Why We Choose SLSA for Our Bath Bombs
There’s nothing quite like the magic of watching a bath bomb fizz to life, colour swirling, bubbles forming, and the gentle aroma of essential oils filling the air. For us at Boo Botanicals, creating that experience isn’t just about the fragrance or the colours, it’s also about how the water feels on your skin. That’s why we carefully choose ingredients that give you the most luxurious soak possible. One of those ingredients is SLSA (Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate).
So, What Is SLSA?
We know the name sounds a little scientific, but don’t worry—SLSA is a gentle, skin-safe bubbling agent made from natural sources like coconut and palm oils. It’s what helps our bath bombs create those silky bubbles and that spa-like foam you love, without being harsh or drying.
Why We Use It in Our Bath Bombs
When we were developing our recipes, we wanted our bath bombs to do more than just fizz—they had to leave your skin feeling pampered and your bath water soft and inviting. That’s where SLSA shines:
♥ Bubbly Indulgence – It gives our bath bombs their rich foam, turning your bath into a little luxury.
♥ Kind to Skin – Unlike harsher foaming agents, SLSA is gentle and doesn’t strip away your skin’s natural oils.
♥ Silky Water Feel – It leaves the bath water feeling soft and nourishing, so your skin feels cared for.
♥ Safe & Approved – It’s widely used in natural bath and body products and meets safety standards for skincare.
Not to Be Confused with SLS
We often get asked: Is SLSA the same as SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate)? The answer is no. While SLS is known to be harsher and often used in cleaning products, SLSA is completely different, it’s much milder, designed especially for personal care, and perfect for handmade bath goodies like ours.
Our Promise to You
We only include ingredients in our products that we feel good about using ourselves. SLSA lets us create bath bombs that fizz, foam, and bubble beautifully, while still being gentle on your skin. It’s one of the reasons our bath bombs don’t just look pretty, they feel indulgent too.
So when you drop one of our bath bombs into your tub and see the bubbly magic unfold, you can relax knowing every ingredient has been chosen with care, including the one that makes it extra luxurious: SLSA.