Lava Exfoliating Body Wash

Mixture Instructions

Bath Care Mixing InstructionsGel and clear bath products can react differently to various fragrances or essential oils. Some may become cloudy or thin, others may thicken, and some may remain unchanged. Each fragrance or essential oil behaves differently. Fragrance suppliers are not required to disclose all components in their blends, often citing “proprietary information.” Ingredients can include butylene, propylene glycol, glycerin, carrier oils, hexane, or other combined solvents — all of which can affect the product’s texture and clarity.Common Reactions & Solutions1. Cloudy Appearance (not caused by bubbles)Cause: The fragrance or essential oil is not fully blending into the gel.Solution: Pre-blend the fragrance with a solubilizer before adding it to the gel, especially if using heavier fragrance loads.2. Product Becomes WateryCause: The fragrance has thinned the gel base.Solution: Add a small amount of table salt to increase viscosity, then wait overnight before judging results.If too much salt is added, the gel may break — simply add distilled or deionized water to dilute the salt.If needed, use a gel thickener.Important: if the water is added, a preservative must be included to prevent microbial growth. 3. Gel Becomes Too Thick or Jelly-LikeCause: The fragrance has increased viscosity too much.Solution: Allow the mixture to sit overnight, as the texture may normalize. If still too thick the next day, add a small amount of distilled or deionized water.Before You Begin TestingDisinfect all utensils, containers, and equipment that will contact the product.Disinfect all utensils, containers, and equipment that will contact the product.A mist of rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) from a spray bottle.Tools & MaterialsPlastic containerScale (optional)Spoons & stirring utensilsPlastic zip-lock or freezer bags (for pouring and storing samples)FragranceColor (optional)Solubilizer (test in advance to see if it’s needed)Testing StepsPlace your container on a scale and “zero” the reading.If you don’t have a scale, use a graduated measuring cup.Pour a predetermined amount of gel base into the container.A good test amount is 240 ml (8 oz) — easy to measure and work with.Add fragrance or essential oil at 0.5% to start.For 240 ml (8 oz), this equals ½ teaspoon of fragrance.Stir slowly to avoid creating bubbles.Check results — if you want a stronger scent, add an additional ⅓ teaspoon and observe for changes.If the gel still looks good, add color (if desired). Let it sit overnight to confirm it keeps the same consistency.If the gel becomes very cloudy and doesn’t clear overnight, you will need to restart.To prevent clouding and separation, use a solubilizer.A solubilizer breaks fragrance oils into tiny droplets so they disperse evenly.Blend 1 part fragrance to 1 part solubilizer in a separate container.Example: ½ teaspoon fragrance + ½ teaspoon solubilizer, mixed well.Add this blend to the gel and observe.If all looks good and you want a higher fragrance load, add ⅓ teaspoon fragrance + ⅓ teaspoon solubilizer.Watch for both cloudiness and viscosity changes.If you notice a drop in viscosity, add table salt to thicken:For 240 ml (8 oz), start with ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir slowly until dissolved.If there’s little change, add another ¼ teaspoon.Wait overnight before bottling.If it becomes too watery, add distilled or deionized water to reduce salt concentration.If problems persist, use a gel thickener.To fill bottles:Pour gel into a zip-lock or freezer bag, cut a small corner off, and squeeze into bottlesPour directly from the container if the gel is thin enough.