I know I’m finding this video 2 years posted….but that Virgo was so evident and gave this VIRGO man LIFE!! I love your energy and I’m so grateful for your love and consciousness. I speak continued blessings over both of your lives and those of your family. Ase
Thank you for sharing this recipe, hope to make a variation of this soon,substituting coconut milk powder instead of goat’s milk, partly because I don’t have any goat’s milk powder… also will need naturasorb.. not sure if I spelt that correctly .. cheers 😊
Hi Ashley, I'll keep that in mind, thanks! The summer is a little slow typically, but it's good to know that's of interest. I'll keep it in the queue for future content, and thanks so much for letting me know. :)
I just love love love your videos! They are so straight to the point and yet you make them so easy that even a child could do this, and that is what i love, simplicity!! Seeing that I'm just starting out, that's just what I'm looking for simplicity!! Thank you for making this so easy and fun❤
Ty for the info and you are very entertaining as well! this would be a great coworker gift. Make a batch, divide it up, give some cozy socks and a candle. Thanks so much for sharing!
Hola, me encantó tu leche de baño, se ve que queda espectacular, gracias por compartir, 🥹 aunque no entiendo el inglés, es muy interesante tu video, hojala pudieras ponerlo en español la traducción 🫣 sorry, gracias por tu video. Dios te bendiga hoy y siempre 👏👏
Thank you for the video. The naturesorb isn't available on Amazon right now. . How come I can't use modified tapioca starch? Isn't that what it is? I think that particular brandit is just marketed for cosmetic use?.. I need to get this right away and I don't feel comfortable buying on a random website. Any ideas?
The rule of thumb is that typically the shelf life of your product is the shelf life of the ingredient that has the shortest shelf life. For example, if you’re making something that has 5 ingredients that have a shelf life of 2 years and 1 ingredient with a shelf life of 1 year, your shelf life is 1 year. That being said, I put a label on mine to give it a shelf life of a year but it could probably go a little longer. After it’s opened, the thing to pay attention to is making sure it gets sealed properly and not left open in the bathroom where it could attract humidity and get gummy.
I love your video! I'm new to your channel. I just searched for milk bath diy and came across yours first! I had one question in regard to the baking soda. Would you recommend a substitute for it for those who are sensitive to this item? Thank you in advance! 💜
Hi, I’m considering making some of this as gifts for friends and family at some point, and I was wondering if you can add colorants, and what types would you suggest, as well as how much?
You can typically add colorants as long as you make sure you pick one that is tub safe, but I think it would require some investigation/testing. For example, I would think a dry colorant such as a mica would be best because it wouldn't add moisture to the dry powder recipe, BUT if you add in a mica, you run the risk of having ring-around-the-tub if you don't have an emulsifier like polysorbate 80 (which is a liquid). I guess, in short, I wouldn't recommend doing it to this recipe...I would stick to a fizzy bath salt or something you can squeeze some polysorbate 80 into. I'm considering doing a fizzy bath salt tutorial next, so maybe that would be more up your alley. :)
Hi! Love your video. I've heard that baking soda can cause jars to explode especially with a lot of air pressure. Just wondering have you had any issues with that? If so, how did you fix it? Thank you 😊
Thank you for answering my question! I’m going to try your recipe this weekend. Finally got my order of Naturasorb. Could you tell me the brand of fragrance oil you used? I have Honey I Washed the Kids from Crafters Choice and from the Flaming Candle. I love the Crafters Choice and use it in hand salves and lotion bars. They smell slightly different so I was wondering if you could tell me the brand you use. Thank you so much!!
Question! Instead of "fragrance" after the tapioca starch, would I be able to use raw honey? Or would it get freaky when it combines? This video is so so informative. Thank you! I appreciate that you explain why each step matters and works in a specific order.
Thanks Kay Cee, I’m glad you enjoyed it. I think raw honey would definitely fall into the category of freaky combination 😆. I suspect what you would end up with is a paste instead… I would guess some kind of thick bubble bath might take the addition of honey better 🍯.
I think that would work, but I would try leaving out the Natrasorb so you have it to add the fragrance to instead of putting straight wet fragrance into the batch. Obviously you’ll need to be careful with the percentage of fragrance appropriate for a smaller amount. Let me know how it works if you try it! 😊
Thanks Monica! I put a shelf life of 1 year on my label, but the rule of thumb is typically that the shelf life of your product is the shortest shelf life of the ingredients you used. Since the bulk of the items are food grade items (milk powders and baking soda) I think 12 months is appropriate even though the actual shelf like could be longer than that.
How much product do you add to the bath for it to be effective on skin? If I was selling this I would have to put the amount on directions and use label. I hope I didn’t miss that comment lol. Thank you. Well done. I have a ton of kaolin clay to use up!
Hi Karen, I don’t think there’s much of a way to answer that since everyone’s tub is a different size. Also, some people prefer a light touch…my instructions say to add “desired amount” because there’s no accounting for how much fragrance etc people will prefer.
Hi! I know that people swear by corn starch for the same purpose, but I've never tried it, so I can't advise what amount of corn starch could be substituted. You could always make a baby batch and try corn starch to see what the finished product feels like. My _guess_ is that corn starch wouldn't make the water quite as soft, but would do the job of absorbing the oils and keeping the milk powders dry.
If i am adding botanicals to my bath mix do I have to dry out my salt and oil mixture in the oven ( as I seen in another video ) before putting flowers into it? I have heard that a damp mixture from the oils can cause the the flowers to brown? Thank you!
I have always used dried botanicals, and there is very little moisture in this recipe. The only liquid is the essential oil and the amount is so small I’ve never had a problem with it melting the salts or browning the botanicals.
A Mandatory Activity I have the plastic version of the milk bottles going to give it a try. But I will have to reach out to your natrasorb source Amazon is not available I do have tapioca starch but you say I It cannot be substituted. Looking forward to trying it.
@@Mericel1 The link I have for Natrasorb should work well (and it's a good resource for other supplies too, and often less expensive than Amazon). I also think their shipping rates are great, so I usually do well with them on powdered heavy things. Enjoy!!
Can you replace the natrasorb with dendritic salt to help with drying and holding on to fragrance ? I use that in my bath salts and just wondering if it could be substituted
Hi Deborah, yes, you can definitely use other fragrances, you just need to make sure they are skin safe. BeScented.com has a lot of great skin safe fragrances and each one will list what the safe usage rate is. You need very little fragrance for milk bath anyway since you want it to be nice and dry.
Interesting question! I've never actually worked with honey powder before, so I can't say. I don't know if it has any properties that make it sticky? If you try it, let me know!! Now I'm curious...
Hi Tia, no, that wouldn’t be a good idea. The only liquid in the recipe is the fragrance and the Natrasorb helps keep that dry. Adding an oil to the mixture of dry powders would give you a clumpy paste…
Hello! I don't actually have any experience using natrasorb in lotions, so I can't advise. It's called Natrasorb Bath, so I presume its benefit is more for bath water products, not products like lotion. In fact, I would think given that it helps absorb moisture, it would probably make a lotion gummy...
2 Questions as I'm learning... Actually 3... 1- Found 'whole' milk powder which states, "Only disolve in cold water"... What to do now... 2- Can you use "coffee creamer" in milk baths? 3- Why are essential oils fragrance so weak and some smell like oil gone bad?
Hi Cat! It sounds like those instructions for whole milk powder might be for making milk to drink, in which case cold water makes sense. There's no reason why you can't use whole milk powder in your milk bath mix. You can replace any of the milk powders in the recipe. You cannot use coffee creamer in milk baths...you don't want any additional ingredients or preservatives or flavorings or anything that you can't identify. #1, there's no telling how it would react with the other ingredients, and #2, you need a cosmetics label for milk bath and figuring out all of the ingredients in coffee creamer to get them on your label would be a nightmare. For your essential oils question, I'm not sure I know the answer. I use fragrance oils in this recipe. I do use essential oils in my bath salts though. Some oils are just naturally stronger, some manufacturers make stronger oils than others, and some oils are probably actually paste their shelf life. I like essential oils from brambleberry.com and naturesgardencandles.com for strength and aroma. They will also let you know the shelf life of each... Hope this helps!
Hi Deborah. I hesitate to give guidance on labeling because that gets into the realm of liability There are, however, a few TH-camrs that have pretty comprehensive videos on the subject, like Tara Lee th-cam.com/video/DeHdvWwsJ6k/w-d-xo.html Also, there is a book by Marie Gale that I love that covers all sorts of labeling requirements for handmade cosmetics, soaps, bath products, etc. Here's my affiliate link for that book from Amazon. It's the most useful resource I found when I was starting. amzn.to/3pkTQxk
Hi Courtney, the short answer is no. Dry milk powders have a pretty long shelf life (exactly how long is up for debate). I had the same thought when I first started making milk bath, but there are people who believe that the shelf life of powdered milk is “indefinite”. I personally like the articles that tell you shelf life is within 1-2 years (because that seems more reasonable!), and to be cautious I put a “use within 12 months” label on my milk bath. Hope this helps!
@@courtneywoodberry2821 Understandable! Here's a good article from The Spruce Eats (and we aren't even talking about eating our powdered milk! :)) but she's got citations from the USDA that the shelf life of powdered milk is "indefinite" but also points to some other points I think sound more reasonable. :) www.thespruceeats.com/does-powdered-milk-go-bad-1388298
Hi Jannildy, whenever I choose to use essential oils in a recipe, I always use the same free online resource, which is eocalc.com. Nobody can blindly assign a usage rate for all essential oils each blend is going to have its own safe use rating based on your product type. For example, you wouldn’t use the same amount of cinnamon oil in a bath product as you might with lavender…. Eocalc.com is a great resource. You can enter your essential oil (or blend of oils if that’s what you’re using) and tell the calculator what type of product you are making and it will give you a safe usage rate for your specific blend :). I love it!
@@AMandatoryActivity of course. I wasn't thinking when I asked the question LOL. Appreciate the eocalc resource AND the quick response!!! I came across your TH-cam channel yesterday and subscribed :) I will be using a few of your links to purchase a few products. Thanks :)
Hi Josephine. I hesitate to provide any guidance on what is safe to use on babies, but I think the answer probably lies in the fragrance used. There are safe fragrance usage rates for each fragrance oil, so the best thing to do would be to check whichever fragrance you are using to see whether the safe fragrance amount for a baby product is different. On the websites where you order your fragrance products, look for the IFRA safety sheet to check the safe usage rate for babies.
It's an interesting question and one that seems to be debated online. I haven't tried a substitution of tapioca starch for natrasorb, and I can't say that I know enough about the properties of tapioca starch (like the kind you find for food prep, for example) to say whether it would perform in the same way. I know that Natrasorb is considered a "modified" tapioca starch, but I don't know what the modification is that makes it different from regular tapioca starch. I think if you don't want to use Natrasorb specifically, you'd be better off buying a modified tapioca starch such as this one: www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/tapioca-starch-modified.aspx, which should be the same basic thing but perhaps with less wait time for shipping. :)
@@AMandatoryActivity hi! Watched your video today for the first time! You mentioned that natrasorb is basically a modified tapioca starch and so I went onto Amazon and found the modified tapioca starch and ordered it! The regular tapioca starch in the reviews never once mentioned using it for anything other than baking and cooking!! You gave me some extra tips to add to my milk bath recipe that I will be trying! I make a lavender rose milk bath and it’s soooo beautiful! Thanks for your help!!
I don't use Natrasorb in my regular bath salts because I find they stay dry enough on their own, but with the milk powders, I really think Natrasorb is the way to go to keep the milks from clumping. I think you can certainly try it, but I haven't done it that way because I want the powder to stay dry and fluffy so when a customer picks up the bottle the powder moves around a little (not in a total blob shaped like the bottle :))
@@Changingfacez11 I see it here as well, although I've never ordered from them so I don't know what their processing time looks like. When I put it in my cart I don't get any sort of warning about processing time, so maybe it'll be faster? Here's the link: voyageursoapandcandleusa.com/products/natrasorb-bath-powder
Oh, I thought this was a message on my bath salt video, so I was confused by your question! 🤦♀️. You can skip the salt if you like, and have it be just milks. You can just replace the salt volume with additional milk powder so you don’t have too much fragrance in your recipe.
Sun Essential Oils, brand are not genuine essential oils. Please be careful when sourcing EO because there are a lot of people with chronic illness like autoimmunity who read "essential oils" on your labels and think it is safe for them to use. I have MS, and being exposed to synthetic fragrance makes me go numb from the waist down with blurred vision pain all over and trouble speaking and understanding. Fragrance is full of neurotoxins, hormone disrupters, and immune disrupters. Some people are affected immediately, others don't see the consequences until they have a brain tumor. Please research trusted brands that are third party verified as genuine essential oils. Most of the ones on Amazon are synthetic. Now, brand Is a good balance between cost and quality and is a trusted brand.
How would I make a smaller batch? How would I figure the measurements for a smaller batch like maybe 6 bottles? Could I just divide your recipe in half??
Hi Trolonda, I do make bath tea but I didn't do a video because I cheat a little and start with the bath tea bases from Wholesale Supplies Plus and then just add some soothing salts, etc. to the mix. I also don't fragrance my bath tea because it's already so lovely with all the dried flowers. I wasn't sure it would be interesting enough? But if you'd like to see, I can certainly add it into the vlog mix. Actually, my packaging for the tea is cute too, so maybe that would be interesting enough by itself! I need to make some more soon for the Holidays anyway. :)
@@AMandatoryActivity Yes I would love to see that in a video. You have such great ideas and I need guidance I'm trying to come up with new ideas. I'm new to this business lol
I’ve never tried it, so it’s possible it might work. This is my recipe, so I shared what I know. I like the way that Natrasorb absorbs the fragrance and dries quickly so none of the powders get gummy. If you try regular tapioca starch let me know how it goes! ☺️
I didn't go to school for this, it's a fair amount of just trial and error (or not error as much as tweaking). Back in the day I used to take milk baths with just powdered milk....and then as I learned about what different products do in bath water (i.e. softeners like baking soda and clay, skin benefits of different salts, etc.) it was just a matter of tweaking it just right. I like this formulation a lot with the addition of the natrasorb (which was new to me) but keeps the powders nice and dry and fluffy!
Too much stuff. Just add semi-skimmed milk and water. Milk is soothing to the skin and it is also an excellent buffering agent and will protect the pH on your skin. No need to add all the different stuff.
I know I’m finding this video 2 years posted….but that Virgo was so evident and gave this VIRGO man LIFE!! I love your energy and I’m so grateful for your love and consciousness. I speak continued blessings over both of your lives and those of your family. Ase
Thank you for sharing this recipe, hope to make a variation of this soon,substituting coconut milk powder instead of goat’s milk, partly because I don’t have any goat’s milk powder… also will need naturasorb.. not sure if I spelt that correctly .. cheers 😊
Make your own buzz is a wonderful company. That's where I purchase my products.
You did amazing!
I would love to see the process of you packaging the orders...shrink wrapping, labeling, shipping prep!
Hi Ashley, I'll keep that in mind, thanks! The summer is a little slow typically, but it's good to know that's of interest. I'll keep it in the queue for future content, and thanks so much for letting me know. :)
I just love love love your videos! They are so straight to the point and yet you make them so easy that even a child could do this, and that is what i love, simplicity!! Seeing that I'm just starting out, that's just what I'm looking for simplicity!! Thank you for making this so easy and fun❤
Thank you Charlotte! That means a lot 🥰
Thank you very much for your tutorial. I enjoyed it very much. God bless
Ty for the info and you are very entertaining as well! this would be a great coworker gift. Make a batch, divide it up, give some cozy socks and a candle. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Agree re: gifting AND cozy socks and candles 😍
Great idea ! ❤
This was wonderful! Thank you!
I'm so glad I found you...
Thumbs up & subbed!
Hi. I really enjoyed your video. What kind of label do you put on the bottles. If you were gonna sell them what do you put.
Thanks 😊
LOVE your blooper! You ate so real and funny.
THANK YOU! You have no idea how nervous I was to leave it in there...but I thought real life is always better. :)
Hola, me encantó tu leche de baño, se ve que queda espectacular, gracias por compartir,
🥹 aunque no entiendo el inglés, es muy interesante tu video, hojala pudieras ponerlo en español la traducción 🫣 sorry, gracias por tu video.
Dios te bendiga hoy y siempre 👏👏
Thank you for the video. The naturesorb isn't available on Amazon right now. . How come I can't use modified tapioca starch? Isn't that what it is? I think that particular brandit is just marketed for cosmetic use?.. I need to get this right away and I don't feel comfortable buying on a random website. Any ideas?
Happily you can use tapioca flour
I didn't catch the 'dosage' .. how much do you use per gallon of bath? Thank you .. great video❤
Thank you for teaching very clearly!! I was thinking of making it for my friend. I want to ask how long this can be kept?
The rule of thumb is that typically the shelf life of your product is the shelf life of the ingredient that has the shortest shelf life. For example, if you’re making something that has 5 ingredients that have a shelf life of 2 years and 1 ingredient with a shelf life of 1 year, your shelf life is 1 year. That being said, I put a label on mine to give it a shelf life of a year but it could probably go a little longer. After it’s opened, the thing to pay attention to is making sure it gets sealed properly and not left open in the bathroom where it could attract humidity and get gummy.
@@AMandatoryActivity ok, i see. thanks for sharing!!!
I use a canning funnel
Great video! However, you CAN substitute tapioca starch or flour for this recipe 😊
Thank you so much for sharing this formulation! 😁
You are so welcome! 🥰
You are so cute - you have the best channel and the most informative content.
Thank you so much!! Double compliments! 😊😍
Lol, laughing right out of the shoot...I’m in...lol
I started leaving bloopers in as much as possible, because life, right? :)
I love your video! I'm new to your channel. I just searched for milk bath diy and came across yours first! I had one question in regard to the baking soda. Would you recommend a substitute for it for those who are sensitive to this item? Thank you in advance! 💜
I haven’t tried a formulation without baking soda. I’ve not heard of people with baking soda sensitivity…if you try something you like, let me know!🤗
Definitely going to make this
Love this
Hi, I’m considering making some of this as gifts for friends and family at some point, and I was wondering if you can add colorants, and what types would you suggest, as well as how much?
You can typically add colorants as long as you make sure you pick one that is tub safe, but I think it would require some investigation/testing. For example, I would think a dry colorant such as a mica would be best because it wouldn't add moisture to the dry powder recipe, BUT if you add in a mica, you run the risk of having ring-around-the-tub if you don't have an emulsifier like polysorbate 80 (which is a liquid). I guess, in short, I wouldn't recommend doing it to this recipe...I would stick to a fizzy bath salt or something you can squeeze some polysorbate 80 into. I'm considering doing a fizzy bath salt tutorial next, so maybe that would be more up your alley. :)
How long it will last in the jar?
Hi I have a question
I to pack a product to mailed,that contains citric acid ?
Hi! Love your video. I've heard that baking soda can cause jars to explode especially with a lot of air pressure. Just wondering have you had any issues with that? If so, how did you fix it? Thank you 😊
Hi! I’ve never had a problem, but I also only fill the jars to weight and they settle a little over time. They’re not filled to the brim.
Thanks for the video!
What can I use instead of the modified tapioca starch? Cannot get it in uk!
Your great mam
Thank you for answering my question! I’m going to try your recipe this weekend. Finally got my order of Naturasorb. Could you tell me the brand of fragrance oil you used? I have Honey I Washed the Kids from Crafters Choice and from the Flaming Candle. I love the Crafters Choice and use it in hand salves and lotion bars. They smell slightly different so I was wondering if you could tell me the brand you use. Thank you so much!!
Sure thing. I used the Honey I Washed the Kids from Be Scented. I think it’s a dead on dupe for the Lush scent
Question! Instead of "fragrance" after the tapioca starch, would I be able to use raw honey? Or would it get freaky when it combines?
This video is so so informative. Thank you! I appreciate that you explain why each step matters and works in a specific order.
Thanks Kay Cee, I’m glad you enjoyed it. I think raw honey would definitely fall into the category of freaky combination 😆. I suspect what you would end up with is a paste instead… I would guess some kind of thick bubble bath might take the addition of honey better 🍯.
@@AMandatoryActivity Gotcha. Kinda what I figured. Thanks for your reply! 🥰
@@kay-ceejones6137 might want to try a small batch with powdered honey
Honey powder is best to use instead of the raw honey works great
Can I make a batch without the fragrance and add it in as ordered? I hate making a batch that on the shelf too long?
I think that would work, but I would try leaving out the Natrasorb so you have it to add the fragrance to instead of putting straight wet fragrance into the batch. Obviously you’ll need to be careful with the percentage of fragrance appropriate for a smaller amount. Let me know how it works if you try it! 😊
Hello so happy to find your channel very informative and your personality is awesome! I wanted to know what is the shelf life of the milk bath?
Thanks Monica! I put a shelf life of 1 year on my label, but the rule of thumb is typically that the shelf life of your product is the shortest shelf life of the ingredients you used. Since the bulk of the items are food grade items (milk powders and baking soda) I think 12 months is appropriate even though the actual shelf like could be longer than that.
Is the shelf life 12 months from the production date or from the date of opening the container for use ?
I love your content may I ask where you get your huge bottles of essential oils
Thanks! Sure thing. I typically get them from Nature’s Garden m.naturesgardencandles.com/essential-oils
Where do you get your warning label at
How much product do you add to the bath for it to be effective on skin? If I was selling this I would have to put the amount on directions and use label. I hope I didn’t miss that comment lol. Thank you. Well done. I have a ton of kaolin clay to use up!
Hi Karen, I don’t think there’s much of a way to answer that since everyone’s tub is a different size. Also, some people prefer a light touch…my instructions say to add “desired amount” because there’s no accounting for how much fragrance etc people will prefer.
Hey! What else do you recommend that does the same job as tapioca starch?
Hi! I know that people swear by corn starch for the same purpose, but I've never tried it, so I can't advise what amount of corn starch could be substituted. You could always make a baby batch and try corn starch to see what the finished product feels like. My _guess_ is that corn starch wouldn't make the water quite as soft, but would do the job of absorbing the oils and keeping the milk powders dry.
@@AMandatoryActivity thank you))
If i am adding botanicals to my bath mix do I have to dry out my salt and oil mixture in the oven ( as I seen in another video ) before putting flowers into it? I have heard that a damp mixture from the oils can cause the the flowers to brown? Thank you!
I have always used dried botanicals, and there is very little moisture in this recipe. The only liquid is the essential oil and the amount is so small I’ve never had a problem with it melting the salts or browning the botanicals.
Thank you for this video 💕🌸💕🌸
You're welcome, I hope you enjoy it! :)
A Mandatory Activity I have the plastic version of the milk bottles going to give it a try. But I will have to reach out to your natrasorb source Amazon is not available I do have tapioca starch but you say I
It cannot be substituted. Looking forward to trying it.
@@Mericel1 The link I have for Natrasorb should work well (and it's a good resource for other supplies too, and often less expensive than Amazon). I also think their shipping rates are great, so I usually do well with them on powdered heavy things. Enjoy!!
A Mandatory Activity I have been wanting to try this company for a while. So this is a good place to start 💕
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How much citric acid would I add to make this fizzy when it is added to the water?
Can you replace the natrasorb with dendritic salt to help with drying and holding on to fragrance ? I use that in my bath salts and just wondering if it could be substituted
I’ve never actually used dendritic salt in any formulations, so I don’t know how it performs. If you try it, let us know!
@@AMandatoryActivity I have used this salt instead of Natrasorb and I like it.
Can you use different fragrance oils in the recipe you are doing now and where can I get them
Hi Deborah, yes, you can definitely use other fragrances, you just need to make sure they are skin safe. BeScented.com has a lot of great skin safe fragrances and each one will list what the safe usage rate is. You need very little fragrance for milk bath anyway since you want it to be nice and dry.
Very nice🥰🌹
Hi there! If I were to add honey powder to this what amount would you recommend?
Interesting question! I've never actually worked with honey powder before, so I can't say. I don't know if it has any properties that make it sticky? If you try it, let me know!! Now I'm curious...
Hi I was wondering which company did you do the labels from. Thanks
Hi Tash. I print the labels myself using full sheet Kraft paper and cut them to the size I want. They're about 1x4 inches.
@@AMandatoryActivity thank you so much.
Hi. Can we put some type of almond oil or something?
Hi Tia, no, that wouldn’t be a good idea. The only liquid in the recipe is the fragrance and the Natrasorb helps keep that dry. Adding an oil to the mixture of dry powders would give you a clumpy paste…
@@AMandatoryActivity Thanks so much.
greetings,
how do you use naturesorb in lotions? i am new this this ingredient.
Hello! I don't actually have any experience using natrasorb in lotions, so I can't advise. It's called Natrasorb Bath, so I presume its benefit is more for bath water products, not products like lotion. In fact, I would think given that it helps absorb moisture, it would probably make a lotion gummy...
2 Questions as I'm learning... Actually 3...
1- Found 'whole' milk powder which states, "Only disolve in cold water"... What to do now...
2- Can you use "coffee creamer" in milk baths?
3- Why are essential oils fragrance so weak and some smell like oil gone bad?
Hi Cat! It sounds like those instructions for whole milk powder might be for making milk to drink, in which case cold water makes sense. There's no reason why you can't use whole milk powder in your milk bath mix. You can replace any of the milk powders in the recipe. You cannot use coffee creamer in milk baths...you don't want any additional ingredients or preservatives or flavorings or anything that you can't identify. #1, there's no telling how it would react with the other ingredients, and #2, you need a cosmetics label for milk bath and figuring out all of the ingredients in coffee creamer to get them on your label would be a nightmare. For your essential oils question, I'm not sure I know the answer. I use fragrance oils in this recipe. I do use essential oils in my bath salts though. Some oils are just naturally stronger, some manufacturers make stronger oils than others, and some oils are probably actually paste their shelf life. I like essential oils from brambleberry.com and naturesgardencandles.com for strength and aroma. They will also let you know the shelf life of each... Hope this helps!
I know I am asking a lot of questions but I am trying to start me a small business what kind of warning labels do you put on these
Hi Deborah. I hesitate to give guidance on labeling because that gets into the realm of liability There are, however, a few TH-camrs that have pretty comprehensive videos on the subject, like Tara Lee th-cam.com/video/DeHdvWwsJ6k/w-d-xo.html Also, there is a book by Marie Gale that I love that covers all sorts of labeling requirements for handmade cosmetics, soaps, bath products, etc. Here's my affiliate link for that book from Amazon. It's the most useful resource I found when I was starting. amzn.to/3pkTQxk
Do you sell these bottles? I’d love to buy some!
If you mean empty bottles, I get them from Amazon and there’s a link in the description box of the video. ☺️
Do you need to add any preserving agents to keep the milk from eventually going bad?
Hi Courtney, the short answer is no. Dry milk powders have a pretty long shelf life (exactly how long is up for debate). I had the same thought when I first started making milk bath, but there are people who believe that the shelf life of powdered milk is “indefinite”. I personally like the articles that tell you shelf life is within 1-2 years (because that seems more reasonable!), and to be cautious I put a “use within 12 months” label on my milk bath. Hope this helps!
@@AMandatoryActivity does that apply to all powdered milk? I've honestly been struggling with this for days and it's driving me crazy!!
@@courtneywoodberry2821 Understandable! Here's a good article from The Spruce Eats (and we aren't even talking about eating our powdered milk! :)) but she's got citations from the USDA that the shelf life of powdered milk is "indefinite" but also points to some other points I think sound more reasonable. :) www.thespruceeats.com/does-powdered-milk-go-bad-1388298
@@AMandatoryActivity Thank you so much. You have no idea how much I appreciate you!
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If I wanted to use essential oils instead of fragrance what ratio would you recommend?
Hi Jannildy, whenever I choose to use essential oils in a recipe, I always use the same free online resource, which is eocalc.com. Nobody can blindly assign a usage rate for all essential oils each blend is going to have its own safe use rating based on your product type. For example, you wouldn’t use the same amount of cinnamon oil in a bath product as you might with lavender…. Eocalc.com is a great resource. You can enter your essential oil (or blend of oils if that’s what you’re using) and tell the calculator what type of product you are making and it will give you a safe usage rate for your specific blend :). I love it!
@@AMandatoryActivity of course. I wasn't thinking when I asked the question LOL. Appreciate the eocalc resource AND the quick response!!! I came across your TH-cam channel yesterday and subscribed :) I will be using a few of your links to purchase a few products. Thanks :)
@@jannildymchugh4718 thanks so much! I appreciate the subscription and support 😍
Hi there! Is this safe to use on babies?
Hi Josephine. I hesitate to provide any guidance on what is safe to use on babies, but I think the answer probably lies in the fragrance used. There are safe fragrance usage rates for each fragrance oil, so the best thing to do would be to check whichever fragrance you are using to see whether the safe fragrance amount for a baby product is different. On the websites where you order your fragrance products, look for the IFRA safety sheet to check the safe usage rate for babies.
Where can I purchase the mixing bowl?
Webstaurantstore.com
can you use tapioca starch instead of the natrasorb?
It's an interesting question and one that seems to be debated online. I haven't tried a substitution of tapioca starch for natrasorb, and I can't say that I know enough about the properties of tapioca starch (like the kind you find for food prep, for example) to say whether it would perform in the same way. I know that Natrasorb is considered a "modified" tapioca starch, but I don't know what the modification is that makes it different from regular tapioca starch. I think if you don't want to use Natrasorb specifically, you'd be better off buying a modified tapioca starch such as this one: www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/tapioca-starch-modified.aspx, which should be the same basic thing but perhaps with less wait time for shipping. :)
@@AMandatoryActivity hi! Watched your video today for the first time! You mentioned that natrasorb is basically a modified tapioca starch and so I went onto Amazon and found the modified tapioca starch and ordered it! The regular tapioca starch in the reviews never once mentioned using it for anything other than baking and cooking!!
You gave me some extra tips to add to my milk bath recipe that I will be trying! I make a lavender rose milk bath and it’s soooo beautiful! Thanks for your help!!
If I don't have the Natrasorb, can I add fragrance to the salts?
I don't use Natrasorb in my regular bath salts because I find they stay dry enough on their own, but with the milk powders, I really think Natrasorb is the way to go to keep the milks from clumping. I think you can certainly try it, but I haven't done it that way because I want the powder to stay dry and fluffy so when a customer picks up the bottle the powder moves around a little (not in a total blob shaped like the bottle :))
@@AMandatoryActivity thank you!
@@AMandatoryActivity do you know of another place that sells the nutrasorb? The place listed has a processing time of 8-10 days.
@@Changingfacez11 I see it here as well, although I've never ordered from them so I don't know what their processing time looks like. When I put it in my cart I don't get any sort of warning about processing time, so maybe it'll be faster? Here's the link: voyageursoapandcandleusa.com/products/natrasorb-bath-powder
@@AMandatoryActivity thank you!
Hi!! Can you skip the salt part at the end?
What do you mean?
Oh, I thought this was a message on my bath salt video, so I was confused by your question! 🤦♀️. You can skip the salt if you like, and have it be just milks. You can just replace the salt volume with additional milk powder so you don’t have too much fragrance in your recipe.
Sun Essential Oils, brand are not genuine essential oils. Please be careful when sourcing EO because there are a lot of people with chronic illness like autoimmunity who read "essential oils" on your labels and think it is safe for them to use. I have MS, and being exposed to synthetic fragrance makes me go numb from the waist down with blurred vision pain all over and trouble speaking and understanding. Fragrance is full of neurotoxins, hormone disrupters, and immune disrupters. Some people are affected immediately, others don't see the consequences until they have a brain tumor.
Please research trusted brands that are third party verified as genuine essential oils. Most of the ones on Amazon are synthetic. Now, brand Is a good balance between cost and quality and is a trusted brand.
You are very cute. Love the big boy bowl
How would I make a smaller batch? How would I figure the measurements for a smaller batch like maybe 6 bottles? Could I just divide your recipe in half??
Absolutely. You can make as small a batch as you like! You can half it or quarter it, or adjust it to whatever size you need. 😊
@@AMandatoryActivity Did you make the tea bath mentioned in this video. I was looking for the video lol
Hi Trolonda, I do make bath tea but I didn't do a video because I cheat a little and start with the bath tea bases from Wholesale Supplies Plus and then just add some soothing salts, etc. to the mix. I also don't fragrance my bath tea because it's already so lovely with all the dried flowers. I wasn't sure it would be interesting enough? But if you'd like to see, I can certainly add it into the vlog mix. Actually, my packaging for the tea is cute too, so maybe that would be interesting enough by itself! I need to make some more soon for the Holidays anyway. :)
@@AMandatoryActivity Yes I would love to see that in a video. You have such great ideas and I need guidance I'm trying to come up with new ideas. I'm new to this business lol
@@trolondasellers5089 You got it! I'm a little behind with my editing at the moment, but I'll put it into the queue! Glad to help. :)
Why can’t you use regular tapioca starch?
I’ve never tried it, so it’s possible it might work. This is my recipe, so I shared what I know. I like the way that Natrasorb absorbs the fragrance and dries quickly so none of the powders get gummy. If you try regular tapioca starch let me know how it goes! ☺️
No samples of a person in the tub of milk. Does this photograph well in the tub?
Did you go to school for this or just figured out the formulations?
I didn't go to school for this, it's a fair amount of just trial and error (or not error as much as tweaking). Back in the day I used to take milk baths with just powdered milk....and then as I learned about what different products do in bath water (i.e. softeners like baking soda and clay, skin benefits of different salts, etc.) it was just a matter of tweaking it just right. I like this formulation a lot with the addition of the natrasorb (which was new to me) but keeps the powders nice and dry and fluffy!
@@AMandatoryActivity thank you for responding. I enjoy milk baths as well and would to make my own! Also, your voice is so soothing
Where can i get the full recipe
It's posted in the description box of the video.
Mine is not showing a description box can I go on your website and get it
Thank you I found it and I'm going to try making this but where can I get my warning labels and the labels to go on front
@@deborahharris6888 I make my own labels, designed in canva.com. I then print them myself using labels from online labels.
My question is this....wheres the recipe and item lists?
Recipe is listed out within the video and all of the product links are all included in the description box below the video.
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Too much stuff. Just add semi-skimmed milk and water. Milk is soothing to the skin and it is also an excellent buffering agent and will protect the pH on your skin. No need to add all the different stuff.
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Question can you use a dendritic salt instead of the natrasorb
How long it last in the jar?