saw Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Have a recipe that calls for TRO, can I use something else or will that totally change the outcome?~thanks~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 You may be able to sub polysorbate 80 for the TRO.. Whatcha making? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann M Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I have succesfully used a 50-50 split between SAO and Polysorbate 80 in place of TRO in bubbling bath melts. I can't stand the smell of TRO. No matter how much FO or what scent I use, I can always smell the motor oil scent of TRO. So I tried using SAO and Poly 80 and it has worked just fine for me.Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saw Posted June 9, 2006 Author Share Posted June 9, 2006 I'm gonna try bath bombs. Ok I have to ask, what is SAO. Do you think these would react the same in bath bombs as in your bubbling bath melts?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Lilac Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Sorry can't help with the bath bombs but SOA = Sweet Almond Oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 You can use any oil in bath bombs. I personally avoid SAO cause my son is allergic to nuts, but I use sunflower oil instead (it's nice and light and doesn't really leave a ring). I've tried regular castor oil and it's waaaay to sticky for my taste, and left quite a ring on the tub. I've tried cocoa butter but it hardened up so fast it was difficult to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I totally agree with Ann.. Instead of TRO, use a 50/50 blend of poly 80 and Sweet Almond or any other oil. The Poly will emulsify the oil so it won't be floating on the top or cause nasty ring around the tub while still leaving your skin soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I totally agree with Ann.. Instead of TRO, use a 50/50 blend of poly 80 and Sweet Almond or any other oil. The Poly will emulsify the oil so it won't be floating on the top or cause nasty ring around the tub while still leaving your skin soft.OOOOOH, so that's what the poly is for!gotta get me some of THAT too! this is great fun for someone with an addictive personality (but I can quit ANY time I want!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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