Friday, December 4, 2020

Spa Experiments

Yes, it’s still science if your experiments become Christmas gifts.  A Beautiful Mess has several spa recipes: Bubble Bath Bars, Bath Bombs, and Peppermint Hand Scrub.  First, try these recipes exactly as written.  After do a bit of research of similar recipes. Martha Stewart has Bath Bombs and Soaps.  How are these instructions different?  Do Martha Stewart’s Bath Fizzies work better than bath Bombs?  What ingredients are in different body scrub recipes?  Make this science.  Write down the materials and do several trials.  Take loads of photos during the process.  Are you making spa presents?  Write down the recipes on pretty cards.  Let your teen make a slideshow with each experiment and the photos.  Have her add notes explaining problems she encountered and solutions.  Ask her to look up the formulas for Epsom salts, baking soda, cream of tartar, etc.  Science should be fun!




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