DIY these relaxing bath bombs, to soothe even the most excited on Christmas Eve. This gift is perfect to wish a Happy Christmas to all, and ease them all into a good night’s sleep.
Or even a gift to yourself one of my favourite ways to unwind after a long week is to pour a glass of wine, light some candles, toss one of these DIY bath bombs into the water, and hop into the tub. The fizzy bubbles, essential oils, and beneficial minerals are a treat for the senses.
Now making these bath bombs isn’t only easy but also a lot of fun, explore your creativity and experiment with colours, add flowers from your garden and use different shapes. Once you have the main ingredients, it’s really easy to adapt this recipe to what you already have at home.
These ingredients are safe to use in the bath, but it’s important to note that bath bombs are inedible.
Let’s get onto some fun stuff!
You will also need
Method
1. Put the bicarbonate of soda, citric acid, cornflour and Epsom salt in a bowl, then whisk until fully combined.
2. Pour the base oil, essential oil and food colouring in a small bowl. Mix together well, combining the oil with the colouring 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 mould. Pack your mixture tightly on top, pressing down and smoothing out the top with a teaspoon.
5. Leave your bath bomb in the mould to dry for 2-4 hrs, then carefully remove it. It’s now ready to drop into the bath – watch it fizz away!
DIY these relaxing bath bombs, to soothe even the most excited on Christmas Eve. This gift is perfect to wish a Happy Christmas to all, and ease them all into a good night’s sleep.
Or even a gift to yourself one of my favourite ways to unwind after a long week is to pour a glass of wine, light some candles, toss one of these DIY bath bombs into the water, and hop into the tub. The fizzy bubbles, essential oils, and beneficial minerals are a treat for the senses.
Now making these bath bombs isn’t only easy but also a lot of fun, explore your creativity and experiment with colours, add flowers from your garden and use different shapes. Once you have the main ingredients, it’s really easy to adapt this recipe to what you already have at home.
These ingredients are safe to use in the bath, but it’s important to note that bath bombs are inedible.
Let’s get onto some fun stuff!
You will also need
Method
1. Put the bicarbonate of soda, citric acid, cornflour and Epsom salt in a bowl, then whisk until fully combined.
2. Pour the base oil, essential oil and food colouring in a small bowl. Mix together well, combining the oil with the colouring 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 mould. Pack your mixture tightly on top, pressing down and smoothing out the top with a teaspoon.
5. Leave your bath bomb in the mould 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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