How I Make SOOTHING CALAMINE Soap w/ Aloe Vera + How to Steam Soap tops | Ellen Ruth Soap

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

I'm the same way, Soap doesn't need to be pretty, It's all the greatness inside that make's a soap beautiful. Thank you, Ellen

[@EllenRuthSoap]

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[@firdowskruger9896]

Love that! True, Pam😊

[@audreystar4868]

True 👍🏼

[@ellielynn8219]

When I costed out the ingredients for calamine powder I learned that if you mix your own is soooo much cheaper. That’s what I will be doing. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us, you’re teaching me so much! And your energy is just, so relaxing and calming. 💜

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Great tip!💕

[@tassiegirl1991]

Hi Ellen, I think the calamine you used must have had a higher % of iron oxide in it hence not the usual blush colour. You can make your own to ensure the blush colour by mixing 95% zinc oxide and 0.5% iron or red oxide, that seems to be the standard quantities from my online research. Certainly preferred the previous colour used in the soap. Love a simple bar too.

[@elainem7722]

Do you mean 5% iron or red oxide? Thanks

[@deborahbradford7864]

Another beautiful batch of luxurious soap, love Avobath! Your videos are always so delightful and very informative, you’re my absolute fave. Thank you for sharing, I’ve learned so much from you.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much 🥰💕

[@firdowskruger9896]

Ellen is truly a darling and so unselfish in all that she shares. I, too learnt a great deal from her. Love from Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤

[@ashley-cz1sl]

Just so you know if you can't find calamine powder what you can line a dehydrator with wax paper and dehydrate the liquid form of calamine and put it in a food processor and pulse it into a powder. My grandma taught me that. She would wet a cotton ball and dip it into the powder and apply it on our bug bites. Can't wait to put in my order of soaps from your site.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

What creative idea! It wouldn't have occured to me to dehydrate the liquid form. I'm so pleased with how this batch came out, I think you'll love it💕

[@shunwilliams6180]

Thank you so much for sharing we appreciate it 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@firdowskruger9896]

Thanks again, Ellen. FO was such a pleasure to work with. Happy for you.

[@MrsTheClown]

This is so lovely. My daughter and I really love the first batch. All of the soaps we've gotten from you are soooooo nourishing for it skin!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Oh thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying them💕

[@SoyandShea]

This is beautiful. I spotted calamine powder last week and decided to grab some to make lotion. Never thought to make a soap, I might have to try. Thank you for the inspiration

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks Keeley! I love it in soap, you should give it a go!

[@SoyandShea]

@@EllenRuthSoap most definitely. I got my powder yesterday. It's a bit darker than yours. I'm looking forward to soaping with it.

[@thereselawton1373]

Another great soap, can’t wait to try if I can find calamine powder, thank you..

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks 💕 it makes for a wonderful soap!

[@dianneg-phila]

Beautiful as usual! Ty

[@maureenharrah931]

I would love to make soap...but I have ENOUGH other fun things......That being said, your soaps were so well received in the Christmas packages this year I can't compliment you enough. They are a pleasure to give, and to use. NOW, would I love to be your shadow and learn? IN A HEARTBEAT. I love watching you, and I love what I have in my hands. Thank you!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Oh, thank you so much🥰

[@evehsv5556]

Very nice soap i would have loved to see you do a lather test using calamine powder very interesting. Thanks for sharing.😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Good idea, next time I do calamine, I'll try to remember to add a lather test!

[@juliepodlewski9528]

@ Eve HSV I got one of her bars last time she made it and my husband and I just love it! It has a nice creamy lather. I have sensitive skin and we both ended up with a case of poison oak and this soap helped clear it up in no time! Great for dry itchy skin!❤️

[@evehsv5556]

@@juliepodlewski9528 Thanks Julie very nice of you to let me know awesome. 😊

[@womennetworkingworldwide883]

Absolutely beautiful soap! I was surprised that the steamer didn’t affect or damage the salt on top. That’s cool

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! I try not to hold it on the salt too much, so it won't sweat..

[@crystalnelson2940]

I like doing the simple recipes, but I love all your designs.

[@Ms97Pinky]

Your Calamine Bars are always so smooth and beautiful. I make mine and they look like old cement with specks of calamine in them. Maybe I need to try another type of Calamine Clay??

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Hmmm, it could be the calamine? Pre mixing in the oils helps it get really smooth.

[@carolynethrasher4527]

I love WSP’s Avobath. Another thing you can do on a simple soap is a reverse stamp technique like Auntie Clara does.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Great suggestion 💕

[@kayla-rae4770]

Whats the reverse stamp technique ?

[@victoriacaceres9104]

Thank you very much for your videos. I started making soaps a few months ago and recently came across you and hardly ever miss your videos. I must tell you that I have learned a lot from you, and it is very relaxing to see and listen to you. May I ask you some questions that I have? I hope I'm not too nosy. First, I would like to know what are the cane sugar and silk fibers used for in the lye solution and in what proportion should they be used? About sodium lactate a few months ago I would have asked you, but I have already done a research on my own motivated for your videos, thank you 😉. I would also like to know what size and weight your bars of soap are. Sorry in advance for my English, I'm from Central America and I have to use the translator to make sure I get my ideas across in better English. Greetings from Guatemala.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for watching! The sugar is a lather booster, and the silk adds a "silky" feel to the lather. Sugar can be added at 1-2 tsp per lb of oils. I'm using the tall triple skinny mold from workshop heritage, they have all the specs on volume.

[@victoriacaceres9104]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you very much for answer my questions. 🥰

[@gmakoch3260]

I think this color is able to be used by the guys in my family. Lots of guys in my family! Ha! I saw the first batch size up in a second! Whoa! So scary! Thanks for staying so calm! That helps learn what to do if that happens to one of my projects! I really appreciate your creations each one unique & lovely!

[@ibeccolon8374]

Hi, Thanks, Thanks. Beautiful and health for skin. You are prefessional soap. Thanks.

[@annamariahardy-kelley1415]

Hi I have to agree with all the previous posts your videos are so informative and delightful to watch thank you so much for posting I always learn so much

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@hauwarabiu6045]

Wow so beautiful the soap looks soothing

[@EllenRuthSoap]

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[@shelbylamothe8833]

Just got mine today, and it smells so fresh!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

So glad you like it!💕

[@kezru1581]

Oh it's lovely Ellen!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you🥰

[@loisosterman3648]

Beautiful!

[@NezumiSoaps]

So pure and lovely 💕💕💕💕

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you! 😊

[@TheeWhitneyAmofa]

Sooo lovely! I bet it feels amazing! 🥰

[@SeattleDonna206]

One of my favorites of yours!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

🥰💕

[@MJ-cc4uf]

I found a variety of calamine powder recipes online, some use pink kaolin clay and others use iron oxide.

[@jrbland18]

Beautiful

[@kurstink1222]

Pretty!

[@para-diceranch5648]

Beautiful soap! Just looking at it calms me 😊 Yeah, I'm a nerd 🤓🤪😅

[@EllenRuthSoap]

🥰😂💕

[@lauriesorenson3172]

Yes, it looks like a spa bar of soap. Very nice. Bet it would be great if you had bug bites and stings, and/or poison ivy or other rashes. I was covered head to toe with calamine lotion many times as a child. Lol

[@helenenjenga9000]

Awesome remake❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! This one was way less stressful🤣

[@akashamagick]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge , I learn a lot from you , I want ask you if you put your soap on a heating blanket so it go in gel phase ?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for watching! I do use a heating pad in the super cold winter time, but other seasons I don't need to use it to get gel.

[@cheryl739]

Very creamy looking. Bet it is a soothing, rich bar. I was wondering if the yellow fragrance mixed with the pink powder and came up with the beige color. Avobath is an awesome scent and so worth using. Big favorite of mine! Cheers & Blessings 💕👍💕

[@EllenRuthSoap]

That's a good point about the color mix, I hadn't thought about that.... I do love the scent!

[@amberknight8555]

It's so wonderful 😍

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you! 😊

[@daphneydonegan5680]

It is very expensive. Love the soap. So pretty.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks 💕

[@anjalig8265]

Wow that's a great .

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@maryroseshearer9715]

Gorgeous Ellen! -Momo

[@EllenRuthSoap]

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[@Erica-yr3gf]

Gorgeous. All your soaps are so classy. I adore you and your work, your soaps recipes and ideas. Thank you for showing off your talent. Your details are are truly appreciated. Are your designs trademarked or do you mind if I may make some of your soaps? I don’t want to get into trouble. I have my own recipes, but I would mind to use some of your ideas. I greatly appreciate you either way. Sending you love and gratitude sweet Ruth. 💕🙏🏻🌿👍🌎

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much! You're welcome to use any of my designs that I post here. It's always sweet when I get tagged in an inspiration post😉

[@Erica-yr3gf]

Thank you. I love you with all my heart. 💕💕💕

[@audreystar4868]

Hi Ruth. I love all your videos. What soap do you use for your face? Your face is clean & clear.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! I actually use them all on my face and body 💕

[@sanazmirbolook4445]

great♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@janetsusan8633]

I need someone to make these lovely soaps in The Netherlands! 🥰🥰

[@EllenRuthSoap]

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[@sylviahayes17]

Lol you gave me wanting to put that fragrance in a soap lol 😂 🧼

[@sylviahayes17]

Have typo. Darn autocorrect 👎🏽

[@crystalnelson2940]

Hi Ellen I am interested in becoming a soap maker. When you got started what did you start with the soap kits or started in a different way? You are one of my favorite soap makers.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I started with a simple recipe, not a kit😉

[@crystalnelson2940]

@@EllenRuthSoap I like your swirls, was that hard to do? Did you start doing those with the simple recipes you started out with or it was over time before you start doing swirls?

[@crystalnelson2940]

Being a beginner soap maker is it best that I use the soap calculator and how do I know how much lye to use and how much oils? Should I follow recipes that already have the measurements? I know the measurements has to be exacted, but how would I know what to do when I want to add something more to an already recipe?

[@brujoloco7726]

Hello! Beautiful video! I was wondering, did you use the 14 size log splitter mold?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Log splitter is from Workshop Heritage

[@ashmodo1097]

Ellen can you please let me know the dimensions of you cut bars?!?! I’m not ready for a slab mold just yet. I’m getting some acrylic tall and skinny loaf molds made and I just LOVE the shape of you bars.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

they are approx 3x2.5x1"

[@hemalipeiris2688]

Hi, I am from Sri Lanka . Ellen can you put the recipe in the description . I really need to make this for sensitive skin . Thank you 🙂

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I don't share this particular recipe. But you can adapt any good CP recipe with calamine and aloe😉

[@papiadutta4428]

Hi Ellen, beautiful soap ❤️ i love the top ... Interestingly i used some pink Himalayan salt on a soap .. but after cutting and once i let it sit in the curing area for a day the salt particles started sweating .. anything i can do to not to let the particles sweat? Thank you ❤️

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I've only had my salt sweat once, that was before I put a large dehumidifyer near my curing racks. That seems to help.

[@papiadutta4428]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you for the tip... Will try that ❤️

[@matthewirvin6505]

Technically could you add all the soothing ingredients after turning it to soap ? Besides the silk fibers

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I think you're talking about HP soap, and yes you could.

[@doloresperez8141]

Where can I find the stamp you use for your soaps!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

This is where I got mine from: amzn.to/4cQXDrC

[@marymcdonald1205]

I purchased mine on etsy and got a large bag

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for the info!

[@KarinaMD.11]

Hi Ellen! I want to try this recipe but I only have calamine lotion in my country, I can't find powder. Any suggestion for that? Can I use the lotion?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I have not experimented with the lotion, so I can't really speak to it.

[@KarinaMD.11]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you! I'll try and see what happens.

[@greenbarn2213]

Hi Ellen....on your basic recipe, is the amount of oils 4722g....I calculated the water weight in soap calc as 4250 (by weighing it in the mold) divided by 0.9.....is that correct? Do you mind telling me the oil weight you use in the triple wide-tall and skinny mold...very very beginner, getting ready to try and make my first ever soap, been studying everything for a year......lol

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I don't share this recipe, but Workshop Heritage gives all the volume capacity for their molds, which is very helpful.

[@marylouise6806]

I buy my Calamine Powder from Make Your Own Buzz which is own by Wholesale supplier plus.

[@enyfernandes9434]

Marly Louise oque é calamina?.

[@doloresperez8141]

Where do I find the recipe please. How do you get your face and hands so beautifully so soft and so young!😮

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Here's one with the recipe, but you can add calamine to any good recipe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4LainZ9fcuskLs

[@andytole4807]

Thanks for the video, is my first time in the channel.. I have questions.. Is this soap to calm pain in the skin such mosquitos bites? That is calamine is for.. When did you put the aloe vera? Sorry i didn't see it maybe my bad.. Thanks!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I used aloe vera juice as the liquid to make the lye solution. And calamine powder has many skin benefits....

[@janicemonkowski5329]

Can I make my own “Calamine” with rose kaolin clay and zinc oxide? I think the rose kaolin is kaolin mixed with iron oxide.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

That's a good question... You'd have to research on that..

[@brandiesuarez]

Which soap cutter and soap mold did you purchase from workshop Heritage

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I have the tall triple skinny mold

[@brandiesuarez]

@@EllenRuthSoap Thank you 😊 I sent you a message on Instagram 😊

[@laurieparker7038]

Hello Ruth Ellen, how much calamine PPO please?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I stick around 1.5 tsp per lb of oils

[@elsacastillo8824]

Hi !!! What’s the name of the fragrance please I love ur soaps

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It’s in the video😉 Avobath

[@elsacastillo8824]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you so much have a nice day

[@littleredhouseonthehillsoa1209]

If you don’t mind my asking where did you get the dupe fragrance

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It's in the video😉 Be Scented

[@user-sg2ef4bq8k]

Why do you add cane sugar to your lye?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It's a lathering agent, helps make lots of bubles.

[@windchime95]

So at what point in the process did you start the spoon designs?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It depends on the batter. I wait until it's set up a bit, sometimes 5-15 min. before I come in with the spoon.

[@deborahharris6888]

Can you use the calamine powder in bath bombs

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes 👍 I have a video showing it. It makes wonderful bath bombs

[@lafamiliaintrovertidahappy4002]

Can I use real aloe Vera blended?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

If you're using the gel, I would add it as an additive. If you're using aloe juice, you can use it as the water phase.

[@lafamiliaintrovertidahappy4002]

@@EllenRuthSoap the plant I meant?

[@julesjam215]

Where do you buy your fragrances?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It’s in the video😉 this one is from Be Scented

[@patriciamachado6050]

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[@LindenHillFarm]

Where's the recipe?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

This video didn't come with a recipe. But I do have a calamine video coming soon with one 👍

[@sherrymartindale8582]

It’s a very pretty soap but an odd color for calamine powder🤔 definitely not digging on your work! Just the color of the powder. A lot different vs your first batch. I bought mine from Scented Expressions Supplies. Maybe try them for your next order of calamine powder😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! I'll give them a look.