Fizzy Mermaid Bath Sprinkles Recipe - Easier to Make Than Bath Bombs! (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between bath bombs and bath fizzies? ›

Key Differences

The main differences between shower Fizzies and bath bombs are the size and the way they are used. Shower Fizzies are smaller and dissolve more quickly, making them ideal for use in the shower. They are also often less expensive than bath bombs, which can be a factor for some people.

Take a pinch of sprinkles and drop them into the bottom of your molds. (If you like you can add glitter or rose petals and get creative!) Then firmly pack mixture into baking molds. Make sure to work quickly so as not to let the bath bomb mixture dry out.

Epsom salt is a great alternative for bath bombs because it benefits you in many different ways. Epsom salt helps relieve muscle and joint soreness, pain, sprains, headaches, and foot pain. (It can also be used as a face wash, exfoliator, hair texturizer, and more. There so many different uses for it!)

Since shower steamers are considered a type of aromatherapy, they're not meant for extended contact with the skin. Another reason shower steamers should not be used as a bath bomb? They're usually not colored! Part of the draw to a bath bomb is the swirl of mesmerizing colors paired with the alluring scents.

They are relatively easy to make at home and make great gifts for friends and family. Many people start out making them for personal use, but find that it's a great hobby to turn into a small business. Making bath bombs is relatively low cost, takes up very little space and has endless customisation opportunities.

Bath Bomb Recipe Hardeners

Many recipes use either a starch, a clay, or cream of tartar to harden the final product. Our Bath Bomb and Fizzy Base contains cornstarch as a hardener. Some recipes use tapioca starch. I like to use a combination of Kaolin Clay and cream of tartar.

Try adding more citric acid in your mixture to add a more intense reaction between the acid and base. This will ensure that your bomb will result in a robust fizzing reaction. Start mixing the baking soda and citric acid with a ratio of 2:1.5.

When baking soda and citric acid are mixed and are then put in water, they undergo a chemical reaction. The reaction produces lots of bubbles, which you see as the bath bomb dissolves in the water. These bubbles that make the water become so fizzy are made of carbon dioxide gas.

What makes bath bombs fizz faster? ›

When temperature increases, molecules speed up. In a reaction, the faster molecules collide with more frequency, which causes the reaction to happen at a quicker rate. When you put a bath bomb in warm water, this is causing the sodium bicarbonate and citric acid molecules to warm up and move faster.

What are bath fizzers used for? Bath fizzers are used to nourish, soothe and rejuvenate the skin. The oils and salts nourish and moisturise your skin, and the citric acid helps loosen damaged layers of skin to remove them. This replenishes your dry skin to leave it smooth, supple and hydrated.

What is the purpose of bath bombs? There can be many benefits to bathing with a bath bomb. Depending on the ingredients, they can help soothe your skin, uplift your senses or calm your mind. A bath bomb is meant to elevate your bathing experience, whatever that means to you.

In conclusion, using a bath bomb and bubble bath together can create a luxurious and indulgent bath experience, but it's important to be mindful of the amount of product you use, the ingredients in each product, and the overall fragrance and color profile.

Other additives: The glitter that makes your bath bomb sparkle may be pretty to look at but can also be abrasive to your skin, causing irritation, redness, or increased sensitivity. Bath bombs of all sizes are typically not safe to use.