Make Your Own Amazing Bath Bomb!

February 4, 2018February 6, 2018 Beauty By Francesca 0 Comments

Want to make your own amazing bath bomb using natural ingredients? With just a few simple ingredients you can make an incredible customized bath bomb just for you or for family and friends. This example recipe is for a Palmarosa Rose Bath Bomb, see variations below for ideas on how to customize.

Palmarosa Rose Relaxing Bath Bomb

Tools:

A bath bomb mold or silicon tray

Large Mixing Bowl

Sifter or fine mesh colander or sieve

Whisk

Ingredients

1 cup baking soda

½ cup citric acid

½ cup kaolin clay (optional)

½ cup organic cornstarch or arrowroot powder

1 Tb melted shea butter

1 ½ Tbs Jojoba oil

1 tsp vitamin e

2 Tbs dried roses (optional)

30-40 palmarosa essential oils (optional – for variations see below)

Witch hazel or alcohol in a spray bottle

Directions (See Step-by-Step photos below)

Pour baking soda, citric acid and clay through sieve and sift to remove clumps. Add sea salt then whisk to blend. Add melted shea butter, jojoba oil and essential oil in small streams while whisking to blend. Start testing bath bomb for molding by squeezing the mixture firmly in the palm of your hand. If the mixture retains its shape, it is ready to mold. If the mixture crumbles or cannot retain its shape, spray 1 squirt of witch hazel or alcohol, mix thoroughly, then try again. Repeat until mixture holds its shape.

If using two piece molds, pack mixture into molds one half at a time leaving one of the molds slightly rounded. Press firmly together and then gently release. You may have to gently tap the top with a spoon or knife to release. Gently roll over and repeat on the other side. Place on a tray and let air dry for at least 24 hours. If you are making round bath bombs, the bottoms will flatten out a bit when placed on the tray. To prevent this you will need to cushion the tray at least 1 ½ inches high. You can do this by placing 2-3 folded towels on the tray and then covering the towels with plastic wrap. Let set 1-2 days before using.

If using flat silicon molds, firmly pack mixture into mold then allow to set at least 24-48 hours before using.

Variations

Sea Salt and Clay

Add ½ cup of sea salt, Epsom salt, oatmeal or clay to your recipe to enhance moisture and increase skin softness. Add an additional ½ T of oil.

Carrier Oils

You can use any carrier oil you want in this recipe. My favorites are coconut, shea butter, grapeseed, jojoba, sunflower, hazelnut, sweet almond and avocado.

Essential Oils

There are dozens of essential oils and essential oil combinations you can add to your bath bomb to customize it. Here are a few suggestions:

Anxiety – Basil, Bergamot, Black Spruce, Cedarwood (Atlas), Chamomile (Roman), Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Litsea Cubeba, Marjoram (sweet), Palmarosa, Palo Santo, Patchouli, Rose, Vetiver.

♥ For a soothing floral blend – try 15 drops lavender, 10 drops Geranium, 5 drops Jasmine

Exhaustion – Basil, Bergamot, Black Spruce, Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Clary Sage, Everlasting, Frankincense, Ginger, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram (Sweet), Palo Santo, Peppermint*, Rose, Vetiver.

♥ For a nervous exhaustion blend – try 6 drops Basil, 12 drops Geranium, 12 drops Lavender

Depression – Basil, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedarwood (Atlas), Chamomile (Roman), Clary Sage, Cypress, Everlasting, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Litsea Cubeba, Mandarin, Marjoram (sweet), Orange (Sweet), Palmarosa, Patchouli, Peppermint*, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Vetiver

♥ For an uplifting blend – try 15 orange, 10 grapefruit, 5 basil

Mental Fatigue – Basil, Black Pepper, Black Spruce, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus Radiata, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lemon, Litsea Cubeba, Palmarosa, Palo Santo, Peppermint*, Rosemary, Vetiver.

♥ For an invigorating blend- try 20 drops rosemary, 7 drops eucalyptus, 3 drops peppermint

Insomnia – Bergamot, Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Lavender, Lemon, Litsea Cubeba, Mandarin, Marjoram (Sweet), Orange (Sweet), Palo Santo.

♥ For a sweet relaxing blend – try 25 drops lavender, 5 drops Orange (Sweet)

Stress – Bay Laurel , Bergamot, Black Spruce, Cardamom, Cedarwood (Atlas), Chamomile (Roman), Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Litsea Cubeba, Mandarin, Marjoram (sweet), Orange (Sweet), Palo Santo, Rose, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang.

♥ For an aromatic stress busting blend – try 12 drops frankincense, 12 drops lavender, 12 drops bergamot, 4 drops Orange (Sweet)

*Peppermint oil can be highly sensitizing,. Use sparingly, no more than 1% of your recipe.

Herbs

Add 1-2 Tablespoons of one of the following herbs. They will not only make your bath water pretty, they also provide healing, hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties as well.

Chamomile – Calming and Hydrating.

Rose – Calming, hydrating and uplifting.

Calendula – Healing, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory

Lavender- Relaxing

Step-by-Step Tutorial