Question

How to make bath bombs?

Answer 1

To make bath bombs, you will need the following ingredients and materials:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup baking soda
• 1/2 cup citric acid
• 1/2 cup Epsom salts
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 3/4 teaspoon water
• 2 teaspoons essential oil of your choice
• A few drops of food coloring (optional)

Materials:

• Bath bomb molds
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Spray bottle with water
• Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salts, and cornstarch. Mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the coconut oil, water, essential oil, and food coloring.
3. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking constantly to prevent fizzing.
4. The mixture should hold together when squeezed. If it's too dry, spritz it with water from the spray bottle.
5. Pack the mixture into the bath bomb molds, pressing firmly to compact.
6. Let the bath bombs dry in the molds for a few hours, then carefully remove them.
7. Allow the bath bombs to dry completely for 24-48 hours before using or gifting them.

Enjoy your homemade bath bombs!