Natural Orange Bath Bomb Recipe with Epsom Salt
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How long do bath bombs last?
Bomb bombs typically last 6 months, and you can also use them after the expiration date. It may not fizz though. If your bomb has changed in color or looks moldy in spots – it’s time to toss it.
What makes bath bombs fizz?
The baking soda and citric acid are what makes your bath bomb fizz when it touches water. The chemical reaction produces a lot of bubbles – or the fizzing you hear!
How do you use a bath bomb?
Bath bombs are super easy to use! You just fill up your bath with hot water and drop the bomb in! You can sit in the tub as it fizzes. If you want it to dissolve faster, try holding it under the running water.
Essential oils for bath bombs
Can you put essential oils in bath bombs?
Restore
- Lavender
- Lemon
- Peppermint
Creamsicle Orange
- Vanilla
- Orange
Refresh (Great for colds)
- Peppermint
- Eucalyptus
Sleep
- Lavendar
- Ylang Ylang
Man-Bath
- Cedarwood
- Sage
- Clove
Detox
- Ginger
- Rosemary
- Lemon
Headache Relief
- Peppermint
Seasonal Allergies
- Lemon
- Lavender
- Peppermint
Calming Blend
- Lavender
- Ylang Ylang
- Lemon
Beach Bath
- Cedarwood
- Copaiba
- Lime
Romance
- Ylang Ylang
- Wild Orange
How to Make Natural Bath Bombs
Making homemade bath bombs actually is easier than you think, and they make awesome gifts for your family, friends, and neighbors! Plus, your kids will love them as well!
What You’ll Need:
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup citric acid
- ½ cup Epsom salt
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Mica powdered soap dye
- 1 tablespoon dried orange peel
- 5 drops orange essential oil
- 5 drops vanilla essential oil
- 2 ½ tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon water
- 8 to 10 bath bomb molds
How to Make the DIY Bath Bombs
First you’ll whisk together cornstarch, citric acid, salt, baking soda, mica powder, and dried orange peel in a large bowl.
Then, in a small measuring cup, whisk together essential oil, coconut oil, and water.
The next step is the toughest – but still not hard. You’ll want to very slowly (to avoid as much fizzing as possible) add the water solution to the dry ingredients. Stir and mash together until it resembles sand.
Immediately transfer bath bomb mixture into bath bomb molds, pressing mixture tightly into each side and adding a little to overflow each side of the mold. Press the mold together and twist until closed.
Allow bath bombs to rest (and dry) for at least 24 hours.
To remove the bath bombs from the molds, tap the outside of the mold gently. Then, twist each side of the mold and pull to remove the bath bomb.
To give as a gift, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or place in an airtight jar.
This bath bomb is a great way weight loss reward or a way to practice self-love. We also love to include words of affirmation into our self care routine!
DIY Orange Natural Bath Bomb Recipe with Epsom Salt
Enjoy a relaxing bath with our DIY natural bath bomb recipe! These fizzy bombs are infused with orange and vanilla essential oils and epsom salt to melt away the day.
Materials
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup citric acid
- ½ cup Epsom salt
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Mica powdered soap dye
- 1 tablespoon dried orange peel
- 5 drops orange essential oil
- 5 drops vanilla essential oil
- 2 ½ tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon water
Tools
- 8 to 10 bath bomb molds
Instructions
- First you'll whisk together cornstarch, citric acid, salt, baking soda, mica powder, and dried orange peel in a large bowl.
- Then, in a small measuring cup, whisk together essential oil, coconut oil, and water.
- The next step is the toughest - but still not hard. You'll want to very slowly (to avoid as much fizzing as possible) add the water solution to the dry ingredients. Stir and mash together until it resembles sand.
- Immediately transfer bath bomb mixture into bath bomb molds, pressing mixture tightly into each side and adding a little to overflow each side of the mold. Press the mold together and twist until closed.
- Allow bath bombs to set up in the mold for at least 24 hours.
- To remove the bath bombs from the molds, tap the outside of the mold gently. Then, twist each side of the mold and pull to remove the bath bomb.
- To give as a gift, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or place in an airtight jar.
Notes
- You can also substitute the orange and vanilla essential oil with other oils for different smells.
- Another variation would be to use different shaped bath bomb molds. You can find a bunch of different ones on Amazon. We've linked 2 below.
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I am assuming the coconut oil is for moisturizing, can it be left out?
While it is for moisture, the recipe works best when you use all of the ingredients.
Can I use real vanilla instead of vanilla oil?
Unfortunately, I don’t know. I would highly suggest using an essential oil instead, but I’ve not tried it with real vanilla.