Cucumber & Sea Salt Soap Bar - What not to do when making a Salt bar

Today I am taking you along as I make a Salt bar for the new luxury range! I really wasn't thinking when I made this soap and made a few mistakes which resulted in the soap bars being a little rough. However, I feel it is important to share my mistakes so I decided to release the video. The next video will have a better version of this soap!
Thank you for watching!
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[@ArreisMorsCI]

So glad that you decided to share this with us. It shows us that mishaps happen to even the more experienced soapers. You truly are an inspiration to me Keeley. This soap is still very lovely, the colors are gorgeous!!! I will be trying a salt soap also!! Every video I watch gets me more excited to get soaping!!! I have my mold, my essential oils, some of my soaping oils, my safety gear, my cutters, curing rack, and even some silicon molds for extra soap and smaller shaped soaps. Just to get the lye now and a couple other things, and I'm set to go!!! My husband, children, and mom are all excited to try my soap. Knowing it will be all natural and free of those harsh chemicals you find in mass produced soaps. THANK YOU Keeley, for being my #1 inspiration!!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 💚 I don't think there are any experienced crafters out there that don't make silly mistakes 😊 Have fun with your soap making journey

[@davidahandcraftsoap]

I'm glad you decided to show us this video. After all you're right it did turn out as soap.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 💚 it has turned into a lovely soap too just not my usual standard

[@gemd2541]

Oh wow. I love how you show us not only your great videos, but also that at the end of the day, we are all human and make mistake or sometimes forget things. In the end, this has turned out to be a lovely soap and that lather is glorious!!!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@SoyandShea]

I believe we are always making mistakes so we can learn and go through life. 🧡 it still turned into soap so I'm happy

[@cherylmeehan6915]

I like that you show us the problems you encounter. I like you even more now!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 💚

[@ligli500]

You are absolutely my favourite channel when it comes to soap-making videos! Your personality, knowledge, and creativity really shine through. Thank you for sharing so many videos with us, including this one which you could have easily binned. It shows the realities of soap making, and how big of a person you are for including us on this journey. Thank you again!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 💚 I hope that it does help others learn from my forgetfulness.

[@jennmania]

I love that you are sharing your experimental stage of formulating! It keeps things real and is one more reason I am loving your videos!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 💚 I'm always experimenting

[@wickedlee]

Rookie mistakes happen to all of us, no matter how long we've been soaping. Salt soaps are so easy to forget how quick you need to cut them. Glad you shared anyway :)

[@SoyandShea]

I think if I had only made that one day, I would have remembered 🧡

[@kimrawls5955]

You should try blending the goat's milk powder into the oil. I do that and have never have any problems with lumps etc.

[@SoyandShea]

That's great advise thank you.

[@DeanWilson]

We learn from our mistakes and I'm sure next time you make this slab it will be perfect. It's all part of the learning process, Think of it as a good experience.

[@SoyandShea]

Definitely always learning from mistakes. I did make another which worked out 💚

[@deborahgreenwood8254]

Ooh, that looked tricky to cut. We all learn from our mistakes. Good for you to share this

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡 it was tricky but I got there in the end

[@natestarot]

Thanks for sharing! I'm about to get back into soapmaking and was planning on making something with salt. I enjoyed your vid =)

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧼 happy soaping

[@ddsisson]

I just love watching you! The Aloe Vera and Cucumber from Nature’s Garden is one of my favorite scents!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 💚 it's such a great fragrance

[@rlpittard]

Thank you so much for showing us this video! This helps newbies know what and what not to due. Take care and again thank you

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 💚

[@LittleIowaHomestead]

I'm really glad you shared this video. We love learning from mistakes ;)

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡 we should always be learning

[@cheryl739]

Good video! I am lucky, I had found a recipe the first time I made salt bars and it stressed not let your bars go uncut past more than 5 hours. In the recipe it said to cut the bars 3 1/2 hours after molding and I did and they cut perfectly. I only varied the type of oils after that. It was good you showed the video and it is going to be very helpful for someone trying salt soap for the first time. I do like those colors you picked. Cheers and Blessings 💕👍 💕

[@SoyandShea]

I knew salt bars needed unmoulding and cutting quickly, I just forgot as I was making so many others at the same time 😆

[@Mandybeme]

Ohh...I just made an Aloe and Cucumber soap. That scent is one of my favorites from them! But I have so many favorites from them. Hopefully, you can get it again.

[@SoyandShea]

It is such a lovely fragrance. The other onsellers are so expensive so I will have to find an alternative

[@miamiranti9885]

thank you for sharing your experience with us 🙏💜

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 💚

[@meadowyck]

We are always hardest on ourselves when a batch doesn't come out just like we had envisioned. I think there isn't anything wrong with the soap!. But yes my salt bars I usually end up cutting within 3-4 hours while it is still warm and then I don't end up popping my wires...LOL Thank you again for sharing with us!

[@SoyandShea]

We are 💚 this was just such a silly mistake and I knew the next day I was going to have issues

[@meadowyck]

@@SoyandShea with all that you have going on it’s understandable. But honestly I think it was wonderful for you to take time out to help the little man. Such a wonderful task helping him and I’m sure his mother is so appreciative

[@hippiemummaartisansoap-bil8254]

There is a NG co op Australia on FB if you are wanting to order more of this fragrance 😊

[@SoyandShea]

I have seen that group 🧡

[@cenedraleaheldra5275]

I would buy it. Love salt bars

[@SoyandShea]

They should be ready next week 💚

[@kasie680]

Such a cool looking bar, your poor cutter lol, This is why most people use silicone moulds bar moulds so they don’t have to cut the buggers

[@SoyandShea]

I'm definitely going to look and see if I can find a silicone bar mould that is the right size

[@jekaterinasimpkin4416]

Hi Keeley, thanks for sharing. I wonder if the soap was a bit scratchy on the skin. I used mid grinded sea salt and feel that it is uncomfortable on the skin when the soap bar touches the skin. Does grinding the salt more help?

[@SoyandShea]

I tend to use fine salt in mine. Larger grains do exfoliate or are a bit rougher. With mine, for the most part it is smooth on the skin though occasionally there is a large particle you feel

[@LizzyAnna]

Would a melt and pour soap cutter be sturdy enough to cut salt bars if they are accidentally left sit too long?

[@SoyandShea]

Maybe but the other issue is they crumble when left for too long. A M&P cutter may still make them crumble and fall apart

[@LizzyAnna]

I will add that to my notes as well. Thank you.

[@michellespencer8838]

Hi keeley

[@SoyandShea]

Hi

[@georgetadinescu6672]

La ce ajuta SAREA in sapunul cu sare ?

[@SoyandShea]

In this soap, it makes a creamy lather that exfoliates