Is there a better way to end the day than soaking in a long, steamy bath and a good book? There is a way to make it even better! With a home made bath bomb.
You can buy premade bath bombs on Amazon, but I still prefer making my own. Making bath bombs is easy, and it is a great time to spend with my family making them together.
I put my 3 favorite lusciously aromatic bath bomb recipes below!
Essentially, bath bombs are hard pressed mixtures of dry ingredients that fuzz up and dissolve when they get in contact with water. The main ingredients found in these fizzy bombs are probably already in your kitchen, so all you have to do is gather them and start “cooking”.
Lavender and Eucalyptus Bath Bombs
The Lavender-Eucalyptus bath bombs are perfect for relaxing after a long day in the office, or even after an intense workout. The Lavender essential oil found in these bath bombs helps soothe the mind and body, uplifting the mood and balancing the emotions, while Eucalyptus essential oil helps relax stiffened muscles and improves circulation by regulating the blood pressure.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of baking soda
- ½ cup of citric acid
- ½ cup of Epsom salts
- 1 tsp of water
- 3 tsp of coconut oil
- 20 drops of Lavender essential oil
- 15 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil
- 2 bowls and a whisk
- Silicone molds
- Glass jar
Start of by adding the dry ingredients into one bowl and mix them thoroughly. Mix the oils and water in the other bowl and slowly pour the oil mixture into the first bowl while mixing with the whisk. Make sure there are no lumps in the mixture. When it feels like it’s completely homogenous, compress the mixture into the molds and let it dry. When the bath bombs are completely dry, pop them from the molds and store them into a glass jar!
Patchouli and Bergamot Bath Bombs
Nothing seems to lighten up my mood better than popping in a Patchouli-Bergamot bath bomb into the bath. The mystic aroma of Patchouli essential oil helps ground and balance out the emotions, enriching the atmosphere with a comforting scent. The naturally moisturizing properties of Bergamot essential oil help soothe inflammations and dry patches, leaving the skin feel soft and smooth. Combining these two essential oils in a bath bomb couldn’t be more perfect!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of baking soda
- ½ cup of citric acid
- ½ cup of Epsom salts
- 20 drops of Bergamot essential oil
- 20 drops of Patchouli essential oil
- 1 tsp of water
- 3 tsp of almond oil
- 2 bowls and a whisk
- Silicone molds
- Glass jar
Add dry ingredients into one bowl and mix them thoroughly. Mix the oils and water in the other bowl and slowly pour the oil mixture into the first bowl while mixing with the whisk. Make sure there are no lumps in the mixture. When it feels like it’s completely homogenous, compress the mixture into the molds and let it dry. When the bath bombs are completely dry, remove them from the molds and store them into a glass jar!
Orange and Cardamom Bath Bombs
If you’re an Autumn child, embracing the colorful palette of this season with a cup of hot Apple and Cinnamon tea, then you’ll love my autumn-inspired bath bomb! Not only does the flavorful combination of Orange and Cardamom essential oils enrich the atmosphere with warm and oriental aromatic notes, but it also boosts the mood and improves the immune system.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of baking soda
- ½ cup of citric acid
- ½ cup of Epsom salts
- 20 drops of Orange essential oil
- 20 drops of Cardamom essential oil
- 1 tsp of water
- 3 tsp of almond oil
- 2 bowls and a whisk
- Silicone molds
- Glass jar
Add dry ingredients into one bowl and mix them thoroughly. Mix the oils and water in the other bowl and slowly pour the oil mixture into the first bowl while mixing with the whisk. Make sure there are no lumps in the mixture. When it feels like it’s completely homogenous, compress the mixture into the molds and let it dry. When the bath bombs are completely dry, remove them from the molds and store them into a glass jar.
I warmly encourage you to explore the vast world of essential oils and experiment by adding dry herbs, flower petals and even food color into your own colorful custom-scented bath bombs.
Post your favorite Essential Oil combos for Bath Bombs in the comments!