These bath bombs have a lot going for them -- they're shaped like stars and they include glitter. Really, what more could you ask for?
Ingredients:
8 oz. of baking soda
4 oz. of citric acid (cheapest is on Amazon)
4 oz. of cornstarch
4 oz. of epsom salt
3/4 tsp. of water
1 tsp almond oil
A few drops of essential oil
A few drops of food coloring
Non-toxic Glitter (optional)
Mold
2 bowls -- one large, one small
Directions:
1. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl
2. Mix together wet ingredients, including food coloring Tip: If you want more than one color bath bomb, you need to split the recipe into different bowls
3. Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Make sure the mixture doesn't fizz. Combine with hands or whisk. The consistency should be fairly dry -- you do not want it to be wet!
4. Test mixture by pinching it between fingers, if it sticks, it's ready to go into the mold. If you think it's too dry, add water a few drops at a time. Be careful, too much water will ruin the bath bomb.
5. If using glitter, add a small amount to the bottom of the mold.
6. Pack bath bomb mixture into mold tightly.
7. Let dry in mold overnight. You can put a cookie sheet on top of mold to keep everything compacted.
8. Store bath bombs in an airtight container until ready to use.
Recipe and Image via mommymusings.com
Ingredients:
8 oz. of baking soda
4 oz. of citric acid (cheapest is on Amazon)
4 oz. of cornstarch
4 oz. of epsom salt
3/4 tsp. of water
1 tsp almond oil
A few drops of essential oil
A few drops of food coloring
Non-toxic Glitter (optional)
Mold
2 bowls -- one large, one small
Directions:
1. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl
2. Mix together wet ingredients, including food coloring Tip: If you want more than one color bath bomb, you need to split the recipe into different bowls
3. Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Make sure the mixture doesn't fizz. Combine with hands or whisk. The consistency should be fairly dry -- you do not want it to be wet!
4. Test mixture by pinching it between fingers, if it sticks, it's ready to go into the mold. If you think it's too dry, add water a few drops at a time. Be careful, too much water will ruin the bath bomb.
5. If using glitter, add a small amount to the bottom of the mold.
6. Pack bath bomb mixture into mold tightly.
7. Let dry in mold overnight. You can put a cookie sheet on top of mold to keep everything compacted.
8. Store bath bombs in an airtight container until ready to use.
Recipe and Image via mommymusings.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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