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    Fizzy Tropical Bath Powder

    Posted: Apr 23, 2018 · Updated: May 3, 2024 by Sara · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Fizzy Tropical Bath Powder - A light, airy, coconut scented powder that's calming, soothing and fizzes with pops of blue and green color when it hits the bath water, turning your water a beautiful turquoise blue.

    Fizzy Tropical Bath Powder - A light, airy, coconut scented powder that's calming, soothing and fizzes with pops of blue and green color when it hits the bath water, turning your water a beautiful turquoise blue.

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    I love all hues of blue. In fact, I'm mesmerized by the beautiful shades of blue in the ocean. I fell in love with the beauty of St. Thomas.

    And I was just as mesmerized when we visited Riviera Maya.

    Today, I'm sharing the recipe for a fizzy tropical bath powder that is as close as I'll get to those gorgeous hues of ocean blue here in Wisconsin. My kids love this powder just as much as I do. It's light, airy and calming.

    I used a coconut cream fragrance oil to remind me of the tropics. My kids adore the way the bath powder fizzes. My favorite aspect is the GORGEOUS color the powder turns your bath water. It literally takes minutes to make this bath powder and there are no molds to mess with. So what are you waiting for?! Let's make some fizzy tropical bath powder!

    What You'll Need to Make Your Bath Powder

    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup baking soda
    • 1 tablespoon JOHNSON'S® Baby Oil
    • 8-10 drops coconut cream fragrance oil
    • ½ cup citric acid
    • 10 drops neon blue food coloring
    • 3 drops neon green food coloring

    Mixing the Powder

    1. Start with a cup of baking soda.
    2. Add a tablespoon of JOHNSON'S® Baby Oil to the baking soda. Sprinkle in the fragrance oil (I used coconut cream but you could technically add any fragrance or essential oil that's safe for use in beauty products).
    3. Add ½ cup citric acid (you can often find citric acid in the canning section of the grocery store).
    Fizzy Tropical Bath Powder - A light, airy, coconut scented powder that's calming, soothing and fizzes with pops of blue and green color when it hits the bath water, turning your water a beautiful turquoise blue.

    Next, add in the food coloring. The food coloring may bubble up a bit when you sprinkle it in. That's okay.

    Tip: Use a spoon when mixing in the food coloring so you don't stain your hands. Once mixed, because of the ratio of food coloring to the other ingredients in the bath powder, the food coloring will NOT stain your body in the bath tub.

    Fizzy Tropical Bath Powder - A light, airy, coconut scented powder that's calming, soothing and fizzes with pops of blue and green color when it hits the bath water, turning your water a beautiful turquoise blue.

    If you're finding the powder is clumping a bit, use a fork to break through the clumps and smooth everything out.

    Fizzy Tropical Bath Powder - A light, airy, coconut scented powder that's calming, soothing and fizzes with pops of blue and green color when it hits the bath water, turning your water a beautiful turquoise blue.

    Continue to stir until the powder has turned a uniform color of light blue. However, there will still be little specks of green in the powder. . .and there should be! You can see a few in the bowl in the photo above and the bottle in the photo below.

    Fizzy Tropical Bath Powder - A light, airy, coconut scented powder that's calming, soothing and fizzes with pops of blue and green color when it hits the bath water, turning your water a beautiful turquoise blue.

    The green specks will help make the beautiful turquoise blue I've been promising!

    Fizzy Tropical Bath Powder - A light, airy, coconut scented powder that's calming, soothing and fizzes with pops of blue and green color when it hits the bath water, turning your water a beautiful turquoise blue.

    Find some fun containers to put the powder in. The scent will last longer if you keep the container sealed. Remember to store it where it's not going to get wet.

    Fizzy Tropical Bath Powder - A light, airy, coconut scented powder that's calming, soothing and fizzes with pops of blue and green color when it hits the bath water, turning your water a beautiful turquoise blue.

    Okay, so this is the best part. To try and show you the effect of the fizz, I just filled a small bowl with water and added a couple teaspoons of the powder.

    Fizzy Tropical Bath Powder - A light, airy, coconut scented powder that's calming, soothing and fizzes with pops of blue and green color when it hits the bath water, turning your water a beautiful turquoise blue.

    That is such a dreamy blue.

    Fizzy Tropical Bath Powder - A light, airy, coconut scented powder that's calming, soothing and fizzes with pops of blue and green color when it hits the bath water, turning your water a beautiful turquoise blue.

    When it begins to fizz, you'll see little pops of blue and green color.

    Fizzy Tropical Bath Powder - A light, airy, coconut scented powder that's calming, soothing and fizzes with pops of blue and green color when it hits the bath water, turning your water a beautiful turquoise blue.

    It leaves behind a gorgeous ocean blue color to enjoy while you soak in your relaxing bath. Did you know baking soda can help eliminate toxins from your system and neutralize your skin acidity? It can also soothe and exfoliate. There's so much value in a box of inexpensive baking soda. Trust me.

    See it in Action

    To see the fizzy tropical bath powder in action, watch the video below!

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    Fizzy Tropical Bath Powder - A light, airy, coconut scented powder that's calming, soothing and fizzes with pops of blue and green color when it hits the bath water, turning your water a beautiful turquoise blue.
    Fizzy Tropical Bath Powder - A light, airy, coconut scented powder that's calming, soothing and fizzes with pops of blue and green color when it hits the bath water, turning your water a beautiful turquoise blue.
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    Fizzy Tropical Bath Powder

    Author: Sara

    Materials

    • 1 cup Baking soda
    • 1 tablespoon JOHNSON'S® Baby Oil
    • 8-10 drops Coconut cream fragrance oil
    • ½ cup Citric acid
    • 10 drops Neon blue food coloring
    • 3 drops Neon green food coloring

    Instructions

    • Start with a cup of baking soda.
    • Add a tablespoon of JOHNSON'S® Baby Oil to the baking soda. Sprinkle in the fragrance oil (I used coconut cream but you could technically add any fragrance or essential oil that's safe for use in beauty products).
    • Add ½ cup citric acid (you can often find citric acid in the canning section of the grocery store).
    • Next, add in the food coloring. The food coloring may bubble up a bit when you sprinkle it in. That's okay.
    • Tip: Use a spoon when mixing in the food coloring so you don't stain your hands. Once mixed, because of the ratio of food coloring to the other ingredients in the bath powder, the food coloring will NOT stain your body in the bath tub.
    • If you're finding the powder is clumping a bit, use a fork to break through the clumps and smooth everything out.
    • Continue to stir until the powder has turned a uniform color of light blue. However, there will still be little specks of green in the powder. . .and there should be!

    Notes

    1. Choose Skin-Safe Ingredients: Ensure that the fragrance oil and essential oils you use are safe for skin contact and suitable for use in bath products. Some oils may cause irritation or allergic reactions, so it's essential to select high-quality, skin-safe options. Perform a patch test if you're unsure how your skin will react to a particular fragrance or oil.
    2. Mix Colors Carefully: When adding food coloring, start with a small amount and gradually increase until you achieve your desired color. Remember that a little goes a long way, and it's easier to darken the color than to lighten it. Be cautious not to add too much food coloring, as it could stain your bathtub or leave residue. Mix the coloring thoroughly to ensure even distribution throughout the bath powder.
    3. Store Properly: Once you've mixed your fizzy tropical bath powder, store it in an airtight container to prevent moisture from affecting its fizziness. A jar or resealable bag works well for storage. Keep the container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain the potency of the fragrance and the quality of the ingredients.
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    1. Iris

      April 30, 2024 at 7:02 pm

      Could I substitute something else for the Johnson’s baby oil, eg almond oil or jojoba oil?

      Reply
      • Sara

        May 07, 2024 at 8:33 am

        Sure! Almond oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil and avocado oil would all be great options!

        Reply
    2. Denise Ward

      January 30, 2024 at 12:48 pm

      I found that the baby oil scent overpowers the essential oil fragrance. Is there another oil that would work?

      Reply
      • Sara

        February 01, 2024 at 6:40 am

        I do know that they make unscented baby oil, otherwise you could use a liquid coconut oil.

        Reply
    3. Sophie

      December 17, 2021 at 6:14 pm

      Mine went hard after a day (in air tight container). Why is this?

      Reply
      • Sara

        December 17, 2021 at 7:03 pm

        Sounds as if it may have been stored in a moist or humid environment? You could also try adding a little ordinary rice to your container to see if that may help!

        Reply
    4. Anonymous

      May 12, 2020 at 8:25 pm

      stained my bathtub, I even used less food coloring then in the recipe, would not try again.

      Reply
      • Sara

        May 14, 2020 at 9:37 pm

        I'm sorry that happened! You must have some really potent food coloring. I've never experienced that with the recipe. Try a magic eraser if you see any leftover coloring on the tub.

        Reply
    5. Mandy

      January 28, 2020 at 7:15 am

      How much approximately should you use in one bath? I am making this as party favors for some girls and want to make sure I send enough home with them!

      Reply
      • Sara

        January 29, 2020 at 9:14 pm

        I would make one full recipe for each girl. They'll probably get 2-3 uses out of it!

        Reply
    6. Paula Clayton

      September 26, 2019 at 11:16 pm

      Do you let powder dry before putting it in container ? I can't wait to try this

      Reply
      • Sara

        September 27, 2019 at 9:46 pm

        Hi Paula, it shouldn't be real damp after you make it. You could always put it in a container and leave the cover off for a day or two if you are concerned. Good luck and I hope you love it!

        Reply
    7. Lily Davies

      June 16, 2019 at 3:16 am

      is there an alterntitive for citric acid ?

      Reply
      • Sara

        June 19, 2019 at 10:32 pm

        Yes, you could try cream of tartar or lemon juice. Lemon juice, however, won't produce as much fizz.

        Reply

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