How to Make your own bath bomb

Can I Make The Bath Bomb Myself?

Yes, you can make the bath bomb yourself.  All you need is baking soda, citric acid, witch hazel or alcohol (for dissolving the citric acid), Epsom salts, water, and the essential oils of your choice.  You can also add dried botanicals or salts for extra texture and color.

Easy bath bomb recipe

• 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 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.

How to use a bath bomb

1, Fill your tub with water that's comfortable to the touch.  You should be able to dip your hand into the water and leave it there comfortably for up to 10 seconds.
2, Make sure you don't fill your tub straight to the top—you could lose some of your beautiful bath bomb water when you get in.
3, Drop in the handmade bath bomb of your dreams and enjoy the show.  Some have hidden sparkle, a blend of colors, gorgeous fragrance and more.  Watch the magic unfurl.
4, Get in and enjoy!  Now's the perfect time to kick back, throw on a mask, put on a podcast and really take some time for yourself.