I want to make a salt bar but I have never tried it before so don't know all the potential issues. My regular recipe is a milk soap using the split method, and the oils are: 45%OO, 20%CO, 25 - 30%PO, 5%Castor oil, (5% cocoa butter). SF5%.
Is it best to use 100% CO for salt bars or can I stick to my regular recipe? And what do people mean when they say 100% salt for example? Does it mean the same weight of liquid and salt? Should I use a 20%SF? Does the salt affect fragrance amount or type? Can I still use milk or should I stick to water? Should I work at a particular temperature?
The other thing is I use silicone molds and usually pour at emulsion or very light trace to get a smooth finish. Will I be able to do that with the salt bar, or what will happen to the texture?
Thanks! I want to be as well informed as possible before experimenting.
Is it best to use 100% CO for salt bars or can I stick to my regular recipe? And what do people mean when they say 100% salt for example? Does it mean the same weight of liquid and salt? Should I use a 20%SF? Does the salt affect fragrance amount or type? Can I still use milk or should I stick to water? Should I work at a particular temperature?
The other thing is I use silicone molds and usually pour at emulsion or very light trace to get a smooth finish. Will I be able to do that with the salt bar, or what will happen to the texture?
Thanks! I want to be as well informed as possible before experimenting.