My whole family love bath bombs! They are a wonderful way to relax in the tub after a long day of work, school, cooking, or running around the house (that’s more of my activity, not my kids…in case you wonder!) If you haven’t tried them yet, I highly recommend that you give them a try.
The first time we tried them was during our family vacation. We simply purchased a bag from the drug store while we were supposed to pick up a few bottled water for our hotel stay. Boy oh boy, we were addicted to them right the way! It’s smells wonderful, fun to use with the fizzing and make bath time so much more relaxing and enjoyable! The only down side of the store bought bath bombs? They could be quite expensive!
That’s one of the main reason why I’m making my own now! Besides saving money, I can also tailor these bath bombs to my own preferences of scents and ingredients!
There are a few must-have ingredients and I’ll explained to you why. First item on the list is baking soda.
Baking Soda:
In addition to complementing the citrus acid, baking soda is also the key to create the fizzing reaction. Kids went crazy (crazily happy and excited, I should add) when the fizzing started! Which introduced to the second ingredient, citric acid.
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Citrus Acid:
Another requirement to generate the fizzing reaction is the citrus acid. I usually get it online and I’ll list the link below for your convenience. It’s so much fun to watch and feel the fizz in the tub! I feel like I’m bathing in a tub of champagne! The Citrus Acid also acts as a natural preservative.
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Another ingredient for the recipe is corn starch.
Corn Starch:
It yields a silky and smooth texture that you don’t get from other ingredients. It also helps absorb the extra liquid in the bath bombs. You can substitute with arrow root powder as well. I usually have both in the kitchen as thicken agents in my cooking.
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Epsom salt:
You can also use sea salt, or a mix of both as well. It provides the minerals for your skin and help you relax and de-stressed!
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Essential Oil and Coconut Oil:
Essential oil and coconut oil are also needed in this bath bomb recipe. They help hydrate your skin and keep your skin feeling silky smooth and soft! You can also use avocado oil or almond oil if you like them better.
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Witch Hazel Toner:
Last but not least, the witch hazel toner (you can use other alcohol-free toner as well). If you don’t have it, water work just fine. You do need the moisture in the mixture so that the bath bomb can come together for shaping. The toner is also good for your skin and since I already have it available, it is what I used.
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Dried Lavender and Dried Rose Petals:
Besides looking gorgeous and adding a bit of natural colors to the bath bombs, they also add wonderful natural floral aromas into the bath bombs.
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Soap Coloring:
The soap coloring is pretty much optional. I think they make the bath bomb look more fancy and perfect if you’re giving them as homemade gifts. But please only use soap coloring and not food coloring. You don’t want the bath bombs to stain your skin nor the bath tubs!
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That’s pretty much it! I hope you’ll give this recipe a try and make some of these gorgeous bath bombs at home soon! I’m sure you’ll love them! Please watch the video tutorial on the step by step instructions. They are so much fun and so easy to make as well!
Tools and Ingredients Used:
Baking Soda
Citrus Acid (Click here for more information)
Corn Starch (Click here for more information)
Arrow Root powder (Click here for more information)
Lavender Epsom Salt (Click here for more information)
Sea Salt (Click here for more information)
Lavender Essential oil (Click here for more information)
Rose Essential Oil (Click here for more information)
Soap coloring
Witch Hazel (Click here for more information)
Bath Bomb Mold
Dried Lavender (Click here for more information)
Dried Rose Tea Buds (Click here for more information)
Small Spray Bottles (Click here for more information)
Small Funnel (Click here for more information)
Wilton Icing Flowers (Click here for more information)
Rose Shaped Silicone Mold (Click here for more information)
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Lavender Bath Bombs:
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid
1/2 cup lavender Epsom salt
1/2 cup corn starch
1/4 cup dried lavender
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon witch hazel toner (or water)
25 to 30 drops lavender essential oil
6 to 8 drops of purple soap color
Small sugar flower, for garnish (optional)
In a large mixing bowl, add the baking soda, citrus, Epsom salt, corn starch, and dried lavender. Whisk until everything is well incorporated. Set aside for now.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, witch hazel, lavender essential oil and soap color together. Transfer the mixture to a small spraying bottle and spray into the dry ingredients while mixing until all liquid is used up. Adding the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients slowly will ensure that everything is mixed well without activating the fizzy ingredients.
When everything is well incorporated, the mixture should hold together when squeezed without crumbling apart. Place a small sugar flower into 1 side of the bath bomb mold (if using), then, add the bath bomb mixture into the mold and press firmly.
The bath bomb mixture should be slightly over the edges (slightly over filled). Repeat with the other side of the mold (I’m using a 2 1/2-inch sphere mold here). Close the mold together and press tight. With the back of a spoon, gently tap on both sides of the mold to un-mold. It should release from the bath bomb easily.
Leave shaped bath bombs at room temperature to dry overnight. Store in an air tight container with moisture absorbent package until ready to use.
Rose Bath Bombs:
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid
1/2 cup Epsom salt
1/2 cup corn starch
2 tablespoons dried rose petals (from rose tea buds)
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon witch hazel rose toner (or water)
25 to 30 drops rose essential oil
6 to 8 drops of pink soap color
1 tablespoon of dried rose tea buds, for garnish (optional)
In a large mixing bowl, add the baking soda, citrus, Epsom salt, corn starch and rose patels. Whisk until everything is well incorporated. Set aside for now.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, witch hazel, rose essential oil and soap color together. Transfer the mixture to a small spraying bottle and spray into the dry ingredients while mixing until all liquid is used up. Adding the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients slowly will ensure that everything is mixed well without activating the fizzy ingredients.
When everything is well incorporated, the mixture should hold together when squeezed without crumbling apart. Place 2 dried rose tea buds into 1 side of the bath bomb mold (if using), then, add the bath bomb mixture into the mold and press firmly.
The bath bomb mixture should be slightly over the edges (slightly over filled). Repeat with the other side of the mold (I’m using a 2 1/2-inch sphere mold here). Close the mold together and press tight. With the back of a spoon, gently tap on both sides of the mold to un-mold. It should release from the bath bomb easily.
I also used a small silicone mold to make smaller ones. They are perfect for a hand spa!
Leave shaped bath bombs at room temperature to dry overnight. Store in an air tight container with moisture absorbent package until ready to use.
HI Amy! These would make great gifts! Love this idea for teachers gifts as well. Hope you are having a good summer!
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