I'm not allowed a bath...

[Galavanting Gifts]

We have water restrictions here where we are so we are not allowed to have baths, just showers. I wanted to make up some Bath milk to take with me to the show along with my soaps but thought they likely wouldn't sell due to the "no baths" issue, soooooooo...... can I make something similar but for in the shower, like a throw away mix (in a muslin bag)or the disposible bag thingys that we aussies get from Aussie soap supplies. (the things that look like tea bags).
I would have the usual, bath salts, GM powder, EO or FO in it. I know the water would likely washing the residue away quickly bt then I guess it would depend on how the person showers (I tend to step away from the water while i'm washing) and then I rinse off.
Anyone have any thoughts on this?

 

[artisan soaps]

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[Galavanting Gifts]

artisan soaps, I just realised you are in NZ, i'm a kiwi but now living in Aussie.

I like the face milk idea, thanks

 

[topcat]

Now that's a good idea! Did you know that the average shower uses way more water than the average bath? I guess with water saver shower heads that may not be as true any more :wink:

Another thought which may be total nonsense - have the milk bath in the container with instruction "for bath or shower....in the shower first get wet then take a milk tea bag and rub over wet skin. Finally rinse away for a soft, smooth sweet smelling treatment"....or something like that. Covering both bases....? :?

Tanya

 

[Galavanting Gifts]

Now Tanya, that's smart thinking, I need to get you to do my sales pitches for me hehe. I really like the idea of covering both bases.

 

[IrishLass]

Now that's a good idea! Did you know that the average shower uses way more water than the average bath? I guess with water saver shower heads that may not be as true any more :wink:

Hopefully, those water saving showerheads down under are not anything like the so called 'water saving' toilets we have here in the USA, which take about 4 or more flushes to do the job that a regular toilet can do in one flush. :wink:

IrishLass

 

[Guest]

Now that's a good idea! Did you know that the average shower uses way more water than the average bath? I guess with water saver shower heads that may not be as true any more :wink:

Hopefully, those water saving showerheads down under are not anything like the so called 'water saving' toilets we have here in the USA, which take about 4 or more flushes to do the job that a regular toilet can do in one flush. :wink:

IrishLass

We have a 6 liter flush that works first flush everytime . I am in Canada.

 

[Tabitha]

I package dry facial masks containing milk & directions for the buyer to add the dry mix to water, tea, smashed fruit, etc.

Use 1c powdered goats milk & add the additives of your choice, powdered coconut milk, powdered yogurt, clays, powdered fruit, oats, etc.

There are great recipes here:
http://www.thesoapdish.com/strawberries ... ormula.htm

 

[topcat]

Tabitha, that is an awesome idea! So simple too....as all the best ideas are in my experience. The directions given on your link are perfect too. Thank you for posting this!

Tanya

 

[Galavanting Gifts]

Tabitha, what are fabulous idea I can see myself now trying these masks out while making my soaps, knowing me someone will come to the door while I stand their in my pajamas, fluffy slippers, face mask holding on to my wooden spoon dripping with soap mixture lol

I really like how you outlined the info for the different skin types.

 

[Tabitha]

The link is not to my site, it is to a suppliers site, The (original) Soap Dish.

 

[Galavanting Gifts]

The link is not to my site, it is to a suppliers site, The (original) Soap Dish.

lol oops, sorry.

Oh I forgot to ask, can I put essential oil into the face mask mix?

 

[Tabitha]

I don't know. I am always afraid to add any moisture to powdered milk. I had some milk baths go rancid once & that was enough for me....

 

[topcat]

Powdered milk (and powdered honey too if you are using that) can easily go lumpy with any moisture. Not sure if it was the eos I used in mine way back when that did it or not. If I was going to add an eo now I would first probably blend a few drops into some Natrasorb powder and completely incorporate, then add the natrasorb to the milk bath.

Tanya

 

[Galavanting Gifts]

Powdered milk (and powdered honey too if you are using that) can easily go lumpy with any moisture. Not sure if it was the eos I used in mine way back when that did it or not. If I was going to add an eo now I would first probably blend a few drops into some Natrasorb powder and completely incorporate, then add the natrasorb to the milk bath.

Tanya

Arrrgh, I have 2 days left and have no Natrsorb, oh pickles!!! it's one of those days, I can feel it.

 

[topcat]

Natrasorb is a modified tapioca starch (flour) - do you have any of that on hand? Otherwise cornflour will probably do. You only need to add a very little bit if using flour. Natrasorb is great because it completely dissolved in the water.

Tanya

 

[Galavanting Gifts]

I have cornflour, but I don't have any Tapioca starch. Tanya, what do you use in your bath melts and milk bath mixes so that the oils don't sit on top of the bath water? (assuming you make the bath melts )

 

[topcat]

I have tried a couple of bath melt recipes with varying success. I found this recipe for Le Bath Melt here http://www.snowdriftfarm.com/form_bathbombs.html (scroll down a bit) and varied it as I don't have any polysorbate 20. I used some glyceryl cocoate in its place and the oils disperse fairly well - not completely though. It is a lovely fizzy bath melt.

Tanya