DIY Bath Bombs

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  • 1 cup baking soda

  • 1/2 cup of citric acid

  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

  • 1/2 cup of Epsom salt (optional)

  • 2 tsp. essential oil of your choice (we love eucalyptus, rose and lavender)

  • 2 tbsp. emollient oil, such as coconut oil, jojoba oil or sweet almond oil

  • A few drops of liquid food coloring

  • Decorative accents, such as orange peels or rose petals

  • bath bomb molds

  • Whisk

  • Two mixing bowls

How to Make a Bath Bomb

  1. Pour the baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch and Epsom salt (if using) into a bowl. Whisk the ingredients until fully combined.

  2. Pour the essential oil, emollient oil and food coloring into the other bowl. Mix the ingredients together until the food coloring is fully incorporated.

  3. Slowly pour the oil mixture (from step 2) into the dry ingredients (from step 1). When the oil is all in, keep whisking and add drops of water in between.

  4. If you decide to add decorative accents, like rose petals or orange peels, to your bath bombs, drop them into the bottom of the mold. Then, tightly mash your mixture into the molds.

Take note: When pressed in your hand, make sure the mixture clumps together. It shouldn't be too wet and should be able to keep its shape. Mix quickly as the water will make your blend fizz.

5. Leave your bath bombs in the molds for two to four hours before removal. Now you're ready to admire your new creations as they fizz away in your tub!