Formula Focus: Bubble Bath Bar

Feb 10th, 2021

Colonial Chemical

This editor's pick from Colonial Chemical is a bubble bath bar that is formulated to create a bubble bath but is mild on the skin.

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This editor's pick features Colonial Chemical's ColaMate LA-100 (INCI: Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate)—a high foaming, mild sulfosuccinate surfactant that can be used to increase the concentration of aqueous systems for improved performance and mildness.

This eco-conscious bubble bath comes in an anhydrous, solid bar form for companies that want to forgo packaging. To use, it is recommended to crumble the bar under running water while filling the bathtub.

As stated, ColaMate LA-100 is included to provide a foam that puts a bubbly twist on traditional bath bombs. This mild, biodegradable surfactant comes in a dry powder for a water-free and sulfate-free formulation.

Bubble Bath Bar

Sodium Bicarbonate

51.00%

Citric Acid

26.00

Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate (ColaMate LA-100, Colonial Chemical)

8.00

Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt, SaltWorks)

5.00

Sodium Chloride (Himalayan Pink Salt (fine grain), SaltWorks)

5.00

Phase B.

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (Grape Seed Oil, Jedwards International)

4.00

Fragrance (Fragrance, Jedwards International)

1.00

Dye

Procedure: Combine A in the primary vessel. In a separate vessel, combine B. Add B to A and mix until uniform. Press into the desired mold and allow to sit for 12 hr before removing.