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How to Make Bath Bombs

Brittany Gibson
A beginner bath bomb recipe that Works!
Servings 2 -3 Bombs

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Sift/ Mesh Strainer
  • Bath Bomb Mold

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Citric Acid
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1 TBSP Almond Oil
  • 20 drops Essential Oils of Choice
  • Spray Bottle of Water
  • Coloring of Choice
  • Colored Salt optional for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Sift Epsom salt, corn starch, and baking soda into a mixing bowl. Whisk together well.
  • Add powdered food coloring and continue to stir.
  • Add in almond oil and essential oils. Stir well.
  • Spray with 5-10 sprays of water (stir as you spray).
  • Once well combined, continue to spray mixture with water, one spray at a time, until you reach desired consistency. For me, this was 20 sprays total. It should be like damp sand. It looks slightly loose, but you can pack it together. It will look dryer than you expect.
  • NOW, mix in the citric acid until totally combined.
  • Press mixture firmly into metal bath bomb mold.
  • Remove from mold and let air dry overnight.
  • Plop in bath and enjoy!