This Holiday Bath Bomb DIY Recipe is super easy and you probably have most of the ingredients at home. You can whip up some Christmas gifts or some winter self care in minutes. Natural skin care has never been easier.
Easy Holiday Bath Bomb DIY
Treat yourself or your friends and family to a relaxing and festive bath with these Christmas Bath Bombs. These handmade fizzies are made with natural ingredients and scented with essential oils. Plus, each bath bomb is packed with soothing, moisturizing, and nourishing coconut oil and vitamin E.
Bath Bomb Ingredients
Baking Soda
The soda can neutralize acids, wash away sweat and oil, renew and soften dry skin, leaving it silky smooth.
Citric Acid
When the citric acid dissolves and mixes with the baking soda, it creates carbon dioxide – a gas – and forms small bubbles in the bath water, creating the fizz.
Cornstarch
Cornstarch slows down the reaction of the bath bomb. It binds to the baking soda and citric acid and slows down the rate at which both of them dissolve, making the fizziness last longer.
Epsom Salt
Epsom salt in the bath can soften rough, dry skin and exfoliate dead skin cells. It can also soothe skin affected by skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
Coconut Oil
This oil has amazing moisturizing properties for dry skin, including eczema.
Vitamin E
This amazing miracle oil can smooth away rough or dry skin.
Essential Oils
Studies have shown there are many health benefits to adding essential oils to your bath. Some of these include:
- Ease Stress and Quieten the Mind
- Help You Sleep Better
- Soothe Sore Muscles and Joints
- Lower Blood Pressure and Improve Heart Health
- Combat Colds, Flu and Make Breathing Easier
- Improve Dry and Irritated Skin
- Lift Your Mood and Make You Feel Happier
Supplies for Christmas Bath Bombs
This recipe will make 3 2.2-inch bath bombs or about 6 1-inch, depending on the mold used. Grab a whisk if you have one and if not, a fork.
- baking soda
- citric acid
- epsom salt
- cornstarch
- coconut oil
- vitamin E
- essential oils
- bowl
- whisk
- cookie scoop
- bath bomb molds
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Festive Holiday Bath Bomb DIY Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup epsom salt
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup citric acid
- 3-4 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon vitamin E
- 12-15 drops essential oil (lavender, orange, lemon, rosemary, bergamot, etc.)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients EXCEPT THE CITRIC ACID. Whisk to remove any clumps. In a small jar or bowl, stir together the wet ingredients.
- If you’re using coconut oil, melt it and let cool slightly before mixing with other wet ingredients. SLOWLY pour the liquid mixture in with the dry mixture, whisking gently.
- Once all the wet ingredients are combined with the dry, squeeze the mixture together. It should be fairly sticky and wet but not like a snowball. If it’s falling apart, add a bit more melted coconut oil.
- NOW add the citric acid and gently mix with your hands.
- Next, fill each half of your bath bomb mold with the mixture until it’s just barely heaping. Press together.
- Remove from mold and let sit overnight before handling. You may need to keep it in half a mold overnight.
- This mixture makes enough for (4) 2.5″ bath bombs.
Holiday DIY Bath Bomb Recipe
This Holiday Bath Bomb DIY Recipe is super easy and you probably have most of the ingredients at home. You can whip up some Christmas gifts or some winter self care in minutes. Natural skin care has never been easier.
Materials
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup epsom salt
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup citric acid
- 3-4 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon vitamin E
- 12-15 drops essential oil (lavender, orange, lemon, rosemary, bergamot, etc.)
- Holiday sprinkles
Tools
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Bath bomb mold
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients EXCEPT THE CITRIC ACID. Whisk to remove any clumps. In a small jar or bowl, stir together the wet ingredients.
- If you’re using coconut oil, melt it and let cool slightly before mixing with other wet ingredients. SLOWLY pour the liquid mixture in with the dry mixture, whisking gently.
- Once all the wet ingredients are combined with the dry, squeeze the mixture together. It should be fairly sticky and wet but not like a snowball. If it's falling apart, add a bit more melted coconut oil.
- NOW add the citric acid and gently mix with your hands.
- Next, fill each half of your bath bomb mold with the mixture until it’s just barely heaping. Press together.
- Remove from mold and let sit overnight before handling. You may need to keep it in half a mold overnight.
- This mixture makes enough for (4) 2.5" bath bombs.
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