How to make your own bath bomb?

A bath bomb and we relax

Bathing is a much-loved moment of relaxation, especially after a long day or during a chilled-out day. It's one of the best ways to unwind and forget about everything around you. Contact with warm water helps relieve stress, anxiety, and even depression. So imagine a nice warm bath with a homemade bath bomb to color your water and give it a scent you love.

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But how do you make your own organic bath bomb?

Whenever possible, it's best to always favor homemade and zero waste. Healthier for you and the environment. Making your own organic bath bomb is an opportunity to avoid having to throw away packaging, and above all, you know what it contains, which is more reassuring. You are the king or queen of the composition of this little bath bomb, and as soon as it's made, you can be proud of it. And it's a fun, easy, and above all economical activity.

So, are you ready to make your own bath bomb?

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This bath ball can bring you different effects depending on your desires and needs, it can be relaxing, anti-stress, energizing etc... Once you have taken the one of your choice, you just have to put it in your hot bath and your bath ball will dissolve bringing color and smell to your water.

HOMEMADE ORGANIC BATH BOMB RECIPE

The essential and natural ingredients for a bath bomb:

sodium bicarbonate, for the foaming effect
citric acid, for the cleaning effect
cornstarch, for the binding effect
vegetable oil, for hydration
water in a spray bottle
essential oils, for the scent of your choice (optional)
food coloring, for the color of your choice (optional)
A silicone mold for the shape of your bath bomb

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Step 1: Mix the baking soda, citric acid, and cornstarch in a container.

Step 2: Next, add the vegetable oil of your choice and food coloring. Mix until the color is well blended throughout the mixture.

Step 3: Spray your mixture with water until it has the texture of wet sand. To see if it's ready, take a handful and form a bath bomb; if it holds, you can put it in its mold.

Step 4: Put your dough in the mold of your choice and let it dry for between 4 and 6 hours.

Your organic bath bomb is ready to dissolve in your bath! And now that you know the recipe, it's up to you to choose the colors and scents of your choice.

Why are there oils in my bath bomb?

Essential and plant oils are important for moisturizing and caring for your skin, as well as for the benefits you're looking for in your bath bomb. For example:

For a relaxing bath you will opt for: essential oils of lavender, chamomile and mandarin.
For an invigorating bath bomb you will add: pearmint
For a slimming bath bomb: sage, cedar, geranium etc.
To care for your skin: palmarosa essential oil, ideal for regenerating and cleansing your skin.

Now that you know everything, it's up to you to make your own organic bath bomb for the moment of relaxation you need.

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