Testing Different Types of Salt in Cold Process Soap | How to Add Salt to Cold Process Soap

I’ve already used pink himalayan salt in soap. My husband, Silent J in J & W Soaps, loves it. However, I kept hearing other soapers who didn’t recommend it. They stated it was too scratchy. I never realized it was too scratchy since I don’t typically rub the bar directly against my skin unless I’m washing my face, and I do have to be careful not to scratch myself with the Himalayan salt soaps. I always lather up in a washcloth in the shower. I decided I needed to test different salts.
Results of this test:
I used the soaps directly on my arms so I could feel the amount of scrubbiness each soap provided.
~*~The Himalayan salt I used is a fine salt, but it is still really coarse-feeling in soap. I wouldn’t recommend using it directly on your skin other than your hands or places that aren’t super-sensitive or prone to get scratched up.
~*~The sea salt was definitely much less coarse-feeling, but it still provided a good amount of scrubbiness. I think this would be more appealing for most people who like salt soaps and want exfoliation as well. My husband still prefers the Himalayan salt, because he likes the abrasiveness of it.
~*~The iodized table salt provided little if any exfoliation. I couldn’t feel the salt at all. I think if someone is looking for a hard, long-lasting bar, but they don’t like the exfoliation or scrubbiness, this would be right up their alley. I also felt like the lather felt a little different on this one. It almost seemed to feel creamier.
~*~All three soaps seem to have a similar longevity with use. Compared to other cold process soaps I make, I feel like these last a little longer. When the soap is almost used up, you have a little soap stone that still lathers well as opposed to a soft center than seems to disintegrate or fall apart. I think salt soaps are the bees knees.
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This video is NOT designed for kids. Soap is made using lye which is caustic until after the saponification process in which no lye remains. Children/kids should NOT attempt this, and adults need to exercise safety precautions. This video is not a full tutorial.