Bath Bomb Carbon Dioxide Build Up and Storage Methods?

[Sofizztication]

Hello, I have been researching and experimenting with bath bombs for a little over a year now. I am slowly starting a business, but I had something happen with a batch of my fizzy tablets that causes me great concern! On a whim, I put some pop rock candy in them and presented them at my latest direct sale's group auction last month. Fortunately, it was won by a member of the group and she told me that the tablets had started to "leak" liquid. Well, I know now that I shouldn't have put a product up for auction when I didn't know long-term results, but was exited about the fizzing power and I know that Lush does this. This led me to wonder if it could have been a build up of carbon dioxide? Which now has thrown me into a panic wondering if the jar of fizzy powder mixed with bath salts that I auctioned off in a sealed jar could build up and explode?! I've never had any problems with the powder or tablets in the past, but I haven't put them in jars before. I know that this did happen with some bath bombs that were on the market and they caused injury. I am planning on getting a degree in cosmetic science so that I can understand more about each ingredient. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated and in turn, I will happily share some of the tips that I have learned.

 

[Sofizztication]

Correction

I mean, I was "excited," not "exited," LOL. Trying to type quickly. On the plus side, I have received wonderful feedback on all of the other products that I have made and a great deal of support. Thus far, I have made bath bombs, bath melts, whipped soap, bubble bars, solid lotion bars, bronzing bars, and rebatched soap. I am also reading everything I can get my hands on about making bath and body products!

Amy

 

[SUZBathandBody]

Hi Soffizz,
I've incorporated pop fizzy candies into some of my bath bombs with no ill effects, but did not contain them in anything but treat style poly bags where the top was tied with ribbon (so they could breath through a very small opening in the top). I also added no other liquids but fragrance or eos and oils and polysorbate 20. I did not spritz with water, alcohol, or witch hazel. I also waited until they were well blended with all the additives (micas or other colorants, fos or eos, clays, pwdered milks,slsa, or what have you) before adding the pop candy. I hope this helps a bit.

 

[SUZBathandBody]

Hi Soffizz,
I've incorporated pop fizzy candies into some of my bath bombs with no ill effects, but did not contain them in anything but treat style poly bags where the top was tied with ribbon (so they could breath through a very small opening in the top). I also added no other liquids but fragrance or eos and oils and polysorbate 20. I did not spritz with water, alcohol, or witch hazel. I also waited until they were well blended with all the additives (micas or other colorants, fos or eos, clays, pwdered milks,slsa, or what have you) before adding the pop candy. I hope this helps a bit.

 

[Stinkydancer]

Why are people putting popping candy into a bath bomb? I haven't heard of this so just wondering.

 

[SUZBathandBody]

When you put it into the bath water the candy bits interact with the water and 'pop', also for a little bit of color.

 

[Stinkydancer]

Ooh ok thanks! My kids would probably love that.

 

[lsg]

You can also put bath bombs in cellophane bags and use a straight pin to prick tiny holes in the bottom of the bag.

 

[Genny]

If the packaging allows for the bombs to "breathe", then it also allows for moisture from the air to get in.
How do you label the fizzy's you add candy to?

 

[SUZBathandBody]

Right Genny, about the bath bombs being exposed to air. I wrap them pretty tight, one has to really stick their nose down to where the ribbon is tied to get a whiff. I live in the northeast where sometimes humidity is really high.

I have seen bath bombs totally unwrapped at local fairs, (I have yet to try that), and wondered how they did that without the humidity setting them off, and in stores (like lush)where the atmosphere is controlled they are fine, nice and dry, who knows how long they've been there (and yet still seem to fizz like mad).
Pop candy- and the ingredients in the candy. I have also seen 'sucrose decoration', because it's considered a trace amount.