Comments on: Bath Fizzy Hearts http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/01/bath-fizzy-hearts/ Thoughts and ideas from the world of Majestic Mountain Sage. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:20:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Andee http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/01/bath-fizzy-hearts/comment-page-1/#comment-1051 Andee Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:09:32 +0000 http://blog.thesage.com/?p=407#comment-1051 Yes. That would be fine. Yes. That would be fine.

]]> By: itz16 http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/01/bath-fizzy-hearts/comment-page-1/#comment-1050 itz16 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:38:42 +0000 http://blog.thesage.com/?p=407#comment-1050 Can bath salts be incorporated into bath fizzies to help hold the FO/EOs? Can bath salts be incorporated into bath fizzies to help hold the FO/EOs?

]]> By: Beauricua http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/01/bath-fizzy-hearts/comment-page-1/#comment-800 Beauricua Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:52:39 +0000 http://blog.thesage.com/?p=407#comment-800 Thanks Andee. I prefer a finer grain for a formula. I've purchased Citric Acid from different companies for testing and found that the grain size was the issue. I thought this was all in my mind, but with your help, I now know that some companies make Citric Acid in a larger grain. I must say that MMS has the best Citric Acid and love the finer grain. That is why testing is so important. Thank you for all of your help! Thanks Andee. I prefer a finer grain for a formula. I’ve purchased Citric Acid from different companies for testing and found that the grain size was the issue. I thought this was all in my mind, but with your help, I now know that some companies make Citric Acid in a larger grain. I must say that MMS has the best Citric Acid and love the finer grain. That is why testing is so important. Thank you for all of your help!

]]> By: Andee http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/01/bath-fizzy-hearts/comment-page-1/#comment-793 Andee Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:31:38 +0000 http://blog.thesage.com/?p=407#comment-793 Could, but I doubt it. I would expect that the grains were established as a larger grain. I think of this as similar to salt. Some table salts are fine grain, others go through a grinder, and others yet are made from sea water evaporating, and some are even puffed like pretzel salt. All crystal sizes will vary, but the end result is the same. If you want a finer crystal size for your bath salts, then I would use a blender, food processor or a fine mesh sieve to work the citric acid crystals. Don't go too fine, you may be surprised how quickly you get to powder and what we call Snot-Tarts. Could, but I doubt it. I would expect that the grains were established as a larger grain. I think of this as similar to salt. Some table salts are fine grain, others go through a grinder, and others yet are made from sea water evaporating, and some are even puffed like pretzel salt. All crystal sizes will vary, but the end result is the same. If you want a finer crystal size for your bath salts, then I would use a blender, food processor or a fine mesh sieve to work the citric acid crystals. Don’t go too fine, you may be surprised how quickly you get to powder and what we call Snot-Tarts.

]]> By: Beauricua http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/01/bath-fizzy-hearts/comment-page-1/#comment-791 Beauricua Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:55:27 +0000 http://blog.thesage.com/?p=407#comment-791 Thanks for the Menthol Crystal answer, it was most helpful and will do. In regards to the Citric Acid, could it be possible that Citric Acid that is purchased from a very humid climate area, i.e...Florida. Would the humidity cause the grains to stick together giving it a larger grain appearance and feel? Thanks. Thanks for the Menthol Crystal answer, it was most helpful and will do. In regards to the Citric Acid, could it be possible that Citric Acid that is purchased from a very humid climate area, i.e…Florida. Would the humidity cause the grains to stick together giving it a larger grain appearance and feel? Thanks.

]]> By: Andee http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/01/bath-fizzy-hearts/comment-page-1/#comment-790 Andee Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:52:58 +0000 http://blog.thesage.com/?p=407#comment-790 Beaurica, #1 Grain size does not alter any fizzing that happens when a Fizzing Bath salt is added to water. You must have an acid and an alkali for the fizzing to happen though. #2 Menthol is solid. You can dissolve the menthol in oil or alcohol. To get a liquid you should just dissolve it in the carrier of your choice (no water though). Beaurica,
#1 Grain size does not alter any fizzing that happens when a Fizzing Bath salt is added to water. You must have an acid and an alkali for the fizzing to happen though.

#2 Menthol is solid. You can dissolve the menthol in oil or alcohol. To get a liquid you should just dissolve it in the carrier of your choice (no water though).

]]> By: Beauricua http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/01/bath-fizzy-hearts/comment-page-1/#comment-789 Beauricua Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:33:02 +0000 http://blog.thesage.com/?p=407#comment-789 Hey Andee! I have a technical question about a two ingredients. Question 1: Citric Acid, I've noticed that sometimes the Citric Acid has a very fine grain and sometimes the grain looks and feels larger. Are there different grain sizes of Citric Acid and does the size of the grain affect the fuzziness of the end product? Question 2: Menthol Crystals - We are currently working on a new project that requires menthol. I was wondering if menthol original state is a solid form or liquid? If not, is there a way to use the Menthol Crystals in a formula that remains liquid. The goal is to keep the menthol from becoming solid in our product. A post about using Menthol Crystals that remains liquid would be great. Thanks. Hey Andee! I have a technical question about a two ingredients. Question 1: Citric Acid, I’ve noticed that sometimes the Citric Acid has a very fine grain and sometimes the grain looks and feels larger. Are there different grain sizes of Citric Acid and does the size of the grain affect the fuzziness of the end product?

Question 2: Menthol Crystals – We are currently working on a new project that requires menthol. I was wondering if menthol original state is a solid form or liquid? If not, is there a way to use the Menthol Crystals in a formula that remains liquid. The goal is to keep the menthol from becoming solid in our product. A post about using Menthol Crystals that remains liquid would be great. Thanks.

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