Hand Scrub – Private Label Personal Care UAE

Additional information

A dual-action cleansing and exfoliating hand wash scrub that removes deep-seated dirt and dead skin in a single rinse-off step — formulated with walnut shell powder, sugar crystals, shea butter, and glycerin in a rich lathering base that leaves hands visibly softer and smoother after every wash, available in four variants and branded entirely as your own.
✋ Why Hands Need More Than Moisturiser in the UAE
The UAE’s combination of extreme heat, high sand and dust exposure, frequent hand washing (amplified by cultural hygiene norms and the post-pandemic environment), repeated hand sanitizer use, and hard tap water creates a pattern of hand skin stress that accumulates dead skin cell build-up more rapidly than in temperate climates. Standard hand cream alone is insufficient — without regular exfoliation, the accumulated dead skin layer prevents moisturisers from penetrating, makes hands look dull and rough despite regular cream application, and thickens the knuckle and heel-of-palm skin over time. A hand wash scrub that combines cleansing and exfoliation in a single rinse-off step is the most practical solution for the UAE’s daily hand care environment — and one of the most underrepresented products in the regional personal care retail and hospitality market.

MOQ

Flexible

Turnaround

2-4 weeks

Quote

Within 24-48 hrs

Export

UAE · GCC · EU · USA

Free Formulation on orders above 20,000 AED ($5,500). T&C apply.

GMP-ISO 22716

Certified

ISO 14001

Environmental

Made in UAE

Sharjah

GCC Compliant

Export ready

About this formulation

LAB 03 FZC’s private label hand wash scrub is a dual-function rinse-off product that combines the daily cleansing of a hand wash with the exfoliating benefit of a hand scrub in a single, convenient step. Designed for sink-side use — in hotel bathrooms, spa treatment rooms, salon basins, gym locker rooms, and home bathroom counters — it removes surface dirt and dead skin simultaneously, saving the step of separate scrub application while delivering visibly softer, smoother hands with every wash.

The formula architecture is built around a mild, skin-compatible surfactant base — using sodium lauroyl sarcosinate and cocamidopropyl betaine for effective cleansing without stripping — into which natural exfoliant particles are uniformly suspended by a carefully calibrated thickener system (sodium chloride and xanthan gum). The exfoliant particle choice is the critical formulation decision for a hand wash scrub, and the four variants offer four distinct particle systems: walnut shell powder (robust, angular particles for thorough exfoliation of dry, calloused palms), sugar crystals (dissolving particles that provide initial gentle exfoliation then dissolve into a moisturising syrup before rinsing), Dead Sea salt (mineral-enriched angular particles with osmotic drawing action), and pumice stone (the most aggressive physical exfoliant, suited to heavy-duty hand cleaning contexts).

The emollient base — shea butter, sweet almond oil, glycerin, and panthenol — is present at concentrations calibrated to deliver a noticeably conditioned skin feel after rinsing, converting what would otherwise be a purely functional scrub-wash into a genuine skin-care product with a premium sensory experience. Shea butter and sweet almond oil deposit a thin conditioning film on the skin surface as the product rinses, leaving hands feeling soft and nourished rather than stripped — which is the principal complaint consumers have with standard hand washes that do not include emollient conditioning.

Available in sulphate-free formulation across all four variants for premium spa, salon, and hotel spa positioning. Manufactured under ISO 22716 GMP at our Hamriyah Freezone facility in Sharjah. All exfoliant particles are natural and biodegradable — no microplastics — meeting EU cosmetics regulation requirements and supporting environmental brand claims. Sample and quote within 24–48 hours.

Key benefits

What's Inside?

Exfoliant — Classic & Spa Variants

Walnut Shell Powder

Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder A natural, biodegradable mechanical exfoliant ground from walnut shells to a controlled particle size range. Used as the primary exfoliant in the Classic Walnut & Almond variant and as a contributing exfoliant in the Spa Mineral variant. Walnut shell powder's irregular, angular particle shape provides effective physical abrasion against the thickened palmar skin and knuckle areas where dead skin accumulates most rapidly in the UAE — more effective than rounded particles (like jojoba beads) at removing callused skin. Biodegradable and microplastic-free — compliant with EU Cosmetics Regulation and all current environmental legislation.

Exfoliant — Sugar Variant

Sugar Crystals (Sucrose)

Sucrose Fine sucrose crystals provide a uniquely gentle scrubbing action — the angular crystal edges exfoliate effectively on initial contact but dissolve progressively during application as they absorb the water from the skin surface. This dissolving action releases the sugar's natural humectant properties directly onto the skin surface before rinsing, contributing a brief but perceptible moisturising burst. The mildest grit level of all four variants — suitable for daily or every-other-day use and preferred by spa and salon operators whose clients have more sensitive or recently treated hand skin.

Exfoliant — Spa Mineral Variant

Dead Sea Salt

Maris Sal (Dead Sea Salt) Harvested from the Dead Sea — among the world's richest mineral salt deposits — Dead Sea salt provides physical exfoliation alongside a mineral osmotic action that draws impurities out of the pores and delivers magnesium, potassium, and calcium to the skin surface during the wash. Its partially dissolving character gives a medium-grit experience that starts firm and softens progressively through the application. The Dead Sea mineral narrative provides exceptional retail and spa brand storytelling — one of the most recognised premium natural ingredients in the global wellness market.

Exfoliant — Men's Heavy-Duty

Pumice Stone

Pumice Volcanic pumice ground to a coarse particle size for maximum mechanical exfoliation of the heavily calloused, grease-stained, and work-roughened hands found in the UAE's construction, mechanical, and manual labour workforce — as well as the thick palm skin that develops in serious gym training. Pumice's porous structure provides an abrasive surface at the micro level, removing deeply embedded dirt and dead skin that walnut shell or sugar alone cannot reach. The most aggressive exfoliant in the range — used in the Men's Heavy-Duty variant at a concentration suited to periodic intensive use rather than daily application.

Exfoliant — Classic & Spa Variants

Walnut Shell Powder

Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder A natural, biodegradable mechanical exfoliant ground from walnut shells to a controlled particle size range. Used as the primary exfoliant in the Classic Walnut & Almond variant and as a contributing exfoliant in the Spa Mineral variant. Walnut shell powder's irregular, angular particle shape provides effective physical abrasion against the thickened palmar skin and knuckle areas where dead skin accumulates most rapidly in the UAE — more effective than rounded particles (like jojoba beads) at removing callused skin. Biodegradable and microplastic-free — compliant with EU Cosmetics Regulation and all current environmental legislation.

Exfoliant — Classic & Spa Variants

Walnut Shell Powder

Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder A natural, biodegradable mechanical exfoliant ground from walnut shells to a controlled particle size range. Used as the primary exfoliant in the Classic Walnut & Almond variant and as a contributing exfoliant in the Spa Mineral variant. Walnut shell powder's irregular, angular particle shape provides effective physical abrasion against the thickened palmar skin and knuckle areas where dead skin accumulates most rapidly in the UAE — more effective than rounded particles (like jojoba beads) at removing callused skin. Biodegradable and microplastic-free — compliant with EU Cosmetics Regulation and all current environmental legislation.

Exfoliant — Classic & Spa Variants

Walnut Shell Powder

Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder A natural, biodegradable mechanical exfoliant ground from walnut shells to a controlled particle size range. Used as the primary exfoliant in the Classic Walnut & Almond variant and as a contributing exfoliant in the Spa Mineral variant. Walnut shell powder's irregular, angular particle shape provides effective physical abrasion against the thickened palmar skin and knuckle areas where dead skin accumulates most rapidly in the UAE — more effective than rounded particles (like jojoba beads) at removing callused skin. Biodegradable and microplastic-free — compliant with EU Cosmetics Regulation and all current environmental legislation.

Exfoliant — Classic & Spa Variants

Walnut Shell Powder

Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder A natural, biodegradable mechanical exfoliant ground from walnut shells to a controlled particle size range. Used as the primary exfoliant in the Classic Walnut & Almond variant and as a contributing exfoliant in the Spa Mineral variant. Walnut shell powder's irregular, angular particle shape provides effective physical abrasion against the thickened palmar skin and knuckle areas where dead skin accumulates most rapidly in the UAE — more effective than rounded particles (like jojoba beads) at removing callused skin. Biodegradable and microplastic-free — compliant with EU Cosmetics Regulation and all current environmental legislation.

Exfoliant — Classic & Spa Variants

Walnut Shell Powder

Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder A natural, biodegradable mechanical exfoliant ground from walnut shells to a controlled particle size range. Used as the primary exfoliant in the Classic Walnut & Almond variant and as a contributing exfoliant in the Spa Mineral variant. Walnut shell powder's irregular, angular particle shape provides effective physical abrasion against the thickened palmar skin and knuckle areas where dead skin accumulates most rapidly in the UAE — more effective than rounded particles (like jojoba beads) at removing callused skin. Biodegradable and microplastic-free — compliant with EU Cosmetics Regulation and all current environmental legislation.

Exfoliant — Classic & Spa Variants

Walnut Shell Powder

Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder A natural, biodegradable mechanical exfoliant ground from walnut shells to a controlled particle size range. Used as the primary exfoliant in the Classic Walnut & Almond variant and as a contributing exfoliant in the Spa Mineral variant. Walnut shell powder's irregular, angular particle shape provides effective physical abrasion against the thickened palmar skin and knuckle areas where dead skin accumulates most rapidly in the UAE — more effective than rounded particles (like jojoba beads) at removing callused skin. Biodegradable and microplastic-free — compliant with EU Cosmetics Regulation and all current environmental legislation.

Exfoliant — Classic & Spa Variants

Walnut Shell Powder

Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder A natural, biodegradable mechanical exfoliant ground from walnut shells to a controlled particle size range. Used as the primary exfoliant in the Classic Walnut & Almond variant and as a contributing exfoliant in the Spa Mineral variant. Walnut shell powder's irregular, angular particle shape provides effective physical abrasion against the thickened palmar skin and knuckle areas where dead skin accumulates most rapidly in the UAE — more effective than rounded particles (like jojoba beads) at removing callused skin. Biodegradable and microplastic-free — compliant with EU Cosmetics Regulation and all current environmental legislation.

Exfoliant — Classic & Spa Variants

Walnut Shell Powder

Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder A natural, biodegradable mechanical exfoliant ground from walnut shells to a controlled particle size range. Used as the primary exfoliant in the Classic Walnut & Almond variant and as a contributing exfoliant in the Spa Mineral variant. Walnut shell powder's irregular, angular particle shape provides effective physical abrasion against the thickened palmar skin and knuckle areas where dead skin accumulates most rapidly in the UAE — more effective than rounded particles (like jojoba beads) at removing callused skin. Biodegradable and microplastic-free — compliant with EU Cosmetics Regulation and all current environmental legislation.

Full INCI list available once the formula and sample are approved. Formula can be adjusted to include or substitute any active

Make it yours — full customisation available

Formula customisation

Choose one variant or the full four-SKU range Surfactant system: sulphate-free (premium) / SLES hybrid / full SLES Exfoliant particle: walnut / sugar / salt / pumice / coffee / oat Exfoliant intensity: light (1–2%) / medium (3–5%) / heavy (6–10%) Fragrance: almond, citrus, lavender, peppermint, unscented, bespoke Vegan / halal / natural / biodegradable certification path

Packaging Options

Pump bottle / squeeze tube / flip cap / jar (spa sink-side) Sizes: 100ml · 200ml · 250ml · 300ml · 500ml · 1L (salon/hotel professional) Material: PET · HDPE · glass (spa premium) · Eco-recycled Colour: white / black / kraft / clear / custom colour Clear packaging recommended to show scrub texture and particle colour Eco / sustainable / refillable packaging available

Label & Branding

Full custom label design (we work with your agency) Your brand name, logo, variant name & colour palette Usage instructions (frequency, application method) Microplastic-free / biodegradable / natural claim labelling Multilingual labelling (Arabic, English, French, etc.) Barcode and batch coding included

Add-on Avtices from our Bank

Coffee Beads (energising exfoliation — anti-cellulite positioning add-on) Oat Flour (sensitive skin / eczema-adjacent soothing upgrade) Kaolin Clay (detox + absorbent — pore-cleansing upgrade) Vitamin C (brightening — hand brightening range upgrade) Niacinamide (skin tone evening — premium retail upgrade) Argan Oil (luxury emollient upgrade — spa & gifting tier)

Ideal for your sector

Hotels & Resorts

Bathroom amenity & spa retail A hand wash scrub at the hotel bathroom sink — alongside hand wash and hand cream — is a memorable and distinctive amenity touch that communicates genuine skin-care commitment from the property. The Classic Walnut variant in a 100ml pump alongside the regular hand wash creates a two-product hand care pair that most luxury hotel competitors do not offer. At the hotel spa, a branded scrub in a glass jar at the sink creates immediate spa atmosphere before the treatment begins.

Spa & Wellness Centers

Signature hand treatment & retail A hand wash scrub at the spa sink is the most natural pre-treatment product for a manicure, nail treatment, or hand massage — removing dead skin before the treatment begins and delivering an immediate sensory signal of spa-quality care. The Sugar & Honey or Spa Mineral Salt variants are ideal for spa positioning. Retailed alongside hand cream and cuticle cream, a branded hand wash scrub creates a complete hand care collection that extends the spa experience into the client's daily routine.

Gyms & Fitness Clubs

Post-workout hand cleaning & locker room retail The Men's Heavy-Duty variant — pumice, activated charcoal, peppermint — is the ideal gym locker room product for post-workout hand cleaning, removing chalk, grease, and exercise grime more effectively than a standard hand wash. A branded pump at the locker room sink alongside body wash creates a coordinated branded gym amenity experience. The striking charcoal-black colour of the Men's variant is a strong shelf-presence product for gym retail counters.

Clinics & Medical Centers

Pre-treatment scrub & retail essential Used at the nail studio sink before every manicure service, a branded hand wash scrub removes dead skin and softens cuticles before nail preparation — improving both the quality of the manicure and the client's experience. The product visible at the sink is also a natural retail conversation: "That's what we washed your hands with — would you like to take one home?" The Sugar & Honey variant at the manicure basin, combined with a cuticle cream at the nail table, creates a premium pre-service ritual under your salon brand.

Retail Brands

Premium hand care gift set anchor The Spa Mineral Salt or Sugar & Honey variant in a glass jar with a premium label is one of the most visually compelling individual personal care products in a gifting set. Paired with a hand cream, hand wash, and cuticle cream in a coordinated gift box, it creates the complete premium hand care gift set that is one of the strongest performing gifting collections in the UAE's luxury gifting market — particularly for corporate gifting, spa gifting, and seasonal occasions.

Also Suitable for...

Corporate gifting programmes · Airline amenity kits · Real estate developer handover gifts · Subscription box brands · Yacht & marine hospitality

Product Specifications

Product type Personal care — exfoliating hand wash scrub (rinse-off, dual cleanse + exfoliate)
Surfactant system Sulphate-free (Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate + Cocamidopropyl Betaine) — standard. SLES hybrid available on request.
Exfoliant particle type All natural, biodegradable, microplastic-free — variant specific (see below)
Variant 01 — Classic Walnut & Almond Walnut Shell Powder · Sweet Almond Oil · Glycerin · Panthenol · Shea Butter · Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Variant 02 — Sugar & Honey Glow Sugar Crystals (Sucrose) · Honey Extract · Shea Butter · Glycerin · Panthenol · Sweet Almond Oil
Variant 03 — Spa Mineral & Salt Dead Sea Salt · Argan Oil · Lavender Essential Oil · Glycerin · Panthenol · Walnut Shell Powder (secondary)
Variant 04 — Men’s Heavy-Duty Pumice Stone · Activated Charcoal · Peppermint Oil · Glycerin · Sweet Almond Oil · Panthenol
Conditioning actives — all variants Glycerin · Panthenol · Shea Butter or Sweet Almond Oil · (Argan Oil in Spa variant)
Exfoliant intensity options Light (1–2% particle loading) · Medium (3–5%) · Heavy-duty (6–10%) — adjustable per variant
Available sizes 100ml · 200ml · 250ml · 300ml · 500ml · 1L (salon/hotel professional)
Packaging formats Pump bottle · Squeeze tube · Flip-cap bottle · Wide-mouth jar (spa sink-side)
MOQ Flexible — available on request per variant
Production lead time 2–4 weeks from formula approval per variant
Shelf life 24 months (unopened, stored correctly)
Preservation system Sodium Benzoate + Potassium Sorbate (sulphate-free variants) · Phenoxyethanol + Ethylhexylglycerin (SLES variants)
Microplastics Zero microplastics — all exfoliant particles are natural, biodegradable, and compliant with EU Cosmetics Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 microplastic restrictions
Free-from Microplastic-free · Paraben-free · Cruelty-free · Sulphate-free (standard) · Vegan (standard variants)
Certifications ISO 22716 GMP · ISO 14001 · EU Compliant · SFDA · USFDA
Halal availability Yes — halal-certified variant available on request
Export markets UAE · GCC · Saudi Arabia · EU · USA · Worldwide
Sampling Samples available per variant on request — exfoliant grit level samples available before production commitment
HS Code 3401.30 — Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream (hand wash / scrub)
Manufactured in Hamriyah Freezone Phase 2, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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Frequently asked Questions

What is the difference between a hand wash scrub and a standard body scrub used on hands?

A hand wash scrub is specifically formulated for sink-side, rinse-off hand cleansing use — it functions as a daily or weekly substitute for your regular hand wash, combining cleansing and exfoliation in a single step that takes no more time than normal hand washing. A body scrub is typically a heavier-application, shower-used product requiring a longer massage-and-rinse protocol. The hand wash scrub format is a pump or squeeze tube, designed for quick sink-side application; the body scrub is typically a jar requiring manual application in the shower. For nail studios, hotel bathrooms, and gym sinks, the hand wash scrub format is the practical choice — it replaces the hand wash step rather than adding a separate scrub step.

How often should a hand wash scrub be used?

This depends on the exfoliant variant and the individual’s skin condition. The Sugar & Honey Glow variant, with its dissolving sugar crystals and gentlest grit level, can be used daily or every other day for general maintenance exfoliation. The Classic Walnut & Almond and Spa Mineral Salt variants are best used 2–3 times per week — enough to maintain smooth, exfoliated skin without over-exfoliating. The Men’s Heavy-Duty pumice variant is most effective used 1–2 times per week on heavily calloused hands, alternating with a standard hand wash on other days. For nail studio and spa use, application before every professional treatment is standard practice regardless of variant.

Are the exfoliant particles microplastic-free and biodegradable?

Yes — all four variants use exclusively natural, biodegradable exfoliant particles: walnut shell powder (plant-derived), sugar crystals (food-grade sucrose), Dead Sea salt (mineral-derived), and pumice stone (volcanic mineral). None of the exfoliant systems contain polyethylene beads, polypropylene, or any synthetic microplastic particles. This means all four variants are compliant with the EU Cosmetics Regulation microplastic restrictions (Regulation EU 2023/1545) and support environmental and eco-friendly marketing claims. Microplastic-free status is clearly labelled on the product and included in the compliance documentation package.

Can I request a custom exfoliant particle or grit level?

Yes — exfoliant particle type, particle size, and concentration are all adjustable at the formulation stage. LAB 03’s raw material bank includes walnut shell powder, sugar crystals, Dead Sea salt, pumice stone, coffee beads, kaolin clay, oat flour, and ground apricot kernel as exfoliant options. Grit level is adjusted by changing the particle size grade (fine, medium, coarse) and the loading concentration (1–10% depending on particle type). We recommend requesting grit-level samples before final formula approval — we can provide three swatches at different intensities from the same base formula so you can evaluate the feel and choose the correct exfoliation intensity for your target user and channel.

Can the hand wash scrub coordinate with my hand cream and cuticle cream under the same brand?

Can the hand wash scrub coordinate with my hand cream and cuticle cream under the same brand?

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