SALT SPA BARS / LET'S SEE YOUR PIC'S

[kelleyaynn]

Hmmm.... maybe I'll have to experiment with transparent soap after all.

 

[LavenderLady]

I have been reading this post with interest, now I dont want to sound dumb, but what are the benefits of salt bars ???? I assumed that being salty they would be drying to the skin ??? can someone enlighten me please as I have obviously missed something .....

Actually they really dont exfoliate much, and they are quite smooth really. They have a nice soft feel, and high bubble factor. They are not drying, generally they are super fatted to about 20%, some a bit more, some a maybe less. I find that you either love them or hate them.
They can be a conversation piece too. They come out very white and because of the salt are ready to cut within a few hours of pouring. They are something to try, even if you never make another batch.

 

[Traceyann]

Thanks for the info Tammy, I will give it a go

 

[HeartToHeart]

All the soaps are beautiful! I tried to stamp my salt bars and the were too soft... Plus, those molds are awesome! Where can I find those? I bought a mold from Milky Way and it just has low dividers... Not sure how to use that.....

 

[gaerwen]

sea salt or epsom salt?

I know they are two different things... which one goes in the salt bar? Can I use whatever Ive got?

 

[Hazel]

Re: sea salt or epsom salt?

I know they are two different things... which one goes in the salt bar? Can I use whatever Ive got?

People mainly use coconut oil since it provides wonderful lather with the salt. I tend to use a blend of CO, OO and castor. Although I have used cocoa butter, too.

The oval bar and the round bar are both salt bars. Just ignore the one in the middle since it's just regular soap.





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[dcornett]

I've only made the salt bars once, but I was pleased with how they turned out.

 

[paillo]

deda, yours are gorgeous! i haven't the stomach to try transparent bars yet, but here is my favorite (of the moment) pink himalayan salt bar...

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[Hazel]

dcornett and paillo -

You both have gorgeous soaps. I love the roses and the dragonflies.

 

[helen1949]

great soaps

You all make such great looking soaps! I just started and mine look simple in comparision.

 

[Hazel]

Most people's first soaps are simple. My first soap was only 3 oils and I didn't color or scent it. My second batch was 4 oils with essential oils and parsley powder as the colorant. I gradually worked my way up to FOs and micas, etc. I had to get comfortable with soap making before I did more complicated batches.

I'm still not great at it. I've had a couple of disasters in the past month or so.

 

[kelleyaynn]

I broke down and bought a mold to make salt bars that look like Jenny's (Bubbles Galore). Had to buy from WPS, but it was worth it for these bars. I love how white they turn out.

 

[soapbuddy]

Wow! That is white!

 

[Hazel]

Very nice! They're so smooth looking, too.

 

[Bayougirl]

I use a mold I got from Southern Gardens, 6 in each mold. It works out great because I don't have to cut them, just pop them out and let them cure. I made these last spring.

Salt bars, top to bottom-Coconut Lime Verbena, Clean Scent, Mayan Gold, Tangerine/Litsea, Peppermint and Creamsicle

I've been using them lately because they help with me skin (I have bumps on my lower legs that always itch-this dries them out and helps get rid of them). I've, also, been trying them on my face, I've tried everything else and nothing seems to work.

 

[Hazel]

Wow! Your colors are beautiful and I love the shape of your bars.

 

[Bubbles Galore]

I broke down and bought a mold to make salt bars that look like Jenny's (Bubbles Galore). Had to buy from WPS, but it was worth it for these bars. I love how white they turn out.

They look fantastic Kelleyaynn. I'm sure you'll get heaps of use from those moulds. Don't you just love the way the salt bars just fall out of the mould. Makes life very easy. :wink:

 

[Finchen]

I broke down and bought a mold to make salt bars that look like Jenny's (Bubbles Galore). Had to buy from WPS, but it was worth it for these bars. I love how white they turn out.

Wow they are BEAUTIFUL. :shock:

 

[kelleyaynn]

I broke down and bought a mold to make salt bars that look like Jenny's (Bubbles Galore). Had to buy from WPS, but it was worth it for these bars. I love how white they turn out.

They look fantastic Kelleyaynn. I'm sure you'll get heaps of use from those moulds. Don't you just love the way the salt bars just fall out of the mould. Makes life very easy. :wink:

Yes! I am SO all about the silicone mold now. I also posted a thread about the little sample sizes I made using a mold for brownie bites. Thanks for sharing which mold you use. I think I'm going to have to buy some more - for larger batches!

 

[opalgirl]

Margarita Salt Bar

Pearberry Salt Bar

Tidal Wave Salt Bar

I need to get individual molds but I can't find the size I want. I cut these about 3 or 4 hours after pouring.