DIY Bath Bomb: Tips and Precautions

 Mar 09,2023

Raise your hand if shelling out bucks on store-bought bath bombs has your wallet waving a white flag. Making these sudsy spheres at home is easier and more affordable than you’d guess! Follow this foolproof guide to get crafty with customized creations, adding fizz and luxury to your soak time routine.

Choosing the Right Ingredients for Your Bath Bombs

It all starts with gathering the right ingredients for your signature blend. Baking soda and citric acid provide the quintessential fizz, while Epsom salts simultaneously relax muscles and silken skin. Toss in soothing cornstarch for an ultra-smooth, gentle sensation, even on sensitive skin.

Then make it your own with personalized color and fragrance! A few drops of food coloring swirls hypnotic hues, but go slowly to avoid dye disasters. Balance therapeutic Essential Oils like calming chamomile or refreshing eucalyptus for a custom aromatherapy experience. Too much overwhelming aroma isn’t relaxing, so start subtle – less is more to find that sweet scent spot.

Bath bomb recipe

Makes 4 half-balls
Prep 30 mins, plus 2-4 hrs setting

100g bicarbonate of soda
50g citric acid
25g cornflour
25g Epsom salt (optional)
2 tbsp oil – such as sunflower, coconut or olive oil
¼ tsp essential oil, such as orange, lavender or chamomile
a few drops of liquid food coloring
orange peel, lavender, or rose petals to decorate (optional)

You will also need

mixing bowl
whisk
plastic molds (see below for ideas)

Method

1. Combine the bicarbonate of soda, citric acid, cornflour, and Epsom salt in a bowl and whisk until fully combined.

2. Pour the base, essential oil, and food coloring into a small bowl. Mix well, combining the oil with the coloring as much as possible.

3. Very slowly add the oil mixture into the dry ingredients a little at a time, whisking between each addition. When all the oil is added, add a few tiny drops of water and whisk again (it will fizz when you add the water, so mix it in quickly). You're looking for the mixture to slightly clump together when pressed in your hand and keep its shape – it shouldn't be too wet.

4. If you're adding peel or flower petals to decorate, drop them into the bottom of your chosen mold. Pack your mixture tightly, pressing down and smoothing the top with a teaspoon.

5. Leave your bath bomb in the mold to dry for 2-4 hrs, then carefully remove it. It's now ready to drop into the bath – watch it fizz away!

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Wholesale bath bomb making kit For Your Store

More and more people are starting to make bath bombs at home to save money and enjoy the fun of making them. Collecting materials and equipment is a bit of a hassle, but don't worry, there are currently complete sets of bath bomb making kits on the market, and users can easily make a variety of bath bombs after purchasing them just by following simple instructions. Would you consider selling such a tool in your own store? Boymay Cosmetics Co., Ltd. is the top bath bomb manufacturer in China, providing bath bomb making kit wholesale and OEM services, Contact us today to discuss cooperation matters.

Sampling Process

We offer free samples of 5-10 units of in-stock products to qualified wholesale buyers. Customers cover shipping costs.
A one-time mold fee will apply to custom samples requiring new production. We will provide a quote for custom sample fees based on specifications.

Ordering Process

Contact our sales team with your desired product specifications and wholesale quantity.
We will prepare a PI (Proforma Invoice) quotation within 1-2 business days detailing pricing, minimum order quantity, production time, and shipping terms.
A 30% non-refundable deposit is required to place the order, which confirms that it has been placed into production.
We will produce a pre-shipment sample within 7 days for quality inspection.
The remaining 70% balance is due before the order ships. We will arrange shipping and provide tracking information.
Production takes 20-25 days. Shipping takes an additional 7-12 days by air/sea.