You want to take a bath, but you can’t find the perfect bath bomb? Well, if you are looking for an easy diy bath bombs craft project that is cheap and fun to make then this blog post is for you.
In this article we will be discussing everything about DIY bath bombs including what they are, how to use them, and it’s health benefits. So whether it’s Mother’s Day or Christmas – these 30 Easy DIY Bath Bombs will not disappoint!
What are Bath Bombs?
Bath bombs are a type of bath accessory that dissolves in the bath water to release bubbles, fragrance, and sometimes essential oils. Bath bombs often contain fizzy ingredients such as baking soda or citric acid. The fizz is what causes the bubbles to form.
Here are some great health benefits that bath bombs offer: stress relief, improved mood, relaxation, soothing and moisturizing skin, plus it would also help with aches and sore muscles.
What Ingredients are in Basic Bath Bomb Recipe?
Baking soda, citric acid, corn starch to avoid stickiness when wet, essential oils of choice, glycerin or coconut oil for moisturizing the skin and potassium sorbate as a preservative.
Note: Some bath bombs may contain Epsom salt, which is great for aching sore muscles and detoxifying.
How to Make Your Own Bath Bombs
- Choose a mold to fit your personal preference. Find a large bowl and make sure it is clean.
- Bath Bomb Ingredients: 1 cup of baking soda, 1/2 cup of citric acid, ¼ teaspoon of the colorant, 2 tablespoons of the coconut oil (or scent), and 1/2 cups of cornstarch.
- Blend dry mixture well.
- If you want to add herbs and/or drops of essential oils for added benefits, do this now before you mix everything together.
- Mix together in a large mixing bowl, the baking soda and citric acid, then add in the rest of the dry ingredients while stirring.
- If you are adding oils or herbs, mix in with your dry ingredients first and stir well.
- Now add the wet ingredients and stir together.
- Fill your molds with this mixture, making sure not to overfill them or they might crack when drying.
- Smooth out the tops of each mold before adding in any more mix so it is as even as possible. These will need at least 24 hours to dry, sometimes more depending on the humidity and how well you mixed everything together.
How to Use Bath Bombs
To use a bath bomb, simply drop it in the tub of warm to hot water and watch it fizz, bubble, and release fragrance. Relax and enjoy a bath with your homemade bath bombs.
Now it’s time to take that overdue bath with these 30 Easy DIY Bath Bombs!
30 Easy DIY Bath Bombs
This is a great way for kids to make their own diy bath bombs, make it fun with animal or shapes bath bomb molds.
This homemade bath bomb recipe has lavender and oatmeal to moisturize your skin.
This would be perfect for Mother's Day homemade gift. I know she would really love it!
Try this citric acid substitute in your bath bomb mixture.
Surprise your little one with a small toy inside these amazing bath bombs.
Turn your boring bath time into a magical sparkling sea! Blogger suggests not making your bath bombs in a humid climate and storing it in an airtight container.
These cheerful and bright bath bombs can be made heart shaped with the use of silicone molds.
This these super cute rose petals diy bath bomb recipe. Blogger says you can swap out water for witch hazel.
Two ways to make these seriously cool bath bombs. These would make perfect gifts for Halloween!
Perfect for relaxing in the hot bath after eating a bunch of tacos on Cinco De Mayo!
Perfect for Harry Potter book fans. Grab a book and enjoy magically relaxing bath.
These would be perfect as homemade party favor gifts.
Make these for your next homeschool science project and learn about chemical reaction in these out-of-this-world bath bombs.
These would make great gifts for Pokemon fans.
After a long day, pop one of these in a warm bath to soothe your achy muscles.
Try something different with these glow in the dark bath bombs. It can actually make the bath water glow-in-the-dark!
Try making your own homemade bath bombs for friends and family this Fall season with your favorite bath bomb recipe.
Follow this simple tutorial to make homemade Christmas gifts wrapped in cello bags tied with a candy cane and a bow.
Pop in one of these Grinch Bath bombs and enjoy the smell of marshmallow in the air!
Perfect for that special guy in your life. These mint pine bath bombs will quickly be one of your favorite scents!
Try these customizable recipes using natural ingredients.
These bath products have a simple ingredients will help release your body and head tension away during bath time.
Make your own lush bath bombs at a fraction of the cost and with all natural bath bomb recipes.
Follow the step by step instructions to make these geode bath bombs. This creative activity would be perfect for birthday parties and baby showers.
Take a relaxing bath and get some congestion relief with these easy to make decongestant bath bombs.
If you're prone to headaches, get some relief with this peppermint oil and lavender essential oil infused bath bombs.
Release your stress and anxiety with a nice quiet bath and these bath bombs.
Relax your mind and body with a soothing lavender and chamomile bath for a restful night's sleep.
If you love coconut, then this is the bath bomb for you!
. Inspired by Lush bubble bars, these diy bath bombs are cheap and easy to make!