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DIY Bath Bombs




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April 29, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 18 Comments

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Treat someone special (or maybe yourself) to a relaxing bath with these nourishing, all natural bath bombs! Only three ingredients needed. Optional ingredients include dried herbs or flowers, sea salt and skin-softening oil.

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DIY Bath Bombs

Simple and fun to make, these bath bombs make wonderful gifts - even for yourself!

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups baking soda
  • 1 cup cream of tartar (citric acid may be substituted - but can be harsh for the skin)
  • 10 drops essential oil of choice (lemon, lavender, rose geranium, etc.)
  • Spray bottle with water (floral hydrosol may be added for extra scent)
  • Mold for bath bombs - silicone molds found in craft stores work well
  • Optional:
  • 2 tablespoons jojoba oil (other possible oils include moringa, argan or coconut oil)
  • 1 tablespoon dried herb or flower
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in bowl.
  2. Spray water into the mixture.
  3. Mix with your hands.
  4. The mixture will start to bubble and then become firm. This happens quickly.
  5. Press into molds.(This recipe almost filled this flower mold.)
  6. Allow to dry overnight.
  7. Remove from mold.
  8. Add 1 bomb to running bathwater.
  9. Enjoy!
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For this recipe I used ground pink Himalayan sea salt and dried rose petals for a pink hue. I also used rose hydrosol like the one found here. I added rose geranium essential oil which made this combination ideal for those who love the smell of  roses!

 

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Comments

  1. Anna@Green Talk says

    April 29, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    Love this idea–so easy!

    Reply
  2. Susanne Runion says

    April 30, 2014 at 5:59 am

    This is such a great idea and it looks so easy. Thanks.

    Reply
  3. Lisa Bertolini says

    May 1, 2014 at 12:30 am

    Thanks, Andrea. I’m not sure I’ve been to your blog before, but I’m going to have a look around. I love projects like this.

    Reply
    • Andrea Fabry says

      May 1, 2014 at 3:38 am

      Nice to connect with you, Lisa – and for taking the time to comment.

      Reply
  4. Kelli @ The Sustainable Couple says

    May 5, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    Thanks for sharing on Mostly Homemade Mondays! Be sure to stop over today and link up a few of your most recent or most popular posts:

    http://www.thesustainablecouple.com/2014/05/mostly-homemade-mondays-week-79.html

    Reply
  5. Corinne Severin says

    May 8, 2014 at 11:02 pm

    Thanks so much! A lovely way to give gifts!!!

    Reply
  6. Tamara Santos says

    August 6, 2014 at 7:10 am

    I see that you used some dried herbs. Did you use any of the other optional ingredients and if you didn’t how would the jojoba oil effect the recipe?

    Reply
    • Andrea Fabry says

      August 6, 2014 at 10:04 am

      I used ground roses. I like them ground finely so they aren’t floating around…they blend in better. In this photo I did not add any oil, but when I have done it in the past it still has held together well and added a touch of moisturizing benefit.

      Reply
  7. Allyson says

    January 18, 2015 at 10:41 am

    Best recipe I’ve found.. Just tried a 1/4 batch with Lavender oil! Will let you know how they turn out!

    Reply
    • Andrea Fabry says

      January 18, 2015 at 3:33 pm

      I’d love to hear, Allyson!

      Reply
  8. Heather says

    November 16, 2018 at 3:40 am

    Hello!! I’m trying out my hand at bath bombs this weekend with the kids. Was just curious if want to add Coconut Oil to the recipe, at which point should I add that into the recipe? Thanks so much!! 😀

    Reply
    • Andrea Fabry says

      November 18, 2018 at 9:15 am

      When you’re combining all your ingredients, Heather.

      Reply
  9. Andrea Fabry says

    May 5, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    Nice to connect with you! I love the name of your blog!

    Reply

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