You are by far my favorite formulator to watch on TH-cam ......relaxing, informative , ......but I love how you talk to us “ your audience” as if we were right there .......love every video ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
You are so right about climate, where I live just adding an oil makes mine soft, I started adding just a tiny bit of purified water and now my Bath bombs and shower steamers come out great. What works for one climate will not always work for all climates.
I ALWAYS enjoy your videos. You do such nice work. Presentation is easy to follow and informative. I haven’t viewed a poor video in your catalog and I have walked all thru it, lol. But Take a bow Keeley! This was another excellent video! From how you make, finished product, how you wrap & label, to packaging! I especially loved the 10% bleach cleaning solution at the beginning!! That really spoke to my OCD 😜 Elegantly done! Hug soapy hugz
Can you offer a guideline for climate adjustments? The main things I'm wondering are cold vs. hot...and dry vs. humid. My best guess is to not use much - if any - water for binding in high humidity. ... And what conditions merit more or less oil? I'm in a climate that is currently cold and dry. Any thoughts would be so apprecisted. 😊
You are thinking right. The more humid it is, the less water needed and vice versa. Oil doesn't really impact it as much as water so I find I don't need to adjust oil amounts
@@SoyandShea Thanks so much for your reply! I've made a few test batches where the water in my dry area made a big difference. So far, I also noticed that sufficient/correct moisture with good pressure when molding really helped achieve the final hardness I wanted. Thank you again! 👍🥰
Another fab video Keeley. I agree with you I don't think you should be giving out all of you're recipies when you upload a video. That's you're hard work and some people are just too lazy to try for themselves. It took me several attempts at making bath bombs befor I was happy with the recipie I have now.
Thank you ❤ I think it's also part of the fun to play with and learn about ingredients 😊 I'm pleased to hear you have a great recipe for bath bombs. It's one that continues to allude me.
The refresh is my favourite but I do make them using fragrance oil too. All the wonderful smell of a bath bomb with the fuss of running and cleaning a bath 😊
Hey Keely, I noticed that you do a lot of "shrink wrap", I was wondering would it be possible to vaccum seal instead. Being that i live 10 miles from the gulf coast. As in TOO MUCH moisture. Would vaccum sealing help or hurt the finished product. I'm referring to bath bombs, fizzies, etc. Thanks in advance. You do a spactacular job...
Vacuum sealing would certainly prevent moisture but the constant pressure may be too much. We get very high humidity here and shrink wrap protects everything well
Amazing helpful and informative video. I've not worked with menthol crystals yet and was wondering if they alter the scent of fragrance oils or if it's better to use fragrances that are either mint or compliments minty scents? For instance, would menthol crystals alter a coffee or floral scent? I'm assuming the addition of menthol not only helps to open and soothe sinuses but probably helps boosts the intensity of the fragrance oil so it doesn't get lost.
Thank you 😊 I've only ever used menthol Crystal with complimentary FO or EO as they are quite strong in aroma especially once melted down into oil or EO. It really boosts Peppermint EO 😊
thanks for the video, is there anyway to make the essential oil scent stronger? I increased the amount but the scent is still weak. tried all formulas online but could not get the scent strong. Hope you can help! Thanks in advance!
You can always increase the amount of fragrance but you would need to check the usage rates of the essential oils and make sure they are within allowed rates, especially as it is inhaled. Another thing to keep in mind, is the temperature of the shower water. Hotter showers will enhance the aroma as it works on evaporation and the rising of steam from the bottom of the shower. If the shower is too cool, the aromas can't rise.
I love your videos - you are so knowledgeable. Your recipe is one for soaps but the video is for the shower steamer. Where can I access the recipe for the shower steamer?
Thank you ❤ Some of my description is automatically loaded so the soap recipe will always be in every video. If you go back through the video, I talk about the basics of making shower fizzers and why I don't give the recipe for this one.
Oh sorry, I arrive only now to the part where you explain you won't share ratios. I fully understand. It is your work. In other jobs people don't share their knowledge freely either.
For me polysorbate is a must when introducing oils to water to stop people slipping and hurting themselves. It's not that I don't want to share my recipe, but unlike a soap or lotion recipe, this style of recipe is very temperamental to weather and environmental conditions so you may need more or less liquid and may even be able to use water instead of oil.
I get them from Ebay. Search for Kraft paper boxes and lots come up. I checked earlier today for someone else and the seller I was using has removed them from her shop ☹ there are lots of others on there and I noticed one in Melbourne
You need an emulsifier to combine oil and water like a Polysorbate. It's not about it going down the drain easier but stopping the oil creating a slippery surface.
Sorry this isn't a recipe I give away. If you're having trouble with your recipe and would like help, you can join my Patreon page at the $10 level and send your formula for me to look at and tweak.
@@SoyandShea great thank you, how do i join the page? Also I'm new to all this, I don't have my own recipe. I have just been getting recipes off google, Pinterest, youtube etc; I've tried a few recipes now and after they have set, and I pack them in a container they don't hold there shape and crumble 🤔 kind regards
@@wild.beautifulchaos1638 they are certainly tricky things to work with and are very susceptible to weather conditions. On Patreon I can help with a recipe you've been struggling with but I don't give a whole new recipe. I do however give monthly recipes for various products. Here is the link and you can see what benefits each of the levels have. The $10 one is the level you can ask for one on one help. www.patreon.com/createwithsoyandshea
I generally google menthol crystals and see which quality supplier has it the cheapest. It's constantly changing price so I don't have one single place
Oh dear, I followed your link to eroma… my bank balance doesn’t think we should be friends anymore 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 I hope that was an affiliate link. If so, you’re welcome 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@SoyandShea I received my order and have no regrets. Everything smells amazing and just seems to be of a higher quality. Thanks so much for hooking a girl up!
I love shower steamers. They are so good to get the aroma of a bath bomb without ths fuss of running a bath. I also make them with fragrance oils for a bit of fun
You are by far my favorite formulator to watch on TH-cam ......relaxing, informative , ......but I love how you talk to us “ your audience” as if we were right there .......love every video ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thank you ❤ I really enjoy making the videos
Wow didn’t know there was more than one type of eucalyptus plants. Thanks for including little tidbits like that in your videos.
There are hundreds of species of the eucalyptus and they all have a unique smell. We have at least 3 different ones I know of growing in our yard ❤
Another great video, I like watching the packaging section. 👏👏👏👍
Thank you ❤ I find the packaging to be the most satisfying bit
The information you share on your videos is so useful thankyou! Liked and subscribed! 💙
Thank you for watching and supporting me 🧡
@@SoyandShea your welcome!
I find these videos fascinating
Thank you for watching 🧡
You are so right about climate, where I live just adding an oil makes mine soft, I started adding just a tiny bit of purified water and now my Bath bombs and shower steamers come out great.
What works for one climate will not always work for all climates.
It's amazing how slight changes to weather and even atmospheric pressure can affect the process.
Wonderfully done video. I feel like I can smell the aroma now. Good for the sinuses. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Thank you 😊 the aroma in my workshop when making these is amazing. I've had walkers by the house stop to see what I'm doing 😆
That is awesome that they are attracted by the smells and are curious. Good for you 😊
You’re packaging is ALWAYS impressive. I love that you pay attention to details like that
Thank you ❤ I've always enjoyed packaging
Love it!!! Really enjoyed watching the packaging process!!! Your labels are always so neat too.
Thank you ❤ always popular in winter
I've been using avery labels in texas just starting out. how do you do your labels? thank you
Thank you for sharing. I love this
Thank you for watching 🧡
I ALWAYS enjoy your videos. You do such nice work. Presentation is easy to follow and informative. I haven’t viewed a poor video in your catalog and I have walked all thru it, lol. But Take a bow Keeley! This was another excellent video! From how you make, finished product, how you wrap & label, to packaging! I especially loved the 10% bleach cleaning solution at the beginning!! That really spoke to my OCD 😜 Elegantly done! Hug soapy hugz
Thank you ❤ I really appreciate your beautiful comments
💖💞So exciting to see you making more products! These are so delightful!!💞💖
Thank you 😊
Thank you for the informative video.
Thank you for watching 🧡
I love your accent! You take sure care and dedication in your work. I admire that. Keep inspiring.
Thank you ❤
That was a very informative video. Lots of great tips. Everything is SO professionally packaged too. SO nice.
Thank you ❤ I love doing packaging- it's so satisfying
Hope you are feeling better!
Love your steamers
Thank you ❤ I managed to catch it early so medication has worked quick 😊
Can you offer a guideline for climate adjustments? The main things I'm wondering are cold vs. hot...and dry vs. humid. My best guess is to not use much - if any - water for binding in high humidity. ... And what conditions merit more or less oil? I'm in a climate that is currently cold and dry. Any thoughts would be so apprecisted. 😊
You are thinking right. The more humid it is, the less water needed and vice versa. Oil doesn't really impact it as much as water so I find I don't need to adjust oil amounts
@@SoyandShea Thanks so much for your reply! I've made a few test batches where the water in my dry area made a big difference. So far, I also noticed that sufficient/correct moisture with good pressure when molding really helped achieve the final hardness I wanted. Thank you again! 👍🥰
Thanks for this. You're a good teacher!
Thank you ❤
Another fab video Keeley. I agree with you I don't think you should be giving out all of you're recipies when you upload a video. That's you're hard work and some people are just too lazy to try for themselves. It took me several attempts at making bath bombs befor I was happy with the recipie I have now.
Thank you ❤ I think it's also part of the fun to play with and learn about ingredients 😊 I'm pleased to hear you have a great recipe for bath bombs. It's one that continues to allude me.
Loved this video so much. Thank you for all the tips.
Thank you for watching and supporting me ❤
Awesome job Keeley, I love your packaging
Thank you Patrick 😊
I've never tried shower fizzies before, I bet they are nice with the menthol and eucalyptus.
The refresh is my favourite but I do make them using fragrance oil too. All the wonderful smell of a bath bomb with the fuss of running and cleaning a bath 😊
@@SoyandShea great idea! I bet those are popular too. :-)
AWESOME BLOSSOM
Thank you ❤
Do you have to use the menthol crystals with all the essential oils? Lavender? Orange? Jasmine?
You can use whatever you like in your steamers. I use them as these are generally sold in winter and can help those with blocked noses
Hey Keely, I noticed that you do a lot of "shrink wrap", I was wondering would it be possible to vaccum seal instead. Being that i live 10 miles from the gulf coast. As in TOO MUCH moisture. Would vaccum sealing help or hurt the finished product. I'm referring to bath bombs, fizzies, etc. Thanks in advance. You do a spactacular job...
Vacuum sealing would certainly prevent moisture but the constant pressure may be too much. We get very high humidity here and shrink wrap protects everything well
Amazing helpful and informative video. I've not worked with menthol crystals yet and was wondering if they alter the scent of fragrance oils or if it's better to use fragrances that are either mint or compliments minty scents? For instance, would menthol crystals alter a coffee or floral scent? I'm assuming the addition of menthol not only helps to open and soothe sinuses but probably helps boosts the intensity of the fragrance oil so it doesn't get lost.
Thank you 😊 I've only ever used menthol Crystal with complimentary FO or EO as they are quite strong in aroma especially once melted down into oil or EO. It really boosts Peppermint EO 😊
@@SoyandShea Thank you. :)
Hello from quebec, i love those fizzers!!!
Hi and thank you for watching and supporting me ❤
thanks for the video, is there anyway to make the essential oil scent stronger? I increased the amount but the scent is still weak. tried all formulas online but could not get the scent strong. Hope you can help! Thanks in advance!
You can always increase the amount of fragrance but you would need to check the usage rates of the essential oils and make sure they are within allowed rates, especially as it is inhaled. Another thing to keep in mind, is the temperature of the shower water. Hotter showers will enhance the aroma as it works on evaporation and the rising of steam from the bottom of the shower. If the shower is too cool, the aromas can't rise.
I love your videos - you are so knowledgeable. Your recipe is one for soaps but the video is for the shower steamer. Where can I access the recipe for the shower steamer?
Thank you ❤
Some of my description is automatically loaded so the soap recipe will always be in every video. If you go back through the video, I talk about the basics of making shower fizzers and why I don't give the recipe for this one.
I would love this recipe? Question what's the oil you used to help with the shower melt not to be slippery? Kind regards
Sorry, but I don't give this recipe away. You need an emulsifier and the most common is Polysorbate 80
Thanks for the video, could you let us know where to buy the press you were using.
I use the Bath Bomb Xpress press which can be bought directly from them in the US or you can check for his onsellers in other countries
Very interesting video 💕
Thank you ❤
Is a hair straightener a hair dryer or one of those sticks?
It's not a hair dryer. It is generally a clamp like device. Google it and pictures will come up
do you know if you can melt your hard oils and butters in a crock pot?
Yes you can
Hi, I love your idea of using polysorbate 80. Would you share the ratio to the oils, please?
Forget my message. I already found the answer on the website of my supplier : 1 to 6% of the total weight of the bath bomb.
Oh sorry, I arrive only now to the part where you explain you won't share ratios. I fully understand. It is your work. In other jobs people don't share their knowledge freely either.
For me polysorbate is a must when introducing oils to water to stop people slipping and hurting themselves.
It's not that I don't want to share my recipe, but unlike a soap or lotion recipe, this style of recipe is very temperamental to weather and environmental conditions so you may need more or less liquid and may even be able to use water instead of oil.
@@SoyandShea Water makes it fizz immediately so I don't use it either. Thank you!
I have been looking for packaging boxes do you know the Company or site your boxes come from.
I get them from Ebay. Search for Kraft paper boxes and lots come up. I checked earlier today for someone else and the seller I was using has removed them from her shop ☹ there are lots of others on there and I noticed one in Melbourne
@@SoyandShea thankyou, sometimes its the words you use to look that changes what you see
@@tanyabonnett4174 that's true. Once I find sellers I like I save then so I can always find them again.
Where did you get your boxes? Can you supply a link?
I got them on eBay but as I'm based in Australia my link may not help. Look up Kraft Paper boxes and lots of sizes will come up
What product is used for the oil and water to go down the drain easily?
You need an emulsifier to combine oil and water like a Polysorbate. It's not about it going down the drain easier but stopping the oil creating a slippery surface.
Are you able to put the measurements in the comments or in the description? Thank you :)
The mould I used was 2" wide. I don't use this mould anymore and can't remember how high they were
Hi, what ingredients did you use? I'm having trouble with my shower melts.
Sorry this isn't a recipe I give away. If you're having trouble with your recipe and would like help, you can join my Patreon page at the $10 level and send your formula for me to look at and tweak.
@@SoyandShea great thank you, how do i join the page?
Also I'm new to all this, I don't have my own recipe. I have just been getting recipes off google, Pinterest, youtube etc; I've tried a few recipes now and after they have set, and I pack them in a container they don't hold there shape and crumble 🤔 kind regards
@@wild.beautifulchaos1638 they are certainly tricky things to work with and are very susceptible to weather conditions.
On Patreon I can help with a recipe you've been struggling with but I don't give a whole new recipe. I do however give monthly recipes for various products.
Here is the link and you can see what benefits each of the levels have. The $10 one is the level you can ask for one on one help. www.patreon.com/createwithsoyandshea
Where do you get your menthol from pls
I generally google menthol crystals and see which quality supplier has it the cheapest. It's constantly changing price so I don't have one single place
Oh dear, I followed your link to eroma… my bank balance doesn’t think we should be friends anymore 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 I hope that was an affiliate link. If so, you’re welcome 😂😂😂😂😂😂
It can be dangerous shopping at Eroma 😆 unfortunately Aussie suppliers don't do affiliate links
@@SoyandShea I received my order and have no regrets. Everything smells amazing and just seems to be of a higher quality. Thanks so much for hooking a girl up!
@@nicolemitchell446 so pleased you liked it. They're definitely great quality
Where did you get the Puck Mould from please?
They're from Bath Bomb Xpress
Soy and Shea- thank you so much. Your video was very helpful thank you
I never used a shower steamer. This should be interesting.
I love shower steamers. They are so good to get the aroma of a bath bomb without ths fuss of running a bath. I also make them with fragrance oils for a bit of fun
Where did you get the hand press from?
This is from Bath Bomb Xpress
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How much menthol crystals do u use?
You'll need to check your suppliers recommendations as it may vary according to quality.
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