This beautiful DIY bath bomb recipe made from natural essential oils would make the perfect homemade pamper present for a special someone.
I don’t have a lot of baths (mostly because I can never find the time to relax for that long LOL) but whenever I do I really enjoy them. I also love making my own homemade products – whether it be cleaning products, gifts, DIY projects or beauty products. I often search out homemade or DIY alternatives to products before buying them as you never know what kind of nasties may be hiding in the pre-made products, and it often works out cheaper to make your own cleaning/beauty/cooking products too. These lovely homemade bath bombs are so easy to make and are perfect for gifting to others or treating yourself!
Homemade DIY Fizzy Bath Bombs
This beautiful DIY bath bomb recipe made from natural essential oils would make the perfect homemade pamper present for a special someone.
- Yield: 15 1x
Ingredients
- 300g bicarb soda
- 130g citric acid, milled to a fine consistency
- 1/2 teaspoon mica or powdered food colouring – optional (pantry item/market/supermarket)
- 30 drops of essential oils of choice, I love grapefruit and wild orange
- 30g fractionated coconut oil
- silicone mould
Instructions
NORMAL METHOD:
- Add sodium bicarbonate, citric acid and colouring (if using) to a bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Add essential oil and carrier oil and whisk until mixture is thoroughly combined and just holds form when squeezed together. If it isn’t holding together, add another 5g of carrier oil and whisk again.
- Spoon and pack mixture into moulds, and press down firmly to fill.
- Leave to set for 24 hours in a cool and dry place. After this time, turn moulds upside down and gently tap the bottom. Bath drops should fall out easily. If not, leave for a little longer.
THERMOMIX METHOD:
- Add sodium bicarbonate, citric acid and colouring (if using) to bowl and mix for 15 seconds on medium speed.
- Add essential oil and carrier oil and mix for 15-20 seconds on medium speed until mixture is thoroughly combined and just holds form when squeezed together. If it isn’t holding together, add another 5g of carrier oil and mix again.
- Spoon and pack mixture into moulds, and press down firmly to fill.
- Leave to set for 24 hours in a cool and dry place. After this time, turn moulds upside down and gently tap the bottom. Bath drops should fall out easily. If not, leave for a little longer.
Notes
TO USE:
- Add 3-4 small fizzy bath drops, or 1 large fizzy bath drop to a warm bath and delight in the effervescence.
- Store in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place.
Natural Food Colouring: you can use any food dye, however, powder is the best option if you want to avoid the risk of premature fizzing. Also, adding one teaspoon of vitamin C powder to bath water while it is filling, helps to neutralise the chlorine present in unfiltered tap water. Tip: You could also use almond oil or olive oil in the place of doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil.
This recipe is an extract from The Inspired Little Book by Krissy Ballinger.
ESSENTIAL OIL SUGGESTIONS
Bath bombs are a fun way to add excitement to your senses while enjoying the benefits of essential oils. They are also entertaining to use and are loved by both kids and adults alike. I’ve listed below some great suggestions of essential oil to add to your bath fizzies.
Grapefruit Essential Oil – Grapefruit Essential Oil can provide an uplifting environment due to it’s invigorating and energising aroma, whilst acting as a purifying agent when added to a skin care routine. Read more about Grapefruit Essential Oil here.
SHOP: Grapefruit Pure Essential Oil here.
ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL – Cold pressed from the peel, orange essential oil has an energising aroma and multiple health benefits. Orange oil will energise and uplift the mind and body whilst purifying the air with it’s fresh, sweet, refreshing aroma. You can buy certified organic orange essential oil from The Organised Housewife shop here.
LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL – A must for a relaxing bath bomb! Lavender essential oil is popular for its relaxing and healing qualities, and has been known to improve sleep and general wellbeing too. It’s a great oil for revitalising skin, relieving aching muscles and soothing anxiety.
SHOP: Lavender Essential Oil here.
FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL – Fractionated Coconut Oil is an all-natural carrier oil that readily absorbs into the skin, making it an ideal oil for topical delivery. Its feather-light emollient effect provides a soothing barrier without clogging pores and is excellent for dry or troubled skin. It leaves skin feeling silky smooth and non-greasy, unlike other vegetable carrier oils. Fractionated coconut oil is completely soluble with all essential oils and is colourless, odourless, and will not stain.
SHOP: Fractionated Coconut Oil here.
