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Kelp Powder

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$2.05

Texture variation in soap. Kelp contains over 60 minerals and elements, 21 amino acids, simple and complex carbohydrates. It adds texture variation in soap and works as a natural yellow-green colorant. Kelp Powder is ...

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Directions

Incorporate into formula, amount as desired. Common use levels are 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon per pound of base. Test your final product to insure optimal performance and no staining. Not recommended for leave on products.

Warning

For external use only. Avoid breathing dust or contact with eyes. Wear gloves, mask, and eye protection when handling. Keep out of reach of children. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Overall rating: 4.75 / 5 from 80 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Kelp Powder adds texture variation to soap and serves as a natural yellow-green colorant. Customers have mixed opinions on its scent, while its natural coloration is highly praised.

Summary topics

Essential Oil Effectiveness (10%): It was observed by customers that adding essential oil to the kelp is highly effective at masking the fishy smell.
Natural Coloration (13%): It was noted by customers that the kelp powder has excellent natural coloration and is of good quality.
Scent Variation (36%): Customers expressed differing viewpoints regarding the smell of the product, with some finding it terrible while others found it pleasant.

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Review highlights

"great natural colorant, good quality and value for the money." — Sarah
"Excellent natural coloration and look for natural soap line" — Aileen
"I use kelp powder in soaps for a natural green color and in scrubs for the wonderful properties kelp powder has." — Brittani

Reviews

great gentle exfoliant

"this stuff is pretty awesome. i wasnt sure how to use it so i just used it in the first layer of my molded M&P soap and they made great exfoliating scrubber bars"

— Katy (5/5)

Wonderful product

"My customers love the wonderfully healthy minerals this kelp adds to my products. . . and I love the added color and texture I get from it. Works great in many products. . . so I am able to have a variety of items that feature this wonderful additive."

— Michele (5/5)

nice!

"Quality product at a great price. It produced a deep olive green, almost brownish in my CP soap. Good for those manly scented soaps!"

— Britt (5/5)

Great for masks

"I use this for my facial mask powder and my customers can't get enough of it!"

— Samirah (5/5)

great colorant

"great natural colorant, good quality and value for the money. will purchase again for sure. not too smelly either"

— Sarah (5/5)

Smelly

"I bought this ingredient in order to experiment with color in soap. I wanted to have a whitish bar of soap with a greenish swirl, and the fragrance I had selected for the cold process soad with fresh apple pie. Well, to my surprise I got quite another smell. Yes, this kelp does in fact smell like kelp or dead and drying out seaweed! My husband asked me what I had opened up when I added this ingredient--he smelled it from across the room. Well, I let my soap dry out in the garage rather than in the house because the smell initially persisted. But months later, the dead sea weed smell went away and we were actually able to use this pretty bar of soap."

— Patricia (5/5)

Kelp powder

"I dont recommend this for anyone unless you like the fishy type smell. If you want, you can overcome it with heavy fragrance but its just a pain to use and i always look for another option. Would not rebuy."

— Stilltipping3 (1/5)

Kelp Powder Review

"I loved the kelp powder. Very easy to work with."

— Lakisha (5/5)

Just as expected

"Just as with everything I order from WSP, great quality and great prices!"

— Jana (5/5)

smell is terrible.

"I know it's good for skin. but the smell is really really really terrible."

— Bo (2/5)

Q&A

Please tell me what percentage this is suggested to use in a sea clay mask recipe, and also what properties does it offer in a face mask?: This doesn't offer much in a face mask, as it is intended to be used as an exfoliant. We don't have a recommend amount for face masks, as we've only used it in soap or scrubs. You can try around 1-3%.
Can this be used in face masks?: Yes, this can be used in a face mask.
How much Kelp Powder do you add to CP soap? Per pound. Thanks: Common use levels are 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon per pound.
I would like to add kelp powder to my emulsion body sugar scrub. The formulation contains no water, only butters & oils. I would like to use a preservative, preferably paraben free, and I know that it would be taken into the shower. What preservative would be effective against bacteria, fungus & mold - in this type of formulation with the addition of the kelp? Thank you for your help. Kimberly: We suggest Optiphen Plus, which is a paraben-free preservative that will be effective against bacteria, fungus & mold.
What fragrance would you recommend for this additive?: I would suggest using a strong scent like lavender or Majestic Seas.