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Are you looking for an original St. Nicholas gift that won’t just be another sweet in the boot? Try cheerful fizzy bath bombs that will light up the children’s bathroom with colourful foam, bubbles and a gentle Christmas scent. The recipe is designed to be gentle on the skin, easy to press and ideal even for beginners – you only need the basic bath bomb ingredients and a bit of creativity.
In the article you will find a recipe recalculated into percentages, an explanation of each component and a detailed procedure on how to press the bath bombs correctly so that they do not dust and fizz beautifully. You just need to wrap them in cellophane, add a name tag and the St. Nicholas gift package for children is ready.
This recipe is recalculated to 100 % so that you can easily convert it for any mould (e.g. 100 g, 500 g or 1 kg of total mixture). For children, smaller moulds are ideal – for example half-spheres, stars or hearts.
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The recipe is suitable as a base for fizzy bath bombs for children. When working with fine powder ingredients (especially SLSA, citric acid, mica) we recommend using gloves.
If you want to know more about ingredients for bath bombs, also take a look at the overview of the category Fizzy bath bombs – ingredients and tools.
Work in a dry environment, ideally at room temperature. Prepare protective gloves and moulds for the bath bombs. All containers and tools must be clean and dry.
Weigh baking soda, corn starch, Epsom salt, SLSA and MICA powder into a larger bowl. Mix thoroughly (ideally sift through a sieve) so that the mixture is homogeneous and lump-free. At this stage, do not add citric acid yet to minimise the risk of premature reaction.
In a separate container, mix witch hazel hydrosol, grapeseed oil and fragrance oil. Add the liquid phase to the powder phase drop by drop or as a fine mist (e.g. using a spray bottle), while stirring constantly. The mixture should resemble damp sand – when squeezed in the palm it holds its shape, but it is still crumbly.
When the liquids are evenly dispersed, add the citric acid at the end. Again, mix thoroughly so that it is evenly distributed throughout the mass. Work quickly and do not over-wet the mixture so that the bath bombs do not start reacting already in the bowl.
Press the finished mixture firmly into the moulds – the firmer the compression, the more stable the bomb. For spherical moulds, slightly overfill both halves, press them together firmly and, after a few seconds, gently release from the mould. For children’s shapes (stars, hearts) make sure to press the mixture carefully into all details.
Leave the bath bombs to dry for at least 24 hours in a dry, well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight. You can then wrap them in cellophane or paper bags. Store them in a dry place and at a stable temperature – humidity in the air can trigger an unwanted reaction even before the bath.
The result is firm, well-pressed and intensely fizzing bath bombs that, when dropped into water, release bubbles, fine foam, the pearlescent effect of the MICA colourant and a St. Nicholas scent. Children will enjoy the bath as a game, while parents will appreciate a composition based on proven raw materials from the Handymade.sk range.
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If stored correctly in a dry place and at a stable temperature, bath bombs usually last for 6 to 12 months. Over time the scent may weaken 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 chosen fragrance and the individual sensitivity of the child. For very sensitive skin we recommend using more neutral fragrances, first testing a hand bath and ensuring that children do not drink the water and do not dismantle the bath bomb directly in their mouths.
Yes, you can omit SLSA – the bath bombs will be less foaming, but they will still react thanks to baking soda and citric acid. For any replacement, use a mild surfactant intended for cosmetics and follow the manufacturer’s recommended dosage. When working with SLSA, always use a respirator, as it is a very fine powder.
The most common reason is incorrect moisture level of the mixture. If the bath bombs crumble, the mixture was probably too dry (very carefully add a few drops of hydrosol or oil). If they expand out of the mould or “grow”, the mixture was over-wetted or reacted with humidity in the air – next time, add the liquids more slowly and mix for longer.
Of course. You can choose fruity, floral or sweet fragrances from the fragrance oils category. For bath bombs intended for children, choose milder and not overly heavy perfume compositions and always follow the recommended maximum dosage for the given fragrance oil.
When using MICA powders you can split the base mixture into several parts and colour each in a different shade. The amount of MICA is usually very small – start with the recommended amount and add colour gradually. You can find more inspiration in the MICA/MIKA powder colourants category.
