Bubbles and fizz are undeniably fun. Everyone – no matter what their age! – loves watching the colorful, foamy display when a bath bomb is dropped in the tub. But the real magic of these home-spa sensations goes beyond the mere visual. Thanks to a cupful of coconut oil and aromatic essential oil, your skin soaks up mega moisture and your senses are treated to a sweet escape. Add some dried calendula flowers for extra-relaxing and skin-pampering effects! (Watch the video below for a step-by-step tutorial to make your own homemade bath bombs.)
Ingredients
2 cups baking soda
1 cup citric acid
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup Epsom salt
1 cup coconut oil
2 Tbsp. essential oil
Optional: few drops food coloring
Optional: dried calendula flowers
Bath bomb mold
Directions
1. In large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients.
2. In separate bowl, mix together coconut oil, essential oil and food coloring.
3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix thoroughly (use hands for best results).
4. Add a sprinkling of calendula flowers to mold; fill mold with mixture, let set and carefully remove bath bomb.
https://youtu.be/6C5H7jAEpQs
