Fantastic Bath Bomb Recipe
Supplies
- Gloves (If you have sensitive skin)
Ingredients
- 1 cup pure, fragrance-free Epsom salts
- 1 cup organic corn starch
- 2 cups baking soda
- 1 cup citric acid
- 45 drops essential oils *
- 5 tablespoons sweet almond oil
- Natural food coloring
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl with a whisk.
- Add sweet almond oil and essential oils and gently mix by hand. If you have sensitive skin, wear gloves during this step. Choose calming oils, such as cedarwood, lavender, or vetiver.
- Once combined, lightly mist the mixture with water from the spray bottle and mix. Do not add too much water all at once, or it will get too soggy - that’s why I recommend using a spray bottle. This step will be repeated several times until the mixture reaches a moldable consistency.
- Stop when the mixture holds together.
- Now, it's time to add some color. Depending on how many colors you wish to use, separate the mixture into smaller bowls. Start with 5 drops of color and add more as needed.
- Respray a little mist to ensure hold.
- Overfill each side of your molds. This is the fun part! Get creative and mix some colors.
- Now press your molds together until you hear a click.
- Remove from mold and let set overnight before use.
- Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- Now time for a bath! <3
Notes
Some essential oils, such as cinnamon or wintergreen, are hot and would not be suitable for application on the skin like this. Others, such as lemongrass, have a lower dermal limit, so you’d want to use less than 45 drops. Also, remember that when using an essential oil that causes photosensitivity, you should avoid being outdoors in sunlight for the next day.
*We love using lavender and Roman chamomile essential oils for this recipe, as they are gentle, calming oils. Other times, we use hormone-balancing oils like clary sage, geranium, ylang-ylang, and fennel. Another great blend is my Joyful blend, equal parts orange and vanilla.