Earth inspired Bath Bombs

Earth inspired Bath Bombs

Happy Earth Day. At Voyageur, were committed to sustainability, focusing on products that are gentle on our planet. This Earth Day, we're excited to share our Planet Earth-inspired Bath Bomb creation with you. Follow this  step-by-step guide to crafting these beautiful and fun bath bombs at home.

Click here to download the detailed step-by-step PDF Guide.

Recommended Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients:

  • 387g Baking Soda
  • 226g Citric Acid
  • 13g Cornstarch 
  • 10g Lathanol
  • 14g Cream of Tartar
  • 8g Coconut Milk Powder
  • Bath Bomb Yellow Colour - Yellow 5 Lake
  • Bath Bomb Blue Colour - Blue 1 Lake


Wet Ingredients:

  • 8g Avocado Oil
  • 8g Polysorbate 80 
  • 4g Cocoa Butter
  • 4g Earth and Water

Recommended Utensils:

  • 3x Mixing Bowls
  • 1x Glass measuring Cup
  • Metal Bath Bomb Mold - 2.5" Diameter
  • 9 Cavity Bath Bomb Drying Tray for 2.5" Sphere or large bubble wrap
  • 1x small spray bottle containing distilled Water
  • Scale 
  • Sift
  • Metal Spoon
  • Skewer or Chopstick
  • Gloves
  • Facemask(optional)


Directions:

  • Step 1: Weigh and sift the baking soda, cornstarch, Lathanol, cream of tartar, and coconut milk powder into a bowl. Leave the citric acid aside for now and gently mix the ingredients.

 

  • Step 2: Weigh the cocoa butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then slowly melt it in the microwave until fully liquefied, taking care not to overheat.Incorporate the melted cocoa butter into the mix.

 

  • Step 3: In a mixing cup, weigh the avocado oil, Polysorbate 80, and Earth & Water fragrance oil. Mix these until combined, then pour the mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly. 

 

  • Step 4: Add the citric acid to the mixture and mix again.

 

  • Step 5: Divide the mixture into three parts. Leave one part white and split the other two equally, coloring one part blue with bath bomb powder colorant.

 

  • Step 6: Use bath bomb powder yellow and green to create a green shade in the remaining part.

 

  • Step 7: Test the bath bomb mix by pressing some in your hand and dropping it into the bowl. If it holds together without breaking, it's ready for molding. If not, spray water until the mix sticks together.

 

  • Step 8: Fill the mold with the colored bath bomb powders, alternating colors. Start with a bit of white, then add green and blue, until the mold is full.

 

  • Step 9: Create swirls using a toothpick or chopstick. Insert into the middle of the mold and swirl from the center outward.

 

  • Step 10: Sprinkle a little more bath bomb mix on top to form a small mound, then place on bubble wrap. 

 

  • Step 11: Repeat this process with the other half of the mold.

 

  • Step 12: Carefully press both mold halves together. Tap with a metal spoon once or twice to break the suction.

 

  • Step 13: Gently lift the top part of the mold diagonally. Hold the exposed bath bomb, turn it upside down, and place over a drying tray or bubble wrap. Tap gently with the back of the spoon to release it. Repeat until all the mix is used.

 

  • Step 14: Allow bath bombs to dry for at least 24 hours, then package them to prevent humidity exposure.

 



Humidity:

Humidity can cause Bath Bomb mix to become tricky. We prefer working with this recipe between 30% to 50% humidity.

We also found that adding clay to the recipe can help at a higher humidity.If the mix activates , try adding a little bit of clay .

This recipe was tested at 48% humidity in a room temperature of 19.2 degrees. We highly recommend working in a space with a humidifier.

If for some reason the Bath Bombs do crumble , do not throw out the mix(or any leftovers from making Bath Bombs, rather package it and sell it as a Bath Bomb powder).

 

NOTE:

All recipes are provided for the use of the customers of Voyageur Soap & Candle Company Ltd. Their electronic or print reproduction is strictly forbidden. 

All formulas and recipes have been formulated by Voyageur but we accept no liability as to their effectiveness or the success of the formulas when being made. It is essential that good manufacturing practices are followed in their use, and it is the responsibility of the user to meet the appropriate regulatory requirements of their jurisdiction in all matters.

All formulas remain the property of Voyageur, and their reproduction or redistribution is strictly forbidden without our written consent.

 

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