RAW MATERIALS

Raw materials for the production of fizz

Are you also enchanted by the pictures and videos of beautiful bubble baths? Would you like to make some original ones for yourself, but don't know where to start? We offer you an overview of the basic ingredients for making homemade cosmetic bubblers. From now on, you can make your own bubbles in the comfort of your own home. All you need are three basic ingredients!

Citric acid

The first basic ingredient for making sparkling water is citric acid. In cosmetics, it is commonly used in its anhydrous or monohydrate form, the differences between which we will present below.
Let's now look at the general properties of citric acid, regardless of the water content of its molecule.

Citric acid is an organic acid, commonly found in citrus fruits and is a white crystalline substance. It is readily soluble in water and aqueous solutions are used to regulate the pH of products.

Its uses in cosmetics include the ability of citric acid to lower pH, providing a reaction with bases such as baking soda, which is used in the manufacture of effervescent liquids. At the same time, due to its ability to lower pH, it also helps partially preserve cosmetics, but is not a substitute for preservatives.

In fizzy drinks, citric acid reacts with baking soda to releaseCO2,
creating a foaming reaction. It helps to achieve a bubble effect when bathing.

Anhydrous citric acid and monohydrate - differences

The difference between anhydrous citric acid and citric acid monohydrate lies primarily in the water content of these forms.

Anhydrous citric acid is a pure form of citric acid without water. It is mainly used
in cases where precise control of the water content of the formulation is important. In contrast, citric acid monohydrate contains one molecule of water per molecule of citric acid.

Both forms of citric acid, i.e. anhydrous and monohydrate, can be used in the manufacture of fizzy bombs. In most cases, the choice between the two is more a matter of preference and specific recipe requirements. Below you will find some factors that may influence your choice.

  • Solubility: monohydrate is more soluble in water, while the anhydrous form is less hygroscopic (absorbs less water) and is not as quickly soluble. If you want a fizzy bomb to dissolve quickly in water, monohydrate may be a better choice.

  • Water content: anhydrous citric acid does not contain water, which may be desirable if you are trying to minimize the presence of water in your product. Monohydrate contains one molecule of water per molecule of citric acid.

  • Availability: In some cases, one form may be more readily available than the other. Therefore, your decision may be influenced by what is currently available to you. In most cases, substituting one form of citric acid for another will not cause a significant change in the recipe.

Both forms are safe for use in cosmetic products, including fizzy bombs,
provided correct dosage and safe handling are observed. Try both forms and see which suits you better given your preferences and requirements for the final product.

Baking soda (baking soda)

Baking soda is another substance necessary to create the base for fizzies. I'm sure many of you will find it in your kitchen, but let's now look at its use in cosmetics.

Baking soda is an alkaline substance, so it helps to raise the pH of aqueous solutions when in contact with water. For this reason, it is used in cosmetics to regulate pH in addition to fizzy drinks, as handling it requires less safety precautions compared to sodium hydroxide. Baking soda is a carbonate.

In addition, baking soda is also popular for making household cleaners,
it's also used to wash hair in the shampoo-free method.

In fizzy drinks, baking soda is an alkaline ingredient that reacts with citric acid.
On contact with water, it releases the aforementionedCO2 and forms bubbles.

Corn starch

The last ingredient that forms the basis of fizzy drinks is cornstarch. Of course, you can also use other types of starch, but corn starch is readily available and sufficiently fine,
and so produces the desired texture of the fizz.

Cornstarch is a fine white powder that is also used in food processing.
Its main properties are its ability to bind oil and grease, thus naturally degreasing the skin. This is why it is used in baby and face powders, dry shampoos and even body butters to relieve the oily feeling on the skin.

Corn starch can be found in many dry and powder cosmetic products,
as well as pure oil-based products. It helps to control skin shine, so you can't do without it when making decorative cosmetics. Furthermore, it is very gentle on the skin, so it finds its use even in baby products.

In fizzy drinks, cornstarch can be added to soften and improve the texture of the fizzy drinks.
It is also absorbent and thus binds the oils added in the production of the fizzy drinks.

Making homemade fizz - tips
and tricks

It is important to observe a few precautions when making homemade bath fizzy drinks
and take into account several factors. The following lines give an overview of the things you should look out for.

  • Working conditions: work in a well-ventilated environment to minimize dust inhalation, especially when handling powdered ingredients such as soda, citric acid and cornstarch.

  • Skin protection: Wear gloves to protect the skin of your hands when handling chemicals. Soda, citric acid or essential oils can be particularly irritating to sensitive skin, so take care to protect your hands.

  • Respiratory protection: if you work with powdered raw materials, be sure to wear a respirator or other protective mask to minimize dust inhalation.

  • Accurate measuring and weighing: It is important to measure and weigh raw materials accurately to achieve the correct ratio and consistency of substances in your mix.

  • Safe raw materials: use only safe and harmless raw materials. Make sure that the raw materials,
    you use are intended for cosmetic use and are not out of warranty.

  • Storage: Store the effervescents in a dry place to prevent premature activation.

Using the finished bubbly is easy, simply drop it into water and enjoy a bubble bath
with a pleasant scent and the addition of moisturising oils. Don't forget that you can customize the scent and color to your preference by adding different essential oils and colorants,
such as mica powders.