Have a fun and fizzing experience in the tub with these homemade bath bombs. A little scent and color can be added, but those ingredients are optional. Bath Bombs make nice gifts too and kids in particular will find them enjoyable!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Drying Time2 daysd
Yield: 8Bath Bombs
Author: Beverly
Equipment:
1 Medium Size Mixing Bowl
2 Small Size Bowls
Whisk
Bath Bomb Mold (DIY options are measuring cups, ice cube trays, or muffin tins)
Materials:
1cupBaking Soda
1/2cupCornstarch
1/2cupCitric Acid
1/4cupEpsom Salt
4tspOil (Olive, almond, coconut, etc.)
10dropsEssential Oil (optional)
2tspWater
10dropsLiquid Food Coloring (optional)
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the baking soda, cornstarch, citric acid, and epsom salt.
In a small bowl, combine the oil, and the drops of essential oil.
In another small bowl, combine the water and the drops of food coloring.
Using a whisk, add the oil mixture to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously to combine.
Next, still using the whisk, very slowly add the water mixture a few drops at a time, continuously and quickly whisking as you go. The water must be added slowly and quickly mixed in so that it does not begin to make the ingredients fizz. If you see any fizzing, quickly mix the ingredients in that area.
Once all the water is added, the mixture should be just moist enough to hold together if you squeeze it in your hand.
Press the mixture into molds, tightly packing the mixture in. You can use a DIY mold such as a muffin tin, ice cube try, or a small measuring cup.
Then carefully pop the mixture out of the mold and set it on a plate to dry. This mixture will make approximately 6 to 8 medium size bath bombs.
Check on your bath bombs after a couple of hours and if they are sticking to the plate, move them around a little bit. It will take 24 to 48 hours for the bath bombs to dry completely.
To use: Toss one or two of the bath bombs in a tub of water and watch them fizz!