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My family loves bath bombs! I have finally found a recipe that works (yes, there were several attempts with some big failures). I'm ready to share this recipe with you - easy to personalize, great gift idea, and easy to make with most house hold items right in your home.
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How To Make Bath Bombs

I'm sharing my bath bomb recipe with you, it's a great gift idea, and easy to make with most household items right in your home.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Additional Time1 day
Total Time1 day 20 minutes
Course: Gift Ideas
Keyword: DIY bath bombs, easy bath bombs
Yield: 5 Bath Bombs
Author: Chas
Cost: $3-$5

Equipment

  • None

Materials

  • Baking Soda
  • 3 Tablespoons of Citric Acid
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 Tablespoons of any oil
  • **Optional** Food coloring & essential oil
  • Water
  • Mold

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add 1 cup of baking soda.  
  • Add 3 Tablespoons of Citric Acid.
  • Add 3 Tablespoons cornstarch.
  • Mix these ingredients together with a whisk.
  • Add 3 Tablespoons of any oil of your choice. 
  • Add a few drops of food color and essential oils if you choose.
  • Whisk as you add about 1 Tablespoon or less of water. 
  • Whisk all the ingredients together until the mixture is evenly mixed together.
  • Pack your bath bomb in the mold.
  • You can stop there to make a bomb tablet or fill up a second mold/bowl.
  • Take the 2 half molds/bowls and press them together.
  • Let your bath bombs set for 2 days.
  • Lightly tap the outside of the mold with a spoon to help them release.

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