DIY Bath Bomb Recipe with Wild Orange & Rose Oils

Bath bombs are amazing and can offer so many benefits in addition to being fun with all the fizz! But are bath bombs safe? Not really. Unfortunately, most that are on the market today contain loads of dangerous dyes and chemicals that can negatively affect your health.

Unless it’s a DIY bath bomb, some of the dangers you’re exposed to include toxic fake fragrances, artificial food dyes and glitter that can enter your bloodstream and potentially disrupt your hormones, cause urinary tract infections and yeast infections.

However, the good news is that a DIY bath bomb recipe is very easy to make at home, and you can tailor them to your needs by using certain essential oils.

Best Bath Bomb Ingredients

Baking soda has the benefits of detoxify and alkalizing the body, while offering softness to your skin. Sea salt provides magnesium that can be absorbed through the skin, and cornstarch also has the ability of helping soften the skin, giving it a silky feeling.

Cream of tartar is the sediment that comes from the bottom of a wine barrel, but it is not alcoholic. It contains high levels of potassium, but since you are not ingesting it, minimal amounts are absorbed through the skin and usually not a problem; however, if potassium is a concern, make sure to check with your doctor.

Witch hazel is also a great toner for the skin containing tons of healing properties. Its astringent properties are great for acne.

Almond oil is light and wonderful for the skin. It can soothe chapped skin. Coconut oil for skin is also a good call, as it helps soften while offering antifungal and antibacterial benefits.

Wild orange oil is very uplifting to the body and mind, offering an invigorating feeling. Rose essential oil has benefits for the skin, helps balance hormones and could even boost the mood.

How to Make DIY Bath Bombs

Let’s get started on this DIY bath bomb recipe. In a glass or ceramic bowl, start with the baking soda, citric acid, sea salt and cornstarch. These are key components and where all the fizz comes from.

Once these elements interact with water, especially the baking soda and citric acid, all sorts of excitement takes place. Cornstarch also helps to harden the bath bomb. Blend all ingredients well.

In a separate bowl, let’s combine the liquid ingredients. Add the cream of tartar and the witch hazel to help further harden the bath bomb.

Next, let’s mix in the oils: almond oil and coconut oil. Both helps the skin and work well for a DIY bath bomb. Then add the wild orange essential oil and the rose essential oil.

Now combine the liquid ingredients with the dry ingredients for your DIY bath bomb recipe.

Lastly, let’s add a hint of color. Using common, off-the-shelf food dyes can cause problems to your health. Instead, use a little beetroot powder to get a nice rosy-pink color and the added benefits of antioxidants.

Once you have blended all ingredients, you can shape your DIY bath bomb recipe into a ball. If you prefer, you can use a silicon bath bomb mold, lightly greased cookie mold or muffin tins to give it a specific shape. Since the mixture may expand, continue to push it into the mold you have chosen in the early stages of setting.

Allow it to set for 1–2 days so that it can form its shape as it dries. Once dry, store in an airtight container. Storing in the fridge can help keep it fresh since there aren’t any preservatives or chemicals in this bath bomb recipe, but using them within 2–3 weeks is best. And, of course, they make great gifts!

When you are ready to use your DIY bath bomb recipe, simply draw a nice warm bath and drop it in! Enjoy the effervescence and the delightful scents while gaining the relaxation that your body and mind may need.

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