What is a Bath Bomb?
Bath bombs, also known as bath fizzers, are dry ingredients that are designed to effervesce once in contact with warm water. Once it hits the water, it releases essential oils, scents, colors, and bubbles to elevate your bath experience. Bath bombs can help condition the skin and soothe sore muscles. Additionally, they may help detox and relax the body and mind. The great thing about bath bombs is that they contain the precise amount of oils and bath salts that you would normally have to purchase separately. Not only does using bath fizzers speed up the bath time process, but they make the experience so much better.
Easy diy bath bomb recipe and step
Here's a quick,easy DIY recipe for pretty pink bath bombs.You'll need two mixing bowls,a fork for mixing,and candy or ice cube molds in the shapes of spheres.This recipe will make two to three,depending on the size of your molds.Use one per bath.
Step 1
In the first bowl,mix together the dry ingredients:
½cup baking soda
1 tbsp.beetroot powder
¼cup citric acid
¼cup cornstarch
¼cup Epsom salt
Dried flower petals(optional)
Step 2
In the second bowl,combine the wet ingredients:
2 tbsp.plant-based oil of your choice
1 tsp.essential oil(s)of your choice
Step 3
Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients.The resulting bomb batter should be moist and stick together.If looks crumbly,add a little extra oil and stir with the fork until moistened.
Step 4
Fill your molds with the pink mixture,then refrigerate the bath bombs for an hour until firm.
After this,the bath bombs will be ready to use.Simply place one in the warm bath water,get into the bath,and watch the bomb bubble.As the ball dissolves,your water will turn pink as the room fills with the lovely essential oil fragrance you've chosen.
To amp up your self-care in the bath,consider trying a coconut oil hair treatment to hydrate dry locks or washing with a moisturizing body wash using a soft loofah to gently exfoliate and cleanse your skin.
Top tips for making bath bombs
Be sure to use liquid food colouring, not gels. Gels will clump together when you add them to the bicarbonate and it's hard to mix them in.
Once you've added the liquid to the mixture, you need to work quickly to mix everything together and push it into the mould as soon as you can.
To allow your bath bombs to dry, leave them uncovered in a cool, dry place (away from taps and humidity). They will take longer to set in humid weather.
If you've got more than one colour, why not make a rainbow bath bomb? Layer up the different colours and they will blend together beautifully.