Buttermilk Bath Truffle Project
These Buttermilk Bath Truffles are truly decadent! Buttermilk powder is high in lactic acid, which leaves skin feeling silky smooth. These truffles are also full of mango butter and cocoa butter for moisture.
To help the butters and colorants mix with the bath water, we added polysorbate 80 and SLSA. The SLSA also creates an ultra-creamy fizz. If you prefer, place the truffle under the running water and break it apart to activate more fluffy bubbles.
The recipe is scented with relaxing Sultry Black Jasmine Fragrance Oil, which has notes of jasmine, rose, and bergamot. To complement the floral scent, lavender and jasmine flowers are added on top. Be sure to firmly press the mixture into the mold cavities to ensure the flowers stick and the truffles unfold cleanly.
Looking for more DIY bath bomb supplies? Check out these DIY bath bomb kits.
What You Need:
6 Cavity Silicone Circle Mold - 1 Mold
Sodium Bicarbonate - 1 lb
Citric Acid - 1 lb
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate - SLSA - 1 Jar
Polysorbate 80 - 1 oz
Mango Butter - 1 lb
Cocoa Butter Pastilles - 1 lb
Sultry Black Jasmine Fragrance Oil - 1.75 oz
Rose Clay - 1 oz
Lavender Mica - 1 oz
Jasmine Flowers - 3 oz
Dried Lavender - 3 oz
Buttermilk Powder - 4 oz
Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- Sodium Bicarbonate - 1 lb
- Citric Acid - 1 lb
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate - SLSA - 1 Jar
- Polysorbate 80 - 1 oz
- Mango Butter - 1 lb
- Cocoa Butter Pastilles - 1 lb
- Sultry Black Jasmine Fragrance Oil - 1.75 oz
- Rose Clay - 1 oz
- Lavender Mica - 1 oz
- Jasmine Flowers - 3 oz
- Dried Lavender - 3 oz
- Buttermilk Powder - 4 oz
EQUIPMENT:
- 6 Cavity Silicone Circle Mold - 1 Mold
Instructions
You will need:
- 6 Cavity Silicone Circle Mold
- 14 oz. Baking Soda
- 7 oz. Citric Acid
- 2 oz. Buttermilk Powder
- 2 oz. SLSA
- 1/2 tsp. Lavender Mica
- 1 tsp. Rose Clay
- 2 oz. Cocoa Butter
- 1 oz. Mango Butter
- 1 oz. Sultry Black Jasmine Fragrance Oil
- 1 oz. Polysorbate 80
- Witch Hazel in a Spray Bottle
- Jasmine Flowers
- Dried Lavender
*Note: This project was originally created with the now discontinued Purple Brazilian Clay and Heather Flowers. Rose Clay will yeild a more pink shade than shown in photos, and the lavender flower topping will have a slightly different look.
Follow these steps:
1
In a large bowl, combine 14 ounces of baking soda, 7 ounces of citric acid, 2 ounces of buttermilk powder, 1/2 teaspoon of Lavender Mica and 1 teaspoon of rose clay. To get rid of clumps in the mixture, push the powders through a sifter or break them up with your fingers. Thoroughly stir everything together.
Very carefully, add 2 ounces of SLSA to the large container (do not put it through the sifter). Add it last, because SLSA goes airborne easily and can be irritating. You can use a mask if you like. Slowly mix together the dry ingredients using a whisk.
2
In a small heat-safe container, add 1 ounce of mango butter and 2 ounces of cocoa butter. Place the container in the microwave and melt the butters using 30-60 second bursts. Add 1 ounce of polysorbate 80 and 1 ounce of Sultry Black Jasmine Fragrance Oil. Use a spoon to mix all the liquids together.
3
Add the oil mixture to the powders. Use your hands to thoroughly mix everything together.
4
Test the consistency of the bath truffle mixture. It should feel similar to wet sand and hold 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 well.
5
Place a few jasmine flowers and lavender flowers into the mold. We chose to concentrate the flowers around one side of the mold, but you can place them however you like. Be careful to not add too many, or they will fall off once the bath truffles are unmolded.
6
Fill each cavity with bath truffle mixture. To help keep the flowers in place, spoon a small amount on the opposite side of the flowers, press, then gently cover with mixture. Fill each cavity completely, taking extra time to press the mixture into the mold very firmly.
7
Allow the bath truffles to fully dry overnight. Carefully remove from the mold by pulling away the sides of the cavity first and gently massaging the bottom of the cavity to release the airlock. Then, press out of the mold.
When you’re ready to use, drop them into a hot bath and enjoy. To activate more bubbles, crumble them under the running faucet.
Tutorial credits
Photographer: Amanda Kerzman
Buttermilk Bath Truffle Project
- LEVEL Intermediate
- TIME 1 hour
- YIELD 6 bath bombs
Project Description
These Buttermilk Bath Truffles are truly decadent! Buttermilk powder is high in lactic acid, which leaves skin feeling silky smooth. These truffles are also full of mango butter and cocoa butter for moisture.
To help the butters and colorants mix with the bath water, we added polysorbate 80 and SLSA. The SLSA also creates an ultra-creamy fizz. If you prefer, place the truffle under the running water and break it apart to activate more fluffy bubbles.
The recipe is scented with relaxing Sultry Black Jasmine Fragrance Oil, which has notes of jasmine, rose, and bergamot. To complement the floral scent, lavender and jasmine flowers are added on top. Be sure to firmly press the mixture into the mold cavities to ensure the flowers stick and the truffles unfold cleanly.
Looking for more DIY bath bomb supplies? Check out these DIY bath bomb kits.
You will need:
- 6 Cavity Silicone Circle Mold
- 14 oz. Baking Soda
- 7 oz. Citric Acid
- 2 oz. Buttermilk Powder
- 2 oz. SLSA
- 1/2 tsp. Lavender Mica
- 1 tsp. Rose Clay
- 2 oz. Cocoa Butter
- 1 oz. Mango Butter
- 1 oz. Sultry Black Jasmine Fragrance Oil
- 1 oz. Polysorbate 80
- Witch Hazel in a Spray Bottle
- Jasmine Flowers
- Dried Lavender
*Note: This project was originally created with the now discontinued Purple Brazilian Clay and Heather Flowers. Rose Clay will yeild a more pink shade than shown in photos, and the lavender flower topping will have a slightly different look.
Follow these steps:
1
In a large bowl, combine 14 ounces of baking soda, 7 ounces of citric acid, 2 ounces of buttermilk powder, 1/2 teaspoon of Lavender Mica and 1 teaspoon of rose clay. To get rid of clumps in the mixture, push the powders through a sifter or break them up with your fingers. Thoroughly stir everything together.
Very carefully, add 2 ounces of SLSA to the large container (do not put it through the sifter). Add it last, because SLSA goes airborne easily and can be irritating. You can use a mask if you like. Slowly mix together the dry ingredients using a whisk.
2
In a small heat-safe container, add 1 ounce of mango butter and 2 ounces of cocoa butter. Place the container in the microwave and melt the butters using 30-60 second bursts. Add 1 ounce of polysorbate 80 and 1 ounce of Sultry Black Jasmine Fragrance Oil. Use a spoon to mix all the liquids together.
3
Add the oil mixture to the powders. Use your hands to thoroughly mix everything together.
4
Test the consistency of the bath truffle mixture. It should feel similar to wet sand and hold 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 well.
5
Place a few jasmine flowers and lavender flowers into the mold. We chose to concentrate the flowers around one side of the mold, but you can place them however you like. Be careful to not add too many, or they will fall off once the bath truffles are unmolded.
6
Fill each cavity with bath truffle mixture. To help keep the flowers in place, spoon a small amount on the opposite side of the flowers, press, then gently cover with mixture. Fill each cavity completely, taking extra time to press the mixture into the mold very firmly.
7
Allow the bath truffles to fully dry overnight. Carefully remove from the mold by pulling away the sides of the cavity first and gently massaging the bottom of the cavity to release the airlock. Then, press out of the mold.
When you’re ready to use, drop them into a hot bath and enjoy. To activate more bubbles, crumble them under the running faucet.
Tutorial credits
Photographer: Amanda Kerzman