Basic Bath Bomb

You Will Need:

• 1 cup citric acid
• 2 cups baking soda
• 20-30 drops of essential oil (highly dependent on strength of fragrance)
• food colorant
• small amount of water or witch hazel (to be used in a spray bottle)

Directions:

Firstly, mix together your citric acid and baking soda to a fine powder. If you have a sieve this is a good way of making sure they are thoroughly mixed. You can add you dry color pigment at the same time at this stage too.

Next add you essential oils, a little at a time until you get your desired strength.

The water is next. This can either be completely substituted with witch hazel or mixed in a spray bottle. Spray a little at a time but be quick so the mixture doe not start to fizz. Get to a consistency of wet sand, crumbly but will stick together when squashed.

Press is tightly into your moulds as firm as you can and leave for a few minutes. If you are using a two part clip together mould, slightly overfill and twist together rather than push. After about 3-4 hours, tap you new bath bomb out of the mould and leave to set for at least 48 hours out of direct sunlight.

Moisture Bath Bomb

You Will Need:

• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 1/8 cup epsom salts
• 1/4 cup citric acid
• 1/4 cup corn startch
• 3/4 teaspoon fragrance oil or essential oil
• 1/8 teapsoon Borax
• 2 tablespoons almond oil
• 3/8 tablespoon water

Directions:

Blend together the baking soda, Epsom salts, Citric Acid, and cornstarch in a bowl. In a separate bowl mix all the remaining wet ingredients together. Add this to the dry ingredients. Make sure you whisk fast when adding wet ingredients to prevent fizzing. Press the mix into molds and allow it to dry overnight. That's it! They are now ready to be used.

Milky Bath Bomb

You Will Need:

• 1/2 teaspoon fragrance or essential oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon melted cocoa butter
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 1/3 cup epsom salt
• 1/4 cup citric acid
• 1/8 cup powdered milk
• 1/4 cup corn starch
• 5 teaspoons water and witch hazel blend (1 part each)

Directions:

Mix all of the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Drizzle the melted cocoa butter, olive oil and fragrance or essential oil over the mixture and mix well. Put the water and witch hazel blend into a spray bottle and spray on the mixture until it becomes the right consistency to be put in molds.

Fizzy Milk Bath Bombs

You Will Need:

• 1 cup baking soda
• 1/2 cup citric acid
• 1/2 cup cornflour
• 1/3 cup epsom salts
• 1/4 cup powdered milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons cocoa butter melted
• 1 teaspoon essential oil
• 3-7 teaspoons water/witch hazel mix in spray bottle for even distribution

Directions:

Make these the same as your basic bath bombs by mixing your ingredients first then adding your wet ingredients. Do so quickly so as not to fizz prematurely.

Candy Bath Bomb

You Will Need:

• 1/8 cup baking soda
• 1 tablespoon citric acid
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon fragrance oil or essential oil
• 1-1/2 tablespoons coconut oil and avacado oil and food coloring (optional)

Directions:

Add all the dry ingredients together in a bowl and mix well. Next, add the coconut oil and avocado oil into a small glass bowl. Add 3 to 4 drops of food coloring of your choice and fragrance. Slowly add this wet mixture to dry ingredients and mix immediately otherwise it will start fizzing. Scoop up small amounts of your mixture and shape them in small balls. Arrange these balls on a sheet of waxed paper and allow them to dry and harden for 24 to 48 hours. When they are ready, place each bath bomb in a candy paper cup.

Shea Butter Bath Bomb

You Will Need:

• 1 cup baking soda
• 1/2 cup citric acid
• 1/2 cup tapioca starch
• 1/3 cup epsom salts
• 2 tablespoons powdered/ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons shea butter, melted
• 12 drops lavender essential oil
• 8 drops ginger essential oil
• 8 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
• 5 drops black pepper essential oil
• spray bottle of witch hazel

Directions:

Sift dry ingredients together in a large glass bowl. Combine shea butter and essential oils, drizzle over dry mixture and mix with hands. Spritz with witch hazel as needed to hold mixture together. Pack into molds, pressing firmly.

Moisture Rich Bath Bombs

You Will Need:

• 1 cup baking soda
• 1/2 cup corn flour
• 1/4 cup epsom salts
• 1/2 cup citric acid
• 2-3/4 tablespoons oil (carrier oil, almonst works great here)
• 1-1/2 teaspoons essential oil
• colorant
• water

Directions:

With the moisture rich bath bomb we suggest that you first mix the dry and wet ingredients separately. Then add together and mix thoroughly, if you have an metal hand whisk this is perfect for the job. To make sure that your mix does not fizz, whisk quickly and get press into your mould as soon as possible. Treat then as you do a basic bath bomb.

Skin Softening Bath Bomb

You Will Need:

• 2 cups citric acid
• 4 cups baking soda
• 1 tablespoon castor oil
• 14 drops bergamot & terragon leaves fragrance oil
• 1 tablespoon bentonite clay
• 14 drops FUN liquid soap coloring (optional)
• Witch Hazel (in our trusty spray bottle)
• 5 clear round acrylic fillable ornaments (aim for approx. 3 inch diameter)
• 2 mixing bowls
• disposable transfer pipettes

Directions:

Place witch hazel in a spray bottle. Set aside. Get out 2 bowls for mixing; 1 for mixing your dry ingredients, and 1 for mixing your wet ingredients. (Once you use plastic bowls that come into contact with fragrance oil, they should not be used for food contact ever again). Mix all of the following dry ingredients in 1 mixing bowl: 2 cups of citric acid, 4 cups of baking soda.

To dry ingredient bowl, add 1 Tablespoon of bentonite clay powder. Mix the bentonite clay in well if you want a uniform color. If you want your bath bombs to be speckled, sprinkle bentonite clay over the top of the dry ingredients and don't mix until after you have added the wet ingredients.

In your wet ingredient bowl, mix the following together: 1 Tablespoon castor oil, 1 Tablespoon Sweet Almond Oil, 14 drops of Bergamot & Tarragon Leaves Fragrance Oil, and 14 drops of FUN Liquid Soap Coloring (coloring is optional).

Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients; mixing the ingredients together so that they are completely incorporated. Slowly spray mixture will witch hazel, mix mixture, and continue spritzing with witch hazel until the mixture feels like crumbly dough in your hands. Please be very careful not to spray too much witch hazel into your mixture or it will activate the citric acid.

Press mixture into half of your fillable ornament and press firmly. Press mixture into the other half of your fillable ornament and press firmly. Spritz both halves of the ornaments, then attach ornament halves together. Allow bath bombs to set up, then release them slowly from the mold.

Rooibos Detox Bath Bombs

You Will Need:

• 1 tablespoon citric acid
• 2 tablespoons sodium bicarbonate
• 2 tablespoons cornflower
• 1-2 teaspoons pure olive oil
• 2 teaspoons organic Rooibos leaves
• Fragrance or essential oil (as Rooibos is also used by many to help with eczema and allergies soothing oil such as chamomile may be ideal)
• Pinch of turmeric powder for color

Directions:

Follow the basic instructions but add the Rooibos leaves to the dry mix.

Note: Rooibos is grown in South Africa and is an excellent antioxidant; it has in the past over many centuries been used by many to help with eczema, acne, allergies and is even used as an infusion for tired puffy eyes.

Rose Foaming Bath Bombs

You Will Need:

• 1 tablespoon citric acid
• 2 tablespoons sodium bicarbonate
• 2 tablespoons cornflower
• 1 tablespoon liquid soap
• 1 teaspoon rose petals
• Fragrance or essential oil
• Color to suit

Directions:

Follow the basic instructions. Turn out and leave to dry for 24 hours.

Note: Remember you are using a very concentrated colorant. The color will intensify in water, so you only want a pale color initially or you may become bright pink!!!!

Relaxing Soak Bath Bomb

You Will Need:

• 1 cup baking soda
• 1 cup citric acid powder
• 1/2 cup corn starch
• 1/2 cup light oil (almond, sunflower, etc.)
• 5-6 drops peppermint or lavender essential oil
• 2-3 drops food coloring (optional)
• Plastic molds such as muffin cups, ice cube trays, candy molds, or even measuring cups

Directions:

Mix together all ingredients until you have a crumbly dough. Form into balls or press into plastic molds. Let sit for a few hours to dry and harden, gently tap the mold to release the bath bomb. Continue to air dry. To use: Drop one bath bomb into a warm tub.

Muscle Relaxing Bath Bombs

You Will Need:

• 1 cup baking soda
• 1/2 cup citric acid
• 1/2 cup tapioca starch
• 1/3 cup epsom salts
• 2 tablespoons powdered or ground ginger
• 2 tbsp. shea butter, melted
• 12 drops lavender essential oil
• 8 drops ginger essential oil
• 8 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
• 5 drops black pepper essential oil
• spray bottle of witch hazel

Directions:

Sift dry ingredients together in a large glass bowl. Combine shea butter and essential oils, drizzle over dry mixture and mix with hands. Spritz with witch hazel as needed to hold mixture together. Pack into molds, pressing firmly.

Gingerbread Bath Bombs

You Will Need:

• 2 cups baking soda
• 1 cup citric acid
• 1 cup tapioca starch
• 2 tablespoons shea butter, melted
• 15 drops cinnamon essential oil
• 15 drops ginger essential oil
• 8 drops nutmeg essential oil
• 8 drops clove essential oil
• spray bottle of witch hazel

Directions:

Sift dry ingredients together in a large glass bowl. Combine shea butter and essential oils, drizzle over dry mixture and mix with hands. Spritz with witch hazel as needed to hold mixture together. Pack into molds, pressing firmly. Allow to dry 24 - 48 hours before decorating.

Lotsa Variations Bath Bombs

You Will Need:

• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 2 tablespoon citric acid
• 2 tablespoons sodium lauryl sulfoacetate
• 5 drops lavender essential oil
• 5 drops peppermint essential oil
• 5 drops sage essential oil
• witch hazel(*use in spritzer bottle, spritzing dry mixture as needed)

Directions:

Sift dry ingredients together into large glass bowl. Combine shea butter and essential oils, drizzle over dry mixture, and combine with hands. Spritz with witch hazel to hold mixture together as needed. Pack into molds, pressing firmly. Allow to dry 24-48 hours before using.

Saturday Nite Sizzle Bath Bomb

You Will Need:

• 10 tablespoons baking soda
• 2-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
• 5 tablespoons citric acid
• 1-1/2 tablespoons safflower, sweet almond, or canola oil
• 1/2 tsp. Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
• 2-3 drops soap safe colorant (if desired)
• 1 tablespoon fragrance oil or essential oil of your choice
• witch hazel (use in spritzer bottle, spritzing dry mixture as needed)

Directions:

Sieve all dry ingredients. Combine oil, SLSA, and fragrance together, and mix well. Drizzle oil mixture onto the dry ingredients, combining it with your hands, spritzing with Witch Hazel as needed. Press mixture firmly into your mold of choice. Allow to dry completely at least 24 hours, to insure that your bombs are completely hardened.

White Tea Coconut Oil Bath Bombs

You Will Need:

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 cup baking soda
• 1/2 cup citric acid
• 1/2 cup corn starch

Wet Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons epsom salts
• 2 tablespoons liquid coconut oil
• 5 to 6 teaspoons strong white tea
• 4 drops of essential oils
• food coloring, optional

Directions:

Put all of your dry ingredients into a big bowl and stir together with your whisk. Place all of your wet ingredients into a cup and stir until well mixed. Slowly add the liquid one teaspoon at a time to the dry ingredients, stirring in immediately with a large spoon. The mixture will foam slightly with each addition, this is normal. Add the liquid until your mixture resembles slightly damp sand. If you add too much, these will begin fizzing and continue to do so.

It should still be primarily dry, but when you squeeze a handful together, it should stick in a lump.

Grab your mould and pack the mixture into the first half of the mold. You do not need to prepare the molds in any way. Pack it as tightly as you can! Then, do the same with the second half. Make it over filled so that when you push them together there are no gaps in mixture and the metal doesn't touch straight away.

Add some extra mixture on top of the second half (if you need to) and squeeze the moulds together to create your sphere. Press firmly. If the mixture isn't packing well, place the ingredients back in the bowl and add a tiny amount of water. Be careful, though – too much water will ruin your bath bomb!

Allow to dry for a minimum of 4 hours, or overnight. Remove from the molds and store in an airtight container until ready to use.