-loving oils like jojoba, tea tree, avocado, apricot kernel, and grapeseed, plus soothing botanicals like lemongrass, rosemary, lavender, and cedarwood, they created a formulation that brought their daughter relief.
And in the process, they accidentally created one of the most effective — and safest — hand scrubs on the market.
The key takeaway: Earth's Exfoliants wasn't born in a boardroom or a laboratory focused on profit margins. It was born from a parent's love and a relentless search for something better.
From Eczema Relief to Grease-Fighting Power
What started as a solution for one little girl's skin turned out to be strong enough for the toughest hands. Earth's Exfoliants lifts away diesel fuel, gasoline, engine grease, turpentine, grease, and oil — the kind of contaminants that require a serious cleaner.
But it does so without the petroleum distillates and harsh pumice found in commercial industrial cleaners. That's a combination that simply doesn't exist in the commercial space: tough on grease, gentle enough for body and even face.
Unlike commercial hand scrubs that rely on petroleum distillates and abrasive pumice, Earth's Exfoliants takes a fundamentally different approach:
- Sea salt with natural trace minerals gently exfoliates and soothes
- Jojoba, Tea Tree, Avocado, and Apricot Kernel oils dissolve grease and grime
- Grapeseed and Lemongrass provide natural cleansing power
- Rosemary, Lavender, and Cedarwood calm and nourish the skin
The result is a scrub that cleans deeply while protecting your skin instead of stripping it.
What Makes Earth's Exfoliants Different
- 100% Organic: Made with jojoba, tea tree, avocado, apricot kernel, grapeseed, lemongrass, rosemary, lavender, and cedarwood.
- Family-Founded: Created by Melissa and Ryan for their daughter's eczema — born from love, not a boardroom.
- Tough on Grease, Gentle on Skin: Removes diesel, gasoline, engine grease, turpentine, grease, and oil.
- Non-Greasy & Fast-Absorbing: Protects for days without a greasy film.
- Safe for Sensitive Skin: Soothes itching from eczema, psoriasis, mosquito bites, and poison ivy.
- Made in the USA: Proudly crafted with American pride.
- Cruelty-Free & Sulfate-Free: Free from sulfates, parabens, and harsh chemicals.
- Large Container Lasts a Year: Remarkable value compared to commercial cleaners.
Our Favorite Picks from Earth's Exfoliants
At Bee Coco Candle, we're excited to carry Earth's Exfoliants Hand & Body Scrub. Whether you're a mechanic, gardener, or someone who just wants healthier skin, this scrub makes a meaningful difference.
- Hands & Feet: A dime-size amount lifts away grease and grime while protecting rough skin.
- Full Body: A half-dollar size gently exfoliates and nourishes from head to toe.
- Face: Gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin.
- Year-Round Use: Amazing for cold Midwest winters, gardening hands, and everyday care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Earth's Exfoliants remove?
Diesel fuel, gasoline, engine grease, turpentine, grease, and oil — plus everyday dirt, grime, and dead skin.
Is it greasy?
Not at all. It absorbs quickly and protects for days.
Is it 100% organic?
Yes — jojoba, tea tree, avocado, apricot kernel, grapeseed, lemongrass, rosemary, lavender, and cedarwood.
How much should I use?
A dime-size amount for hands and feet, or a half-dollar size for full body. Massage in and rinse with warm water.
Can I use it on eczema, psoriasis, or poison ivy?
It's formulated to soothe itching from eczema, psoriasis, mosquito bites, and poison ivy. Patch test first.
Is it good for cold Midwest winters?
Yes. It's amazing for cold Midwest winters and helps prevent dry, chapped, and calloused hands and feet.
Can I use it on gardening hands?
Absolutely. It's perfect for gardening hands, lifting dirt and grime while soothing and protecting rough skin.
Can I use it year round?
Yes. It can be used year round for hands, feet, and full body.
How long does the large container last?
The large container lasts a year with typical use.
Find Earth's Exfoliants at Bee Coco Candle
We're proud to carry Earth's Exfoliants in our Geneva shop. Whether you're looking to upgrade your own routine or searching for a thoughtful gift for someone with sensitive skin or tough hands, this product is a testament to true craftsmanship and care.
Stop by to check out our full selection of self care essentials, and stay for a candle that makes your space feel as good as your skin feels.
Tough on grease. Gentle on skin. Born from love.
Your hands work hard. They deserve a scrub that respects that.
Shop self care you can trust
Every Earth's Exfoliants container is crafted with 100% organic ingredients, sea salt, and a commitment to gentle, effective care. Shop online or visit our Geneva store.