Learn How to Make Bath Bombs

DIY Bath Bombs are easy to make and result in a perfect gift for teachers, friends, and families. When my kids showed interest in the amazing experience of bath bombs, I took the opportunity to make a project for them. They enjoyed it so much. In other words, exploring the various scents of essential oils, the making process, and chemistry learning as we experienced some failure along the way.

How to Make Bath Bombs

Bath Bomb Ingredients

It is so simple to make bath bombs! First off, gather your ingredients:

• ½ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup citric acid
• ½ cup Epsom salt
• 1 cup baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Mica powdered soap dye
• 2 tablespoons dried lavender petals
• 10 drops lavender essential oil
• 2 ½ tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 tablespoon water
• 8 to 10 bath bomb molds

Why is the purpose of bath bombs?

Bath bombs serve numerous purposes for the human body.

• Mental Health – relaxing after a long day in a warm bath is good for your mind, reducing stress and increasing mindfulness.
• Skin Care – there are loads of benefits to soaking in Epsom salt, one of the key ingredients in bath bombs. You can go all out and experience a floatation tank with 800 lbs of Epsom salt or take it slow by using a bath bomb.
• Detoxification – Epsom salt is also proven to be a powerful detoxifier for the body.

What is Epsom Salt?

I used Epsom Salt as a key part of my hydrotherapy routine. You might be wondering more about these so-called benefits of Epsom Salt. So, I would like to elaborate for you. First of all, according to the Epsom Salt Council, Epsom salt is actually “magnesium sulfate, a pure, time-tested mineral compound” with loads of beneficial uses.

The body benefits from magnesium sulfate include soothing muscle pain, removing splinters from the skin, itch relief, sunburn relief, and reducing inflammation within the body. There are also numerous benefits to the skin such as exfoliation, detoxification, and helps with hair volume.

Simply soaking your feet or your body in 2 cups of Epsom salt for 10 to 15 minutes can increase the levels of magnesium and sulfate in your body. How does this happen? The magnesium sulfate actually absorbs into your skin.

When the body experiences a deficiency in these minerals, you might feel low energy. Furthermore, low magnesium might lead to reduced nerve and immunity function.

How to Make a Bath Bomb – Step By Step

1. In a large bowl, whisk together cornstarch, citric acid, salt, baking soda, mica powder, and dried lavender petals.
2. In a small measuring cup, whisk together essential oil, coconut oil, and water.
3. Very slowly (to avoid as much fizzing as possible) add the water solution to the dry ingredients. Stir and mash together until it resembles sand.
4. Immediately transfer bath bomb mixture into bath bomb molds, pressing mixture tightly into each side and adding a little to overflow each side of the mold. Press the mold together and twist until closed.
5. Allow bath bombs to rest (and dry) for at least 24 hours.
6. To remove the bath bombs from the molds, tap the outside of the mold gently. Then, twist each side of the mold and pull to remove the bath bomb.
7. To give as a gift, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or place in an airtight jar.

How Do You Use a Bath Bomb?

Bath bombs are simple to use and not dangerous to kids as long as you’re using natural ingredients. Once you’ve made your bath bomb, drop it into the bathwater and watch it fizz. My boys love to feel and to watch the bath bomb experience.

What are your favorite smells and colors to add to bath bombs?

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