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Foaming Bath Salt is more complicated to mix because of the dust factor. However, when its mixed, dust isn’t an issue.
The salt can be mixed in the bag or transferred to a larger bag or a bucket with a lid. The contents are not dangerous, but pour slowly.
CAUTION
Make sure that if this product is transferred to another container or shaken to mix colour or fragrance, it should be done in a well ventilated area or preferably outside.
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Step 1 |
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Open the package by removing the label and unfolding. |
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Step 2 |
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Mixing in the bag requires standing it up. Wait a minute till the next step. |
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Step 3 |
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With scissors or a blade, open the bag. |
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Step 4 |
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If you want colour, add powdered pigments or liquid colours to the bag, using a teaspoon of either. Include fragrance to the bag, which at 0.25% or 1/2oz would be a good starting point. Adding anything over 0.5% or 1oz. will make the product wet, settle and clump. |
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Without shaking, seal the bag or bucket. Ensure its well sealed because of the dust, then go somewhere well ventilated or outside. Shake well and roll contents around. In a few minutes it should be mixed. |
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Step 6 |
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Let the contents sit for a minute before opening. If you want to add more scent or colour, open the bag and repeat step #5. |
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Tips and Tricks
What container you put your product in has to be considered. Essential oils can interact with plastic and will soften the package over time. Pick a PET or PET-G plastic for clear products. Keep your eye on frosted bottles made with HDPE plastics. Your manufacturer or distributor can help you select the proper type. Fragrances are not known to have any adverse effect on plastics.
Coloured salts can be tricky with clear containers. UV light can “bleach” or fade colours, with reds and blues being more pronounced. (UVA and UVB are red and blue light spectrums). Pigments work slightly better than FD&C colours, but still subject to fade a bit. If unsure,
- use colours without red or blue.
- keep out of direct light
- add additional colour, then expose to sunlight to pre-fade them.
- minimize area of exposure with wrap around or frosted label
- add no colour to salts and use colour on your labels instead
Test and determine how much colour to add for product stability. Like most things, don’t rush into something without a little trial and error.
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