Citric acid for bath bombs Step-by-Step Cream of Tartar Recipe This recipe replaces citric acid entirely with cream of tartar. It creates a smooth bath bomb that acts more like a "bath dissolve," melting away to release skin-conditioning oils. [1, 2, 3, 4] 📦 Necessary Materials 1 cup baking soda 1/4 cup cream of tartar 1/2 cup cornstarch (acts as a filler and stabilizer) OPTIONAL 1/2 cup Epsom salt or sea salt - OPTIONAL - We don't use it 1 tablespoon carrier oil (like coconut, sweet almond,...

Cracked bath bomb Bath bombs cracking, crumbling or stuck in the mould? Here's why it happens in South Africa's climate and exactly how to fix it. No fluff. Why Your Bath Bombs Keep Falling Apart (SA Edition) Bath Bomb Fails: The South African Fix-It Guide Bath bombs look easy until yours snaps in half on the way out the mould. Then suddenly you're googling at 11pm wondering if you've ruined your life or just your citric acid. You haven't. South Africa's climate is just messing with you —...

You will need: A silicone mould, Black oxide colour , Glycerine soap base (M and P), Fragrance oil, Rubbing alcohol, Jugs and spoons, Chocolate transfer sheets. The are available from most baking shops 1. Place your soap in the microwave on defrost until it has all melted, 2. While it is melting cut your transfer sheet to fit snugly into the base of the mould, shiny side in contact with the mould. i.e. facing down 3. Take your black oxide (mixed with a little alcohol to prevent it from...