It’s time to start mixing things up! In this pretend STEM scenario, you are a chemist for a bath and body products company and it’s your job to make and test different cosmetic products. Use the tools in your laboratory to employ different scientific techniques and essential chemistry principles to make soaps and bath bombs. Try out different additives to affect the color, smell, and other qualities of the products you make.

Real science and pretend play come together in this activity-filled kit that can be used alone or as an extension of the Ooze Labs Chemistry Station (a Parents’ Choice Silver Honor winner! Sold Separately). As you mold different glycerin soap shapes, you learn about the chemical properties of soap that help it pick up and wash away dirt. While you’re concocting bath bombs, you learn about how acids and bases combine to form fizzing reactions, and what a pH level is. Expand your cosmetics knowledge with an overview of the biology of skin care and other science related to soap and bath products. All materials and chemicals are non-toxic.

Ages: 6+

Experiments: 10

Piece Count: 35

Manual Pages: 24

Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 11.5 x 3.2 in.

Manual Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 in.

Batteries Required: N/A

Awards

2019 Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide
2019 Parents’ Choice Recommended Award

NGSS Correlations

5-PS1-4 Structure and Properties of Matter

⚠️WARNING - This set contains chemicals and/or parts that may be harmful if misused. Read cautions on individual containers and in manual carefully. Not to be used by children except under adult supervision.

⚠️CAUTION: Functional components may produce sharp edges when broken. Handle with care.

⚠️WARNING. Not suitable for children under 6 years. For use under adult supervision. Read the instructions before use, follow them and keep them for reference. Keep the kit out of reach of children under 6 years old. Contains some chemicals which present a hazard to health. Do not allow chemicals to come into contact with any part of the body, particularly the mouth and eyes (except as instructed in the manual). Keep small children and animals away from experiments.

⚠️Warning. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard - small parts may be swallowed or inhaled. Keep the packaging and instructions as they contain important information. Store experimental kit in a cool and dry place. Protect from heat.

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Thames & Kosmos Ooze Labs - Soap & Bath Bomb Lab