DIY Recipe - How to Make Pretty 🛁 BATH SALTS + 2 Ways to Wrap & Label | Ellen Ruth Soap

[@skuldarchleone]

I'm happy that i am not the only one who buys stuff because the package is beautiful 😂

[@TheTalkingTreeEmporium]

You are definately not. I built my whole business on the idea of pretty things.

[@__thandoo]

😂😂you're not

[@shadowfanflowers]

A lot of the times i will buy something BECAUSE of the packaging be it beautiful or unique- into the basket it goes!!

[@Dianne-uv3bs]

Yes they are lovely

[@lisalanders5160]

Same! :)

[@Jane-West]

I love that Mennonite store Ellen! One of my favorite places to shop! Will be glad when they turn the ice cream machines back on😂😂😂

[@katieinhops5163]

I love the tea bag concept!! I hate little floaty things touching me in my bath (it's a sensory thing). I'm definitely going to do the tea bags.

[@jessicabatson8135]

Just made my first batch for Teacher Appreciation & Mother's Day gifts :)

[@magdasegoviaquintana9267]

Amazing tutorials! Thank you so much in taking us from choice of products, to creating to packaging! Literally, the best videos!❤

[@dianemilne3530]

I love how it is very informative, you give the recipe and how to mix. Really love the packaging and all your video’s x

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks so much 😊

[@shawneeiacono2542]

I love seeing Bath Salts they are so pretty. Pink Salts are my favorite too use too.

[@driffle3699]

i cant wait to make this

[@monicahains3198]

I just love your channel Ellen. You’re very informative. Blessings x

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much!💖

[@DoNotBelieveAnyone]

Ikea still sells these trays(at least in Finland) i have 5 of them.😁 Salt bath for feet, have been a health thing for me all my childhood. Love them.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

That's good to know, I love those trays❣️

[@lyndawest8612]

Thanks Ellen. I love using the tubes. I also add beautiful lemon peel and orange peel to my citrus salts. The ones I use (Spice Village) are quite small and don't need to be strained out. They add a little more scent too

[@magdalenaroman8241]

Hi Lynda, sounds amazing🤩 would love the recipe.

[@BlaqueSuggaDesigns]

Greetings @lyndawest8612 do you do the oven part before putting them in the tubes

[@lyndawest8612]

@@BlaqueSuggaDesigns yes. The tubes are the final step

[@ashley3492]

You are glowing! You look so beautiful 😍😍😍

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much!!🥰

[@BeechHillSoap]

Hi Ellen, I’m looking forward to seeing the milk bath you create! Thank you for another great video, you rock!😊

[@lifewithamberb]

You are so kind and generous and I appreciate you so much

[@CptBlysWife93]

I absolutely love your channel! I love how incredibly knowledgeable you are and the natural simplicityof your designs! ❤ Thank you

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much!🥰

[@deborahlh7747]

Love these bath salts! But now I understand that plain old sea salt has micro plastics in it. For that reason I’ll just use the other salts. They are so pretty though.

[@rosamariebuttel7481]

Orange and pink is very pretty.

[@jaynegodwin3412]

Fab video again Ellen,I love bath salts and make them for family and friends for Christmas and Birthdays.I love the Roses and your packages are lovely,I use a lot of botanical expecially Lavender and Cornflowers.Thank you for sharing xx

[@doloresperez8141]

Just starting out and your demonstrations are real easy to follow ❣️Need your recipe! Do you have a recipe book?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I share a lot of recipes here in YT💕

[@kimmatura3564]

That was really educational and informative. Even if I just want to make them for myself and friends.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks 💕

[@jinipatton3200]

These are just beautiful! Thanks for sharing. BTW IKEA does still have the plastic trays. I just bought some 2 weeks ago in PA.

[@harvestaromas]

Thank you for creating a Salt Bath Tutorial for new beginners. I enjoyed it so much and was able to take notes and keep up with the timing of your video. Happy Holidays, Thank you for sharing ERS! I subscribed and clicked the Notification Button, Best Success!

[@Dianne-uv3bs]

They look really nice

[@lauriewilson4741]

You are a good instructor 😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you! 😃

[@sylviahayes17]

Just seen that bad weather is heading your way… hoping you and your loved ones are staying safe!!!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you❣️ So far so good🙏🏽

[@TawandaCarver]

Not only are your products beautiful, but you are too. Thank you for all your great videos and awsome tips❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@jrbland18]

Beautiful I love them

[@LadyGecko]

I'm in the anti 'floaty bit' group...it's not just the clean up, it's having them potentially sticking to me in places I don't want them. But I love me some nice bath salts and I different salts, scents and light colorants. And I package them in in the heat sealed window pouches. For family...I do fancy glass jars with scoops that can be refilled. I use a regular iron to seal my bags and I label them BEFORE I fill them as it is easier.

[@helenenjenga9000]

I love hibiscus tea it would be awesome in a bath the water should turn a pretty pink can't wait to try. Thank you for sharing.

[@sylviahayes17]

Sending prayers to you and your community. I know you live in Tennessee. Loved the video as always!!! ❤❤❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much!!🙏🏽

[@ireneomenuko4410]

Thank you Ellen for sharing your trade.❤

[@elsigarcia8845]

Ellen, mil gracias por la conversión a gramos; yo te veo desde México 🇲🇽 y me ha encantado tu contenido. Amo la forma en la que empacas tus productos, lástima que aquí no es fácil encontrarlos 🥲 Me has sido de gran inspiración ☺️❤❤❤ Gracias por tu trabajo 🙏🏼

[@Sooz1234]

Thank you for once again sharing your expertise. I am always on the lookout for ways to spoil my sisters. Happy Spring!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

These would make great gifts💕

[@Nstone630]

Making these today, very excited. Thank you so much for sharing your information. You are very informative and go over it all very well. Thank you!!

[@ivonvalle2683]

Omg Ellen these are so beautiful, can’t wait to make them. Thank you so much for sharing. Love them.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Glad you like them!💖

[@Julie-we3ll]

Awesome Ellen, both are so beautiful way to go💕💕💕💕💕 Love from GA

[@cheryl739]

It looked fun to make, but also fun to watch. Makes me wish I had a bathtub. Cheers! 👍💕

[@katrinabradley4421]

Thank you , very informative. The bath salts are beautiful, can’t wait to try this recipe.❤

[@lindahalpern5722]

Really informative. Thank you!

[@cheriegildart]

Another great video Ellen!

[@weezer714]

I love your packaging. I was wondering if the fragrance gets light when the salts are drying for 3 days. I guess not because you explained how good it smelled. ❤ Thank you

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I've found the scent retention to be really good👍

[@leonormarrero162]

Wow, beautiful. Love it! Thank you.

[@Artlostudio]

I love it Ellen!! Thank you do much for all your tips!! I teally liked the muslin bag! I think it’s great!!!

[@lisalanders5160]

Hi Ellen! Thank you for making this video. I'm going to try this one too! Question. You mentioned adding a little rubbing alcohol to color plain rock salt with Micha powder. What percentage is needed? 70%, 91% or 99%....or does that matter for bath salts? :) Thank you again!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I used the 91%, but I don't think it matters.

[@lisalanders5160]

@@EllenRuthSoap - Great, thank you!

[@patriciagrullons]

Acabo de hacer estas sales para unos regalos y estan riquisimas. Thanks Ellen I love them.

[@Sassycatsoapery]

Hi! Thank you for sharing this fun recipe!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

My pleasure 😊💖

[@belindarae9879]

Love this video thanks for sharing x

[@carriewoyke8697]

Love your videos!! Thank you!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Glad you like them!💕

[@rhonda4829]

Dendritic salt I love to put in my bath salts. My customers love it

[@monharris28]

Thank you!!!!!

[@TonicMercantile]

Great video, Ellen! Have you tried coloring your bath salts? I have used both color mica powder made for soap and food-grade dye (IE: for cakes, etc.), and I've found that after about 3 months on the shelf, they will start to fade and/or discolor. It's just a natural chemical reaction from the salts. Just curious if you've experienced that before or have any suggestions on how to prolong the shelf life / color.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I haven't tried to color my salts, but that's good info to know❣️

[@MsDiamondz89]

Love it!

[@kaleykiplinger8528]

I’m glad you mentioned drying it before packaging! I had used a recipe on bramble berry that didn’t mention the need to dry it before packaging. It was my first time making bath salts so i just didn’t think about it. And they got rock hard in the jars! Not a good look when trying to build credibility as a new brand

[@GymBodyMuscles]

Nice one. What would be good ratio to mix PS 80 with coconut oil and lavender essential oil, to make 300 gms bath salt? Thank you

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I would keep the essential oil to oil ratio at about 1:1 ratio

[@lesliek.howard572]

Hi Ruth. I make bath teas with muslin bags too.

[@rebekkavenoy312]

I can’t believe I’m this early! Thank you!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

👍💕

[@michellewhite6992]

Hi I tried your bath salt with the black or deep purple himalayan salt added to it. I've found it didn't smell very nice while running the tub. It smelt like rotting eggs. I didn't know it was that at 1st as I put in several different things but now I know its definitely that as I've looked it up. Black himalayan salt has a high sulfur content which gives of a pungent egg smell. Just thought you would like to know.

[@bspeakman5102]

Thank u for informing us.because I ran my bath & it had a pungent egg smell i now know WHT it is Thx to u. I also added blk Himalayan salt. SUCKS BECAUSE THEY LOOK NICE BUT STINK!

[@catherineengle4196]

So cool! God bless

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks💖

[@cliviascreations]

I love bath salts! Unfortunately they don’t sell well for me , but that is ok. They make good gift for families and teachers. Tip for you Ellen. I premix the dendritic salt ahead of time so that way everything is dry when I am ready to make the bath salts. Love those roses! Do you have the link? Mine are not as pretty and mostly only petals. Thank you for sharing

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Great tip, thanks! I just added a link for the rose buds❣️

[@toconnor6811]

Hi Ellen, I am very new to all this and just loving your videos. You have assembled some really classy and beautiful items to share with everyone. God bless you for that. I was just wondering about this bath salt mixture. Would add in some baking soda and one of those other items you use in your bath bombs create the fizzy thing in the bathtub if you add it to this bath salt mixture?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, you could add in some baking soda and citric acid to make some fizz👍

[@toconnor6811]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you so much for your reply. You have some incredibly beautiful products and you're a very lovely person. 😊

[@YserasGift]

What scale do you use if you don’t mind me asking? I love your videos. They’ve helped me tremendously!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It's listed in my Amazon store, link in description box.

[@bellabates4512]

Beautiful as usual! Great Video! Why do you use Emulsifier polysorbate 80?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It helps reduse any residue in the tub. You can omit it if desired.

[@bellabates4512]

✅ thank you for that pro tip!

[@eveaYT2625]

Very good

[@Bornawesomejay]

Thank you for your videos! They are very informative. Can this be made without the polysorbate 80?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes you can!👍

[@Bornawesomejay]

Great, thank you Ellen!💕

[@jamiejohnson9520]

Do you think it would just be easier to put only the flowers in the bag? Me personally I like the texture of the salts in the water

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Good suggestion 🤍

[@rhonda4829]

I’ve found my Himalayan pink and black sea salt at Ross and Home Goods store.

[@eliemarylarosa373]

Hi Ellen love love ❤️ your videos thank you for sharing with us , love how you explain everything so nicely🙏. I made this yesterday and today is alot more wet than yesterday, is this normal or whatl did I do wrong and how can I fix it😢 ?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I suggest trying a low temp oven dry-out

[@eliemarylarosa373]

Ok thank you 🙏

[@teresagraham5989]

@@EllenRuthSoap A dehumidifier at about 35% for a 48-72 hours

[@kellsgreenidge8885]

Thanks for sharing your recipe and this video. May I ask, what's the reason for adding the Poly 80 please? Definitely making some bath salts for myself soon.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It helps reduce any tub residue when rinsing. But you can omit it if desired.

[@kellsgreenidge8885]

@@EllenRuthSoap ohhh thanks for the information

[@carolynpenrose8452]

I have made bath salts and after awhile, they go 'off', especially the Lavender. What causes that? Looking forward to trying this recipe.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I'm not sure, but the salt can "throw" the scent off...

[@carlenestair6398]

Thank you for another informative video I love it.. I recently bought some labels from online labels, my fist time using them. I am trying to figure out how to print just a few of the labels on the sheet instead of the entire sheet if I'm just making say 5 labels. How would I also go back and use up the other blank labels on that sheet? Hope you can share some guidance. Thanks in advance...I ordered that same size you're using based on your videos😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The Maestro label designer has a page set up where you can select how many you want to print.

[@carlenestair6398]

Thank you for your response 🙏 I will try that.

[@nancybanister9924]

I have tried to make this for myself have a quick question. Have you found that the black salt smell takes away from the other oils during the bath.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

No, I don't really notice the scent after it's made or in the bath 👍

[@sereniti005]

Where did she get the tea bags? I'm think this will be a good bridesmaid gift for a wedding.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Here's a link for the bags: amzn.to/3CSH92Y

[@suzannemoak6394]

Hi Ellen. I love the idea of adding bath salts to my business, although when making them they smell bad when I add water. Do you have any idea of why that might happen? Thank you.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Some salts can have a metalic or earthy scent, I suggest using a strong fragrance or essential oil blend.

[@elizabethtorres8266]

What about if I want to add slsa? And powder milk? How much of each? Thanks! I made yours, but I wanted it more bubbly.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, those would make great additives. I suggest an ounce or 2 of each.

[@magdalenaroman8241]

Thank you Ellen I might do a bath for the Christmas Bazaar. However I don't have any certificate or lic to do these & sell them. I wonder if I need some sort of certification🤔

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You don't need a license to sell bath products here in the US, but I highly suggest having good insurance.

[@SuzanneMoak]

Thank you for sharing this video! Do you think adding milk powder to this recipe would be okay? If so would you be able to estimate how much I would add? Thank you!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, I've added milk powders to the salts and it's wonderful. As far as how much, that depends... I suggest trying a small test batch and seeing what amount you like best.

[@scottcrable4966]

Can you talk about the polysorbate? Why is this added? Thanks!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Poly 80 acts as an emulsifyer in the bath water, so there isn't any residue left around the tub or a slippery bottom...

[@emilye709]

I would be interested to see how you make the lables.

[@steelersgirl071961]

She uses the Online Label Templet

[@susiea1419]

Ellen is it ok to put in a dehydrate to dry? I just thought as I have one it would be easier

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes👍

[@nancyblake7425]

I use the dendritic salt as well but find that I loose a lot of my scent while the mixture sets out in the open air to dry. Have you had this issue and do you have any suggestions? I tried the oven dry method but it made the salts smell really bad, like super bad. I had to throw them away!! Thinking maybe it was the f.o.??? I never tried it again 😊 that k you for all you do for your fellow makers!! ❤️

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I haven't had that experience, but I know some F.O's can be finicky sometimes...

[@nancyblake7425]

@@EllenRuthSoap I'm thinking it was the f.o. so maybe I'll give it another try!! Thank you ☺️

[@MayberrySoapCompany]

Ellen, I have a question - my salts are dry (not wet), but still feel a bit oily, I followed your instructions, it has been a week and a half, will putting them in the oven fix that or is it normal? This was my first go at bath salts.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The oven should help with the final dry out.

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

Have you ever used essential oils in bath salts? I bought two different kind of essential oils but I've read that they need to be used with a carrier oil. I've not had much luck on figuring out the ratio, or how much I can use in bath salts or batch bombs.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You don't need a carrier oil for the salts, because it becomes diluted in the bath water.

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you so much Ms Ellen! Do you know where I can find the ratio of EO to salts? This video was sooo incredibly helpful and I've save your recipe to use for my first time making bath salts. I love taking baths and after making cold process soap for so long, I'd love to branch out. 🩷

[@rhonda4829]

The grey sea salt would work too.

[@MrsUpson-wd4rk]

May I ask what program do you use to design your labels?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I use both Avery and Maestro

[@MrsUpson-wd4rk]

Thank you. I’m new to this world and currently working in Maestro now

[@annabellemacedo1914]

Where did you buy the plastic tube also the Cotton cloth bags to put the salt

[@EllenRuthSoap]

All the links are in the description👍

[@shynon12]

Your stamp would fit perfect on the front.

[@BeechHillSoap]

Hi Ellen! What price point would you sell the tubes and pouches for?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Product pricing is a tricky subject. Bramble Berry and Modern Soapmaking have great articles on that.

[@BeechHillSoap]

@@EllenRuthSoap yes my most difficult task!😉

[@Minwa621]

I see the link for the heat seal bags, but which size are the ones you're using? That's about the size I'd like to get so I can make these for mothers days gifts

[@EllenRuthSoap]

They're the 3.5x5.5"

[@Minwa621]

@@EllenRuthSoap great, thanks so much!

[@jennifergaytan97]

If you were selling the tube one, would you add a shrink wrap plastic to the top to seal it?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes👍

[@godsbabygirl1697]

Hi Ellen thank you so much for this video very helpful but can you please show me how to use the scale correctly? Especially when measuring .5 or .1 gram or measuring anything really please help because I always mess up the measurements

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I suggest looking up your scale on google for tutorials on how to use it. Some are easier to work than others...

[@christineyao1127]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joan-lisa-smith]

I hate to bug you with a question because you’re nice enough to make these videos but I’m kind of stumped. I know I’m scent sensitive, so maybe I’m crazy, but I have tripled the amount of salt this recipe calls for to try to dilute the amount of scent, it seems overwhelming. Is it supposed to be this concentrated because when you add it to the bath it gets diluted? Thanks for your help Ellen

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, it gets very diluted in a full bath of water. But it's fine to use much less fragrance, the salts will smell nice and it will be a super soft scent in the bath..

[@joan-lisa-smith]

Thanks for taking the time to respond 😊

[@gloriarolin312]

Will polysorbate 20 do the same as the 80? Guess I need to research it!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

There is a difference, you could use the poly 20 but it's not going to emulsify as much as the 80.

[@gloriarolin312]

@@EllenRuthSoap ok! Thank you!

[@SimgeEr]

Can we use this as a himalayan diffuser for room?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I would increase the himalayan salt for that👍

[@SimgeEr]

Thank you for your answer🧡

[@Karen-re1gd]

What if your fragrance has 1% vanilla. Do you have to put the stabilizer in it? If so what’s the ratio? ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Personally, I wouldn't even worry about it 😉 I think it's fine 👍

[@frankwilkins9284]

Hello Ellen, I have about 25 pounds of the European Spa Salt (Medium-Grain) from Wholesale Supplies Plus, could I use that in place of the sea salt and Epsom salt?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Oh yes, that would be great for this❣️

[@frankwilkins9284]

I put mine in the oven on the lowest setting which is 170 degrees for 15 minutes and stirred every 5 minutes and they still look "wet". Should I put them back in the oven and rebake them or let them dry for another day? I used the same ratio (0.50 fragrance and 0.50 Poly 80).

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Hmmm, you could try a bit longer in the oven. Or add more salts and even some baking soda for more dry ingredients..

[@WiscoMel]

What is the poly80 for? I know it helps colorant to disperse in bath bombs, but there’s no mica in this recipe.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You could leave it out if needed, but it helps disperse the fragrance and have the tub rinse clean.

[@WiscoMel]

@@EllenRuthSoap Thank you for clarifying! I wanted to try a small batch for myself with some leftover salts to see how I like it and thought I had completely missed something. After watching twice, I thought it would be best to ask 😊

[@sisindrabogahawatta281]

May i know that if we do as a business how we keep long time without any moisture?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I suggest a dehumidifier and keep them in a cool dry place.

[@aleshamcervin3107]

What is a good way to dry the bath salts? I made 3 batches last Saturday after watching the video and as of today it is still not dried. I have it on a pan. One batch I placed in oven at 170 but I feel I messed it up it seemed to be more wet. Not sure if it was in to long I did ten minutes.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Of it's not dried in a couple of days, I do put it in the oven at 150-170 for 30 min or so, then stir and see if it's dried...