Make Bath Bombs at Home Using This Easy DIY Recipe

What is a Bath Bomb?

A bath bomb or bath fizzie is a consumer product used during bathing. It was invented and patented in 1989 by Mo Constantine, co-founder of Lush Cosmetics. It is a compacted mixture of wet and dry ingredients molded into any of several shapes and then dried. Bath water effervesces at the surface of a bath bomb immersed within it, with attendant dispersion of such ingredients as essential oil, moisturizer, scent, or colorant.

Ingredients:

• Baking soda: This helps add the fizz. Make sure it’s baking soda, not baking powder.
• Citric acid: It works with the baking soda (they neutralize each other) to create an incredible fizz.
• Epsom salt: There are powerfully relaxing properties in Epsom salts.
• Cornstarch: This helps all the ingredients stick together.
• Coloring pigment: Just for fun, colo can give you a visual clue about the scents.
• Almond oil: Incredibly beneficial for your skin, almond oil can help moisturize your entire body as you soak.
• Essential Oils: Each oil has different properties. Choose the oils that match your needs, whether it’s relaxation, improved focus, or renewed energy.
• Bath bomb molds: Totally essential to give them the classic round shape!

How to Make Bath Bombs at Home

Almost all bath bomb recipes call for the same ingredients and measurements, with a few occasional exceptions. The key to great bath bombs is citric acid, which isn't hard to find online.

Here's everything you'll need for the perfect bath bomb:

• 1 cup baking soda
• 1/2 cup citric acid (as an alternative, use the same amount of either lemon juice, cream of tartar, buttermilk powder, or 1/4 cup each of baking powder and apple cider vinegar)
• 1/2 cup Epsom salt
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 tbsp. water
• 2 tsp. essential oil (lavender, eucalyptus, rose, orange, and lemongrass are popular for the bath)
• 2 tbsp. oil (jojoba, sweet almond, coconut, olive, or even baby oil)
• A few drops of food coloring
• A mold of your choice, such as regular or mini-muffin tins, candy pans, or round plastic molds specifically for bath bombs
• Optional: dried flowers or sugar cake decorations, like flowers or stars

Bath Bomb Making Instructions

Step 1: With the exception of the citric acid, mix the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2: Pour all of the liquid ingredients into a jar with a top. Close the jar and shake it vigorously.

Step 3: Pour the liquid mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients, and use your hands to combine and meld together. At this point, add the citric acid. You'll probably notice a slight fizzing reaction because of the citric acid. No need to panic, as this is normal.

Step 4: Mash the mixture into your chosen molds very tightly. You can overfill the molds slightly and use a spoon or glass to press the mixture in as tightly as possible. Immediately loosen the bombs from their molds onto wax paper and let them dry overnight.

Step 5: Give the bath bombs a day or two to completely dry before using them or wrapping them up as gifts.

Step 6: Pop one in the bathtub, enjoy the burst of colors and fizz and inhale the released aromas. Turn on some of your favorite music or a podcast to accompany you while you soak, or simply slide into the bath and enjoy all of your hard work.

Where to Buy bath bomb making kit?

If you don't want to individually gather each ingredient and tool for homemade bath bombs, you can choose to purchase a bath bomb making kit online. The kit includes every necessary ingredient and basic tools for making simple bath bombs. If you're interested in retailing your own branded bath bomb making kits in your store, you can contact Boymay Cosmetics Co., Ltd for wholesale customization. We are a professional bath bomb manufacturer from China, accepting wholesale and OEM orders. With extensive experience in research and development, as well as bath bomb production, we can provide comprehensive and considerate one-stop services.