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peppermint patti
Joined: 08 Jul 2007
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Location: Norcross, GA
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 Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:21 am Post subject: Coloring Bath Salts |
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The only thing I've used is Chromium Hydroxide Green dispursed in a dab of glycerin. It was a lovely color and did NOT color the water. After some months it did get a funky smell though.
I'm looking at a sampler from TKB Trading that is dyes. They color the bath water too. I'm not looking for bold bright colors and would use only small amounts of dye, so maybe the color in the bath water would be minimal (?)
What is your experience with dyes and bath salts? Has anyone used anything that does not color the bath water and does not stink?
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soapbuddy
Joined: 28 Oct 2007
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Location: Palm Springs, CA
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| Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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It seems to be a trial and error. Some EO's or fragrances react with oxides and create an awful rotten egg smell over time. Others don't.
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peppermint patti
Joined: 08 Jul 2007
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Location: Norcross, GA
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| Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:19 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Irena - I'll keep working with the oxides. 
I'm going to experiment with the dyes too - I'm curious about how much they color the water. |
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caz
Joined: 21 Dec 2008
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:12 am Post subject: |
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When making bath salts, what purpose does Glycerin serve?
And, can you purchase it from a Health Food store?
I found a lovely sounding recipe for salts, but it calls for "Glycerin Vegetable".
I did a search and found this:
Using liquid glycerin in bath salts - this ingredient is frequently included in many recipes (just search online - you'll find them), yet it is one ingredient that we would definitely NOT recommend. One of the many properties of glycerin is moisture-absorbing. While this can be useful when making lotions and lip balms, it is definitely a no-no when making bath salts. The end result is the glycerin drawing moisture from the environment into the bath salts and causing them to clump, leaving you with salts that would be more useful in a bowling alley than a bath tub!
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soapbuddy
Joined: 28 Oct 2007
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Location: Palm Springs, CA
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| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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Adding glycerin to your bath salts will make them clump or turn them rock hard over time. I would not recommend it.
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caz
Joined: 21 Dec 2008
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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So presumably I can make the recipe minus the glycerin.
(Sorry to hijack your threat Peppermint Patti). |
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kcowley
Joined: 09 Oct 2008
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Location: Oak Bluffs, MA
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| Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:43 am Post subject: |
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| I add a bit of jojoba oil to my salts and am happy with the results. |
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soapbuddy
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| Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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| caz wrote: | So presumably I can make the recipe minus the glycerin.
(Sorry to hijack your threat Peppermint Patti). |
Yes.
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