bath bombs

Q&A: What’s the binder in this shower steamer ingredient list? Let’s take a look at the ingredients and more about shower steamers!

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In this month’s Q&A, Jaime asked, I’m trying to understand the binder in this shower steamer ingredient list that doesn’t include an oil or butter. They are very hard and dissolve slowly. It appears to be held together by the PEG-150 and wax. I would be a little concerned about putting wax in my drain, but...

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Question from Patreon: Are there any green alternatives to SLSa in a bath bomb?

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In July’s Q&A on Patreon, Ingrid asked: I’m investigating bath bombs and  more natural alternatives to using SLSa for bubbles. I’ve seen bath bomb ingredients listing decyl glucoside as a foaming agent. It’s also supposed to be a solubiliser. Can I use it (in liquid form) instead of the Polysorbate 85 and SLSa? If not,...

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Weekday Wonderings: How to use a solubilizer or Natrasorb Bath in a bath bomb?

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I’m still working through all your comments and messages, so here are a few more… In this post, Back to Basics: Bath bombs, Vintage Blue asked: I have to say after trying so many recipe I absolutely love yours. Now I’d hate to mess with perfection but I gotta ask. If I wanted to add...

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Weekday Wonderings: Is guar gum a good thickener for bath bombs? What’s the science behind bath bombs?

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Weekend Wonderings: Modifying bath bombs

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In this post on bath bombs, Emily ask: Can you use bio oil instead of vegetable or soy bean oil? Are you referring to this product, Bio-Oil? Yes, you could use any type of oil soluble ingredient or oil in a bath bomb. But I’m wondering why use this ingredient? It’s really really expensive, and...

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