I never skip an ad watching your videos. Its the least I can do for how much you've helped me. I've followed you over the years and I have a diy room. I make everything. It was funny to family and friends when I started but my skin proved I wasn't just playing with things and making noise with the stick blender 😂 My mom and sisters only buy skincare products they can't do without. Everything else comes from me (with credits to my account in appreciation and to help with ingredients which rarely costs more than £10) I appreciate you more than you know 😊😘😘😘
I feel the same way about BShop Satsuma. I actually did a happy dance when I found it here in Canada as a FO! I am thinking...shampoo and conditioners with this one too. Lots of awesome information here! Thanks so much Marie 💓💓💓💓Jen
Oh you are the best. I’m getting this fragrance oil. I’m looking to makeing one of Lushs body lotions. It’s soooooo moisturizering. It’s not a butter but it’s not a weak a** lotion either. Thank you
Marie! I just stopped the video at 6:28 and saw that you got a Bon Jour mini-mixer (that uses 4 AA batteries - not just 2)! YES!!! I have two of these.... one for the kitchen and one for my DIY mini-mixes. They're super powerful to be so little. :-)
OMG! I love me some sudsy and foamy things! I have prepared my SLeS, cocamidopropyl betaine, and all my other surfactants to make your liquid shampoo and this shower gel recipe this weekend.
I've always wanted to ask about your local water. For some years I was formulating my products based on the fact that we have soft water. So when I went out of town and used hotel water, it felt like a totally different formula! Soft water seemed to produce a much easiser lather with lasting hydration, and I learned I needed to test my products on both kinds of water ^_^; do you ever notice a significant difference in your product with water types?
Hoping you will see this post since that came out awhile back. I made the recipe per the written instructions. It did not gel. It did test at 4.01 so I guess that is good and can use it in its liquid state. I watched the video again and made it again per those directions which differ...the amounts for carageenan at 0.35g, glycerin at 35g and Sodium Laureth Sulfate at 35g (written recipe is at 0.45g, 45g and 45g respectively) with the rest of the ingredients the same in video and written. It did turn out thicker with the 35 numbers but not a gel, at least after 2 hours. I will let it sit longer. Yes, I read the blog, the encyclopedia and substitutions list which suggests you can increase carageenan or decrease it to get desired state. When does this need to be done....can I add a bit of carageenan at the very end or do I remake and add a wee bit more in the first step? Sorry for long post...would just really like to make it be more gel like. LOVE your channel and thank you so much for all of the recipes!
Hey Cathy! In this case I would recommend adding a bit of table salt (0.5g at a time)-that'll thicken up the shower gel very nicely :) It sounds like your carrageenan is behaving differently than mine-you might find it needs to be heated to kick in and do its gelling work. Happy making!
Thanks for sharing. I'm glad I found this. I have tried this out but I replaced thickener with xanthan gum, I used orange fragrance oil, I used a mixture of propylene glycol & glycerin (I used your measurements though for all). I left it overnight but the outcome isn't as gorgeous as yours. Gel-like though but still kind of watery. How do I make it thicker? Your response will be very much appreciated as my email hasn't been replied. Thanks in advance
Honestly, it's hard to say with the number of changes you've made-if you want it to be thicker you could try adding more thickener, but it should be pretty dang thick without any thickener. In the video you can see how thick the Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLeS) is-that is the main source of viscosity in this formulation. I also recommend reading this FAQ: www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/i-made-several-substitutions-to-one-of-your-formulations-and-it-didnt-work-out-why/. Regarding email replies, please read this: www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/havent-replied-emailtweetcommentfacebook-messageetc/. Happy making!
Something citrussy is really the only thing you can do, though the fragrance is a lot more nuanced than straight orange or mandarin essential oil. Happy making!
If you go read the blog post she wrote on this, it's more about creating a "self-preserving" product and mastering an inhospitable environment for microbes. I prefer to just use a small amount of preservative and some butters and oils, lol. Personal preference, I guess. 🤷🏼♀️
You'd be firmly in re-development territory with that swap given the self-preserving nature of this formulation. Alternatively, try looking up Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSa) in the free Humblebee & Me DIY Encyclopedia (www.humblebeeandme.com/diy-encyclopedia/) and scroll down for a list of finished formulations that use it :)
Hi, I´ve been working on your formula and it is perfect! I love the smooth feeling, but a have a little issue. For some reason the carrageenan is not dissolving in the glycerin. What can I do? I'm using carrageenan that you use from amazon. Please, Could you help me?
i love your videos! also i made a balm a while ago and i noticed it sort of crystallized. is that normal when making balms with shea butter and oils? or is there something i should do to fix that? thank you for making your videos they're awesome and super helpful. you're awesome!
You'll find the answer to your question in the "Substitutions" section of the partner blog post. It's linked in the description box below the video ;) And yes, you'd need to dissolve it in water before continuing. Happy making!
You'll find the answer to your question in the "Substitutions" section of the partner blog post. It's linked in the description box below the video ;) And yes, you'd need to dissolve it in water before continuing. Happy making!
Hi Marie, i've read the subsitution for the carageenan in your website, but it doesn't mention HEC/Hydroxyethylcellulose, can i use this in 1% instead? Thank you so much! 😊
Marie I have a problem in regards to thickener. I only have xanthan gum which I am avoiding to use because of its snotty texture. I also have a carbomer but have forgotten to order TEA to neutralize the pH. I have a washing soda ( sodium carbonate) with a pH of 11. Do you know if that would work instead of TEA? They have almost the same pH? I've read TEA's pH is around 10 - 11
I don't recommend it-in my experience, washing soda isn't terribly water soluble. Do you have any NaOH? I've used that before and it works. Please read the note re: substitutions in the blog post!
For some reason, mine did not thicken. I dont have SLeS so I substitute it with foaming apple which is a anionic surfactant as well. Besides that I followed it to the tee but it did not thicken 😩
I always link all the ingredients for any given formulation in the blog post, which is linked in the description box below the video (that's one of the many reasons I highly suggest reading the blog post as well as watching the video!). Sometimes stuff does go out of stock, though-especially right now, with a lot of pandemic-related shortages :( I also have a giant page of places to shop all over the world, which you can find here: www.humblebeeandme.com/resources/. And for some more discussion on ingredients, I recommend these FAQs: www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/why-dont-you-only-use-ingredients-that-are-easily-available-globally/ www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/what-ingredients-should-i-purchase-when-getting-started/ www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/is-there-one-place-i-can-buy-everything/ www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/why-do-you-use-so-many-new-fancy-hard-to-get-ingredients/
I never want to offend anyone, but just wanted to say Satsuma is pronounced Sah•(like the a in saw)•tsoo(say the o quickly, like saying two)•mah (also quickly, like in maw) ♡ japanese vowels never change unlike the fluidity of thenebglish language, so I totally see the issue we come across ♡ tysm for the video !
This particular product did not need to be heated up. I didn't secretly heat it up off camera and not say anything :) That said, the supplier that sold this carrageenan discontinued it, and the bag of iota I have right now smells kind of like seaweed, is cloudy, and definitely does not perform the same way. So, I think there's some sort of a grade difference at play, but I can't be completely certain as the original product (and description) was long gone before I discovered not all iota's perform the same way :/ P.S. I'm deleting this question everywhere else you left it. Please don't do that :)
@@HumblebeeAndMe sorry about that I have questions in your past vlogs that was ignored so Im just trying to make sure I caught your attention this time
@@loombandz6722 "Ignored" is rather harsh. I am one person. I am outnumbered by thousands to one and I spend most of my time creating the 2 free videos and 2 free blog posts I share every week. It is inevitable that comments and questions get missed. If you need answers to your questions, please consider becoming a patron; I am able to dedicate a lot more time to my patrons :)
You'll find the answer to your question in the blog post that's linked in the description box below the video ;) If you're not sure what that means, read this: www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/whats-the-description-box-on-youtube/. Happy making!
You'll find the answer to your question in the "Substitutions" section of the partner blog post. It's linked in the description box below the video ;) Happy making!
You'll find the answer to your question in the "Substitutions" section of the partner blog post. It's linked in the description box below the video ;) Happy making!
You'll find the answer to your question in the "Substitutions" section of the partner blog post. It's linked in the description box below the video ;) Happy making!
You'll find the answer to your question in the blog post that's linked in the description box below the video ;) If you're not sure what that means, read this: www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/whats-the-description-box-on-youtube/. Happy making!
I never skip an ad watching your videos. Its the least I can do for how much you've helped me.
I've followed you over the years and I have a diy room. I make everything.
It was funny to family and friends when I started but my skin proved I wasn't just playing with things and making noise with the stick blender 😂
My mom and sisters only buy skincare products they can't do without. Everything else comes from me (with credits to my account in appreciation and to help with ingredients which rarely costs more than £10)
I appreciate you more than you know 😊😘😘😘
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support, and I'm thrilled to hear you're having so much fun creating things with me ❤️ Happy making!
I read the info on your blog and would like to thank you again for giving this to us free of charge lots of ❤ from Va 🇺🇸
You are so welcome! Thanks for DIYing with me, and happy making :)
I also have a Patreon (patreon.com/MarieRayma) if you're interested ❤️
Thank you so much!!! I have made several batches of this, in several different scents and colors :) My family loves it💕
Wonderful! Thanks for DIYing with me, and happy making :)
I feel the same way about BShop Satsuma. I actually did a happy dance when I found it here in Canada as a FO! I am thinking...shampoo and conditioners with this one too. Lots of awesome information here! Thanks so much Marie 💓💓💓💓Jen
Good job ..really love your passionate hard working spirit.. keep it up and wish you all the best❤
Thank you so much 😀 Happy making!
Nice outcome, love the texture and the colour, really awesome, I think I'll give it a try! 👍🌹
Thanks so much 😊
Oh you are the best. I’m getting this fragrance oil. I’m looking to makeing one of Lushs body lotions. It’s soooooo moisturizering. It’s not a butter but it’s not a weak a** lotion either. Thank you
MMmmmmm satsuma 😍
Marie! I just stopped the video at 6:28 and saw that you got a Bon Jour mini-mixer (that uses 4 AA batteries - not just 2)! YES!!! I have two of these.... one for the kitchen and one for my DIY mini-mixes. They're super powerful to be so little. :-)
They are fantastic!
OMG! I love me some sudsy and foamy things! I have prepared my SLeS, cocamidopropyl betaine, and all my other surfactants to make your liquid shampoo and this shower gel recipe this weekend.
That is awesome :D Happy making!
Voyageur soap has a satsuma that I absolutely adore do give it a try never tried crafter's must be fantastic I'm sure all of their fo's are amazing
Oooooh mmmmm satsuma ❤️🍊
WOW Thank you for sharing!!!!
I REALLY REALLY like the shower gel container where can I get some?
This looks so awesome. I can’t wait to try when we’re no longer in lockdown.
Happy making!
I've always wanted to ask about your local water. For some years I was formulating my products based on the fact that we have soft water. So when I went out of town and used hotel water, it felt like a totally different formula! Soft water seemed to produce a much easiser lather with lasting hydration, and I learned I needed to test my products on both kinds of water ^_^; do you ever notice a significant difference in your product with water types?
Your videos are awesome, it's very simple and knowledgeable.
Can I use more citric acid & less glycerin?
Thank you so much! Have you read the blog post?
Can I use Citric acid & Lactic in a formulation?
Thanks for sharing. I'd like to purchase that mixer; where can I find it?
Hoping you will see this post since that came out awhile back. I made the recipe per the written instructions. It did not gel. It did test at 4.01 so I guess that is good and can use it in its liquid state.
I watched the video again and made it again per those directions which differ...the amounts for carageenan at 0.35g, glycerin at 35g and Sodium Laureth Sulfate at 35g (written recipe is at 0.45g, 45g and 45g respectively) with the rest of the ingredients the same in video and written. It did turn out thicker with the 35 numbers but not a gel, at least after 2 hours. I will let it sit longer. Yes, I read the blog, the encyclopedia and substitutions list which suggests you can increase carageenan or decrease it to get desired state. When does this need to be done....can I add a bit of carageenan at the very end or do I remake and add a wee bit more in the first step? Sorry for long post...would just really like to make it be more gel like. LOVE your channel and thank you so much for all of the recipes!
Hey Cathy! In this case I would recommend adding a bit of table salt (0.5g at a time)-that'll thicken up the shower gel very nicely :) It sounds like your carrageenan is behaving differently than mine-you might find it needs to be heated to kick in and do its gelling work. Happy making!
Thanks for sharing. I'm glad I found this. I have tried this out but I replaced thickener with xanthan gum, I used orange fragrance oil, I used a mixture of propylene glycol & glycerin (I used your measurements though for all). I left it overnight but the outcome isn't as gorgeous as yours. Gel-like though but still kind of watery. How do I make it thicker?
Your response will be very much appreciated as my email hasn't been replied. Thanks in advance
Honestly, it's hard to say with the number of changes you've made-if you want it to be thicker you could try adding more thickener, but it should be pretty dang thick without any thickener. In the video you can see how thick the Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLeS) is-that is the main source of viscosity in this formulation.
I also recommend reading this FAQ: www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/i-made-several-substitutions-to-one-of-your-formulations-and-it-didnt-work-out-why/. Regarding email replies, please read this: www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/havent-replied-emailtweetcommentfacebook-messageetc/. Happy making!
Satsuma is my fave too , too hard to resist not to eat !
It is SO good! 🍊 Satsuma forever!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful shower gel with us, but I think 30% of SLES is too much isn't ? 😅
Question 🙋🏾♀️ Can I make this as a shower gel base (without fragrance & dye) and store to make yoni gel wash (by adding oils, fragrance & color)?
How do you formulate this on a larger scale after you've successfully made it?
Can you recommend an EO blend that would be similar to Satsuma? Love that bright orange!!!
Something citrussy is really the only thing you can do, though the fragrance is a lot more nuanced than straight orange or mandarin essential oil. Happy making!
Hi Marie! Have you ever thought about using any oils or butters in your recipe to make it more moisturizing for dry skin?
If you go read the blog post she wrote on this, it's more about creating a "self-preserving" product and mastering an inhospitable environment for microbes. I prefer to just use a small amount of preservative and some butters and oils, lol. Personal preference, I guess. 🤷🏼♀️
Could you make this into a shower gel with a scrub in it, that could be used with a pump please?
you could use jojoba beads!
My iota carrageenan powder won’t thicken it at all for some reason, even when left over night, am I doing something wrong? Should I heat it?
Hi, I just wanted to know if this product is safe to use on babies, and are all the ingredients naturally derived?
Thank you
Thank you for the formula. I would like to use Slsa as surfactant , does the percentage change? How to adjust , could you please help
You'd be firmly in re-development territory with that swap given the self-preserving nature of this formulation.
Alternatively, try looking up Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSa) in the free Humblebee & Me DIY Encyclopedia (www.humblebeeandme.com/diy-encyclopedia/) and scroll down for a list of finished formulations that use it :)
Can you tackle all different kind of silicones and describe their properties composition and how do they differ from each other?
Lab Muffin has a really useful post on silicones, check it out!
Hi, I´ve been working on your formula and it is perfect! I love the smooth feeling, but a have a little issue. For some reason the carrageenan is not dissolving in the glycerin. What can I do? I'm using carrageenan that you use from amazon. Please, Could you help me?
Hey! Carageenan won't dissolve in the glycerin-we just want it to disperse in the glycerin before adding the water :)
@@HumblebeeAndMe Oh I´ve got it. But, at the end it still like that, never dissolving in the formula
i would love to see this formulation doubled up as Lush Fair Traded Honey Shampoo
I'll keep it in mind-thanks for the suggestion!
Hi..can I substitute carageenan with agar agar and both sodium laureth sulphate and cocamidopropyl betaine with sodium cocylisthionate
Hello! Is the Satsuma an essential oil? Or can it be used? I don't use synthetic fragrances. Thanks!
The satsuma fragrance oil is a fragrance oil :) Have you read the blog post for more information, including substitutions?
I have a question about sles. Since its in this formular, why was salt not used to thicken the shower gel.
It's a LUSH dupe and this is how they did it.
i love your videos! also i made a balm a while ago and i noticed it sort of crystallized. is that normal when making balms with shea butter and oils? or is there something i should do to fix that? thank you for making your videos they're awesome and super helpful. you're awesome!
ruth misich. If you heat the Shea butter too hot it will crystallize. Add it at the end, off the heat in small pieces.
Please read my article on grainy butters in the FAQ (www.humblebeeandme.com/faq/) :) Happy making!
@@HumblebeeAndMe thank you so much! i love your videos!
Quick question, can I sub coco sulfate instead of SLES? Do i mix it with water before adding? Thanks for the recipe
You'll find the answer to your question in the "Substitutions" section of the partner blog post. It's linked in the description box below the video ;) And yes, you'd need to dissolve it in water before continuing. Happy making!
You'll find the answer to your question in the "Substitutions" section of the partner blog post. It's linked in the description box below the video ;) And yes, you'd need to dissolve it in water before continuing. Happy making!
Please do a wash that has a scrub in it that can be in a pump bottle.
Hi Marie, i've read the subsitution for the carageenan in your website, but it doesn't mention HEC/Hydroxyethylcellulose, can i use this in 1% instead? Thank you so much! 😊
You can try it, but make sure you're taking into account the note at the top of the substitutions section :)
Marie I have a problem in regards to thickener. I only have xanthan gum which I am avoiding to use because of its snotty texture. I also have a carbomer but have forgotten to order TEA to neutralize the pH. I have a washing soda ( sodium carbonate) with a pH of 11. Do you know if that would work instead of TEA? They have almost the same pH? I've read TEA's pH is around 10 - 11
I don't recommend it-in my experience, washing soda isn't terribly water soluble. Do you have any NaOH? I've used that before and it works.
Please read the note re: substitutions in the blog post!
For some reason, mine did not thicken. I dont have SLeS so I substitute it with foaming apple which is a anionic surfactant as well. Besides that I followed it to the tee but it did not thicken 😩
You use iota caregeenan in this shower gel. I notice you use in other items too. I can’t find it? Do you know a source for it in the us?
I always link all the ingredients for any given formulation in the blog post, which is linked in the description box below the video (that's one of the many reasons I highly suggest reading the blog post as well as watching the video!). Sometimes stuff does go out of stock, though-especially right now, with a lot of pandemic-related shortages :(
I also have a giant page of places to shop all over the world, which you can find here: www.humblebeeandme.com/resources/.
And for some more discussion on ingredients, I recommend these FAQs:
www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/why-dont-you-only-use-ingredients-that-are-easily-available-globally/
www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/what-ingredients-should-i-purchase-when-getting-started/
www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/is-there-one-place-i-can-buy-everything/
www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/why-do-you-use-so-many-new-fancy-hard-to-get-ingredients/
I never want to offend anyone, but just wanted to say Satsuma is pronounced
Sah•(like the a in saw)•tsoo(say the o quickly, like saying two)•mah (also quickly, like in maw) ♡ japanese vowels never change unlike the fluidity of thenebglish language, so I totally see the issue we come across ♡ tysm for the video !
wow I think I can make this in a soap bar version
Lovely!
Thank you so much! I had a lot of fun with this one ❤️
Can we use aos in this
Does iota carrageenan doesnt need to be heated to gel up? So it kinda works like carbomer?
This particular product did not need to be heated up. I didn't secretly heat it up off camera and not say anything :) That said, the supplier that sold this carrageenan discontinued it, and the bag of iota I have right now smells kind of like seaweed, is cloudy, and definitely does not perform the same way. So, I think there's some sort of a grade difference at play, but I can't be completely certain as the original product (and description) was long gone before I discovered not all iota's perform the same way :/
P.S. I'm deleting this question everywhere else you left it. Please don't do that :)
@@HumblebeeAndMe sorry about that I have questions in your past vlogs that was ignored so Im just trying to make sure I caught your attention this time
@@loombandz6722 "Ignored" is rather harsh. I am one person. I am outnumbered by thousands to one and I spend most of my time creating the 2 free videos and 2 free blog posts I share every week. It is inevitable that comments and questions get missed. If you need answers to your questions, please consider becoming a patron; I am able to dedicate a lot more time to my patrons :)
Can i use xanthangum to thicken ?
You'll find the answer to your question in the blog post that's linked in the description box below the video ;) If you're not sure what that means, read this: www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/whats-the-description-box-on-youtube/.
Happy making!
If we wish to dilute this with some more water, do we have to use a preservative?
Yes. Have you read the blog post yet? :)
I wonder if this can be adjusted to formulate a gel facial cleanser?
It could be a decent starting point, but as-is I'd say it's far too strong for use on the face :)
I tried once to ticken my vinegar rince with carragenaan, and it worked great, but I was worried it would block my bath... Won't it?
The amount of carrageenan you'd need to potentially clog a tub is far, FAR beyond the amount you'd use in something like this :)
Can you link where to purchase your PH meter please.
You'll find the answer to your question in the blog post that's linked in the description box below the video ;)
Are sulphates SLES and SLS safe for skin
Yes, though I don't choose to formulate with SLS as there are so many other lovely options :)
Hello, can we replace the iota with agar?
Maybe, but you would be very firmly in re-development territory. Have you read the blog post? :)
Any sagestion for substitute for SLeS as I am not able to buy it in UK??
You'll find the answer to your question in the "Substitutions" section of the partner blog post. It's linked in the description box below the video ;) Happy making!
Is there a substitue for the iota carrageenan ?
You'll find the answer to your question in the "Substitutions" section of the partner blog post. It's linked in the description box below the video ;) Happy making!
NICE
Thanks for watching!
What do you use to substitute iota carragenan pls
You'll find the answer to your question in the "Substitutions" section of the partner blog post. It's linked in the description box below the video ;) Happy making!
how much SCI should be used as a substitution
Have you read the blog post and checked the FAQ? :)
@@HumblebeeAndMe yes i have, but could not get it clear since i could not make about what should be the percentage of this surfactant in it.
Oooo I love love.... :) :)
First! Love your videos!
Hooray! Thanks for watching 😄
U didn't add preservative
Shelflife plz?
You'll find the answer to your question in the blog post that's linked in the description box below the video ;) If you're not sure what that means, read this: www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/whats-the-description-box-on-youtube/.
Happy making!