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17 DIY Bath Bomb Recipes to Revolutionize Your Bath Time

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Beauty and the Beast Bath Bomb
Everyone loves a little Disney nostalgia, and this bath bomb recipe fits the bill perfectly. Cue up that new John Legend/Ariana Grande cover of "Beauty and the Beast," and get ready to relax.

Ingredients:
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid
1/2 cup corn starch
3 Tbsp Epsom salt
3 tsp coconut oil, melted
Yellow food coloring or soap dye
Small spray bottle of Witch Hazel
15 drop of lemon essential oil
Rose icing decoration


Directions:
1. In a large bowl combine baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch and Epsom salt.

2. Pour in melted coconut oil, lemon essential oil and food coloring. Mix until well combined.

3. Lightly spray witch hazel a few times until you can gather the mix in your fist and it holds its shape. If it easily falls apart then you might need 1-3 more sprays of witch hazel. Avoid spraying too much or your mix will start fizzing. You only need enough to slightly dampen the mix.

4. Place rose icing decoration in on half of your mold.

5. Press the mix into your mold and allow them to set for at least one hour, or until dry, before removing.

Recipe and Image via apumpkinandaprincess.com

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Sinus Relief Bath Bomb
Hey, as long as you're taking a bath, why not clear your sinuses while you're at it? Fresh-smelling eucalyptus essential oil will help you breathe easier.

Ingredients:
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid
1/2 cup corn starch
1/4 cup Epsom salts
2 Tbsp sweet almond oil
25 drops eucalyptus essential oil
10 drops lavender essential oil
A smidgen of bath bomb lake colour -- yellow
A drop of bath bomb lake colour -- blue


Directions:
1. Mix baking soda, citric acid, corn starch and Epsom salts in a large bowl.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together almond oil, eucalyptus essential oil, lavender essential oil and colourant. (Colour to your preference -- a little of this lake colourant goes a long way!)

3. Add oil mixture to dry ingredients. Mix quickly as you pour the wet ingredients in, as the water will start to react.

4. Promptly scoop the mixture into your molds and compress.

5. Slightly overfill, then press the two halves together firmly.

6. Allow bomb to sit in the mold for a few minutes, then remove one half of the mold to allow moisture to escape.

7. Remove bomb from mold and allow to dry overnight.

8. Store in an air tight package.

Recipe and Image via saffireblue.ca

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Green Apple Bath Bomb
These apple DIY bath bombs are so cute that it's a little unfair. Plus, the green apple scent is sweet yet refreshing, and the leaves and stem make for an adorable detail.

Ingredients:
8 ounces baking soda
4 ounces citric acid
4 ounces corn starch
4 ounces Epsom salts
2 tsp. water
2 tsp. green apple essential oil for scent and aromatherapy
2 tsp. apricot oil

Directions:
1. Mix all dry ingredients EXCEPT citric acid in a large mixing bowl (salt, baking soda, cornstarch).

2. In a separate small bowl, mix water, essential oil, apricot oil and food coloring.

3. Combine the wet and dry mixture, which should resemble the texture of dry/moist sand. Almost like a flour consistency.

4. Mix until the color is even. It takes a while and it's not just stirring, but rather pushing down with a spatula on the chunks of wet mixture. Adding the food coloring helps you figure out if it's well mixed. An even color means a good mix. When you squeeze some in your fist, it should hold together.

5. Add citric acid and mix again (do NOT use your hands at this point as the pure citric acid is abrasive) and do not add water after you mix in the citric acid.

6. Pack tightly into the mold and wait 15 minutes. Then, remove one side of the ball and wait 24 hours for it to set. Drying fully is imperative. Add the sticks and leaves in after they dry completely. Enjoy!

Recipe and Image via sugarandcharm.com

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Rose Foaming Bath Bombs
Your standard spherical bath bomb molds are fine and everything, but sometimes it's fun to switch things up shape-wise -- especially since heart-shaped molds are so cute. As a bonus, the dried rose petals add a luxurious touch, making these a pretty ideal gift.

Ingredients:
1 cup citric acid
2 cups baking soda
1 cup sea salt or Epsom salt
6 drops essential oil of your choice
A few spritzes of witch hazel
Food coloring

Directions:
1. Add 1 cup of citric acid to every 2 cups of baking soda (bicarbonate soda) in a kitchen mixing bowl. Mix the two very thoroughly. This is the fizzing part of your bath bomb.

2. Add 1 cup of sea salt or 1 cup of Epsom salts to the citric acid and baking soda mix. Use only fine grain salts to make forming the bath bomb easier. Mix thoroughly.

3. Put dried rose petals or other dried flower petals into the mix to give the bomb a little color. Alternately, add two drops of food coloring to add an even color. Mix completely ensure even distribution.

4. Place six drops of your choice of essential oils into the dry mix and immediately stir together with a wooden spoon. The type and smell of the essential oil is up to you but lavender, rose and mint are popular.

5. Spray witch hazel from a spritz bottle onto the mixture with your left hand. Stir the mixture up with a spoon in your right hand. The witch hazel is the glue that holds the bath bomb together. Experiment to get just the right amount. It should be enough to stick but not enough to make the mixture fizz.

6. Scoop the bath bomb mixture into molds.

7. Allow the bath bombs to air dry for five minutes before taking them out of the mold. Package in decorative containers and bags.

Recipe and Image via thetranquilityladies.blogspot.com

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Eucalyptus Bath Bombs
These eucalyptus bath bombs are absolutely ideal for unwinding at the end of a long, stressful week. Plus, as this recipe points out, a simple ice cube tray will always be a workable option if you can't get your hands on a good spherical bath bomb mold.

Ingredients:
1 cup of citric acid crystals
1 1/4 cup of corn starch
2 cups of baking soda
1/2 cup of basic Epsom salts
spray bottle with water
food coloring
7-10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil

Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl mix your dry ingredients. This includes the citric acid, corn starch, baking soda, and Epsom salt. Mix well.

2. Add a few drops of green food coloring or coloring of your choice. This is optional and you are free to leave them plain white if you wish. Mix well.

3. Now add your 7-10 drops of eucalyptus oil. You will notice some slight fizzing which is normal. Mix quickly.

4. To create the paste, you will now spray in a few sprays of water. In all you will add about two teaspoons at most. Start off slow and small, spraying and mixing until the mixture starts to clump.

5. When the mixture can be molded in your hands, press it into your ice cube trays or your bath bomb mold. Pack it in well.

6. Turn the mold over and let the bomb come out. Allow it to dry for 24 hours.

Recipe and Image via premeditatedleftovers.com

BY ROSIE NARASAKI | AUG 8, 2017 | SHARES
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