Staff Answer Polysorbate 80 is to emulsify the ingredients with the bath water, tapioca powder would be fine in the soak, but it is not a primary emulsifier.

Staff Answer No, it does not need to be in glass if you don't want it to.

Staff Answer It is best to use the Poly 80 for this recipe if using the mica powder. Otherwise, the color can stain the tub and not disperse throughout the water. You might also try adding tapioca starch which will hold the essential oil in small pockets and be released in the water. It will be dispersed without leaving a film on your skin or the tub.

Is there a natural alternative to the poly 80?

Staff Answer We do not offer a more natural alternative for poly 80.

Staff Answer The original recipe did include Poly 80 and a fragrance oil but was changed to make a more natural product. You can absolutely add Poly 80 to this recipe.

Staff Answer I would not recommend tea bags for packaging. The powders will likely leak out through the tea bag mesh.

Staff Answer It is not necessary to let dry before packaging this product.

Staff Answer It is used to help the fragrance oil and mica powder distribute throughout the bath water so it does not stick to the sides of the tub.

Staff Answer Baking soda is very soothing to the skin and can also help with skin irritations. Adding citric acid would make this product fizz and we did not want that. This product does not have a high pH.