Every now and then I love a relaxing bath. I like to make sure I am soaking in natural ingredients that are not harmful to my body. Studies show that our largest organ, our skin, is porous so make sure you know what you are putting on your skin! I never really thought much about a bath being toxic but if you have ingredients that should be banned then it makes sense to learn how to make homemade bath bombs which is what I decided to do.
This recipe is relatively easy and to get the best results you need to allow it to sit overnight. I like to do small projects like this and then give some away as gifts to my friends or family. A great personalized gift is the best! Most of the ingredients are household items except the soap dye. The main ingredients are citric acid, baking soda, corn starch, carrier oil which is like a coconut oil, essential oils and you can purchase a Bath Bomb Mold. (A Christmas bulb that can be opened, is what I used).
I gave some to my daughter who loves baths. She loved them and we both agreed they leave your skin feeling so soft! It was great knowing all of the ingredients instead of strange names I can’t pronounce! I encourage you to try this recipe and when you do let me know what you think!
Homemade Bath Bomb
Ingredients
- 1 cup Citric Acid
- 1 cup Baking Soda
- 1/2 cup Corn Starch
- 1/2 cup Carrier Oil (almond oil, fractionated coconut oil, etc)
- 10 drops Essential Oils (I used lavender)
- Soap Dye optional
Instructions
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Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
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Mix the wet ingredients together in a separate bowl.
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Slowly pour liquid mixture into dry mixture, whisking as you go.
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Squeeze mixture together, it should have some hold.
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Fill the bath bomb molds with mixture, overflowing slightly and push together.
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Remove one half of the bath bomb mold and set to dry.
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Let dry overnight.
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Remove the remaining bath bomb mold.
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Enjoy!
2 Comments
the way you presented the bath bomb as a gift was really quite nice……classy
Thank you!