CareBear Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Still not fond of the beads of melted cocoa butter floating about in the tub when I use my favorite bath melts. Bohunk's got me thinking....Would an emulsifier work in the melts? Would they melt in bath water temps do you think? Which one? How much? So many questions! I'd appreciate some suggestions before I use up all my materials!On the other hand, then I'd get to order more!Hmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 You could try it and just see how it works. I too did not like the clumps so I have tried to sub out other hard butters for the cocoa butter. The worst one was Sal butter. Man it looked like I had whipped cream floating in my tub. I did a combo of FCO and something else too. I think it was shea. Anyway, I have played with this recipe to try and alleviate the melted cocoa floaties so I would be curious to see how it turns out if you add e-wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 This is the recipe for the samples I gave you:75 grams cococa butter15 grams oil10 gram PS201 cup baking soda1 cup citric acidFO/EO to taste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 Oh, PS20! hmmmm.Ill let you know how things work out, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I subbed PS80 as it's what I had and it worked fine.Polysorbate 20 is most often used to emulsify oil in water mixtures, where additional viscosity is desired. If you are having trouble with your emulsions remaining stable then polysorbate 20 is a great option. Use where little foaming is desired. Polysorbate 80 is recommended for oil in water emulsions like creams and lotions. Choose this polysorbate when foaming or whipping is desired like whipped body creams or foaming soaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 Thank you for the concise comparison - I was wondering. Actually I think I hae some of both comign soon. Sounds like fun will be happening in NJ!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Thank you for the concise comparison.Thank MMS. The other plus is that if you are using water based colorants like I did, they will mix completely with no "flecks". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantnaturals Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Eugenia,Do you mold these like you would a both bomb? Or is it pourable into a tart pan? Any suggestions on final weight per melt? I'd hate to end up like an oil slick!I love using recipes like this for my boys. Although they love the lotions I make, I forget to slather it on especially if we get busy in the evenings. Anything I can pop into their bathwater that will keep their skin soft is a great product!TIAApril Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 I did those in tart/mini muffin pans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Thanks e for sharing this because I've been wanting to try these. Has anyone made them in the little candle floater molds? I don't have any mini muffin tins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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