poly 80 & solid bath bars

[Marilyn Norgart]

figured out what bath bar recipe I want to use. now----I used some liquid dye but I really want to use my micas and I am wondering if I mix some with poly 80 will the poly 80 have any negative effects on the bubbles in my bath bars

 

[dibbles]

Why poly 80? I just mix with a bit of oil.

 

[Marilyn Norgart]

Why poly 80? I just mix with a bit of oil.

I wanna make sure it doesn't stick to the side of the tub, it doesn't do that?

 

[atiz]

I'm not sure the Poly80 would really help with mica sticking -- it is just an emulsifier (if your bath bar has oils in it then it might be a good idea so that you don't get floating oil on your bath water). I think lake dyes work really well for coloring bath things, and they do not stain at all.

 

[dibbles]

Oh, are you talking about a bubble bar, not a bar of soap? If so, my bubble bar recipe uses a little poly 80, and if you are using mica it should help keep the sides of the tub clean. I only lightly tint mine. But it won't hurt the bubbleage.

Edit: Agree with atiz - lakes won't stain. I don't use them though and I don't care if my water isn't colored.

 

[Marilyn Norgart]

sorry for the confusion--yes a bubble bar!! thanks!!!

 

[atiz]

Edit: Agree with atiz - lakes won't stain. I don't use them though and I don't care if my water isn't colored.

But it's so much fun!!

 

[Andrew]

I have had no issues with my micas or pigment powder discoloring wash cloths or bath tubs. I think it has more to do with dosage than anything else.

 

[Marilyn Norgart]

I have had no issues with my micas or pigment powder discoloring wash cloths or bath tubs. I think it has more to do with dosage than anything else.

I wonder how much it would take

 

[dibbles]

@Andrew it's more to keep the mica from sticking to the sides of the tub.