Using Oil Milk™ in a Bath Soak

Regarding your questions about using the formula of 80% natural oil and 20% Oil Milk™ as a bath soak:

1. Can this be used as a bath soak? This formula, often referred to as "milk soap" or a similar concept, is designed primarily for cleansing the skin when it comes into contact with water, creating a milky appearance. While you can add it to bathwater, its main function is not to provide skin nourishment or facilitate the absorption of beneficial ingredients from the bath itself. It serves more as a cleansing oil that emulsifies in water.

2. Will it irritate the skin (due to foam)? Oil Milk™ belongs to a group of ingredients (emulsifiers/surfactants) that can potentially cause skin irritation depending on the concentration and individual sensitivity. However, at typical usage levels, the risk of irritation is generally very low. Oil Milk™ itself is noted to produce less lather compared to some other similar products.

3. How to make extracts absorb into the skin during a bath soak using this formula? Based on the nature of this formulation (oil + emulsifier), its primary action in water is cleansing and creating a milky look. It is not designed to help skin absorb extracts or other beneficial ingredients from the bathwater. This method is more for the visual effect and cleansing properties rather than delivering active ingredients for absorption. To achieve better absorption of extracts, you would typically need a different type of formulation designed to leave ingredients on the skin after rinsing or one specifically formulated for bath treatments aimed at absorption.

4. Can fragrance and color be added? Yes, you can add fragrance and color to this type of oil-based formula. For coloring, it is recommended to use oil-soluble colors such as the ReadyMix™ Liquid Color range. Fragrances can be mixed directly into the oil phase as they are typically soluble in oil.

This formula is effective as a cleansing oil that turns milky in water, but it is not the best approach if your goal is to have beneficial extracts absorb into your skin during a bath soak.

Relevant products mentioned: Laureth-4 (Oil Milk™), Sacha inchi Oil, Mineral Oil, Avocado Butter, ReadyMix™ FD&C Yellow No.5 Lake (Oil Based), ReadyMix™ Iron Oxides Red (Cyclopentasiloxane Based), Floral Background, Awakening.