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Three blue and three lavender bath bombs.
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DIY Bath Bomb or Bath Fizzies

This DIY bath bomb recipe is easy to follow and you can customize them with your favorite scents, colors, and flowers.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Drying time12 hours
Total Time12 hours 25 minutes
Yield: 5

Equipment

  • 5 Metal Molds
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Wire Whisk

Materials

  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salts
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup Citric Acid
  • 20 drops Lavender Essential Oil
  • 2.5 tablespoons Jojoba Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • 1/4 teaspoon Mica powder optional, for color
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Lavender Buds optional embellishment

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl whisk together the baking soda, cornstarch, epsom salts, and citric acid.
  • In a small bowl mix the jojoba, essential oils, and water together.
  • If using flowers set some in the bottom of one of the molds.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients a little at a time whisking them together to prevent too much fizzing.
  • Once mixed well together grab some of the mixture and squeeze it together with your hand to see if it sticks together well.
  • Fill the 1/2 mold with the flowers slightly packed in.
  • Fill the other side and place it on top of the first side and press together.
  • Continue with the rest of the mix.
  • After setting for a few minutes try opening the mold and let the bath bomb set on wax paper or parchment to dry overnight.

Notes

  1. You can use any essential oil such as geranium, peppermint, eucalyptus, jasmine, or any combination of essential oils you like.
  2. You can also use a different carrier oil such as sweet almond or coconut. If using coconut oil you'll need to melt it in the microwave or on the stove first.
  3. For color, you can add a little mica powder and mix it into the dry ingredients or a little food coloring into the wet ingredients.
  4. Try different dried flowers such as rose petals or calendula petals.
  5. If the bath bombs seem to get irregular looking you can place them back in the mold and let them sit for longer.
  6. If you let your bath bombs set overnight and have trouble getting them out try a heat gun or hot hair dryer on the mold to help it pop out.
  7. Once the bath bombs are thoroughly dry you can store them in a plastic bag or any airtight container. 
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