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Are you looking for an original St. Nicholas gift that won't be just another candy in your shoe? Try the cheerful sparkling bath bombs that will brighten up the children's bathroom with colourful foam, bubbles and the delicate scent of Christmas. The recipe is designed to be skin-friendly, easy to mould and ideal for beginners too - all you need is the basic ingredients for fizzies and a little creativity.
In the article you will find the recipe converted into percentages, an explanation of each ingredient and a detailed procedure on how to press the fizzies correctly so that they don't dust and fizz beautifully. Just wrap them in cellophane, add a name tag and the St. Nicholas package for children is ready.
This recipe is converted to 100% so that you can easily convert it to any form (e.g. 100g, 500g or 1kg total mix). Smaller moulds are ideal for children - for example, half balls, stars or hearts.
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The recipe is suitable as a base for sparkling bath bombs for children. We recommend using gloves when working with fine powdered ingredients (especially SLSA, citric acid, mica).
If you want to know more about the ingredients for sparkling bath bombs, see also the overview of the category Sparkling bath bombs - ingredients and aids.
Work in a dry environment, ideally at room temperature. Prepare protective gloves and bubble moulds. All containers and utensils must be clean and dry.
Weigh the baking soda, cornstarch, epsom salt, SLSA and MICA powder into a large bowl. Mix thoroughly (ideally sift through a sieve) to ensure the mixture is homogeneous and free from lumps. Do not add citric acid at this stage yet to minimise the risk of premature reaction.
In a separate container, mix together the hamamel hydrolate, grapeseed oil and fragrance oil. Add the liquid phase to the powder phase drop by drop or in a fine mist (e.g., spray bottle), stirring constantly. The mixture should resemble wet sand - it holds its shape when squeezed in the palm of the hand, but is still loose.
When the liquids are evenly dispersed, add the citric acid at the end. Again, stir thoroughly to distribute it evenly throughout the mixture. Work quickly and don't moisten the mixture unnecessarily, so that the fizz doesn't run in the bowl.
Press the finished mixture firmly into the moulds - the firmer the squeeze, the more stable the bomb. For round moulds, slightly overfill both halves, press firmly together and release gently from the mould after a few seconds. For children's motifs (stars, hearts), make sure to press thoroughly into all details.
Allow the sparklers to dry for at least 24 hours in a dry, airy place out of direct sunlight. They can then be wrapped in cellophane or paper bags. Store in a dry place at a stable temperature - moisture in the air can trigger an unwanted reaction before bathing.
The result is firm, well-pressed and intensely fizzy bath bombs that release bubbles, fine foam, the pearlescent effect of MICA dye and a St. Nicholas scent when dropped into water. Children will enjoy the bath as a game, while parents will appreciate the composition, which is based on proven ingredients from the Handymade.sk range.
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When stored properly in a dry environment and at a stable temperature, bubble bath bombs typically last 6 to 12 months. Over time, the scent may fade slightly, but as long as they have not come into contact with moisture and have not degraded, they should still fizz well.
The recipe is designed to be gentle on the skin, but it always depends on the scent chosen and the child's individual sensitivity. For very sensitive skin, we recommend using more neutral scents, trying a hand bath first, and making sure that children don't drink the water and don't take the fizz directly in their mouths.
Yes, you can omit the SLSA - the fizzy drinks will be less foamy, but will still react due to the baking soda and citric acid. For any substitution, use a mild tenside designed for cosmetics and stick to the manufacturer's recommended dosage. Always use a respirator when working with SLSA as it is a very fine powder.
The most common reason is improper moisture content of the mixture. If the fizz crumbles, the mixture was probably too dry (add a few drops of hydrolat or oil very carefully). If they are expanding out of the mould or 'rising', the mixture has been waterlogged or has reacted with the humidity - next time add the liquids more slowly and stir for longer.
Of course. You can reach for fruity, floral or sweet scents from the fragrance oils category. For children's fizzy drinks, opt for more subtle and not too heavy perfumes and always follow the recommended maximum dosage for the fragrance oil.
When using MICA powders, you can divide the base mixture into several parts and colour each one a different shade. The amount of MICA you need is usually very small - start with the recommended amount and add colour gradually. For more inspiration, see the MICA/MICA powder colouring category.
