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Relaxing Lavender Bath Bombs

December 28, 2018 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

This recipe has everything you need to relax after a long day. It’s made with lavender 40/42 essential oil, borage oil, and Epsom salt. The dried lavender on top is a simple finishing touch that makes the bath bombs perfectly giftable.

Borage oil is lightweight and has amazing skin-loving properties. To help it mix into your bath, we added a bit of polysorbate 80. It’s an emulsifier that helps the oil mix into the water rather than pooling on top. It’s an optional ingredient, but we love the way it makes the water feel.

The light purple hue comes from Lilac La Bomb Colorant. La Bomb Colorants are specifically formulated for bath bombs – they’re made with water-soluble glycerin, which prevents a ring of color around the tub. Feel free to add more drops for a more saturated color.

What You Need:
Stainless Steel Bath Bomb Mold
32 oz. Baking Soda
16 oz. Citric Acid
4 oz. Extra Fine Epsom Salt
2 oz. Borage Oil
0.7 oz. Polysorbate 80
0.3 oz. Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil
About 12 drops Lilac La Bomb Colorant
Dried Lavender
Witch Hazel in a Spray Bottle

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ONE: In a small container, add 2 ounces of borage oil, 0.7 ounces of polysorbate 80, 0.3 ounces of lavender 40/42 essential oil, and about 12 drops of Lilac La Bomb Colorant. Use a spoon to thoroughly mix all the ingredients together. The colorant won’t incorporate fully, but that’s okay.

TWO: In a large container, add 32 ounces of baking soda and 16 ounces of citric acid. To get rid of clumps, push the powder through a sifter or break them up with your fingers. Citric acid has a tendency to take off nail polish, so wear gloves to protect your manicure. Add 4 ounces of Epsom salt. Thoroughly stir the ingredients together.

THREE: Add the oil to the dry ingredients. Use your hands to thoroughly mix the dry and wet ingredients together.

FOUR: Check the consistency of the bath bomb mixture. The perfect consistency is similar to wet sand that holds its shape when squeezed. If it’s too dry, use one hand to spritz the mixture with witch hazel and one to mix. Continue spritzing until the mixture holds its shape.

FIVE: Place a pinch of dried lavender in the center of one half of the Stainless Steel Bath Bomb Mold.

SIX: Fill both halves of the mold with bath bomb mixture and press it into the molds. You don’t need to press too hard – it helps the bath bomb halves stick together if some of the mixture is loose on top. Once both halves are full, press them firmly together.

SEVEN: Very gently, pull the top half of the mold away while twisting. It can be a little tricky to get the bath bombs to stick together, but practice makes perfect. To safely unmold the other half, place the top of the mold back on, flip the bath bomb over, and release the other side by twisting and pulling away gently.

EIGHT: Place the bath bomb on the counter or in a container that will hold them in place without rolling away. We used the 6 Cavity Silicone Dome Mold. You can also use a large muffin tin or a soft surface like foam. Allow the bath bombs to fully dry and harden overnight. Once you’re ready to use, place in hot bath water and enjoy!

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Relaxing Lavender Bath Bombs

Cook time

1 hour

Total time

1 hour

Author: Bramble Berry

Recipe type: Bath Bombs

Serves: 7 bath bombs

Ingredients

Stainless Steel Bath Bomb Mold
32 oz. Baking Soda
16 oz. Citric Acid
4 oz. Extra Fine Epsom Salt
2 oz. Borage Oil
0.7 oz. Polysorbate 80
0.3 oz. Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil
About 12 drops Lilac La Bomb Colorant
Dried Lavender
Witch Hazel in a Spray Bottle

Instructions

In a small container, add 2 ounces of borage oil, 0.7 ounces of polysorbate 80, 0.3 ounces of lavender 40/42 essential oil, and about 12 drops of Lilac La Bomb Colorant. Use a spoon to thoroughly mix all the ingredients together. The colorant won’t incorporate fully, but that’s okay.
In a large container, add 32 ounces of baking soda and 16 ounces of citric acid. To get rid of clumps, push the powder through a sifter or break them up with your fingers. Citric acid has a tendency to take off nail polish, so wear gloves to protect your manicure. Add 4 ounces of Epsom salt. Thoroughly stir the ingredients together.
Add the oil to the dry ingredients. Use your hands to thoroughly mix the dry and wet ingredients together.
Check the consistency of the bath bomb mixture. The perfect consistency is similar to wet sand that holds its shape when squeezed. If it’s too dry, use one hand to spritz the mixture with witch hazel and one to mix. Continue spritzing until the mixture holds its shape.
Place a pinch of dried lavender in the center of one half of the Stainless Steel Bath Bomb Mold.
Fill both halves of the mold with bath bomb mixture and press it into the molds. You don’t need to press too hard – it helps the bath bomb halves stick together if some of the mixture is loose on top. Once both halves are full, press them firmly together.
Very gently, pull the top half of the mold away while twisting. It can be a little tricky to get the bath bombs to stick together, but practice makes perfect. To safely unmold the other half, place the top of the mold back on, flip the bath bomb over, and release the other side by twisting and pulling away gently.
Place the bath bomb on the counter or in a container that will hold them in place without rolling away. We used the 6 Cavity Silicone Dome Mold. You can also use a large muffin tin or a soft surface like foam. Allow the bath bombs to fully dry and harden overnight. Once you’re ready to use, place in hot bath water and enjoy!

Jagua Blue Extract Bath Bomb DIY

August 8, 2018 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

Nature produces amazing ingredients to use in bath and beauty products. These bath bombs are colored with jagua blue extract, which is a powder produced from Genipa americana trees. The plant-derived extract gives the recipe a beautiful light blue color.

Jagua blue extract has an interesting texture. It tends to clump, so it’s easier to work with after being dispersed in liquid. We found the easiest way to incorporate jagua blue extract with the dry bath bomb ingredients is mixing it with witch hazel. Then, we added small amounts of the concentrated mixture to the bath bombs and combined everything thoroughly.

In our tests, these bath bombs lightly colored the water blue without any residue or staining. We purposefully didn’t add any oil to this recipe to prevent ring around the tub. If you add more jagua blue extract, it may stain the skin. We recommend a small test batch first.

What You Need:
About 13 Disk Mold & Packages
Pink Sea Salt, Medium
32 oz. Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
16 oz. Citric Acid
0.5 oz. Pacific Pearl Fragrance Oil
1/8 tsp. Jagua Blue Extract
1/2 – 1 Tbsp. Witch Hazel
Optional: Witch Hazel in a Spray Bottle

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ONE: Lay out 13 Disk Molds and place a small amount of pink sea salt into the center of each one. Set the molds aside.

TWO: In a large bowl, add 32 ounces of baking soda and 16 ounces of citric acid. To get rid of clumps in the mixture, you can push the powders through a sifter or break them up with your fingers. Citric acid has a tendency to take off nail polish, so wear gloves to protect your manicure. Thoroughly stir the ingredients together. Add 0.5 oz. of Pacific Pearl Fragrance Oil and stir to fully incorporate.

THREE: In a small container, mix 1/8 teaspoon of jagua blue extract and 1/2 tablespoon of witch hazel. Use the back of a spoon to break up any chunks in the extract. Add another 1/2 tablespoon of witch hazel if necessary.
Note: Be very careful with this mixture, it will stain your skin and other porous surfaces.

FOUR: Add about 1/3 of the jagua blue powder mixture into the dry ingredients and use your hands to mix together. Continue adding splashes of the jagua blue until all of it is added, mixing between each addition. You may find that adding that much liquid at once causes your mixture to fizz – this is fine, just mix very quickly.

FIVE: Check the consistency of the bath bomb mixture. The perfect consistency is similar to wet sand that holds its shape when squeezed. If it’s too dry, use one hand to spritz the mixture with witch hazel and one to mix. Continue spritzing until the mixture holds its shape when squeezed. We found the witch hazel in the jagua blue extract mixture was enough, and we didn’t add more witch hazel.
Note: We found the jagua blue extract gave the mixture a slightly “sticky” texture – notice in the photo how it stuck to our gloves. We’re not quite sure why this happens, but don’t be alarmed if your mixture also has a slightly strange texture.

SIX: Begin filling each mold to the inner lip. Firmly compact the mixture into the mold to create a solid shape. Allow the bath bombs to dry and harden for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. To use, place in a hot bath and enjoy.

Jagua Blue Extract Bath Bomb DIY

Cook time

40 mins

Total time

40 mins

Author: Soap Queen

Recipe type: Bath Bombs

Serves: 13 bath bombs

Ingredients

About 13 Disk Mold & Packages
Pink Sea Salt, Medium
32 oz. Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
16 oz. Citric Acid
0.5 oz. Pacific Pearl Fragrance Oil
⅛ tsp. Jagua Blue Extract
½ – 1 Tbsp. Witch Hazel
Optional: Witch Hazel in a Spray Bottle

Instructions

Lay out 13 Disk Molds and place a small amount of pink sea salt into the center of each one. Set the molds aside.
In a large bowl, add 32 ounces of baking soda and 16 ounces of citric acid. To get rid of clumps in the mixture, you can push the powders through a sifter or break them up with your fingers. Citric acid has a tendency to take off nail polish, so wear gloves to protect your manicure. Thoroughly stir the ingredients together. Add 0.5 oz. of Pacific Pearl Fragrance Oil and stir to fully incorporate.
In a small container, mix ⅛ teaspoon of jagua blue extract and ½ tablespoon of witch hazel. Use the back of a spoon to break up any chunks in the extract. Add another ½ tablespoon of witch hazel if necessary. Note: Be very careful with this mixture, it will stain your skin and other porous surfaces.
Add about ⅓ of the jagua blue powder mixture into the dry ingredients and use your hands to mix together. Continue adding splashes of the jagua blue until all of it is added, mixing between each addition. You may find that adding that much liquid at once causes your mixture to fizz – this is fine, just mix very quickly.
Check the consistency of the bath bomb mixture. The perfect consistency is similar to wet sand that holds its shape when squeezed. If it’s too dry, use one hand to spritz the mixture with witch hazel and one to mix. Continue spritzing until the mixture holds its shape when squeezed. We found the witch hazel in the jagua blue extract mixture was enough, and we didn’t add more witch hazel. Note: We found the jagua blue extract gave the mixture a slightly “sticky” texture – notice in the photo how it stuck to our gloves. We’re not quite sure why this happens, but don’t be alarmed if your mixture also has a slightly strange texture.
Begin filling each mold to the inner lip. Firmly compact the mixture into the mold to create a solid shape. Allow the bath bombs to dry and harden for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. To use, place in a hot bath and enjoy.

Cherry Blossom Bath Bomb DIY

April 12, 2018 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

Here in the Pacific Northwest, the cherry blossom trees are blooming. Their delicate pink petals are the inspiration for these Cherry Blossom Bath Bombs. They’re also inspired by the creative bath bombs by Willow and Honey Gourmet Soap Co. Their abstract style of mica painting is so fun to create – each bath bomb looks unique.

In addition to bath bomb essentials like baking soda and citric acid, this recipe has a touch of lotus flower extract. It adds moisture to the mixture, which can prevent crumbling. The extract also feels great on the skin. Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier that helps the oil and color mix into the bath water rather than pooling on top.

The “paint” is created by mixing mica and 99% isopropyl alcohol. Painting bath bombs can be messy, so you may want to lay down some newspaper to protect your work surface.

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Painted Rose Bath Bomb DIY

March 16, 2018 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

These bath bombs are inspired by the soft texture of rose petals. Flowers are painted on each bath bomb using a mixture of mica and 99% isopropyl alcohol. The technique takes a little practice, and some minor painting skills come in handy. After a few tries you’ll get the hang of it – each bath bomb will have your own personal spin.

They’re made with Wild Rose Fragrance Oil, which is a fresh take on a classic scent. A touch of lotus flower extract gives the bath bombs moisturizing and skin-loving properties. Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier that helps the oil and micas mix into the bath water.

This project is easy to customize with different colors or designs. We recommend inviting a few friends over – the recipe makes a lot of bath bombs, so they’re fun to paint with a group.

All Bramble Berry colorants are cosmetic grade and safe for use on the skin or in soap. Recently there has been some confusion about which colors are safe for use in bath bombs. The FDA has a list of approved colorants, but whether colorants for bath bombs fall into the external use category is unclear. Because our colorants are skin safe and bath bombs are heavily diluted in water, we feel safe using them in our recipes.

If you plan to sell your products or if you want to be extra careful, you should avoid any colorants that fall in that gray area. This generally includes colorants with green oxide or ultramarines. Each description on Bramble Berry will note whether the product contains external use only ingredients. For this recipe, that would mean not using the Evergreen Mica or Shamrock Green Mica.

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DIY Baby’s Breath Bath Bombs

February 9, 2018 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

These Baby’s Breath Bath Bombs will take your mind off the cold temperatures and gray skies. They’re made with products from the new Modern Floral Collection.

The star of the recipe is new Baby’s Breath Fragrance Oil. It’s a delicate scent that has notes of grapefruit, bergamot, peach, and amber. Lotus flower extract is added for a bit of luxury and they’re topped with jasmine flowers. The recipe is easy to make and it’s ready in just a few hours. You’ll be relaxing and dreaming of spring in no time.

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DIY Cocoa Butter Bath Bombs

December 5, 2017 Filed Under: Bath Fizzies

One of the little joys in life is opening a bag of cocoa butter – the chocolate scent is hard to beat. We made sure to savor that moment when creating these Cocoa Butter Bath Bombs, which are chock-full of goodness.

The base is a simple mixture of baking soda, citric acid, cocoa butter, and Pure Honey Fragrance Oil. The inspiration for the topping came from Kristie with Odyssey Soap. We added cocoa powder to the cocoa butter for a rich brown color. It’s scented with Cocoa Butter Cashmere Fragrance Oil, which has notes of cedarwood, coconut, and jasmine petals. When that mixture is drizzled on top of the bath bombs it looks just like melted chocolate.

Pink sea salt is quickly added on top while the cocoa butter is still warm. This project is a more advanced technique – the cocoa butter must be the perfect temperature and consistency in order to be drizzled. If the butter is too hot, it will absorb into the bath bomb. Too cold and it will not look smooth and may not stick. We experimented with adding baking soda to the melted cocoa butter to achieve a thicker texture, but found it didn’t make much of a difference.

The next day after making these bath bombs, we noticed that the long skinny drizzles of cocoa butter actually separated from the bath bomb as you can see below. To prevent this, spoon the cocoa butter on top while it’s nice and thick so it doesn’t drip down the sides.

We were concerned the Cocoa Butter Cashmere Fragrance Oil would bleed into the white bath bombs and discolor them so we added Vanilla Color Stabilizer to half of the cocoa butter mixture. It’s been about three weeks since we made these and so far there hasn’t been any discoloration in the mixture without stabilizer.

This is a nice large batch of bath bombs – it made about 26. If you don’t want to make quite that many, feel free to cut the recipe in half.

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DIY Crystal Bath Bombs

August 30, 2017 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

The colors and textures of crystals provide endless inspiration. These Crystal Bath Bombs were created with geodes in mind. Fine grained Dead Sea Salt gives a crystal-like texture to each bath bomb. Then, various colors of mica are painted on the salt to give depth and interest.

Deodorized cocoa butter is added to the bath bomb mixture for structure and skin-loving properties. If you don’t have deodorized cocoa butter, regular cocoa butter will work as well. New Jade Fragrance Oil gives these bath bombs a sweet floral scent that’s perfect for the green color palette.

Because these bath bombs have plenty of oil and mica, polysorbate 80 is used. Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier that helps the cocoa butter disperse more evenly in the bath water rather than pooling on top. It also prevents the mica from clinging to the side of the tub. We found a minimal amount of color on the tub after using these bath bombs. But because mica likes to cling to residue, give your tub a quick wipe down before use.

This project requires some fine detail paint brushes. Painting the bath bombs does take a little practice, but don’t worry about the design being too perfect – have fun with it. As a finishing touch, Fine Silver Rainbow EcoGlitter is sprayed on top using the new Powder Sprayer. The glitter really gives each bath bomb the perfect sparkly touch.

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Black Salt Bath Bomb DIY

June 2, 2017 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

About a year ago, black bath bombs took the bath and beauty world by storm. This black bath bomb video went viral, and everybody wanted to create their own. Last July, we shared our black bath bomb experiments using various colorants; see them here. Some of the experiments were quite messy.

The takeaway from our experiments? If using charcoal to create black bath bombs, Polysorbate 80 is key! The emulsifier helps mix the charcoal into the water, resulting in less charcoal on your skin and tub.

These Black Salt Bath Bombs get their color from fine and coarse black sea salt. The salt is enriched with charcoal to give it a black color. The fine salt is added to the main bath bomb mixture, while the coarse salt is sprinkled into the molds for a finishing touch.

A good amount of polysorbate 80 disperses the charcoal in the bath water. We found the charcoal mixed into the water rather than pooling on top. Sultry Black Jasmine Fragrance Oil gives the bath bombs an alluring floral scent, perfect for the dark color of the water.

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DIY Oatmeal Bath Bombs

May 26, 2017 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

Oatmeal baths are well known for their skin-soothing properties. These Oatmeal Bath Bombs are made with oat extract and colloidal oatmeal to create a soothing bath experience. Colloidal oatmeal is micro-fine and fantastic for dry skin.

Oatmeal Milk and Honey Fragrance Oil gives these bath bombs a creamy, comforting scent. Cocoa butter adds structure and a chocolatey scent. A touch of oatmeal on top gives the bath bombs a finishing touch.

If you’ve never made bath bombs before, we recommend getting a batch under your belt that does not require a two-part mold. It can be a little tricky to get the perfect molding texture that will stick together and not crumble. Great recipe options for beginners include Rose Gold Bath Bombs and the Sand Dollar Bath Bombs. Watch the Surprise Bath Bomb video for tips on using the Stainless Steel Bath Bomb Mold successfully!

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Iridescent Pearl Bath Bomb DIY

May 24, 2017 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

Ever since Anne-Marie dyed her hair light pink, we’ve been obsessed with hair color trends. The latest trend to catch our eye is pearlescent hair. The technique involves creating multi-colored locks with a holographic effect. Pearl hair inspired these Iridescent Bath Bombs. They are covered in Rose Gold Mica and Aqua Pearl Mica to create the subtle ombré effect.

The great thing about this bath bomb technique is that it’s simple to do. Apply the mica directly to the bath bomb with your fingers and spread it around until you’re happy with the effect. There is no right or wrong way to do it. The process is a little bit messy though, so gloves and something to cover your surface is recommended.

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DIY Sprinkle Doughnut Bath Bombs

December 6, 2016 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

There is something about pink doughnuts with sprinkles that make me happy. They are just so darn cute! After making pink melt and pour soap with jojoba bead “sprinkles” a few years back, I revisited the idea and made these doughnut bath bombs. The Doughnut Half Mold gives them a cute doughnut shape, while a touch of coconut oil gives the bath water a touch of moisture. They are scented with the sweet Strawberry Fragrance Oil, but feel free to use any fragrance oil you like!

This bath bomb project uses two different types of colorant. The entire bath bomb mixture is colored with Rosy Pink La Bomb Colorant. The term “La Bomb” refers to a type of colorant that’s formulated specifically for bath fizzies; find them all here. They’re made of highly concentrated FD&C and D&C dyes mixed with glycerin. La Bombs are specially formulated to not leave any color on the tub, and won’t make your bath bombs fizz prematurely.

Once the doughnut bath bombs have hardened and are unmolded, the “sprinkles” are painted on using a mixture of micas and 99% isopropyl alcohol. The mica paint dries almost instantly. To help the micas (and coconut oil) disperse better in the water, I added a touch of Polysorbate 80 to the bath fizzy mixture. You don’t have to add it if you don’t like, but it helps prevent pools of oil, micas and glitter from forming in the water.

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Mini Key Lime Bath Bomb Tutorial

November 15, 2016 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

What’s better than adding a bath bomb to your tub? Adding multiple mini bath bombs! These Key Lime Mini Bath Bombs are made with plenty of glitter and scented with the Key Lime Tart Fragrance Oil. They smell just like delicious key lime pie. Of course, I colored them with Key West Lime La Bomb Colorant to complement the tart scent.

The shapes are created with the Small Cubes Mold and Package. The bath bomb mixture is pressed into the mold. Once hardened, the bath bombs are broken apart into small cubes. I love the somewhat “rustic” shape it gives. Using a bath bomb mold with two halves (like the Stainless Steel Bath Bomb Mold) can be a little tricky at first, so this project is perfect for beginners. It’s also a fun project to make with kids. My kiddos love mixing the ingredients together and washing the bowl with the leftover mixture. They never get tired of the fizzing reaction!

The Key Lime Tart Fragrance Oil does contain vanilla, which causes discoloration. In bath bombs, discoloration is rather inconsistent and hard to predict. We found that the fragrance did discolor these bath bombs slightly. If you look closely at the photos, you can see faint, tan spots. The discoloration is minimal, and the green color still shines through.

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Complete List of Non-Accelerating Fragrance Oils

November 14, 2016 Filed Under: Tips & Tricks

When fragrance oils are added to the high pH environment of cold process soap batter, interesting things can happen. Fragrance oils have the potential to cause ricing, acceleration and even separation. That’s why it’s important to only use fragrance oils that have been tested in cold process soap. Bramble Berry has an extremely thorough testing process to make sure all our fragrance oils behave well. We only bring in the best of the best!

Acceleration is perhaps the most common issue caused by fragrance oils in soap. Acceleration is when the soap batter thickens more quickly than usual. Sometimes acceleration can be quite extreme, or it can be a slight. Depending on the design of your soap, acceleration can be a good or bad thing. If your soap requires a thick trace, an accelerating fragrance oil can be helpful. If the design requires lots of time to work in order to create swirls, an accelerating fragrance oil can be a huge problem.

Non-accelerating fragrance oils are important for creating swirl techniques, like in the Red Hanger Swirl Cold Process Soap Tutorial.

If you’re looking for a non-accelerating fragrance oil, check out the list below! According to our tests, these fragrance oils will not cause your soap to accelerate. That being said, keep in mind other things can lead to acceleration, including the oils in your recipe, temperatures and additives. Learn more about how to manipulate the trace of your soap and avoid acceleration in this post.

Non-Accelerating Bramble Berry Fragrance Oils

Do you have a favorite well-behaving fragrance oil? When I’m making a complicated swirled recipe, some of my go-tos are Energy, Blackberry Sage Cybilla, Tobacco & Bay Leaf and Yuzu.

Soapy Social Media Roundup

November 13, 2016 Filed Under: Personal Ramblings

This week has been quite the whirlwind, hasn’t it? The team and I filmed Soap Queen TV videos on Friday. It’s always a fun, but long day. We filmed three videos, including melt and pour, bath bombs and a cold process recipe. I can’t wait to share them with you! What kind of Soap Queen TV videos would you like to see in the future?

Next week , get ready for more dessert-inspired projects using fragrance oils from the limited edition Seasonal Sweets Fragrance Oil Collection. The collection will be gone after the 18th, so don’t miss out on the chance to save on these amazing fragrances! If you missed out on the live introduction on Facebook this week, check out the video below. =)

LIVE on #Periscope: Introducing the limited edition Seasonal Sweets Fragrance Collection! https://t.co/LykgvzEKvv

— Anne-Marie Faiola (@brambleberry) November 8, 2016

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Relaxing Lavender Bath Bombs

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Jagua Blue Extract Bath Bomb DIY

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