Testing Different Types of Salt in Cold Process Soap | How to Add Salt to Cold Process Soap

I’ve already used pink himalayan salt in soap. My husband, Silent J in J & W Soaps, loves it. However, I kept hearing other soapers who didn’t recommend it. They stated it was too scratchy. I never realized it was too scratchy since I don’t typically rub the bar directly against my skin unless I’m washing my face, and I do have to be careful not to scratch myself with the Himalayan salt soaps. I always lather up in a washcloth in the shower. I decided I needed to test different salts.
Results of this test:
I used the soaps directly on my arms so I could feel the amount of scrubbiness each soap provided.
~*~The Himalayan salt I used is a fine salt, but it is still really coarse-feeling in soap. I wouldn’t recommend using it directly on your skin other than your hands or places that aren’t super-sensitive or prone to get scratched up.
~*~The sea salt was definitely much less coarse-feeling, but it still provided a good amount of scrubbiness. I think this would be more appealing for most people who like salt soaps and want exfoliation as well. My husband still prefers the Himalayan salt, because he likes the abrasiveness of it.
~*~The iodized table salt provided little if any exfoliation. I couldn’t feel the salt at all. I think if someone is looking for a hard, long-lasting bar, but they don’t like the exfoliation or scrubbiness, this would be right up their alley. I also felt like the lather felt a little different on this one. It almost seemed to feel creamier.
~*~All three soaps seem to have a similar longevity with use. Compared to other cold process soaps I make, I feel like these last a little longer. When the soap is almost used up, you have a little soap stone that still lathers well as opposed to a soft center than seems to disintegrate or fall apart. I think salt soaps are the bees knees.
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This video is NOT designed for kids. Soap is made using lye which is caustic until after the saponification process in which no lye remains. Children/kids should NOT attempt this, and adults need to exercise safety precautions. This video is not a full tutorial.

[@soapsforlove4168]

I read your description and you answered any and all of the questions I had and some I didn't. That was a good experiment.

[@JandWSoaps]

Renee Cormalis- Soaps For Love thank you! I almost didn’t post this video, because I just don’t love it, but I felt like it was informative. Thanks again! 😍

[@yellowrosehomemadesoaps]

That was a good experiment. I use Himalayan Pink Salt, that too when I get custom order. Other salts not tried yet. Anyway read your results from the description. TFS. Stay safe.🌹

[@JandWSoaps]

Bindhu R thank you! This wasn’t my favorite video, but I felt like it was informative. 😍

[@LittleIowaHomestead]

Very cool video! I enjoyed the test and the results. Very well edited video, too! Great job ❤️

[@JandWSoaps]

Mrs. WiseRat thank you. You are being way too kind 🥰. I know it's not the best video, but I had to document my test 😃.

[@Luna-mk5yo]

Very interesting. I didn't realize there were so many options with salt in soaps.

[@JandWSoaps]

Everyone seems to have their own preference too. I'm glad to find it's so customizable. 😄

[@thedrunkengardenernb]

I like dissolving it before adding the lye

[@renpetbathbeauty8553]

Which one do you like best? I prefer sea salt or pink Himalayan myself...

[@JandWSoaps]

Renpet Bath & Beauty I like sea salt the best. 😍.

[@standdown4929]

Nice video, but no measurement labels on what you were adding and how much.

[@JandWSoaps]

Thank you for your response. I used 75% of the oil weight in salt if that helps.

[@standdown4929]

@@JandWSoaps Thank you.

[@shanice2126]

What percent of salt did you use. I've never made salt soap thanks for the info.

[@JandWSoaps]

I used 75% of the oil weight in salt. Since this video, I’ve discovered I like sea salt the best, and my husband still likes the Himalayan salt (too rough for me). Here’s some recipes including salt soaps if you’d like: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18Ph9uAVtrbMNEVXB3_uh7OERziKavNJCwBXtqaSnkhg/edit

[@Kattcreate]

What about non iodized table salt. I ran out of sea salt. Did you notice a difference?

[@JandWSoaps]

It was one of the smoothest textures. I couldn’t tell a difference on performance or shelf life, just texture.

[@helenabme1197]

Don't mean 2 b unkind but ur paradigm is shakey. Perhaps if u took any popular salt recipe, sin color/fragrance and substituted out all the diff kinds of salt u might get more accurate findings. Also ur video showed one salt with iodine but u mentioned table salt. There are 2 kinds of "table" salt. One has iodine and the other does not. Your pattern of speech is very pleasant. Easy 2 understand and follow along.🌷

[@JandWSoaps]

Thank you for your feedback. I did use just one recipe, but I needed to color code them. I've never had the fragrance affect the performance or feel of a soap, and that's why I used different scents too. I had to go back to the video to see. It shows iodized table salt at the beginning. You are absolutely right though. Not all table salts are iodized. It's not a definitive or scientific study, but it did help me gain good insight on the textures different salts bring to the soap. I had also previously found conflicting information on using iodized table salt in soap forums and thought I'd try it out. It cured well and worked fine. It was not my favorite, but mostly because it was too fine. I actually haven't used iodized table salt since. 😃 Thank you so much again 😍 I always enjoy a good conversation 😃

[@Kattcreate]

I didn’t like the regular table salt! The look was way off

[@JandWSoaps]

I just love salt soaps! I've had a couple of great questions asked already. -These soaps are 80% coconut oil. I think the fact that it's not quite 100% coconut oil along with the added salt in the volume is what keeps these from overheating during oven processing -I am very mumbly in the end, but I put all my findings in the description. Through this I learned that I really like sea salt much better than Himalayan salt. Everyone has their own preference. What's your favorite salt soap or other type of soap?

[@GatorInVirtual]

Ayy looks great!

[@JandWSoaps]

Miner thank you! 😃

[@joanking6546]

Sorry to be negative, but do you realize that once you start the lather test, you can't understand a word you are saying. All mumbling.

[@JandWSoaps]

Joan King yes. I put a little caption that read it was really hard to hear me, but that I listed my findings in better detail in the video description. Thanks so much for looking out for me. 😃

[@kajbathandbodyllc4318]

J & W Soaps I heard ya just fine. By your caption I thought I wasn’t going to be able to hear you at all. Lol Maybe I just have better ears. Wish I could say that about my eyes. Old age..😉😂 I love how much information is in this video. I know this took time and a lot of work to put together. Thank you so much for the video. ❤️👍

[@JandWSoaps]

KAJBATHANDBODY LLC thank you so much! It did take over a month so I could test them. This is far from my favorite video, but I felt like it was decent information to share or record for myself at least. My eyes and ears are both not too great 😳🤣. They could be much worse though, and I'm thankful they're not. We won't speak of my age 😂🤣😂🤣 Thanks for your support! 🥰