shannonj Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I have gotten rave review for this and I thought I would contribute. Let me know how it works out for you.Foaming Foot Soak25% Epson Salt25% Dead Sea Salt20% Baking Soda15% SLSA10% Citric acid3% Menthol Crystals1% Spearmint or Peppermint EO1% Tea Tree EOMix everything except the citric, melt the menthol crystals and mix with EOs, then blend with dry ingredients, add citric last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candleslh Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Oh that sounds wonderful, Shannon! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drcobane Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 WOW that is coolThank you for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1 Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 thanks for sharing shannon. should wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapymomma Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 We are working on a foot care line and that sounds so nice. My hubby is my tester. He stands for many hours at his job and comes home with such aching feet. I have everything to make your foot soak except for the menthol crystals. Is there anything you can think of that I can sub for that? I really really want to try this soak and don't have patience to wait on an order for the crystals. LOL! Thanks a bunch for sharing. Soapymomma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1 Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 We are working on a foot care line and that sounds so nice. My hubby is my tester. He stands for many hours at his job and comes home with such aching feet. I have everything to make your foot soak except for the menthol crystals. Is there anything you can think of that I can sub for that? I really really want to try this soak and don't have patience to wait on an order for the crystals. LOL! Thanks a bunch for sharing. SoapymommaHow about doing away with the menthol and possibly uping the % on any of the other ingredients. Not sure how it will turn out, but it is worth a try. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamperme Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Thanks..and I love the packaging you got there.the mentholy crystals would give it a cool feeling right? what else do they do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonj Posted July 24, 2005 Author Share Posted July 24, 2005 the menthol has somewhat 2 purposes. It offers a cooling, tingling sensation. Which I think can be acheived by upping the peppermint EO or adding another warming or tingling EO like cinnamon or spearmint. Maybe some clove or something. The menthol is a good decongestant too, LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Sounds like a great recipe. I am digging your packaging, especially the little scoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahospud Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 These bags are adorable, and looks like a wonderful product. Do you also have a label on the back of this with the listed ingredients? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_amber_woods Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Instead of the EO's could I use an FO? Would I still melt the crystals and mix with the FO. I'm thinking of London Lemon Curd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 You would still want the methol crystals and the llc? Doesn't sound like it'd smell good... Worth a shot though huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_amber_woods Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I was hoping it would come out smelling like lemon mint.... hehehe I guess if that doesn't work I'll use my rosemary mint FO... that should be fine.You would still want the methol crystals and the llc? Doesn't sound like it'd smell good... Worth a shot though huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Lemon mint huh.. Hmmm.. London Lemon Mint Curd Foot Scrub.. (runs to cabinets to see if she has the stuff to blend to see what it's gonna smell like..lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_amber_woods Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Lemon mint huh.. Hmmm.. London Lemon Mint Curd Foot Scrub.. (runs to cabinets to see if she has the stuff to blend to see what it's gonna smell like..lol)ROFL... Let me know girl! I went downstairs myself to get a reminder of what menthol crystals smell like.... WHOOOO they're strong.... I might still try it out anyways, just to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Yeah.. they are super strong.. Maybe at 1% instead of 3%. It's awful strong! Not sure about the smell yet, but I but some straight lemon into the crystals to let the fo dissolve the crystals. So far, I'm not liking it, but it may be different when actually used.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_amber_woods Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Perhaps your right. I'm going to go try out a 1% Mentol Crystals to 1% FO and see how it mixes with the LLC. I'll let you know how it turns out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Mine was 3% crystals to 1% FO.. I'd definetely switch it next time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlemakingkid Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Shannon,I am not able to see your pic. Is there a site I can go to? With the raves on your packaging I would like to see it.Hey I am up here in Huntsville, AL.Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Shannon,I can't see your picture either. Please help. The rave reviews make me too curious.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Check out her websites listed in her siggy, a pic of her foot soak might be in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlemakingkid Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 I tried clicking on Shannon's links the only one that worked for me was her Wholesale Bath Products one. And I went through 13 pages of some really beautiful products, but saw no foot scrub.Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Here is a link I found to her store site:http://www.candlesbyshannon.com/I couldn't find the foot stuff anywhere, but she did have some scrubs.Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Hmm... No idea then, as she doesn't log on here much anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlemakingkid Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 well, dang! Maybe one of these years if I meander down to B'ham I will stop into her place and get to see the real thing.Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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