Chemistry in the bath tub with fizzing eyeball Halloween bath bombs you can make easily with the kids. Explore a cool chemical reaction between an acid and base while you get clean! We love simple science activities for kids!
FIZZING HALLOWEEN BATH BOMBS FOR KIDS
HOW TO MAKE HALLOWEEN BATH BOMBS
Kids will have creepy clean fun with these scented googly eyed bath bombs. They are just as fun for kids to make as they are fun to use in the bath!
This homemade bath bomb recipe is definitely more kid friendly then store bought versions which may contain many artificial ingredients! Try to avoid fake fragrances, artificial colorings, and glitter!
WHY DO BATH BOMBS FIZZ?
The best part of bath bombs is of course, the fizzing action which is actually a chemical reaction. Chemistry in the bath tub!
Bath bombs fizz when water triggers a reaction between an acid, citric acid, and a base, baking soda. Usually we see this in one of our volcano experiments, like our pumpkin volcano.
This bath bomb is made with citric acid, as found in citrus fruits. have you seen a lemon volcano?
It’s also made with sodium bicarbonate or baking soda, which is a base. The reaction causes the fizziness you can see and hear because the acid and the base combine to create a gas called carbon dioxide.
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Fun fact, the cornstarch helps to slow down the chemical reaction!
This reaction also helps break apart the bath bomb to release any hidden treasures and fragrances you have added!
HOMEMADE BATH BOMBS
YOU WILL NEED:
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1 cup baking soda
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½ cup citric acid
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½ cup epsom salts
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½ cup cornstarch
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2 tsp. coconut oil
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Light green mica powder
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Googly eyes
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Bath bomb mold
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Spray bottle with water
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Optional – Essential oil
HOW TO MAKE HALLOWEEN BATH BOMBS
1. Combine all of the dry ingredients, including mica powder until your desired color is reached. You only need a bit as the color is very vibrant.
2. Next, add your choice of essential oil to the scent strength you like, start with 12 drops. Lavender is a great choice for a relaxing bedtime soak. For a little one with the sniffles you might add eucalyptus, need to wake them up in the morning any citrus essential oil will do just that!
3. Slowly wet your mixture and mix with your hands, just a spritz of water at a time just until you are able to squeeze it and it maintains its shape, any wetter and the fizzing reaction will go off too soon!
4. Place a google eye in the bottom of one half of the mold, add mixture and pack tightly, keep adding eyes and packing until each half is overfilled, press them together firmly.
Let your bath bombs dry for several hours until completely hardened. I usually let them sit overnight.
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5. Carefully remove your googly eye Halloween bath bomb from the mold and keep dry until ready to use.
MORE FUN HALLOWEEN IDEAS
- Halloween Slime Ideas
- Halloween Science Experiments
- Halloween STEM Calendar
- Pumpkin Books & Activities
EASY TO MAKE HALLOWEEN BATH BOMBS FOR KIDS
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