DIY:
Fast-Fizzing Bath Bombs Made with Essential Oils
Creating
a spa like environment in your home can easily be done using simple
household ingredients and essential oils.
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; because really, who
doesn’t love a bath that fizzles?!
Even
if you don’t have a bathtub, these bath bombs can still be
effective in a shower. The water will help dissolve the bath bomb and
release the aroma of the essential oils into the steam.
What
you need:
1
cup citric acid*
1 cup baking soda
½ cup cornstarch
½ cup
oil (almond oil, olive oil, Fractionated Coconut Oil,
etc.)
8-10 drops of your favorite essential oil(s)
silicone
mold or saran wrap
*
citric acid can be found at most major supermarkets in the canning
section
Instructions:
In
a bowl, place citric acid, baking soda, cornstarch, and oil.
Add
8-10 drops of the essential oil(s) of your choice.
Note: Choose an
essential oil to best suit your needs. The options are endless.
For
relaxation, try Lavender or Serenity.
For a mood boost, try Wild
Orange, Citrus Bliss, or Grapefruit.
For a decongestant, try
Eucalyptus or Breathe Respiratory Blend.
Mix
well with a spoon or with your hands until a soft dough is formed. It
should have the consistency of damp sand. At this point you could
also add food coloring, dried herbs, or flower petals to the mixture.
If the mixture is too wet, try adding a little more baking soda and
cornstarch until the consistency is right.
Put
the mixture into a silicone mold. Let it sit for at least 24 hours
before removing from mold.
If
you don’t have a silicone mold, you could use cupcake liners or
saran wrap to help mold your bath bombs.
The
bath bombs are ready to use once they are completely dry. To use,
just drop them in the tub/shower until they dissolve.
Bath
bombs are excellent gifts for both adults and children. When making
for kids, try adding some color to the mixture. Not only will they
love when the water changes colors, but will also love the fizz and
bubbles from the bath bomb as well.
Show
us your results! Take a photo of your homemade creations using
essential oils products and post on here or on my Auntie J's facebook
page, with the hashtag #athomEOs for a chance to be featured!
