This project is super fast and super easy. It’s a very quick 10 minute craft that really brings a lot of enjoyment. The best part about this recipe is it uses mostly regular household items. Quick and easy self-care right when you need it.

The bath bombs themselves take a short time to make but need to sit overnight to retain their shape. If you don’t have that amount of time or patience on your hands you can still make this. Just follow the recipe and put the mixture in a very large jar. Once sealed it won’t dry all the way and you’ll have awesome fizzy bath sprinkle salt. Just scoop out half a cup worth and enjoy. It feels just as good there’s just a bit less of a show.

There is a Danish term that roughly translates to coziness, togetherness and well-being in the darkness of times. The word is hygge.  It is pronounced HYUU-ga. As a culture the Danish really embrace the winter and everything that goes with it from sweaters to warm tea and cookies. Even playing in the snow, they embrace it all. This is my goal for this winter to really savor it. Taking a hot bath with these bath bomb I’m sure will make it even better.

First things first this is what you need for supplies. Also, if you so desire, you can add food coloring (just a couple drops) to make them whatever color you so desire. I chose to keep mine white. Don’t worry if you do add a few drops though, it won’t stain your body or your tub. The only way that would happen is if you use a lot of food coloring. I mean a lot a lot.

What can make these bath bombs even better is using a scent that is really you. I tend to like more classical things so I went with rose. If this is your first time making bath bombs I suggest you stick with rose, lavender or chamomile. Those are the three classic scents and after that you can just get fancy. Some people even add fresh herbs to theirs. Whatever you choose make it your own. When you make these the whole house smells wonderful.

These next items are the hardware you need to make bath bombs. Gloves are key. None of the chemicals will burn you (otherwise we wouldn’t be putting them in a in a bath bomb right?) but, if you get the essential oil on you in it’s highly concentrated form it’s kinda hard to get the scent off your hands. It’s also easier to do the clean up at the end if you just have the gloves to take off. You also need a tray (I use a cookie sheet and one piece of aluminum foil to cover it with. Not tightly, we will get that.

The only other items you will need are molds. It can be any fancy shape you want just make sure that it won’t be too hard to get the physical bath bomb out so it can dry. One very popular mold is the gumball machine prize plastic case. They are the perfect size and shape.

I am going to make one that way but, my standby for this is a mini muffin tin. It’s quick, easy to clean and I can do multiple moldings at a time.

The first step is to measure the dry ingredients. Keep in mind we are doing chemistry after all so they need to be as precise as possible. In glass bowl start with 1 cup of baking soda.

Next add 1/2 a cup of cornstarch. Cornstarch is superfine and super sticky. Make sure you take an extra second to scrape out as much as you can from your measuring vessel. Also, it will go everywhere and it’s not you it’s just it’s nature. This cannot be avoided that’s why am using the mat. Another tip is to measure it over the sink for easy clean up.

Next add 1/2 a cup of Epsom salt. Before you open the container though shake it because it does get very cakey.

Then add 1/2 a cup of citric acid. Citric acid can be a little interesting to look for in a store. It’s with the canning stuff generally. It’s usually used in pickle making.

Once all the dry ingredients are in the bowl use your hands to break up any big chunks then, whisk to get the finer ones. It’s very important that there are no chunks. Otherwise this recipe won’t come together.

It should look like this when it’s ready. So soft. So smooth.

Next the wet goods. In a mason jar start by adding 2 1/2 teaspoons of water. You really just need a container to mix the wet ingredients in. My container of choice for that is always a mason jar. It is a chilly dry day here so this amount worked well for my recipe today. Add a small bit more at the end if the bath bombs are not sticking together.

Then 2 teaspoons of the essential oil of your choice. The bottle I bought had a governor on it which made it take a while for enough to come out to fill up the measuring spoon. It’s easier if you remove it before you pour.

Lastly add 2 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil. Some people prefer coconut oil but, due to possible allergens of these gifts I’m making I prefer olive oil it’s more neutral.

Swish about in the bottom of the jar it should look like this when well mixed. This is the point to add the optional food coloring if you wish. Carefully pour the mason jar of liquid slowly, I mean super slowly, into the dry goods bowl stirring the whole time. I find to start mixing a whisk is best but once you get towards the bottom of the liquid in the container switch to a fork or your hands. They just work better. If it starts foaming as you pour that means you’ve poured too much at once. The easy fix to that is to just stir faster. Last add 1/8 teaspoon of pink salt then mix.

Once mixing all the ingredients are together the mixture will be sticky. Now it is time to mold. I first went with the gumball machine prize container. I filled both and packed them down as tight as possible this is key to having a strong bath bomb.

My favorite mold is a mini muffin tin. You can do a larger batch at a time that way. I also find the bath bombs come out more uniform because of the tough metal of the pan.

Let the gumball price mold sit for about 10 minutes then gently tap them both out.

Take your loosely lined with aluminum foil cookie sheet and place the bottom of the bath bomb on it. Flat side up.

Put about three dribbles the water on the tip of your finger then touch the flat top of the bottom piece of the bath bomb half. Then, place the top flat side down on top of that. Let sit overnight.

Place the muffin tin on the cookie sheet then cover with the aluminum foil from the pan, folding it up. Turn the pan so it’s upside down then tap out the bath bombs.

Easy peasy. Let sit overnight.

I always end up with a bit left over. I put it in a small jar and put a lid on it. This is the awesome fizzy bath sprinkle salt I mentioned earlier. It’s wonderful.

Recipe

1 Cup of Baking Soda

1/2 Cup of Corn Starch

1/2 Cup of Citric Acid

1/2 Cup of Epsom Salt

1/8 teaspoon of Pink Salt

2 1/2 teaspoons of Tap Water

2 teaspoons of Essential Oil (rose is my favorite)

2 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil

4 drops of Food Coloring (optional)

These bath bombs are quick and easy to make. They make great gifts for everyone. Also, try to hygge. I’ve heard that’s where it’s at. Treat yourself. As always make it but, make sure you make it your own. Enjoy.