Dead Sea bath salts, and why you NEED a carrier oil | Day 135/365

[@CraftySheenaa]

Thanks for the video . Very informative How much citric acid was used for this recipe ?

[@comiatta]

This was so informative and fun to watch! I'm a certified aromatherapist currently looking to try new things, and let me tell you, I was soo confused by all these tutorials adding citric essential oils directly to the salts with nothing else acting as a conductor. I was thinking maybe the salt was supposed to act as one but that didn't make much sense to me, so I'm super thankful for your shared expertise. Cheers!

[@tzipporahbragg9798]

Would you need to put a preservative in this? Or because you are drying it out first you don't need to?

[@lisasutcliffe5963]

The best video I have seen on making essential oil bath salt. You're exactly right about not wanting pockets of essential oil undiluted in the bath because it can burn the skin. I have watched so many videos where people are just rubbing essential oil and salt together. The salt will not dilute the essential oils and neither will the bath water so carrier oil is a must. Great video, thanks for sharing x

[@nancykelly9712]

The one thing I think I would have added is poly 80, I really don't like the oil floating on the water and sticking to the tub or me. Great video, thank you!

[@TheeElfinlight]

I was wondering about this too

[@susanthomas9146]

I didn’t add it. Big mess and lesson learned!

[@jael0921]

How much poly would you add for this batch size? Thanks ❤️

[@jael0921]

Thank you for sharing! Can I press them while they're wet to create salt blocks? If that's ok, for how long do they need to dry out? I hope you can answer my question. 💜

[@WiscoMel]

I made this last night, used half the amount of wet ingredients and added an extra quarter cup of baking soda. It didn’t activate but it stuck together in a large flat clump😩 dehumidifier is running and it’s not getting below 50% so I’m thinking that might be why. Hoping when I break it up, that adding in some extra salt before jarring it will help. It feels soft in the water though!

[@mdhowie5612]

Hi thanks for the video. Are the measurements 2 C of each salt?..... equalling a total of 6 cups once combined? Thanks....its been a stressful month for me and this looks like the best way to indulge. Much love and appreciation for your generosity (and humor) while doing these videos

[@annettewilliams1471]

I see your question wasn’t answered either.

[@goldiegiles9609]

It can be up to your own preference. I use half half of epsom/sea salt you can sub for Himalayan salt or whatever salt you want. I know it’s been 9months since you asked but I hope this helps 🖤

[@goldiegiles9609]

So half half would be 3 cups of each salt for the whole batch

[@vernahrris5601]

I watched that show maybe 5 episodes before I stopped. It was idiotic so I never got the references until you explained!!! Love your videos. Kind of upset that KZbin unsubscribed me from your chanel...I'm glad I found you again.

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Ha! Yeah I’ve never seen it, but the references have been thrown around enough that I had to figure out what they meant! 😂

[@AnnaApples1]

@@MrsSoapAndClay can this be achieved without the citric acid?

[@annettewilliams1471]

When you said 6 cups is it a ratio or actually 6 of each type salt?

[@whitneywalker2085]

This is the best bath salt video ever! I never thought about adding citric acid for the extra effect. That is genius and a "wow" factor. How do you feel about dried flowers? Are they ok for the drain and plumbing?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

I mean, I put dried flowers in bath bombs and the like, and they sell well. For me personally? I hate the floaties that I have to clean out of the tub afterwards.

[@KAFaye-nk5tl]

does dying them using the oven cause the scent to fade? how long and how hot to bake it for?

[@Jsarson1976]

As an aromatherapist wouldn’t the essential oils evaporate when drying it out over night?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Hey! Given the small amount of essential oils and little carrier to bind to, it’s reasonable to assume that some of the essential oil benefits are lost in evaporation. The scent remains, but beyond that I’m not sure if much else does.

[@channontye727]

Thanks for the wonderful help you are very blessed How much citric acid did you use

[@jeannieolchowy317]

Great video! I don't like adding colourants, therefore, what liquid and how much would I addto the recipe?. Thank you.

[@_sararenee]

Hi! Love your videos and very informative. I’ve been doing vendor shows and want more kid items. Could you add in SLSA so it’d create a bubble bath? 😊

[@lolosreel]

Thank you Soap and Clay, this was a great tutorial!

[@vikingsrule5895]

Can we mix 50/50 Epson and dead sea salt. I tried and it's a big pile of slime. Not 100% sure why...

[@heatherbell3368]

Can you put the color on after you put all the ingredients in

[@Jaidzeka36]

Would it be okay to add vita burst beads? Or skin safe flowers/petals? Also, would I be able to switch out the essential oil with fragrance oil and use the same measurement?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Sure! That’s a fun inclusion!

[@Jaidzeka36]

@@MrsSoapAndClay thanks so much!

[@ArreisMorsCI]

This was such an informative video. Gotta try this recipe!!!

[@donteatthesoap8196]

Nice! Thank you for this video.

[@balancespa2455]

Can I half this whole recipe and it still work?

[@ggl3825]

Will the colour stain your body and tub? Also do you need a preservative?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

No to both!

[@missellyssa]

Why not use a mixer?

[@shannonkey1925]

Was it all Dead sea salt or half dead sea and half regulat?

[@MsGolden333]

Could you put polysorbate 80 in this to keep the tub from being greasy?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Hi! I’ve never used poly 80 in bath salts, but it’s a good idea! I’d start out with 1% of total batch weight and see if that amount plays nice with the salts. 😀

[@naturallygigi3294]

@Traviaun Golden-DeJesus yes, you definitely can. It'll help disperse all the oils and colors evenly into the bath salt, and prevent that annoying ring around the bathtub.

[@antoinettekruger4]

Could you bake these at a low temp to dry ?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

You can! Just don’t forget about them!

[@mypitaraa_]

Hi! Thanks for sharing the recipe! I had made bath salts in a similar way with carrier oils, however, after about 2 weeks, the salts were smelling of oil (used olive oil) instead of the essential oil...was quite unpleasant...any reason this happened?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Salts can be tricky in storage and can go off; I think it’s time to do a revisit to this recipe and see if we can make it last longer in different climates!

[@mypitaraa_]

Thanks for the reply! And would love to know & understand if there is a way to eliminate the oil odors!! 😀 I was wondering if adding vit E oil could help...

[@amyelgin]

Can I use fragrance oils? Like the kind that I use in my wax melts.

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Hey! So as long as the fragrances are skin safe (and not all wax fragrances are, so double check) you can use them in place of essentials for this one. Have fun!

[@noorlailasari8267]

may i ask which grade you used for baking soda? food grade or pharma?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Food grade #1. :)

[@girlsrock38]

Where can I get the citric acid? How much to add to this recipe?

[@theRHseries]

Wondering samething I’ll try google it

[@MsAubrey]

You can get citric acid through Brambleberry [too expensive for shipping for me though... location matters], Bulk Apothecary or Chemistry Store [all have websites] and I'd be awfully surprised if you couldn't get it on amazon.

[@88erva]

What was the last scoop of white powder you added?

[@lovetaikolovelife9794]

Citric acid powder

[@christyh.0073]

Quick question, would you need poly 80 due to the carrier oil so that it does not leave oil to slip on in the tub?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

In general, I avoid including poly 80 unless it’s absolutely necessary. For this application, given the amount of oils dispersed throughout a batch, I don’t think Poly is necessary. You totally can include it though!

[@christyh.0073]

As always thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge!!! I can’t even begin to tell you how much I’ve learned from you over the last almost year !! I wish I was not across the country so I could visit !!

[@Signrmsigncs]

@@MrsSoapAndClay why do you not like poly 80?

[@alishaybarra8260]

@@Signrmsigncs i was wondering the same. what exactly is polly 80???

[@sarahgoatmom5452]

You amaze and astound me!! I love you videos and have learned sooooooooooooooooo much!!! I'm wanting to create a very gentle soap...I want to incorporate Colloidal Oats, (home ground,) plus calamine powder, and Jewel Weed , also home grown and ground!! Something for dry and maybe irritated skin from poison Ivy and other elements that can irritate skin for anybody. Do you have any thoughts on this?! Love and (((HUGZ))) from Po=Dunk, TN!@ ;)

[@sarahgoatmom5452]

BTW... I love this bath salt recipe!! I customized it to make it "my own!" Keep up the great work, (((Mrs, Soap and Clay!)))

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

I think you're on a good path for the soap! Have fun!

[@jamiewilson176]

I made this and sat it out over night and it was super hard and clumpy the next day 😫

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

That’s ok! Break it up into pieces and use a bit less liquid next time.

[@shauneriver3973]

I tried to make this last night and only made a half batch. This morning it was all stuck together and sticky. How can I fix it?

[@MsAubrey]

I would say add a bit more dry ingredients... a little more baking soda maybe?

[@shauneriver3973]

Ms A I am in tears. I just gave a jar of mine to my friend and she said it didn't bubble. How can I fix that?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Oh don’t cry! It’s all about testing and good clean fun in the soap and bathing world! If you want something like this to actually bubble (as opposed to fizz), you can add some SLSA or a bit of polysorbate, which bubbles a bit when the citric acid and baking soda hits the water.

[@shauneriver3973]

Soap & Clay thank you so much. If I made a half batch how much SLsa do I use. ? Two tablespoons?

[@shauneriver3973]

Soap & Clay. Thank you for answering

[@fikelephidlamini2271]

Is it OK to use plastic jars too?

[@fikelephidlamini2271]

Thanks for an awesome video 👍👍👍

[@ladube_m]

How long do they stay

[@jeleniaweeks3600]

Thank You!

[@georgiamae6663]

Dude I could’ve just put this in the stand mixer.... why have we not done that??? 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

I don’t think a batch this size fits in the stand mixer...? Or maybe it does and y’all just like making things harder. 🤣

[@sititanhardiyanti3828]

Hi, great video! For the liquid colorant is it food colorant?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Hi! The liquid colorants we use are LabColors from Brambleberry.

[@devil4253]

Can u use non essential fragrances

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Hi! Sure!

[@182122lc]

so I tried adding the baking powder and citric. I spread it out to dry and an hour later I looked and the salts turned into floam.

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Really? No changes in the measurements of the liquid? You can put the salts in the oven on low while they’re drying if you live in a high humidity environment.

[@182122lc]

@@MrsSoapAndClay oh yesss Florida. im sad

[@182122lc]

@@MrsSoapAndClay just a bit of fragrance and joj oba oil

[@182122lc]

@@MrsSoapAndClay I have it in the oven I added a bit more salts and baking powder. I think it will be fine

[@182122lc]

so I thought I could dry it in the oven but now its a puddle of goo

[@lunalunita975]

You know some teens are gonna smoke this

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Ha! #nobreakingbad 😂

[@Ech0s_1972]

Bahahaha! No- real bath salts 🤣

[@quinnthompson5598]

Would this mixture be dry enough to add dried botanicals ?