Bath Bombs make affordable gifts!
Save money and create your own luxurious bath bombs. These bath bombs are so easy to make and you will be an expert in no time. Bath bombs are a safe way to enjoy essential oils in the bath that also benefit your skin and muscles.
When you combine Baking Soda (Bicarb Soda) and citric acid and then put into water they form a chemical reaction that produces carbon dioxide.
Most of the ingredients you will require can be found in your kitchen already, if you need supplies we have got you covered with our DIY Bath Bomb Kit or to purchase ingredients separately, CLICK HERE
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bicarbonate Soda
- 1/2 cup Citric Acid
- 1/2 cup Epsom Salts
- 1/2 cup Corn Starch (you probably have this in your pantry, also known as Cornflour)
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Orange Peel (See note below)
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons Coconut oil (Melted)
- 1 Tablespoon Water
- 1 teaspoon Mica Powder (optional) (you can use strained fruit juices, herbs, spices, etc) We currently have 5 Mica colours available, True Red, Sunshine Yellow, Peach Pink, Rose Red and Magic Orange.
- 10 drops of Orange Essential Oil
- Dried Botanicals (Optional) to purchase click HERE
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine corn starch, citric acid, epsom salt, baking soda, mica powder (optional), and dried orange peel. Whisk to incorporate completely.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together coconut oil, essential oil, and water.
- Very slowly add the oil mixture to the dry ingredients. Pouring slowly helps make sure the mixture fizzes as little as possible. Mix together until it resembles wet sand and everything in fully incorporated.
- Transfer the bath bomb mixture into bath bomb moulds, making sure to press the mixture tightly into each mould half. Overfill a little to ensure that the two pieces stick together when pressed together. Press the mould pieces together and twist until closed.
- Allow the bath bombs to dry for at least 24 hours.
- To remove the bath bombs from the moulds, tap the outside of the mould gently and twist each side of the mould and pull apart to remove the bath bomb.
- Store bath bombs in an airtight container or wrap in plastic wrap.
- To use the bath bomb, simply drop it in water and watch it fizz and dissolve.
Feel free to omit the dried orange peel and try out one of the following blends
| RELAX | SLEEP | ZEN |
| 3 drops Vetiver | 5 drops Roman Chamomile or Vetiver | 4 drops Lavender |
| 3 drops Lavender | 4 drops Lavender | 4 drops Lime |
| 1 drop Clary Sage | Optional add in: lavender petals | 2 drops Spearmint |
| 1 drop Bergamot | ||
| Optional add in: lavender petals |