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Wondering how to make bath bombs? These DIY bath bomb recipes are all easy to make. By using common kitchen ingredients you can create lucious all natural bath bombs on the cheap!
What are bath bombs?
Technically, bath bombs are small balls that are made out of baking soda and citric acid, plus some other fun stuff such as herbal infused oil and essential oils. When the balls get wet, there is a chemical reaction and they fizz.
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Functionally, bath bombs are a great way to create a soothing bath experience. However, many store bought bath bombs have harsh ingredients that you wouldn’t want on your skin. But with homemade bath bombs you get to control the ingredients.
There are a lot of essential oils to choose from but not all of them are good for soaking in a bath. Here are are favorite essential oils for bath bombs…
Bergamot
Cedarwood
Chamomile
Geranium
Jasmine
Lavender
Peppermint
Rosemary
Sweet Orange
Ylang Ylang
There are many reputable essential oil companies, and many that are not. Be sure to do your research when deciding which ones to buy from. We recommend Rocky Mountain Oils as a great place to start.
Once bath bombs get we they will start reacting. To get the most fizz and best use of your homemade bath bombs do the following…
Fill the tub first then toss in the bath bomb
Use the warmest water you enjoy for a bath. The heat will help dissolve the bath bomb.
Soak for 20-30 minutes.
Drain tub and exit bath
Since diy bath bombs have oil in them, they can make the bath slippery so be careful exiting the tub. Also, be sure to rinse it all down the drain so the tub isn’t slipper for the next time you use it.
Packaging Bath Bombs
Bath bombs should be stored in an airtight container. I like to wrap them in plastic wrap first and then in something more decorative, especially if I’m giving them away. This will help keep the moisture away from the bath bomb.
Bath bombs are a fun and luxurious way to end the day. Bath bombs can be expensive and filled with questionable ingredients but when you make homemade bath bombs you can control the cost and the ingredients. Use this easy lavender milk bath bomb recipe as a starting point for making diy bath bombs.
Use this basic bath bomb recipe to make your own bath bombs for kids creations. Add essential oils, natural colorants, or small treasures to the bath bombs.
6 Essential Tips for Making Bath Bombs – Lessons from a Beginner
Like anything, practice will make it easier if not perfect. Making bath bombs is a worthwhile skill for self-care and gift-giving alike so use these tips and get crafting in your own home.
As an herb and plant lover, I’m always trying to share my passions and their benefits with the people that I love. Oh, I give salves and balms, tinctures and syrups but sometimes I want to give a little something different and more indulgent. Homemade soothing and fizzy herbal bath bombs seemed like the perfect way to do all of the above.
Soothing Oatmeal and Lavender Bath Bombs for Dry, Irritated, Itchy Skin.
Oatmeal and Lavender bath bombs soothe dry itchy skin, reduce inflammation, and reduce irritation. Use these for insect bites, poison ivy, rashes, and other minor skin irritation that makes it hard to relax.
Imagine relaxing after a long day in a steaming bath of hot chocolate. The warmth soothing tired muscles while rich chocolately aromas swirl through the air and melted cocoa butter moisturises your skin. The best part of all? It could actually good for you!
These bath bombs capture the sunshiny happiness of a field full of spring dandelions. Dandelion flower infused oil is often used in preparations designed to soothe and heal chapped or cracked skin.
My little girl has recently discovered bath bombs and wanted to make her own small heart shapes. These bath bombs are so easy that even a small child can help making them!
Rocky Mountain Oils – The Essentials Kit – Includes 100% Pure Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Peppermint, Tea Tree, and Rosemary Essential Oils – 5 ml Bottles
Rocky Mountain Oils produces high quality essential oils with a focus on sustainability.
DIY Bath bombs aren’t the only easy and frugal gifts you can make for your family and friends. Homemade gifts are usually very meaningful. Here are over 25 sentimental gift ideas that can be used for any gift occasion.
