Bath Bombs! I LOVE THESE THINGS!
They’re so easy to make, too! I have my kids help me make them often. It’s also a very fast process, minus the waiting part. A lot of people get pretty creative on their molds. I did cave and purchase spherical molds for this process. This recipe will make two 2.5 inch (diameter) bath bombs.
What you’ll need:
Bath bomb molds
1/2 cup baking soda
1/4 cup cornstarch (I substitute arrowroot powder)
1/4 cup epsom salt
More on epsom salts below
1/4 cup citric acid
2 tablespoons coconut oil OR 1 tablespoon coconut oil and 1 tablespoon argan oil
More on oils below
1-2 teaspoons of water
1-2 teaspoons of essential oil
More on essential oils below
First thing you’re going to do is combine all of the dry ingredients into a bowl.
Very gradually add the wet ingredients. Whisk together until thoroughly mixed.
When the mixture is wet enough to stick together in clumps, press firmly into the molds, removing excess from the sides.
Let the mixture sit in the mold for an hour. I’ve read online that people let them sit for 5 minutes. I like how they turn out better sitting for at least 20 minutes, but I still generally wait the hour. More time is less than harmful than less time.
Carefully remove the bath bombs from their molds and let them sit to dry for 24 hours.
After drying, I wrap mine in wax paper and store in a bowl I have in the bathroom. When I’m ready to take a bath, I add a bath bomb in after the tub is filled.
Epsom Salt
There are a lot of different epsom salts and epsom salt blends out there. Generally, you want to use plain. There are some amazing blends out there that smell phenomenal. These blends are normally already mixed with essential oils. If you do choose to use a blend tread on the side of caution when adding more essential oils. You might not need to add any.
Moisturizing Oil
You need to kind of play with this one based on personal preference. The very first time I made these, I used 4 tablespoons of coconut oil. That was unnecessary for me. My tub was very oily and I just didn’t need that much oil for my skin. I love coconut oil, but I also love argan oil, so I end up using both. There are many options out there based on personal need though.
Essential Oil
I put using 1-2 teaspoons. 2 will more than likely be too much in many scenarios. You have to research potency and recommended uses of the essential oils you plan to use. Also take into consideration who will be using these bath bombs. Young children cannot tolerate eucalyptus like an adult, and everybody’s skin is different. If you’re making these for friends, go with essential oils that are also safe for children to avoid possible irritations. My husband enjoys mint. Mint makes my skin crawl. So always think about who will be using these bath bombs.
Materials I Use and Recommend
Essential Oil
I put using 1-2 teaspoons. 2 will more than likely be too much in many scenarios. You have to research potency and recommended uses of the essential oils you plan to use. Also take into consideration who will be using these bath bombs. Young children cannot tolerate eucalyptus like an adult, and everybody’s skin is different. If you’re making these for friends, go with essential oils that are also safe for children to avoid possible irritations. My husband enjoys mint. Mint makes my skin crawl. So always think about who will be using these bath bombs.
Materials I Use and Recommend