Bramble Berry Bath Bombs
submitted by Bramble Berry, Inc.

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Bramble Berry gave us permission to share their bath bomb recipe. Bath Bombs are like giant alka-seltzers for your bath - they spin, whirl and swirl in your bath while releasing scent and skin-softening agents. They make bath time SUPER fun!

Yield: 3 pounds total Prep Time: 1/2 hour Price Category: 1 Difficulty Level: 2 Shelf Life: This information will be added Rating: Add your rating! Ingredients: 1 pound (16 ounces) citric acid 2 pounds baking soda 1/8 teaspoon powdered colorant (mica, for example) 1/2 teaspoon fragrance oil 1 sprtiz bottle witch hazel

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Blending Procedure:

1. BLEND BLEND BLEND BLEND the citric acid and baking soda – this step is super important – if you don’t blend well, you end up with a grainy bomb. We actually use a mixer on our larger batches.
   
   
2. Once you’ve blended really well, add your colorant. This is of course optional. Dry pigments work best – don’t add too much though – the color shows up once you add the witch hazel.
   
   
3. Add your colorant and mix well. Then add your scent and mix well. The color will not be visible until Step 4.
   
   
4. Now, this is the difficult part. Spritz (with a squirt bottle) the witch hazel onto your batch while stirring with the other hand. When your batch sticks together when squished, you need to start putting it in molds – time is of the essence. If you wait too long, the mixture will get hard. If you spritz too much, the mixture will be too wet and “grow” (start the fizzing reaction) on you.
   
   
5. Put the bombs in molds – wait a few minutes and tap them out. Let them air dry for 3 or 4 hours and voila! Wonderful, hard bath bombs. The harder you pack the bath bombs, the more dense, heavy, and durable bomb you will become.

Comments:

"This is a perfect recipe for bath bombs! I've used it for several years!!"
Submitted by: SandyHarsh

"Does anyone have any suggestions on a power based additive to add to this recipe as a skin softener? Thanks!"
Submitted by: SavagelyInsatiable

"powdered milk would be a good powder based skin softener "
Submitted by: lellewynn

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