Did you know it is SO easy and fun to make your own all natural DIY bath bombs? A few years ago I created this recipe with clean ingredients that I knew would be safe for my family. I can’t wait to share it with you today as these bath bombs are extra helpful to use if you are suffering with a cold, virus or sinus and chest congestion!

Benefits of All Natural DIY Bath Bombs

Softens and hydrates dry skin
Essential oil scents that aid with congestion and sinus pressure
Spa at home
Give as unique and special gifts that are much more affordable to make at home!

Homemade bath bombs are so fun to make, the possibilities for scents and colors are endless! For these all-natural DIY bath bombs, I decided to use a mix of essential oils that specifically help with congestion when you’re sick or suffering with sinus pressure. These bath bombs also make your skin so silky smooth and hydrated! If you or someone in your family aren’t bath takers, these can also be used on the shower floor! They also make really fun and unique gifts.

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What is the shelf life for the bath bombs?

Ours don’t ever last terribly long, but I would suggest using your bath bombs within 6 months of making them. Store in an airtight ziplock bag after dried.

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All Natural DIY Bath Bombs

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Servings 3 Large Bath Bombs (2.5″)

Ingredients

1 Cup Baking Soda
1/2 Cup Corn Starch
1/2 Cup Citric Acid

Wet Ingredients

2 1/2 Teaspoons Sunflower Oil Or any light oil
3/4 Tablespoon Water
1/4 Teaspoon Vitamin E oil
1/2-1 Teaspoon Essential oil of your choice
1/4 Teaspoon Glycerin
Witch Hazel in a spray bottle

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together baking soda, starch and citric acid.
In a second small bowl mix together sunflower oil, water, E oil, essential oils and then glycerin.
Whisk this mixture together and slowly and carefully poor into dry ingredients. Mixture may start to foam from the citric acid but we want to minimize this so the bath bombs can fizz when ready for use.
Mix together with a fork until a crumbly consistency appears.
Spray 3 times with witch hazel, and finish mixing with hands. It will hold together slightly, almost like wet sand. This is just what you want. Do not spray more than 3 times with the witch hazel or the bombs will not dry properly.
Fill 2 molds with your hands and press them together to pack tightly. The bath bomb should stay together.
Allow to dry for 24 hours before using or packaging.

Notes

I like to double this recipe to get 7 large bath bombs with my 2.5″ molds.

Bath bombs CAN be used immediately after making but are very soft. I would not suggest packaging until after drying.

Bath bombs have a shelf life of 6 months.

You can add color to your bath bombs using pigment powder (linked in above post).

You do not need to form powder into a mold if you don’t want to. Anything from a cupcake liner, to a silicone tray or just adding it to jars and spooning to water will also work fine!

How long do my bath bombs need to dry and set?

Technically they can be used right after making (I tested one in the bath myself!), but I would suggest letting your bath bombs dry for 24 hours. You won’t be able to package the bath bombs when they are soft and freshly made.