DIY Shower Jelly

[zolveria]

yes it is the same.. I just use Irish Moss works just as good

 

[redhead1226]

Thanks for sharing. What is "Carrageenan (IOTA)" and where do you buy it? I put it in the search box at Ponte Vedra and got "no results". I have some carrageenan (seaweed) from herbco.com but I haven't had time to play with it yet. It's on my Round Tuit list. Could I use that in that recipe?

What did you get? Powdered?

 

[zolveria]

What did you get? Powdered?

NO i buy the seaweed itself. I keep it readily in my house . Since my husband Loves Irish Moss Punch

 

[redhead1226]

yes it is the same.. I just use Irish Moss works just as good

She said she got it at Herbco so I just assume it is powdered. I use it raw like you do.

 

[Zany_in_CO]

yes it is the same.. I just use Irish Moss works just as good

What did you get? Powdered?

This is what I have -- dried, cut and sifted:
https://www.herbco.com/c-329-irish-moss.aspx

I'd like to try that recipe but I'm wondering what I can sub for Propylene Glycol? It irritates my skin. Any suggestions?

 

[redhead1226]

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This is what I have -- dried, cut and sifted:
https://www.herbco.com/c-329-irish-moss.aspx

I'd like to try that recipe but I'm wondering what I can sub for Propylene Glycol? It irritates my skin. Any suggestions?
https://www.herbco.com/c-329-irish-moss.aspx

Ive never used it in that form. I have used raw. But test something. Put a small amount in a little dish of water and see if it re-hydrates. Then you will know if you can use it. It should. Then you will have to make a thick paste. But just test with a tablespoon or so. Leave it overnight. Zolveria can tell you how to make the paste. As far as a sub for PG - Read this, maybe it will help. https://library.essentialwholesale.com/propylene-glycol-alternative-propanediol/ or she may be able to tell you since she has made it before.

 

[Zany_in_CO]

As far as a sub for PG - Read this, maybe it will help. https://library.essentialwholesale.com/propylene-glycol-alternative-propanediol/ or she may be able to tell you since she has made it before.

Thanks, Red. LOL I just happened to read that! I'm not sure propanediol is much better than the PG for my skin. I'm thinking maybe some other humectant like IPM (Isopropyl Myristate) that I have on hand. I wish I had time to play right now, but I don't. Too much going on...

 

[redhead1226]

IPM may work as well. Let me know how that goes. Im a night time soaper - Like the middle of the night! So I may try to make it now. Who knows - Im tying to perfect an in the shower lotion bar that is a little creamy. Im on test bar #4 lol

 

[zolveria]

amazon IOTA

 

[Dahila]

I make one but using Carrageenan IOTA (Chondrus crispus powder) and Sodium coco-sulfate, of course it is preserved
Carrageenan IOTA : https://www.modernistpantry.com/carrageenan-iota.html
Zany I got it from Canadian Supplier, I am sure it is easier to find it in US
https://www.cargill.com/food-bev/na/carrageenan
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LW6TSBI/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
you need to use from 2-3% not much

 

[Zany_in_CO]

Red!

Zolveria!

Dahila!
Good tips & info! I'll let you know how it goes, if I ever can get to it... I NEED a play day! LOL

 

[cmzaha]

I just ordered some. Ill give it a try. Thanks!

Let me know what you think of it. I may run out and get a block

 

[alwaysme07]

This will be awesome to make with my daughter