Grumpy Girl Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Well, good, bad, and definitely ugly... here is my very first batch of CP in the form of salt bars. The lye wasn't so scary after all.I used 100% coconut oil, and the same volume of un-iodized table salt. I think I'll do a 3/4 recipe next time instead of cutting it in half. It set up very nicely within an hour and a half, good enough to unmold, but I didn't see it gel at all. I don't think I had my oil/lye hot enough for it to do so. I think it was about 100 degrees when I started mixing. But man, did it trace QUICK! Yeah, I'm hooked big time. Scented with Fresh Rain, and no color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactuscandles Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 i think they look nice i never made that kind of soap b4 to confusing for me , keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 That looks really nice. Wouldn't the coconut oil be too drying? And what is the purpose of a salt bar, just for exfoliation?Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Nice looking salt bar - good job! The one I tried just crumbled to bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Very nice. I love salt bars and I think I've finally "got" how to make them, after many failed batches!The salt stabilizes the coconut oil, thus not drying. Although I can't use it on my face or I feel like a prune but all over it creates a "creamy" lather. Love it! Just don't drop one on your toe:grin2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Black Sheep Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Looks like snow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle110 Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I think they look great, I love when soap has texture instead of completely smooth...great job, isn't it FUN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Nice & creamy looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimscandles Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Very nice. I love salt bars and I think I've finally "got" how to make them, after many failed batches!The salt stabilizes the coconut oil, thus not drying. Although I can't use it on my face or I feel like a prune but all over it creates a "creamy" lather. Love it! Just don't drop one on your toeAre you speaking from experience? ouch!I think your salt bars look great. This is the first time I've heard of these, thanks for posting:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CranberryGirl Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Those look cool!!! Great Job!!! You will have to use some and let us know how it works....and......what is a salt bar? heheheheheThey really do look great!!!!!!Tara:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted December 30, 2005 Author Share Posted December 30, 2005 This morning the bar was rock hard and completely intact after unmolding. I didn't have a bit of trouble getting it off the bottom of the mold like I was afraid of (it must have been beginners luck). I couldn't resist and took one into the shower. I have very hard water and it lathered into a nice thick, creamy lather (not bubbly), more like a rich lotion. It rinsed clean, with no filmy/oily residue at all. It wasn't really "scrubby, scratchy" like it should have been with all the salt, but I used table salt and steered clear of the coarser salts. It was really rather nice. My skin wasn't the least bit dry from the 100% coconut oil either and it was really soft.I've never used one before but the recipe I saw on another board was just too simple and interesting to pass up. I think I'm going to make another batch tomorrow and use a full range of oils, not just coconut. I might even go with some color since I have some oxides now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I think I'm going to make another batch tomorrow and use a full range of oils, not just coconut. I might even go with some color since I have some oxides now.Just make sure that the majority of the oil is coconut. I belive it needs to be 50% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Send me that recipe woman! It looks AWESOME! You did a great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I made these several months ago. Used the half round molds. Came out pretty nice. Had to get it in molds quick though. The second half of mix had a lumpier texture and a few air holes. I use it to shave my legs and pits with. Used a energizing scent in mine.Glo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 I made another batch last night, but this time I started adding the stuff at light trace instead of medium and it worked out much better. I finally got a full gel using a 10% water discount and I was even able to attempt a half-assed swirl... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CranberryGirl Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Ok how do u do a water dicount???? I really want to make these! and the recipe i found uses a 30% water discount...I have no clue how to do that!TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sad72 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I think they look good. I really like the sounds of the lather...I really like lotioney (is that a word:p ) type lathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisa Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Wow , LUV how white that is.. So your saying the total oils is just coconut? I can do that!LOL Id love the recipe too.. Id also be curious to know which you liked better the straight coconut or the new one your making with different oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawyer's moon Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I make salt bars using 100% monoi and love them! Creamy lotiony goodness but also bubbly and the monoi really comes through.Salt bars are not meant to be scratchy (except the very first time you use one) - the easiest way to describe them is they get smooth like polished stone. I love them!Good job!Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beverlyann Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 I never heard of these salt bars. Sounds like an interesting recipe. Can I substitute more moisturizing oils for 100 % coconut oil? Seems like it would be drying.Does this have an exfoliating action,does the salt dissolve in the soap mix? Questions,questions,questions.Can tell we are all getting cabin fever and looking for fun things to make.I am used to CP soap and always trying to get more lather.Any info greatly appreciated.:rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Beverly, you can experiment with adding some other oils but you will need at least 50% coconut oil for the salt bars to work. Like Julia mentioned earlier, the salt stabilizes the coconut so it's not drying to your skin and creates more of "lotion" type lather. It doesn't have an exfolitating action or feel (except for the first time you use it). HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beverlyann Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Thank you, Sherie,for taking the time to answer.I will make a small batch and see what happens.Can I follow the usual lye recommendations for this mix or does it have to be adjusted somewhat? Do most of you add 1 tbsp of sugar per pound of oils to the lye water for increasing the lather? :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Looks great--been wanting to try a salt bar--just not brave enought to try it yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Those look great! They look just like ...salt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 Whew, where did this post get dug up? LOL.Reminds me of that old Virginia Slim ad... "You've come a long way baby!"Well, maybe not a long way, but a short piece up the road anyway.Try 'em grace, they're easy peasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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