How do you make plain bath bombs?
Bath bomb recipe
- 100g bicarbonate of soda.
- 50g citric acid.
- 25g cornflour.
- 25g Epsom salt (optional)
- 2 tbsp oil – such as sunflower, coconut or olive oil.
- ¼ tsp essential oil, such as orange, lavender or chamomile.
- a few drops of liquid food colouring.
- orange peel, lavender or rose petals, to decorate (optional)
What holds bath bombs together?
Bath bombs are made with 2 parts baking soda and 1 part citric acid. That causes the fizzing reaction when they’re dropped in water. They typically need witch hazel to hold together. From there, you can customize them with colors, fragrances, and additives.
Why are my bath bombs so soft?
Why is my bath bomb soft? If your bath bomb is soft, the mixture may have too much moisture. If you add too much witch hazel or oil during the mixing process, add more dry ingredients to balance the texture. If you live in a humid, wet climate, the moisture in the air can prevent the bath bombs from becoming hard.
Why are my bath bombs not getting hard?
What can I use to harden a bath bomb?
You can also add about 1 teaspoon of kaolin clay per cup of powder. It helps bath bombs harden and hold their shape.
What makes a bath bomb stay together?
How do you make bath bombs without chemicals?
- 1 bath bomb mold.
- 1 cup baking soda.
- 1/2 cup citric acid.
- 1/2 cup corn starch.
- 1/2 cup sea salt or epsom salt.
- 2 tbsp coconut oil.
- 1/4 cup raw cacao powder.
- 10 drops peru balsam essential oil, vanilla extract, or vanilla absolute.
What is the most popular scent for bath bombs?
Fall Scents for Bath Bombs
- Cinnamon. Cinnamon reminds me of warm apple pie.
- Sweet Orange. Another sweet essential oil that works great in a bath bomb is Sweet Orange.
- Vanilla. You can find vanilla as an essential or a fragrance oil.
- Earthy Essential Oils.
- Clove.