The Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild (HSCG) and The Coalition for Handcrafted Entrepreneurs (COHE) need your help with their Advocacy Efforts in the United States. They have been monitoring all legislation that could effect the handcrafted soap, cosmetic and candle industry for the last twelve years. They are asking for handcrafted cosmetic and soap entrepreneurs… Continue Reading Help HSCG and COHE Help You Protect Your Soap/Cosmetic Business

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The Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild (HSCG) and The Coalition for Handcrafted Entrepreneurs (COHE) need your help with their Advocacy Efforts in the United States. They have been monitoring all legislation that could effect the handcrafted soap, cosmetic and candle industry for the last twelve years.

They are asking for handcrafted cosmetic and soap entrepreneurs to take a very short, 7-minute anonymous survey that will give them the information that they need to plan their advocacy efforts for 2021 and beyond.

Currently, Congress is seeking to update the over 80 year old cosmetic law in the United States, The Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act of 1938. In doing so, they are looking heavily at the larger cosmetic industry, companies that make millions, if not billions, of dollars in annual gross sales. Our industry has been swept up in this effort and would be very adversely affected if not for their lobbying efforts on your behalf. Members of Congress need to be told that you are out there and what impact this would have on you, your business and your family if legislation was passed without due consideration.

The HSCG and COHE are against any legislation that does not contain adequate small business provisions and protections. They actively meet with Members of Congress to educate them about this wonderful industry and all of the people, products and businesses that make it up.

Both organizations are under contract with a professional DC Advocate (Lobbyist) to assist us with their efforts. With their guidance the HSCG and COHE have been able to affect real change to proposed bills, add in or alter small business provisions and we were even asked to testify before Congress last year at a Hearing on Cosmetic Safety in the United States.

Your responses to the brief survey will give them a clearer picture of the industry overall.

Please let your voice be heard and complete the brief survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CosmeticAdvocacySurvey

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According to a recent Reuters article, the onset of the coronavirus pandemic saw a sharp worldwide surge in home gardening, with the demand for vegetable and fruit seeds hitting an all-time high. Now as the world begins to reopen, others will be just as eager to get back outside and enjoy all their favorite outdoor… Continue Reading Gardener’s Hand Care Duo The post Gardener’s Hand Care Duo appeared first on The Natural Beauty Workshop. According to a recent Reuters article, the onset of the coronavirus pandemic saw a sharp worldwide surge in home gardening, with the demand for vegetable and fruit seeds hitting an all-time high. Now as the world begins to reopen, others will be just as eager to get back outside and enjoy all their favorite outdoor hobbies. However, these activities can leave hands dirty, rough, and in need of restorative care.  We’ve formulated this skin care duo to serve as inspiration for your new product development. Our Gardener’s Foaming Hand Scrub helps lift dirt out of cracks and crevices. Our Gardener’s Hand & Cuticle Balm then restores moisture and leaves hands feeling soft and smooth. Both formulations require minimal preparation and production time. They can be easily adapted to small and large batch sizes, and readily modified. Shelf Life & Stability The formulations featured on The Natural Beauty Workshop have not been challenge tested for stability or for the confirmation of their shelf life. The finished products may not be suitable for commercial sale without modification or inclusion of a preservative system. For more information about shelf life, product stability, and working with preservatives, please refer to our following article from our Information Library.   Gardener’s Foaming Hand Scrub Our first formulation owes its bubbly cleansing power to our gentle Liquid Castile Soap Base, made with emollient organic jojoba and healing aloe vera. We enhanced the moisturizing properties by adding two of our favorite certified organic skin care ingredients: Organic Virgin Coconut Oil and Organic Olive Oil. Both oils help to moisturize and soften rough skin. We built upon the scrub’s foundation by incorporating Nilotica Shea Butter and Murumuru Butter. Both butters feature a desirable, semi-soft consistency. They are also rich in beneficial saturated fatty acids that help protect overworked skin. Turbinado Sugar and Walnut Shell Powder add mild exfoliation while lending a natural earthy color to this scrub. Our vibrant Jojoba Wax Beads help with additional buffing, and they add a pop of color to the finished product. Finally, we scented our scrub with a warm, uplifting blend of Organic Sweet Orange and Fresh, Sweet Ginger Essential Oils. This formulation can be easily adapted to meet your clients’ fragrance needs by substituting any of our Essential Oils, CO2 Extracts, Plant-Based Fragrance Oils or Fragrance Oils. Gardener’s Foaming Hand Scrub Formulation Phase Trade Name/INCI Functionality w/w% A Organic Nilotica Shea Butter INCI: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Seed Butter Moisturizes, supports elasticity, nourishes 7 A Murumuru Butter INCI: Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter Natural emollient, protects, and moistures 7 B Liquid Castile Soap (Made With Organic) INCI: Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Organic Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (preservative), Aqua (distilled water) Mild cleanser 14 C Turbinado Sugar INCI: Sucrose Natural exfoliant 63.25 C Walnut Shell Powder Fine INCI: Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder Natural exfoliant  7 C Sweet Honey Jojoba Wax Beads INCI: Jojoba Esters (and) Oxide Yellow (and) D&C Red #30 Exfoliant, Colorant .50 C Red Jojoba Wax Beads INCIL Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil and D&C Red #30 Exfoliant, Colorant .50 D Organic Sweet Orange Essential Oil INCI: Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Oil Aromatic, promotes invigoration and uplifted mood .50 D Fresh, Sweet Ginger Essential Oil INCI: Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Oil Aromatic, promotes warmth, improved circulation and soothes muscles .25 Procedure Combine Phase A in a double boiler and gently heat until fully melted  Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool slightly Add Phase B into melted Phase A  Slowly add and fold Phase C into cooled, melted Phase A and B until fully incorporated Stir in Phase D into the other Phases already combined, and mix well Once completely blended, dispense into your containers  Application Massage onto hands and fingers, then rinse. Makes Two 4 oz Test Scrubs 16 gr Organic Nilotica Shea 16 gr Murumuru Butter 32 gr ​Liquid Castile Soap (Made with Organic) 143 gr Turbinado Sugar 16 gr Walnut Shell Powder, Fine 1 gr Sweet Honey Jojoba Wax Beads 1 gr Red Jojoba Wax Beads 1 gr Organic Sweet Orange Essential Oil .50 gr Fresh, Sweet Ginger Essential Oil Visit this link for packaging ideas: https://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/packaging/ Gardener’s Hand & Cuticle Balm We carefully selected the lipids for this formulation based upon their ability to moisturize and protect dry, chafed hands. Our Mango Butter is an especially creamy and velvety butter that absorbs well and leaves the skin looking and feeling hydrated. Cocoa Butter is a favored natural emollient that has been used to help soothe and moisturize skin for generations. We chose Deodorized Cocoa Butter for this formulation. However, you can modify the aromatic profile of your final product by substituting it with our Organic Pure Prime Pressed Cocoa Butter instead. Our Organic Tigernut Oil is an emollient and highly penetrating oil with a desirable texture. Both our Organic Tigernut Oil and Vitamin E 400 IU Oil  boasts a significant level of tocopherols that can help to support and protect the skin. The Gardener’s Hand & Cuticle Balm owes its naturally golden honey hue to Organic Natural Beeswax Pastilles and to the carotene content of Helio Carrot Root CO2 Total Extract. This extract’s subtly sweet aroma lends a complementary heart note to the herbaceous, fresh blend of Organic Lavender and Tangerine Essentials Oils. Helio Carrot Root CO2 Total Extract would also pair nicely with another citrus essential oil or our Fresh, Sweet Ginger Essential Oil. Gardener’s Hand & Cuticle Balm Formulation Phase Trade Name/INCI Functionality w/w% A Deodorized Cocoa Butter ​INCI: Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter Soothes, protects, moisturizes 20 Organic Natural Beeswax Pastilles  INCI: Beeswax Emollient, emulsifier, humectant 20 Mango Butter INCI: Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter Moisturizes, natural emollient  30 B Organic Tigernut Oil INCI: Cyperus Esculentus Lativum (Tigernut) Root Oil Nourishes, soothes,  protects 21 Vitamin E 400 IU Oil, Non-GMO (Tocopherol) INCI: Tocopherol Supports, protects and improves skin appearance 4 Helio Carrot Root CO2 Total Extract INCI: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Daucus Carota (Carrot) Root Extract and Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract Nourishes, moisturizes, aromatic, lends natural hue to finished product 4 C Organic Lavandin Abrialis Essential Oil, France INCI: Lavandula Hybrida Abrialis (Lavandin Abrialis) Oil Aromatic, promotes emotional wellness and calmness .50 Tangerine Essential Oil INCI: Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Oil Aromatic, promotes invigoration and uplifted mood .50 Procedure Add Phase A to a double boiler and heat until fully melted; remove from heat and allow mixture to cool slightly Bring Helio Carrot Root CO2 Total to a liquid state by placing the bottle in warm water; add to the rest of Phase B ingredients Combine Phases A and B; stir well Add Phase C and mix all phases thoroughly Pour into your containers and let cool for 24 hours before capping Application Smooth onto skin and cuticles, massaging until absorbed.  Makes Four 1 oz Test Serums   23 gr Deodorized Cocoa Butter 23 gr Organic Natural Beeswax Pastilles 34 gr Mango Butter 24 gr Organic ​​Tigernut Oil 5 gr Vitamin E 400 IU Oil, Non-GMO (Tocopherol) 5 gr Helio Carrot Root CO2 Total Extract 1 gr Organic Lavandin Abrialis Essential Oil, France 1 gr Tangerine Essential Oil Visit this link for packaging ideas: https://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/packaging/ The post Gardener’s Hand Care Duo appeared first on The Natural Beauty Workshop.

Vanilla Jasmine Body Balm: A richly scented, multi-purpose body care balm.  Vanilla Jasmine Body Balm Skincare experts caution that weather conditions can undermine the well-being of skin and hair. Fluctuating temperatures and humidity can impact their health and vibrancy. Staying moisturized is among the top safeguards recommended by doctors.  Our nurturing Vanilla Jasmine Body Balm… Continue Reading Vanilla Jasmine Body Balm The post Vanilla Jasmine Body Balm appeared first on The Natural Beauty Workshop. Vanilla Jasmine Body Balm: A richly scented, multi-purpose body care balm.  Vanilla Jasmine Body Balm Skincare experts caution that weather conditions can undermine the well-being of skin and hair. Fluctuating temperatures and humidity can impact their health and vibrancy. Staying moisturized is among the top safeguards recommended by doctors.  Our nurturing Vanilla Jasmine Body Balm is formulated to help protect against the elements. Shelf Life & Stability The formulations featured on The Natural Beauty Workshop have not been challenge tested for stability or for the confirmation of their shelf life. The finished products may not be suitable for commercial sale without modification or inclusion of a preservative system. For more information about shelf life, product stability, and working with preservatives, please refer to our following article from our Information Library. A moisturizing blend of sweet, nutty Brazil Nut Oil and creamy Organic Nilotica Shea Butter is the foundation of this balm. These lipids lend an important fatty acid profile that includes Omega 6 and Omega 9; making them effective choices for body care formulations targeting problematic, damaged skin and hair. The combination of vibrant, exotic Jasmine Grandiflorum Floral Wax and warm, enticing Organic Vanilla CO2 Extract 26% gives our Vanilla Jasmine Body Balm an exquisite, complex aromatic profile. You can offer budget-conscious fragrant variations by substituting the Vanilla CO2 Extract 26% with Vanilla Spice Plant-Based Fragrance Oil, and the floral wax with other Jasmine floral waxes such as Jasmine Sambac and Jasmine Auriculatum. You can customize various options of this formulation by using other From Nature With Love floral waxes.  Yellow Filtered Beeswax Pellets help to bind and thicken the balm. It also helps build the golden color of your final product. You can formulate a vegan-friendly version by swapping out the beeswax for Candelilla Wax Pellets. or Carnauba Wax Flakes. Since both are harder waxes, you’ll want to reduce your wax percentage to about 20%. Test in small batches until you’ve reached your preferred consistency.   VANILLA JASMINE BODY BALM FORMULATION Phase Trade Name/INCI Functionality w/w% A Yellow Filtered Beeswax Pellets INCI: Cera Alba (Beeswax) Emollient, emulsifier, humectant 15 Jasmine Grandiflorum Floral Wax  INCI: Jasminum Grandiflorum (Jasmine) Wax Aromatic, promotes emotional wellness and uplifts mood 7 B Brazil Nut Oil INCI: Bertholletia Excelsa (Brazil) Nut Oil Emollient, soothes and moisturizes dry skin 50 Organic Nilotica Shea Butter INCI: Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil Moisturizes, supports elasticity, nourishes 25 C Organic Vanilla CO2 Extract 26% Vanillin INCI:  Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract Aromatic, promotes emotional wellness and calmness, enhances other aromatics 3 Directions Combine beeswax and floral wax in a double boiler and heat until fully melted. Add shea butter and Brazil nut oil, then heat until melted as well. Remove mixture from heat and let sit for 3-5 minutes. Add the CO2 extract and mix well. Transfer to jars and let cool until completely hardened. We packaged our Vanilla Jasmine Body Balm in Flint Glass Jars. To Use Smooth on skin from head to toe, giving added attention to dry, parched areas such as hands, elbows, and feet. The scent is rich enough to place on pulse points as a solid perfume. This multi-tasking balm can also be used as a pomade to slick back and style hair. Makes Two 2 oz Test Balms 15% – Yellow Filtered Beeswax Pellets – 17 grams 7% – Jasmine Grandiflorum Floral Wax – 8 grams 50% – Brazil Nut Oil – 57 grams 25% – Organic Nilotica Shea Butter – 28 grams 3% – Organic Vanilla CO2 Extract 12% Vanillin – 3 grams The post Vanilla Jasmine Body Balm appeared first on The Natural Beauty Workshop.

Quick and Easy Whipped Body Butter: A simple, efficient method to formulate fluffy, silky whipped body butter. Whipped body butters are growing in popularity with customers eager to pamper and moisturize their skin. The process of whipping body butters makes them light and fluffy, and they feel luxurious when applied to thirsty skin. The challenge… Continue Reading Quick and Easy Whipped Body Butter Formulation The post Quick and Easy Whipped Body Butter Formulation appeared first on The Natural Beauty Workshop. Quick and Easy Whipped Body Butter: A simple, efficient method to formulate fluffy, silky whipped body butter. Whipped body butters are growing in popularity with customers eager to pamper and moisturize their skin. The process of whipping body butters makes them light and fluffy, and they feel luxurious when applied to thirsty skin. The challenge for artisans, however, is that they can be time consuming and difficult to prepare.   Our Quick and Easy Whipped Body Butter formulation is versatile and eliminates much of the difficulty in creating an array of impressive, quality whipped body butters that will keep your customers coming back for more. By using these carefully mastered instructions and our recommended tips, you will be able to create your own product line of whipped body butters. Virtually all of our premium quality Vegetable Butters, Carrier Oils, Cosmetic Fragrance Oils, Essential Oils, and CO2 Extracts can be considered for inclusion in your whipped body butter, giving you extensive versatility in your creations. We chose aromatic, decadent Mochacchino Butter and nourishing Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil as the foundation for our whipped body butter. The addition of Arrowroot Powder helps to reduce the slick oily feel that is common with body butter formulations. The earthy, warm scent of our Vanilla Spice Plant-Based Fragrance Oil rounds out the comforting aroma of the finished product. Base Formulation 70% Medium-hard butter (cocoa butter will be too hard for this formulation) 25% Liquid oil 4% Powdered starch or silk powder 1% Aromatic Our Test Batch – Makes one 4 wt oz 79 gr Mochaccino Butter 28 gr Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil 5 gr Arrowroot Powder 1 gr Vanilla Spice Plant-Based Fragrance Oil Directions 1. Scoop or break up the butter (as needed) and place it in the bowl. 2. Start your mixer on medium speed and let the butter soften up for about five minutes. 3. Reduce the speed to low and add the liquid oil, aromatic, and powdered ingredients. Mix for about one minute to incorporate the other ingredients. 4. Stop the mixer, scrape down the sides of the bowl (do this as needed), and then bring the mixer up to high speed. Whip the butter for five to ten minutes, or until it becomes thicker and fluffy. 5. Transfer the mixture to jars and allow to cool at room temperature for a couple of hours or in the refrigerator for about thirty minutes. This product is best displayed in clear packaging like our plastic PET Jars and glass Flint Jars. Tips and Troubleshooting Use this formulation as inspiration and a starting point to test. We encourage you to change up the percentages to achieve different consistencies, textures and final results.  You can masterbatch whipped body butter by leaving the base unscented. As you fulfill orders, simply weigh out the amount needed and gently fold in the aromatic as a last step before packaging. When working in warmer temperatures, your base may need a helping hand to whip up. Try placing your mixing bowl inside a larger bowl filled with ice to keep your base cool while whipping. You can also put the mixing bowl inside the refrigerator for about 5 to 10 minutes. Then return to whipping at high speed. Additionally, these formulations have a tendency to melt during warm weather or longer transit times, so they hold up best during cooler months. They can also be stored in the refrigerator during the Summer, or shipped with ice packs such as these. To Use A little goes a long way. Apply the butter to dry skin on your hands, feet, arms, legs, and torso. These butters can be used on the face but be sure to use ingredients that are extra light and non-greasy. Additional Fun Ideas for Whipped Body Butter Combination Suggestions Mango Butter + Macadamia Nut Oil + Pina Colada Plant-Based Fragrance Oil Organic Shea Butter + Peach Kernel Oil + Honey Creme Plant-Based Fragrance Oil Aloe Vera Butter + Organic Virgin Apricot Kernel Oil + Apricot Plant-Based Fragrance Oil Murumuru Butter + Organic Virgin Amaranth Oil + Palo Santo Fruit Essential Oil Important Information on Shelf Life & Stability The formulations featured on The Natural Beauty Workshop have not been challenge tested for stability or for the confirmation of their shelf life. The finished products may not be suitable for commercial sale without modification or inclusion of a preservative system. For more information about shelf life, product stability, and working with preservatives, please view our Guide to Using Preservatives to Extend the Shelf Life of Your Products. The post Quick and Easy Whipped Body Butter Formulation appeared first on The Natural Beauty Workshop.

On our 24th anniversary, we are proud to reflect upon our ongoing commitment towards ethical sourcing and eco-friendly, sustainable business practices. We have taken great strides to increase our range of certified organic ingredients and expand our proprietary Qualification Processing System that helps us ensure that suppliers maintain ethical practices. To commemorate our anniversary this… Continue Reading Happy Anniversary, From Nature With Love!

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Candy Corn Bath Bomb Parfaits: Multicolored fizzing bath treats made with rich cocoa butter and sweet almond oil. Can’t get enough of sugary sweets this autumn? No worries. This recipe has two sweet treats in one: a fizzy fragrance bath bomb and a butter bath melt topping! Candy Candy Corn Bath Bomb Parfaits are packed with… Continue Reading Candy Corn Bath Bomb Parfaits The post Candy Corn Bath Bomb Parfaits appeared first on The Natural Beauty Workshop. Candy Corn Bath Bomb Parfaits: Multicolored fizzing bath treats made with rich cocoa butter and sweet almond oil. Can’t get enough of sugary sweets this autumn? No worries. This recipe has two sweet treats in one: a fizzy fragrance bath bomb and a butter bath melt topping! Candy Candy Corn Bath Bomb Parfaits are packed with moisturizing cocoa butter and sweet almond oil, and scented with fun colored layers of fizzing bath bomb powder. Inspired by trick or treat candies, we used our traditional Vanilla Fragrance Oil to scent our Candy Corn Bath Bombs. If you like, you can substitute the fragrance oil for another that you prefer.  If you’d prefer to use something natural, consider one of our Plant-Based Fragrance Oils. Our Vanilla Spice Plant-Based Fragrance Oil would be fantastic in this Candy Corn Bath Bomb recipe. We used our Organic Cocoa Butter as a main ingredient in our Candy Corn Bath Bomb recipe. Our pure cocoa butter has a natural aroma reminiscent of delicious melted chocolate. The subtle scent will add a mild chocolate aroma to the finished product. Try making this recipe your own by playing with the colors and scents used in our formula. Pair gold and brown with a chocolate scent, green and purple with something fun and floral, or pink and red with something sweet and fruity. The possibilities are endless! About the Ingredients Baking Soda and Citric Acid These two ingredients make up the base of most bath bomb and bath fizzy formulas. When used in a ratio of 2 parts baking soda to 1 part citric acid, the ingredients will react with water just the right way. Simple fizzles can be made using just these two ingredients with a small amount of water, but more advanced formulas can be bulked up with color, scent, clay, salt, carrier oils, butters, herbs, and more. White Kaolin Clay Also known as White Clay or China Clay, White Kaolin Clay is very gentle. This makes it suitable for all skin types. Even those with dry or sensitive skin types can enjoy products made with this mild, but deep cleansing ingredient. White Kaolin is often used as a base for facial masks. It can also be found in soaps, scrubs, and in bath bombs. Sweet Almond Oil Sweet Almond Oil is a classic ingredient for natural skin care products. It has a light, non-greasy texture that is easily absorbed by the skin. It can be used in everything from cold process soaps to lip balms, and is also a popular ingredient for lotions, creams, and aromatherapy formulations. Cocoa Butter The rich chocolate aroma of cocoa butter is immediately recognizable. This pure pressed butter is made from cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate. In addition to smelling delicious, cocoa butter is a superb moisturizing ingredient. It can be used to condition hair and skin when used alone or added to formulations such as lotions, soaps, or balms. Witch Hazel 86% Witch Hazel is a aqueous herbal extract that is prized for use in both folk remedies and natural skin care. The plant boasts natural anti-inflammatory benefits, gentle astringent properties, and has a knack for balancing the skin. Witch Hazel makes an excellent addition to body sprays, facial toners, emulsified creams and lotions, and a wetting agent for bath bombs. Candy Corn Bath Bomb Parfaits Makes approximately three 284 gram (10 ounce) bath bombs Ingredients For the Base 284 grams (10 ounces) Baking Soda 113 grams (4 ounces) Citric Acid 6 grams (.20 ounces) White Kaolin Clay 14 grams (.50 ounces) Sweet Almond Oil 14 grams (.50 ounces) Vanilla Fragrance Oil 14 grams (.50 ounces) Cocoa Butter (melted) 25 drops Liquid D&C Orange #4 25 drops Liquid FD&C Yellow #5 Witch Hazel, as needed for spritzing ​For the Frosting  284 grams (10 ounces) Baking Soda 57 grams (2 ounces) Citric Acid 43 grams (1.5 ounces) Cocoa Butter, Deodorized (melted) 20 drops of Vanilla Fragrance Oil 14 grams (.50 ounces) Cream of Tartar Holiday Sprinkles (optional) Directions For the Base Combine baking soda and kaolin clay in mixing bowl and stir well, breaking up any clumps. Melt cocoa butter and add to bowl followed by almond ​​oil and fragrance​ oil​. Mix very well.  Separate mixture ​evenly ​into 3 bowls. Add 25 drops Orange #4 to first bowl and mix until evenly colored. Add 25 drops Yellow #5 to second bowl ​and mix until evenly colored. Leave third bowl white. Divide citric acid evenly into three parts and add one to each bowl. Mix well until the product is evenly moistened. The texture should be similar to wet sand and should clump together easily when pressed. If it’s still too dry, give a couple of spritzes of Witch Hazel to moisten further. Divide the yellow powder into three equal portions (about 35 grams or 1.25 ounces each). Press the powder into the bottom of the mold and press firmly to compress. Repeat with the remaining two colors. Gently remove bath bombs from molds and set aside. ​For the Frosting  Combine baking soda and cream of tartar in bowl and mix well. Add fragrance oil and melted cocoa butter. Mix well. The mixture will start to feel sticky, similar to dough. Add citric acid and mix again to distribute evenly. Allow the mixture to cool, if necessary, until it is warm but still pliable. Put mixture into piping bag with frosting tip. (We used a Wilton 1M tip.) Pipe “frosting” onto bath bombs. Top with sprinkles. Allow bath bombs to cure and dry until they are rock hard (about 24 hours) before packaging. Usage & Packaging Bath bombs should be packaged in air-tight material in order to prevent them from being spoiled by moisture or humidity. Our Small Cello Bags are just right for this purpose. To use, simply drops a bath bomb into bath water and enjoy. The bath bomb will fizz, dissolve, and melt in a matter of minutes. Shelf Life & Stability: Please note that the formulations featured here on The Natural Beauty Workshop have not been challenge tested for stability or shelf life, and may not be suitable for commercial use as-is. For more information on shelf life, stability, and working with preservatives, check out the following article from our Information Library. Looking for more dessert-inspired bath and body product ideas? Check out our recipes for Coral Kaolin Cupcake Soaps and Cocoa Butter Bath Bark. The post Candy Corn Bath Bomb Parfaits appeared first on The Natural Beauty Workshop.