What is a bath bomb? Scented bath bombs. DIY bath bombs with clay and starch

A warm aromatic bath can relieve fatigue after a hard day at work, restore strength and help you relax. To make water procedures as beneficial and enjoyable as possible, a large number of cosmetics have been created. Among them, bath bombs take pride of place. You can buy them in a store or make your own from simple ingredients. Most of the necessary tools for their manufacture are present in the kitchen of every housewife.

Why it's better to make your own bath bombs

The point of making such bombs with your own hands is not so much about saving money as about the real benefits for health and body skin. The same ones colorful balls, which can be found on the shelves of every large supermarket for little money, contain harmful substances and dyes. For small children and allergy sufferers, they can be potentially dangerous. The fact is that commercial bombs often contain soda ash, which is used to prepare quite aggressive cleaning products. Synthetic dyes and cheap substitutes for aromatic oils are also often used.

Of course you can go to the store natural cosmetics and buy “geysers” made from high-quality raw materials there. But such stores are not found in every city and they cost quite a lot of money. They are produced mainly from inexpensive ingredients, and the price is often artificially high due to the name “natural”.

As you can see, there is a point to making bath bombs:

firstly, you will always know what you put there;
secondly, you save money and buy only ingredients for cooking;
thirdly, you have an excellent opportunity to get creative with the ingredients and use only those ingredients that suit you specifically;
fourthly, you can do with my own hands great gift for a loved one.

Using dried rose flowers, you can make incredibly beautiful and fragrant bombs

Ingredients for making

There are many recipes for making homemade bombs, but most of them start with a classic base. You will need the following components:

baking soda;
lemon acid;
base oil (olive, coconut, wheat germ oil, etc.).

Only two ingredients are responsible for the “gurgling” effect - soda and citric acid. Dissolving in water, they interact with each other and the well-known chemical reaction begins. Responsible for the aroma essential oils, flavorings, ground coffee, dried herbs and petals. Fillers with a caring effect are also used: potato or corn starch, dry cream or milk, sea salt. Color is provided by food dyes, colored sea salt, coffee, cocoa, etc.

Many recipes indicate that citric acid It's better to grind it into powder. Since it is volatile and can cause irritation to mucous membranes, it is recommended to wear a protective mask while grinding. The lid of the coffee grinder is also not opened immediately, but is waited for the caustic dust to settle.

Table: variations of ingredients for making bombs at home

"Lush foam"

Ingredients	№1	№2	№3	№4
Basic	Baking soda	Lemon acid	Effervescent vitamin tablets*	-
Base oil	Sprout oil wheat	Olive oil	Coconut oil	Macadamia oil
Dye	Powdered food colors	Liquid food coloring	Cosmetic dyes	Colored salt*
Essential oil	For calm and relaxation: lavender ylang-ylang rose neroli clary sage bergamot	For vivacity: basil mint ginger citrus lemongrass fir	Aphrodisiacs: rose patchouli geranium sandalwood rosemary jasmine	For children: lavender tea tree fennel bergamot ylang-ylang mandarin
Fillers	Powdered milk and dry cream	Corn or potato starch	Magnesium sulfate or Epsom salt	Sea salt
Decor + aroma	Dry herbs	Dried flowers and petals	Ground coffee, cocoa powder
Additional components:	Polysorbate-80	White, colored dry clay	-

Base oil is used as a bonding component. Without it, you won’t be able to make a bomb from soda, citric acid and fillers. In addition, it cares for the skin, nourishes it and moisturizes it. It is best to use wheat germ oil as a base oil. It is light, quickly absorbed by the skin and does not clog pores. You can also use other oils as a main or additional component: grape seed, almond, jojoba, macadamia, cocoa, sea buckthorn, etc.

For beneficial aromatherapy, it is better to use only high-quality natural essential oils. You can also use food and cosmetic fragrances, which can be purchased at soap stores.

It is not advisable to use mineral oils and synthetic essential oils. They often cause allergic reactions and can negatively affect your skin and health.

Water is used rarely and in small quantities, usually to make bombs with a small amount of oil. The fact is that under the influence of moisture, soda and acid immediately begin to interact and you risk ruining your creation at the very beginning. Water is added using a fine spray from a short distance. Large drops of water may cause a reaction and the bomb will not work.

These small bath balls are used as decoration.

Powdered cream and milk are added to soften the skin while bathing. Since they are undesirable for oily and problem skin, it is better to replace them with corn or potato starch. Sea salt saturates the skin with beneficial minerals and has a beneficial effect on the body as a whole. Also healing properties has clay (kaolin), which can be purchased at the pharmacy. Dried petals and herbs additionally saturate the water with aromas and turn bathing into a real pleasure.

Polysorbate (emulsifier) and foaming agent “Lush foam” can be found in a specialized store for preparing cosmetics. They are not required components. Thanks to polysorbate, the oil will not form a greasy film on the surface of the water and the walls of the bath, but will completely dissolve. A foaming agent will be needed to produce foam while the geyser bomb is bubbling.

Using the “Lush Foam” foaming agent you can make a foaming geyser bomb

Dyes are purely decorative. If you are afraid of allergies or you are simply against various “chemicals”, then you can do without them. The same petals, herbs, zest and coffee can give the bombs a beautiful color without harm to health. Never use pigments of dubious quality or not intended for cosmetics.

For coloring bombs desired color do not use art paints(gouache, acrylic, etc.). They can clog pores, stain your bathtub and body, and cause severe allergic reactions.

You won't need dyes if you add this colored salt to the mixture

In addition to the ingredients for cooking, you will also need:

bomb molds;
a small deep bowl (preferably glass or porcelain);
gloves;
a tablespoon for measuring ingredients and kneading;
beaker;
electronic kitchen scales;
coffee grinder or mortar for grinding;
fine spray (for water);
cling film.

You can buy a mold at a specialized soap-making store. There you can also find bath beads, fragrances for cosmetics and a foaming agent. Instead of special molds, you can use chocolate trays, ice molds, pastry spoons for cutting out balls, muffin tins and much more. If you don't care appearance bombs, then make them with your hands like snowballs.

This is what happens when you put fresh or dried flowers at the bottom of a mold.

A coffee grinder and mortar will be needed to grind ingredients such as citric acid and sea salt. The smaller the components, the better their adhesion to each other. Gloves are used to protect your hands from burning while working. The fact is that citric acid in direct contact can irritate sensitive skin and cause a burning sensation in places of abrasions, hangnails and wounds. But when taking a bath using such a homemade bomb, citric acid dissolves in a large amount of water and has no effect negative influence on the skin.

Since essential oils tend to “fade out” over time, each finished bomb should be wrapped in cling film or placed in a closed, airtight bag. Ready-made “pops” are stored in a dry place.

Photo gallery: bomb making kits

Bath beads can be used to beautifully decorate effervescent balls Can be used square shapes for ice Dried herbs will give the bombs a beautiful aroma, and cream will give softening properties. Use dried rose petals and herbs instead of dyes Instead of store-bought molds, you can use chocolate egg halves

How to make different types of bombs at home: recipes with photos

All recipes differ in the ingredients used, the desired effects and smells, as well as fillers (salt, petals, coffee, etc.). You can prepare “geysers” for children with a minimum amount of ingredients, without artificial colors and only with those essential oils that rarely cause allergic reactions.

Classic oil bomb without water

You can use starch or sea salt as a filler. Salt crystals are quite large, so they are first crushed in a coffee grinder or mortar.

The amount of ingredients is for 3 balls. You will need:

baking soda - 4 tbsp. l.;
citric acid - 2 tbsp. l.;
sea salt - 2 tbsp. l.;
base oil (from wheat germ or whatever you have) - 1 tbsp. l.;
flavoring - 10 drops;
liquid food coloring - 10 drops;
bomb mold.

If you wish, you can use an emulsifier, but then you need to take half a tablespoon of oil and the same amount of emulsifier.

Cooking instructions:

Prepare all ingredients and put on gloves.
First you need to mix citric acid, soda and salt
Mix soda, crushed salt and citric acid.
Add flavoring and coloring.
Ingredients can be mixed using a broom
Pour the base oil into the dry mixture, add lavender essential oil.
Measure with a tablespoon required quantity oils and add to dry mixture
Mix everything thoroughly until smooth.
Essential oil is added directly to the mixture
After preparing the mixture, you can start forming balls.
Fill one half of the mold and compact well.
Fill the mold with the finished mixture and press tightly with a spoon.
Fill the other half and make a small mound.
Connect the halves, pressing them tightly together.
Let the product dry for an hour and then carefully remove the mold.
Remove unsightly irregularities.
Place the bomb on paper and leave to dry overnight.
Store in a dry place, wrapped in cling film.
The bomb can be placed in a plastic bag and tied with a cord

A properly prepared mixture should sculpt well and have the consistency of wet sand. Also, the bombs are not dried in the oven - this can cause them to crack and crumble.

Instead of flavorings, you can use essential oils, then the bombs will be more natural. In this case, you should also abandon emulsifiers and dyes. To color the mixture a beautiful color, use ground coffee, grated lemon and orange zest, crushed petals and herbs.

You can also make two-color and even multi-colored bombs. Simply divide the base mixture into parts and color in different colors. Fill the halves as desired. You can layer the mixtures to create striped balls, or simply fill each half with one color.

By combining colors you can make bright and beautiful “fizzies” for bathing.

If the bombs do not stick together well and fall apart, you can use ethyl alcohol to moisten the mixture. It is volatile, unlike water, it slowly reacts with soda and acid. Alcohol is poured into a fine spray bottle and the mixture is sprayed on.

Video: how to make two-color bath bombs

Even a beginner can make these fragrant effervescent balls on his own. If you are doing this for the first time, it is better to add citric acid at the very end to minimize the risk of a chemical reaction.

Orange-grapefruit bomb with water, without starch and dry cream

The amount of ingredients is calculated to prepare one medium-sized bomb. You will need a fine spray bottle to add water. The amount of water indicated is approximate and you should see for yourself how much it will be needed to optimally moisten the mixture.

Water is added at a distance in single spritzes and everything is quickly mixed.

So, you will need the following components:

2 tbsp. l. soda;
1 tbsp. l. citric acid;
1 tbsp. l. crushed sea salt;
5 drops of grapefruit flavoring;
5 drops of orange essential oil;
5 drops of liquid cosmetic dye “Yellow”;
5–7 drops of wheat germ oil;
1 tsp. water.

Step-by-step instruction:

Crush citric acid in a mortar.
Mix the resulting powder with soda and acid.
Mix soda, citric acid and salt with a spoon
Add oils, flavoring and coloring.
Mix the ingredients until smooth.
After adding the dye, the mixture is thoroughly mixed
Add water from a spray bottle and mix well.
Fill one half of the form and then the other.
When filling the mold, you need to compact the mixture well.
Compact everything tightly and then connect the halves.
The halves filled with the finished mixture are tightly connected to each other
Carefully remove the bomb from the mold and remove any bumps from the resulting ball.
Leave the bomb to dry on paper for 24 hours.
Wrap in cling film and store in a dry place.
If you put a little oatmeal on the bottom of the mold, you get a very nice bomb.

Video: DIY bath bomb

Lavender foam bomb

Such a bomb will have a triple effect: aromatherapy, nourishing the skin with oil and lush foam.

List of ingredients:

soda - 90 g (or 4.5 tbsp without a slide);
citric acid - 30 g (2 tablespoons without a slide);
corn starch - 30 g (1 heaped tablespoon);
macadamia oil - 1 tsp;
foaming agent “Lush foam” - 30 g;
dry cosmetic pigment of lilac color - 3 g;
lavender essential oil - 5 drops.

You do everything as in previous recipes. Use a digital kitchen scale to accurately weigh ingredients. Instructions:

By the way, you don’t have to knead the mixture until the color is uniform after adding the dye. Uneven lilac color and isolated white grains will also look beautiful.

Video: foam bath bombs

Oil-free bombs with powdered milk

This recipe does not contain such a component as base oil. Water will help bind the dry ingredients together. The secret of preparation is to quickly knead the mixture and carefully sprinkle it with water. But the result will certainly please you: the bubbling geyser will fill the bath with fragrance and will not form greasy stains on the surface of the water.

Prepare the following ingredients:

citric acid, powder - 50 g;
soda - 110 g;
milk powder (cream) - 25 g;
flavoring or essential oil - 10 drops;
dye - 5–10 drops;
water - approximately 2 tsp.

How to do:

Mix all dry ingredients together.
Add the required amount of oil and coloring.
Essential oil will fill the mixture with a wonderful aroma
Add a little water and stir.
Repeat until the mixture begins to form stable lumps.
All ingredients must be mixed well until smooth.
Fill the form with the prepared mixture.
Remove the bomb and dry as described above.

For the first time, you can reduce the amount of ingredients by half. If you succeed, then you can safely prepare a large number of flavor bombs.

Using bright dyes you can make these beautiful bombs

Fizzy hearts for children with white clay

Children love to bathe, especially with different beautiful-smelling bath products. But children's skin is very delicate, sensitive and more prone to allergic reactions. Therefore, this recipe does not contain harmful ingredients, artificial colors or fragrances. We suggest using heart-shaped shapes instead of traditional balls.

Lavender essential oil is perfect as a flavoring agent. It can be used from the first days of life, it has a calming effect, which is so important for your child’s sound, carefree sleep. As a base oil, take jojoba oil, which is good for the skin and does not cause irritation or allergic reactions.

For six hearts you will need:

baking soda - 15 tbsp. l.;
citric acid - 6 tbsp. l.;
sea salt - 3 tbsp. l.;
white clay - 3 tbsp. l.;
jojoba oil - 4 tsp;
lavender essential oil - 18 drops.

You will also need a coffee grinder, a sieve and a silicone mold for 6 hearts.

For self-made baby bombs don't require many ingredients

Cooking instructions:

Prepare all ingredients.
Sift the soda through a sieve, remove lumps.
Grind citric acid and sea salt.
If the salt is coarse, you can grind it in a coffee grinder.
Place all dry ingredients into a deep bowl.
Add oil and stir.
The oil must be mixed well with the dry ingredients so that it is distributed evenly throughout the mass.
Fill the molds with the prepared mixture and compact tightly.
It is very convenient to use silicone baking molds
Leave the bombs to dry for 3 hours.
Turn the mold over onto paper and remove the hearts.
The formed bombs must dry for at least 12 hours
Leave overnight to dry completely.
When the bombs are dry, they should be wrapped in cling film.
To prevent the bombs from losing their aroma, they need to be tightly wrapped in film.

For coloring baby bombs Beautiful colors You can use natural dyes: turmeric, beet juice, carrots, spinach or blue cabbage. For older children, use food coloring if you are sure of its quality.

Bombs without citric acid

Many people are scared by the presence of citric acid in recipes. It is for those with hypersensitive skin and simply lovers of everything natural that we offer a recipe for preparing bombs without this component. It’s worth noting right away that such a bomb will not dissolve with the characteristic bubbling effect, but it is long-lasting and can be used several times if desired.

Take the following components:

soda - 1 glass (100 g);
dry cream - 1/2 tbsp.;
salt - 1/2 tbsp.;
olive oil- 1 tablespoon;
food coloring - 10 drops;
essential oils - 10 drops;
water in a spray bottle - 1 teaspoon.

Do everything as usual:

Mix dry ingredients in a deep container.
Combine oils in a separate bowl.
Some recipes advise mixing oils separately
Pour the oils and coloring into the base mixture and stir.
This is the beauty you get if you put dried rose petals
Dry naturally.

These bombs can be used to bathe children. We advise you to remove the dye and add chopped dried herbs (chamomile, chamomile) instead.

Vitamin geyser bombs without citric acid and soda

In some countries where many of our compatriots live, it is not easy to find regular baking soda and citric acid in stores. We suggest using effervescent vitamins instead, for example, the cheapest vitamin C.

These effervescent vitamin tablets can be used instead of soda and citric acid

So, you will need the following ingredients:

effervescent tablets - 100 g;
potato starch - 100 g;
cocoa butter - 30 g;
essential oil or flavoring - 5–10 drops;
food coloring - 5–10 drops.

Buy the necessary ingredients and get to work:

Here is a review from the creator of this wonderful recipe, who lives in Germany:

The recipe took a long time to come up, but the solution was found unexpectedly and simply. It turned out that finding baking soda and citric acid in Germany is not so easy. At first I settled on baking powder (almost the same soda) and thought that citric acid could be replaced with vitamin C and... and then it dawned on me! Vitamin C is sold in effervescent tablets (like the new aspirin) and not only that, but also calcium, magnesium, a multivitamin with all the variants of vitamins and much, much more useful and most importantly effervescent! And what is important is that here all this stuff is sold for pennies in any supermarket and pharmacy.

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Lemon-chocolate dessert bomb

In addition to classic geyser bombs with aromatic oils, you can prepare real “desserts” for the body. Taking a bath with such “delicacies” will especially appeal to those with a sweet tooth. We suggest making two-color bombs with cocoa and lemon butter. Prepare the following ingredients:

baking soda - 10 tbsp. l.;
citric acid - 5 tbsp. l.;
corn starch - 3 tbsp. l.;
almond oil - 3 tbsp. l.;
cocoa powder - 2 tbsp. spoons;
lemon essential oil - 30 drops.

You will also need several bowls and round shapes large and medium sizes. Step-by-step instructions for preparation:

Combine baking soda, starch and citric acid in a bowl, mixing everything thoroughly.
Pour the third part of the dry mixture into a separate bowl and mix with cocoa powder.
Cocoa powder must be thoroughly mixed with the rest of the ingredients.
Add 2 tbsp to the white mixture. spoons of almond oil, and in brown - 1 tbsp. spoon.
Then add 20 drops of lemon oil to the white mass, and 10 drops to the chocolate mass.
Mix ingredients in both bowls.
Adding more or less cocoa powder will give you dark or light colors.
Form bombs using a round mold.
Place white and brown layers in each half of the mold in turn.
Dry the “balls” in the usual way.
The chocolate lemon bomb has a delicious, sweet smell.

You can also add half a teaspoon of lemon zest and the same amount of grated chocolate.

Video: master class on creating a lemon-chocolate bath bomb

Mineral bombs with glycerin and magnesium sulfate

You will need the following components:

soda - 200 g;
magnesium sulfate - 100 g;
glycerin - 1 tbsp. l.;
almond oil - 1 tbsp. l.;
rose essential oil or rose flavor - 10 drops;
fresh or dried rose petals;
water - 1 dec. spoon.

All ingredients, except petals, are mixed until smooth. Place the petals on the bottom of the mold and then fill them with the prepared mixture. Dry petals can be crushed and mixed with all the ingredients. These bombs dry for 1–2 days.

Bombs with different effects, as well as New Year gift bombs

Bombs for relaxation, vigor, and aphrodisiacs are prepared according to any of the recipes described above. Oils are added depending on the desired effect (see table of variations).

New Year's bombs

To make them, it is preferable to use “New Year’s” aromas: essential oils of tangerine, spruce and pine, cinnamon oil, including ground spice. It also doesn’t hurt to buy molds in the shape of a Christmas ball, Christmas tree, snowman or gift. Use all kinds of decor: bath beads, glitter, crushed pine needles, and dyes. The finished bombs can be beautifully packaged and given to friends and family for the New Year.

Using a special mold you can make a bomb in the shape of a Christmas ball

How to decorate bombs beautifully

Bombs can be made in almost any shape: a traditional ball, a heart, a star, a cupcake, a crystal, etc. The finished products are decorated with bath beads, dried flowers and herbs, coffee beans, and even painted. You can pack the bombs in transparent bags or organza and tie them with a beautiful ribbon. It all depends on your imagination and the availability of materials.

Photo gallery: decorating ideas

Using different dyes you can make bright colored balls Such cosmetic beads look very decorative Dried herbs, seeds, buds and petals - best decor for “natural” bombs Bath geysers with ground coffee have an invigorating effect The finished bombs can be packed in a decorative bag Can be used as gift wrapping cardboard box with filler

Video: making decorated bombs, like in LUSH

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Hello, dear friends!

Continuing the theme "Bath bombs? Easy!" Today I will tell you in more detail about the benefits of bombs and their components.

So, in the previous article we learned that the basis of our geysers are: baking soda, citric acid, sea salt, vegetable oil for cosmetic purposes and essential oils.

The main components of bath bombs, baking soda and citric acid, do not interact with each other in dry form. But when water is added, a geyser-like reaction begins, in which the bath is filled with the delicious aromas of essential oils, and the water is saturated healthy oils and microelements, while soda softens water, and citric acid acts as a conditioner.

Let's take a closer look at each of the ingredients.

Not everyone knows the amazing healing properties of baking soda - this “simple” substance. It turns out that sodium bicarbonate (soda) is one of the main ingredients of our blood. As a result of a study of the effect of soda on the human body, it turned out that soda is able to balance the acid-base balance in the body, restore metabolism in cells, improve the absorption of oxygen by tissues, and much more. Baking soda helps with heartburn, seasickness, colds, heart disease and headaches, and skin diseases. Soda solves many cosmetic problems, it can be used to care for skin and hair, it is even used to make lotions for newborns if they have diaper rash.

Citric acid is no less useful. It is part of many cosmetics for the face and hair (used as an acidity regulator).
Citric acid cleanses the body of harmful toxic substances, removes salts and toxins, improves the functioning of the digestive organs, increases visual acuity, has antitumor properties, reduces the increased acidity of gastric juice, increases the removal of toxins through the skin, improves immunity, etc.

The most common additional ingredient in bombs is sea salt.
Baths using sea salt are one of the most popular procedures. By taking it, you can strengthen your immune system and improve your overall health.
Baths with sea salt have a positive effect on the condition of the skin. Sea salt contains magnesium, which actively fights cellulite when taken salt baths at home. Salt nourishes the skin with minerals, as a result, cellular metabolism is normalized and the skin looks smooth and elastic.
The components of sea salt actively act on nerve endings, thereby improving metabolic processes in the body and replenishing the deficiency of many microelements. The nervous system is strengthened, working capacity is increased, muscle tension and fatigue are relieved.
Such baths are involved in complex treatment skin diseases: dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, eczema.

Cosmetic oils (grape seed oil, olive, peach, almond, apricot, etc.) soften and nourish the skin.

The essential oils contained in geysers have an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect, activate metabolic processes, promote regeneration, and have a beneficial effect on mood and well-being. Under influence hot water The essential oils released from the bombs partially penetrate the body through the skin and partially evaporate, creating an inhalation effect. Thus, natural bath bombs affect the body not only from the outside, but also from the inside.

Additional components in the bombs can be used: cosmetic clay, starch, milk powder, cocoa, chocolate, coffee, spices, dried plants and flowers, oatmeal, bath pearls and much more that your imagination suggests.

As a type of geysers, there are small bombs that are used for manicure and pedicure.

After taking a bath, it is enough to simply pat your body with a towel, apply a nourishing or moisturizing cream to the skin and relax for half an hour in a quiet environment with a cup of hot herbal tea. This procedure is a wonderful end to a working day, after which you are guaranteed a blissful feeling and sound sleep.

It should be noted that hydro procedures should not be taken by people suffering from diseases such as: tumors, diabetes, psychosis, fever, skin diseases of fungal and purulent origin, thrombophlebitis, diabetes, acute circulatory and lymph circulation disorders, blood diseases, infectious diseases in severe form. It is also not recommended to take baths when critical days and pregnancy.

And a few words about the methods and shelf life of this product.
Bath bombs must be sealed to prevent moisture from getting on the surface and to prevent the essential oils from escaping. I also advise storing bombs with different scents separately from each other to avoid mixing of scents.
The shelf life of geysers depends on the presence of cosmetic oils in the recipe. If available, the shelf life of the bombs is no more than 3-4 months.
If the bomb is made on a water or alcohol basis, without the use of vegetable oils, such a bomb can be stored in a cool, dry place for a relatively long time.

Imagine and experiment, the main thing is not to be afraid! Good luck!

Do you want to turn an ordinary bath into a real spa treatment? Just add bright (and harmless) colors, a pleasant rich aroma and a huge amount of useful substances to the water! How? Using bath bombs that you can make yourself at home.

The benefits of bombs

The basis for any mini bath geyser is two ingredients: soda and citric acid. They are the ones who create the hissing effect after they fall into the water. Why is soda so good? It restores the acid-base balance and helps normalize metabolism in cells. Its advantages include the fact that it perfectly softens water, and this is important in urban conditions. Citric acid, in turn, can cleanse the human body of harmful substances.

The result of taking baths with bombs also depends on what other components you added to them. Among the most popular additives is sea salt, which contains various minerals, essential and cosmetic oils. Oils nourish the skin and soften it, normalize metabolic processes. In addition, the smells of different essential oils have different effects on a person: they invigorate and tone, soothe and relax.

Preparatory stage

We invite you to talk about how to make a bath bomb. Here is a list of the basic ingredients we will need:

citric acid (powder);
baking soda;
water;
liquid food coloring;
essential oils;
sea salt.

In addition, when creating bombs you will need rubber gloves, a large bowl, scales, and molds. You can't do without a spray bottle. A gauze mask may be needed. We recommend making one or two bath bombs first to get the hang of the technology. Later, when you learn how to make bombs quickly, you will be able to make several at once!

Manufacturing rules

The main rule is that baking soda and citric acid must be mixed in a 2:1 ratio. If you mess up the proportions, the bombs simply won't bubble. When creating balls, you should use gloves, because both soda and citric acid in dry form have an adverse effect on the skin. In addition, they can irritate the mucous membranes of the nose, and therefore people with special sensitivity cannot do without gauze bandages.

Step one: preparing the base

First, mix the baking soda and citric acid thoroughly. There are several options that will allow you to get a high-quality base: you can mix these components using a coffee grinder or whisk, or you can simply grind it well with a spoon. Then you need to add essential oils to the composition. Please note: if the mixture begins to sizzle while adding oil, you need to quickly stir it. After this, you need to divide the resulting mixture into several parts, add a few drops of dye to each, and then mix until a uniform color is obtained.

Step two: shaping

Using a spray bottle, carefully spray water into the mixture. In this case, it is important to constantly stir the mass or rub it with your hands, and monitor the consistency of the composition - it should be plastic. The finished mixture must be placed in molds, pressing it against the walls. If you don't have special molds for bath bombs, don't fret - ice or baking molds will do. You can even take molds from children's sandbox sets!

Step three: drying

Finished bath bombs need to be thoroughly dried. To do this, place them on paper or parchment and leave for several hours. The finished balls, which must be very strong and hard, should be packed in bags or cling film. By the way, the fresher and drier the balls, the more they hiss when they fall into the water. Therefore, do not store them for a long time, especially without packaging.

DIY bath bombs: recipes

There are a huge number of interesting recipes for bubbling balls. By adding certain oils and plants to the base, you can enhance beneficial features products. Using various essential oils, you can obtain certain properties of bombs: for example, lavender will calm you down, orange will help you cope with stress, jasmine will refresh you, cinnamon will increase sensitivity, juniper will tone you, and neroli oil will help with insomnia.

"Chocolate delight"

This incredibly aromatic mini geyser will be a pleasant gift for all chocolate lovers. To make a bath bomb at home, you will need the following ingredients:

60 grams of baking soda;
30 grams of citric acid;
35 grams of milk powder;
30 grams of salt (edible sea salt is suitable);
two teaspoons of cocoa powder;
five drops each food flavorings(ideal option - “Cherry” and “Chocolate”).

The recipe for such bombs is extremely simple: you need to mix all the components using the technology described above, give them the desired shape and dry.

"Morning coffee"

What will help you wake up and give you a boost of energy for the whole day? Of course, a coffee bath bomb. Making it with your own hands is as easy as shelling pears. It requires:

50 grams of soda;
25 grams of citric acid;
30 grams of salt;
30 grams of milk powder (you can replace it with dry cream);
25 grams ground coffee;
you can add a teaspoon of cocoa.

This composition will not only turn an ordinary bathtub into a jacuzzi. In addition, it will improve tone and give the skin a fresh and rested look.

"Good night!"

By dissolving this homemade bath bomb before bed, you will ensure sound sleep and complete recuperation. What's the secret? In lavender, which is part of the bubbling ball! For three bombs you will need:

90 grams of soda;
45 grams of citric acid;
35 grams of sea salt;
15 drops lavender oil;
some lavender flowers - dried or fresh;
food coloring (we recommend taking turquoise and purple) - five drops each.

The mass prepared according to the instructions must be divided into two parts. In one you need to dissolve turquoise dye, in the other - purple. The colors should not merge, the main thing here is contrast.

"Spicy Orange"

This bubbling bath ball has a stimulating and warming effect. In addition, it is perfect for those with oily skin, because what it contains cleanses pores and tightens them. To make a spicy bath bomb at home you will need:

70 grams of soda;
35 grams of citric acid;
15 grams of milk powder;
5-7 drops each of cinnamon and bitter orange essential oils;
5 drops of food coloring (of course, orange is ideal for this bomb).

In addition to the listed ingredients, you can add 3-4 grams of ground cinnamon to the ball. A ball made from these components will give your skin softness and hydration!

"Eastern Tale"

You can arrange an incredible aromatherapy session in your own bathroom by making your own flavor bomb from the following components:

60 grams of baking soda;
30 grams of citric acid and edible sea salt;
8 drops of food coloring (the best option is red);
7 drops jojoba oil (you can replace it with almond oil or grape seed oil).

For such a bomb, you should take a mixture of the following essential oils: geranium, patchouli, rosemary, ylang-ylang, eucalyptus, lemongrass. You can add mint. All oils should be added no more than three drops. They need to be added one at a time to the base oil and then carefully added to the dry mixture. At the same time, it is important to ensure that no lumps appear and that the soda and acid do not hiss.

"Antistress"

Such a bath ball will not only improve your mood and help you relax, but also get rid of pimples. To pamper yourself, you can make your own anti-stress bomb! For this you need:

80 grams of soda;
40 grams each of finely ground sea salt and citric acid;
30 grams of jojoba oil;
3-4 drops of essential oils such as orange and eucalyptus.

Bright petals of calendula and chrysanthemum are suitable for decoration. Can add a small amount of glitter - this will make taking a bath even more enjoyable!

"Strawberry Fountain"

The recipe for a bath bomb is especially good in the winter cold, when warm days, fragrant ripe berries, delicate sand are so lacking... A small home geyser made from the following components will take you into summer:

80 grams of soda;
40 grams of citric acid (by the way, it can even be replaced with regular ascorbic acid in powder form);
4-7 drops of food coloring (red is a good color for this bomb);
20 grams of milk powder (instead, you can add cream to the composition, of course, also dry);
a little grape seed oil;
cosmetic fragrance - strawberry, of course.

As decoration for such a ball, you can use rose petals, confectionery toppings - hearts, stars. You can even add some beads and glitter. However, it is worth remembering that they can damage particularly sensitive skin.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated in the process of making geysers at home. Bath bombs can be made from items you always have in your kitchen. Moreover, it will take very little time. To make the task even easier, we bring to your attention useful tips:

In order for the bomb to consist of several colors, you need to gradually add colored mixtures to the mold and compact them thoroughly.
Only food coloring should be used for the balls - they do not harm the skin.
If you add too much oil or water to the geyser mixture, don't worry - just dry it over a heater or add a little more baking soda and citric acid. Don't forget to maintain proportions.

Don't be afraid to experiment, mix a variety of paints and ingredients, oils and decorations and celebrate in your bathroom!

Friends, a big hello to everyone.

DIY bath bombs - where to start

If you have never made your own bath bombs before, here is a set of basic materials and tools:

Thin rubber gloves, preferably surgical ones, so that your fingers can feel the material, but at the same time, are protected from burns, since you will be working with a mixture of acid and alkali.
Glasses, I think that your eyes also need to be protected during this work. If your vision is normal, then take glasses with simple transparent lenses; if your eyes no longer see 100%, then arm yourself with glasses with diopters of the number and sign that suit you.
An enamel bowl, it should be deep enough, but not too wide, so that it is convenient to stir and the ingredients do not smear on it.
A gauze mask to prevent inhaling soda dust.
Soda, ordinary baking soda, which we pour into pancakes, I will write the proportions below, because they are different for each recipe.
Citric acid, although it can be replaced, but this is also discussed in the recipes themselves.
Spray bottle with warm water, instead of water, you can use tea leaves or decoctions medicinal plants.
Additional components can be cosmetic clay, essential oils, flower petals, ground coffee or oatmeal, and much more.
Molds, such as a cup of yogurt, recesses in an egg container, silicone molds for homemade soap, children's sandbox molds, and even a soap dish or small bowl.

Well, now, everything you need has been collected, turn on your favorite music, put on a kitchen apron, and arm yourself. good mood and anticipation of aromatic pleasure in the bath, we begin to create magical fizzy drinks to improve health.

DIY bath bombs - recipes from simple to complex

First, let's deal with basic principle manufacturing, and then we’ll move on to more complex variations. Here is a basic diagram of how to make a fizzy bath bomb with your own hands:

We put on gloves, goggles and a mask, and tie an apron.
Pour, for example, 10 tbsp into an enamel or glass bowl. l. Soda and 5 tbsp. l. Lemons (these components are always taken in a ratio of 2 to 1, that is, lemons are 2 times less than soda) and quickly mix them.
Next, add some base oil - sunflower, olive, almond, flaxseed, grape, in a word, whatever you like, the volume for the specified amount of bulk mass is about 1 tbsp. l.
Then we drop 10-12 drops of ether, for example, or, or lavender, or something else, again to your taste, and quickly mix everything again.
And finally, we add a dye; this can be the juice of plants or vegetables, or food or cosmetic dye from a specialized store for soap makers.

At the same stage, you can add something else - flower petals, herbal powder, milk powder or cream, starch or ground oatmeal. When all the ingredients are combined, mix the mass thoroughly and quickly with your hands again. In principle, you can start sculpting, but there is one caveat. There are two ways to prepare bombs – dry and wet. I described the dry one above, but for the wet one you need to add 2-3 sprays to the described scheme before sculpting. cold water from a spray bottle. But no matter which of the two methods we choose, the mass should remain quite crumbly, and when squeezed in a fist, it should stick together well.

We compact the finished composition tightly into the prepared molds and leave to dry for about 30 minutes. After this time, we remove the molds and leave our fragrant balls to ripen for another day in a dry, warm place. Then they can be packed in cling film and put in the refrigerator so that they do not become damp and react. By the way, such homemade bombs can be not only in the shape of a ball, but also in the shape of a heart, a flower, a leaf, a barrel, it all depends on what molds you have.

I know that some of those reading this article will say that whole sets of bath bombs are sold in stores for lovers of such cosmetic pleasures, and you can easily buy them instead of toiling around with all these mixtures. I agree, it’s possible, but the price of a set of, say, three aromatic fizzy drinks goes well beyond a thousand rubles, and the cost of homemade masterpieces made from soda, lemon juice and natural oils selected for yourself will be less than 5 times. And where is the guarantee that store-bought balls contain only natural ingredients and are completely suitable for your skin. Either homemade, cooked with soul, from simple natural products, for yourself, your favorite. Well, have I convinced you? Then let's go find out

how to make a bath bomb with your own hands - the most basic options

Here I will give different options for bombs for different skin types, building a set of ingredients on the basic recipe that we discussed above. I will simply mix different additional ingredients and explain when and for whom this recipe is best suited. So, let's go.

A simple recipe for oily skin

For one bomb, take 4 tbsp. l. Soda, 2 tbsp. l. Limonki, 1 tbsp. l sea or pink salt, 1 tbsp. castor oil and 5-7 drops of any citrus. In a deep bowl, mix soda, lemon and salt, mix them thoroughly, and then add Castor oil and ether. To make the bomb brighter, you can add 1-3 drops of any food coloring, vegetable or herbal decoction. When all the components are mixed, put the mixture in a mold and wait for it to dry, and then enjoy the pleasant and healthy water procedure.

DIY bubbling bath bombs for dry skin

Dry skin needs to be moisturized and lubricated, so in this recipe we will take several oils and vitamins. As in the previous recipe, for the base you will need 4 tbsp. l. Baking soda and 2 tbsp. l. Citric acid. To them we will add grape seed oil, and oil solution antioxidant vitamins A and E. From the esters, take chamomile and geranium oil. We need a total of 1-1.5 tbsp of fatty oils and vitamins. l, and esters 5-6 drops each.

We proceed according to the same familiar scheme, first mix soda and lemon, and then little by little mix in first the base oils and then the essential oils. When the mixture reaches the consistency of raw sand and sticks together, compact it into a mold and wait until it dries completely. For brightness, at the end of kneading, you can add food coloring of the desired color, or you can do without it. Dry skin will be very happy with such a seething mask.

Another option is to add seaweed, which is easy to buy at the pharmacy, to the bomb in addition to oils. It is best to add them between the layers placed in the mold. For example, you created a mixture as described just above, divided it into 4 equal parts and proceed as follows. Place the first part of the mixture on the bottom of the mold, place one third of the tablespoon on it. l seaweed. Again a layer of the mixture and again a third of a tablespoon of seaweed. Again part of the bomb mixture and a layer of algae, and the last part of the mixture completes everything. Tamp all this art well and let it dry for about a day, after which you can use the bomb or beautifully package it and make an exclusive gift to one of your friends.

Homemade aromatic bombs to tone up or relieve fatigue

Depending on what esters and aromas we add to our bubbling balls, the bath can be made either relaxing, relieving fatigue and stress, or tonic, charging vigor and good mood. Here's one recipe for every occasion.

1. From fatigue

Let's take 4 tbsp. l. Soda, 2 tbsp. l. Lemons or the same amount of vitamin C ground into powder, 1 tbsp. l. Grapeseed oil, 1 tbsp. l. Powdered milk and 6 drops each of rosemary and lavender. In a deep container, first mix the bulk ingredients, that is, soda, lemon or ascorbic acid and milk powder and mix them well. Now, stirring continuously, add grape oil and drops of ethers to the mixture of granules. If the mixture seems a little dry to you, then add either another tablespoon of grape oil or sprinkle a little from a spray bottle.

If the mixture has the consistency of wet sand and sticks together well when squeezed in the palm of your hand, place it in a mold. Then we leave our product to dry for a couple of hours, and after the specified period, carefully remove the bomb from the mold and dry it until ready on a sheet of paper. All,

The relaxing fizz is ready, it's time to take a bath.

2. To lift spirits and create vigor

In general, everything will be the same here, only instead of lavender and rosemary esters, we’ll take invigorating citrus fruits - lemon, lime, sweet orange, grapefruit, in a word, any aroma that you love. I suggest choosing sweet almond oil as a base oil, and let’s get started.

Mix 4 tbsp. l. Baking soda with 2 tbsp. l. Citric acid and mix them well. Next, add almond oil to the bulk mixture first, and then citrus ether or a mixture of citrus fruits. We take base oil in a volume of 1-2 tbsp. l, and aromas in the amount of 10-12 drops. Mix everything again, check for stickiness and, if everything is in order, put the future bomb in the mold, and a day later we are happy with the result.

DIY bath bombs for kids

To make your own baby bath bombs, you can use the simple recipes above, excluding the dye. It is better to add something natural there, for example, flower petals, sea or pink salt, leaves of medicinal plants, and so on. Better yet, prepare a surprise bomb with a small toy inside. Imagine how much delight the baby will have when first a fragrant ball bubbles in the bath, and then a rubber fish or duck swims out of this ball. And as an example, I’ll give you an interesting recipe that caught my eye on the Internet.

From the given amount of ingredients you should get 5-6 bombs; the author suggests making them in the shape of hearts. I have such a mold, if you don’t have it, then you can take any other one that will fit 100 g of the mixture being prepared. So, for this recipe we will need:

15th century l. Baking soda;
6 tbsp. l. Limonki;
3 tbsp. l. Sea salt and white clay;
2 tbsp. l. Jojoba oils;
15 drops of lavender essential oil.

Sift the soda through a sieve into an enamel or glass container, then pour in lemon, sea salt and white clay, ground in a coffee grinder, one by one. Mix everything thoroughly, better with your hands, and gradually add jojoba oil. Mix everything again and see if our mixture begins to stick together. Add lavender ether and mix the mixture again until a homogeneous mass is obtained. If at this point our mixture still doesn’t stick together well, then sprinkle it with two or three sprays of water from a spray bottle.

If the mixture is ready, as indicated by the consistency of wet sand and high-quality adhesion into a ball when squeezed in a fist, put it in molds, pressing well over the entire surface. Now our bombs will dry out like this for about an hour. At the end of this time, turn them over with the molds up, carefully remove them and leave them on a towel or sheet of paper for another day. For better drying, they can be placed near a radiator or room heater. When our hearts are dry, wrap them in cling film and put them in the refrigerator or other cool and dry place. Agree, it turned out beautifully, the baby will be delighted, and the adult will probably also be happy with such a gift.

Making your own bath bombs with various fillings

Well, friends, simple recipes We have studied enough homemade bath bombs, now I propose to move on to free creativity and make something original.

Salt bubbling balls recipe

First of all, I liked salt bombs for the bath, they are indicated for oily skin, acne and other troubles, and making them yourself is also quite simple. I will give 3 recipes with table, sea and pink salt.

1. Recipe with iodized table salt

Mix 4 tbsp. l. Sifted soda through a sieve with 2 tbsp. l. Lemons and 1 tbsp. l. the finest iodized table salt. Mix the ingredients thoroughly. Then add 1 tsp. Zest of lemon or tangerine or orange and mix again. Next, pour in 1-2 tbsp. l. Olive oil and 10 drops of citrus ether, the zest of which was added and bring the mixture to condition, that is, to the state of wet sand. We compact the resulting mass into a mold and send it to dry for a day.

2. Recipe with sea salt and seaweed

Also in a deep bowl we combine 4 tbsp. l. Soda, 2 tbsp. l. Lemons and 1 tbsp. l. Sea salt. After mixing these ingredients, add 1 tbsp. l. Seaweed and 1 tbsp. l linseed oil and mix everything again. Finally, add 10-12 drops of your favorite ether and check the mixture for stickiness. If everything is in order, we fill out the mold, and a day later we enjoy a healthy and pleasant bath with a delightful bubbling ball.

3. Recipe with pink salt and rose essential oil

All according to the same scheme, mix 4 tbsp. l. Soda, 2 tbsp. citric acid and 1 tbsp. l. , having first ground it in a coffee grinder, because the crystals of this kind of salt are quite large. After mixing the products, add base olive oil and 10-12 drops of rose essential oil. Mix everything thoroughly again, fill out the form and leave the future masterpiece to dry for 24 hours. And when the specified time is over, we either pack the ball in cling film or take a healing bath.

DIY bath bombs with clay and starch

Here is a recipe for oily and combination skin that will help get rid of acne and other unpleasant manifestations. Take 4 tbsp. l. Soda, 2 tbsp. l. Lemons or ascorbic acid ground into powder, 1 tbsp. l. Starch and 1 tbsp. l. Any cosmetic clay. After mixing the indicated products, add 1 tbsp. l. a spoonful of jojoba oil, 1 tbsp. l. Castor oil and 5-6 drops of chamomile and eucalyptus ether. Mix the mixture thoroughly again, check for stickiness and fill the prepared mold. Such a bomb will take about 12 hours to dry, then it can be removed from the mold and dried until completely ready on a sheet of paper.

DIY bath bombs strawberry fountain

Also an interesting recipe. It will be especially relevant in winter, when you miss warm summer days, the fragrant smells of berries, a gentle river and soft sand on the shore. For this bomb we need:

4 tbsp. l. Soda;
2 tbsp. l. Citric acid or ascorbic acid in powder form;
Red food coloring 5-6 drops;
Grapeseed base oil;
Cosmetic fragrance strawberry;
1 tbsp. l. Powdered milk or dry cream.

First, combine and thoroughly mix all the bulk ingredients - soda, lemon or ascorbic acid, milk powder or cream. Next, add the base oil, if 1 spoon seems not enough, add another one, mix everything again. And the procedure is completed with fragrance and dye. Having added them, we will mix our composition again and put it in a mold, and in a day we will get a beautiful and vivid memory of summer and a strawberry patch in our own bathtub.

homemade pop without base oil and lemon

As it turns out, such options also exist. I don’t know whether they will boil; without acid there seems to be no reaction. However, handmade water bombs for baths also have a beneficial effect on the appearance and health of the skin; here is a recipe for such a useful ball. To make it you will need:

A glass of baking soda;
1 person Chamomile flowers crushed into powder or the same amount of decoction from it;
1 person Lavender flower powder;
0.5 cups of cold water;
Esters to choose from or all together - lavender, bergamot, mint, eucalyptus, cedar, rosemary.

First, mix soda and dried flowers, then add ethers to the water and mix the liquid, and finally, combine the liquid and bulk parts together. Mix everything well and put it in the mold. We leave our bomb to dry in a warm, secluded place for 12-24 hours, and then enjoy the bath procedure. This composition is wonderfully soothing and balancing. nervous system, relieves fatigue, helps get rid of headaches and insomnia. And so that the bomb still sizzles, I would add 1 tsp to the water with ethers before combining them with the powder. Hydrogen peroxide, no matter what, is an acid, and it’s useful for disinfection.

Homemade bubble bath bombs

I also figured out how to make soap bombs for the bath with my own hands, which, when dissolved, will not only create a bubbling geyser, but also a head of foam. For this bathroom fireworks we will need:

Baking soda 4 tbsp. l;
Lemon 2 tbsp. l.
Sea or pink salt 1 tbsp. l.
Soap shavings 1-2 tbsp. l. (shavings can be grated on a fine grater or bought at a soap maker store);
Basic vegetable oil, for example, sweet almonds 1-2 tbsp. l.
Any essential oils in the amount of 10-15 drops, for me it will be lavender and chamomile.

In a deep bowl, combine soda, lemon, salt and soap shavings and mix them thoroughly. Then add base oil and esters and mix again. We check the mixture for stickiness by squeezing a small lump in the palm of our hand, and if everything is fine, we proceed to filling the mold. Then we leave the future bomb to dry for a day near a radiator or room heater, and after the specified time we are happy with the result.

And here’s another video from YouTube that clearly shows the whole process of making such bombs.

DIY bath bombs video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vnXEObflE4
And finally, some useful tips:

Tip 1. If during cooking the composition suddenly begins to hiss, just add a pinch of dry ingredients - soda and lemon, this should muffle the reaction.

Tip 2. Instead of water, it is much more effective to use alcohol; on the one hand, it improves the adhesiveness of the mixture, and on the other hand, it does not cause a hissing reaction, because it has time to evaporate before the soda and acid interact.

Tip 3. In principle, you can mix the ingredients for bombs with your bare hands, however, if you decide to use dyes, it is better to wear gloves, because both food and synthetic dyes adhere well to the skin and are difficult to wash off.

Tip 4. If you are not going to use the product immediately after drying, then wrap it in 2-3 layers of cling film. This will protect the bomb from moisture getting into it and prevent the occurrence of a hissing reaction.

Tip 5. If you don’t know what to give your friend for March 8 or her birthday, arm yourself with a box with several homemade fizzy balls and tie it up satin ribbon, here the gift is ready. I definitely wouldn’t be able to resist such a box; I would be happy like a child.

That’s all for me today, I’m off to make bath bombs, because handmade things are so wonderful, I’ve already felt it in my homemade soap. By the way, I’ll tell you about homemade soap in one of the following articles, don’t miss it. And I’m waiting for all your questions, additions and wishes in the comments and I kindly ask you to click on the social network buttons that are located just below as a kind of “thank you”. And I, in turn, am for beautiful photos For this article, I thank Irina Astakhova, an excellent designer and photo retoucher from the site photo-magic.rf. With this, I say goodbye until new posts, with love, your Tatyana Surkova.

August 21, 2016
You can talk at length about canons in design, but every day the existing canons are becoming less and less stable. Aesthetics and harmony, balance, colors, materials brought together in order to obtain such a long-awaited result are the essence of your knowledge, practice and self-development. My motto is to learn, see, touch something new every day, and I am sure that this is the only way to stay on the right course in “high design.”

A bath bomb is a mixture of soda, citric acid, filler and essential oils, allowing you to create a small SPA salon at home. Components dissolved in water make the skin soft and smooth, help fight cellulite, and essential oils have a beneficial effect on well-being and even help get rid of depression.

What's inside?

The main components of geysers are citric acid and baking soda. In their dry form, they are absolutely inert to each other, but as soon as a drop of water gets in, a whole action with bubbling and hissing takes place in the bathroom. At this time, the room is filled with the aromas of ethers, and particles of dry filler that are beneficial for the skin get into the water.

Soda and citric acid

We are well aware of baking soda, but not everyone knows about its effect on the skin. Sodium bicarbonate balances the acid-base balance of the body, restores metabolism, and improves the absorption of oxygen by the skin.

Citric acid is included in cosmetic products and is trusted to act as an acidity regulator. It successfully removes toxins and salts and improves immunity.

Sea salt

Sea salt is the most affordable filler for geysers. But I use it not because of its availability, but because of its ability to fight insidious cellulite. In addition, baths with sea salt have a positive effect on the condition of the skin, restoring its former smoothness and elasticity.

Oils: base and essential

Skin softening is provided by grape, olive, almond oil.

When making bombs, do not use ordinary sunflower oil, it dries out the skin.

Essential oils have an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect, promote regeneration, activate metabolic processes and have a beneficial effect on well-being.

Under the influence of hot water, essential oils are released from the bombs and create an inhalation effect.

Choosing essential oil:

Action	Essential oils
Refreshing	fir, spearmint, immortelle, tangerine, lavender, peppermint, orange, lemon
Stimulating	coriander, nutmeg, lavender, immortelle, verbena, peppermint, hyssop, rosemary, cloves, lemon, juniper
Cleansing	geranium, lemongrass, orange, nutmeg, rose, sage, lemon
Harmonizing	geranium, marjoram, jasmine, mandarin, orange, mimosa, rose, sandalwood
Relaxing	basil, galbanum, chamomile, immortelle, lavender, lemon balm, bigardia, mimosa, orange, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla
Calming	dill, geranium, chamomile, jasmine, vanilla, bigardia, lemon balm
Strengthening	lavender, angelica, nutmeg, lemon balm, rosemary, peppermint, cedar, lemon, verbena, vetiver
Anti-stress	bergamot, geranium, galbanum, jasmine, patchouli, coriander, mimosa, lavender, bigardia

Additional components

You can add cosmetic clay, milk powder, starch, cocoa, coffee, chocolate, spices, dried flowers and plants, oatmeal, and bath pearls to the bomb.

Bombs can be used not only while taking a bath, but also in the process of preparing your hands for a manicure. In this case, I recommend adding grapefruit essential oil, black cosmetic clay and jojoba oil to them.

Methods for making bombs

Today there are two ways to make bombs: water-based and water-free.

The waterless method involves the use of soda, citric acid, filler and oils. But for the water method you will need water or a decoction of herbs. IN in this case you will have to completely abandon oils or reduce their amount by half.

Classic recipe

Required:

citric acid – 0.5 kg or 4 parts;
baking soda – 250 grams or 2 parts;
filler (milk powder, cosmetic clay, cream, corn starch, sodium sulfate, sea salt) – 175 grams or 1 part;
base oil – 1 tbsp. spoons;
water-based food coloring;
EO or flavoring – 6-10 drops;
Twin 80 – 1 tbsp. spoon;
D-panthenol – 1 teaspoon.

The ingredients listed above will make about 20 bombs.

To color bombs, do not use pigments with glycerin, as they do not allow the mass to form and dry.

You can use food granules for baking, dried flowers, and coconut flakes as decoration.

Before making a bath bomb, prepare a mold of the appropriate size. This can be a special removable form made of, silicone baking containers or halves from a kinder surprise. If you plan to make mini bombs for manicures and pedicures, you can arm yourself with ice cube trays.

Cooking instructions:

Grind citric acid in a mortar or using a blender, combine with dry milk and soda. Divide the dry base into parts depending on the number of types of bombs you plan to prepare.

Add D-panthenol, oil, flavoring (essential oils), Tween 80 to the mixture. When adding liquid dye, mix the mixture thoroughly. The result should be the consistency of wet sand.

Place the chosen one in the mold, lay out the mixture and squeeze the parts together. Leave the structure to dry for several hours.

Do not dry “ammunition” on the battery, there is a high probability of cracks.

It is better to store bombs in cling film, which will not allow them to dry out.

Cosmetic certificate. What is Twin 80? The substance belongs to the group of emulsifiers; it allows mixing water and oils.
In its absence, the oils from the bomb will float on the surface of the water and not envelop the body. Price – from 120 rub. for 100 ml.

Bomb secrets

If your bomb refuses to form into a ball, there's a good chance you used too much liquid or oil. The situation can be corrected by adding dry components or briefly drying the battery.
Do not use peach or apricot kernel oil. Such bombs almost always do not keep their shape.

If you like butters (solid oils), first melt them in microwave oven or in a water bath.
Depending on the ingredients used, the bomb can be stored from 2 weeks to 6 months.

A bath with a bomb is taken after a shower and cleansing the skin.

Best Recipes

With milk powder and almond butter

Ingredients:

citric acid – 100 grams;
baking soda – 240 grams;
milk powder – 80 grams;
almond oil – 40 grams;
hydrolate – 4-5 spray pumps;
food coloring – 3 drops.

If you plan to create colored "ammunition", add the dye to the soda and only then combine with the rest of the ingredients.

After mixing the dry ingredients, pour in almond oil, mix the mixture thoroughly, moisten with a spray bottle and form into balls.

Hydrolate can be replaced with a decoction of herbs or water.

For two-color bombs, prepare two separate mixtures and combine them only at the tamping stage.

Chocolate bomb

Ingredients:

citric acid – 100 grams;
baking soda – 240 grams;
milk powder – 40 grams;
grated cocoa – 40 grams;
cocoa butter – 60 grams;
water – 3-4 spray pumps;
flavoring “Vanilla” / “Chocolate” / “Cappuccino” - 5 drops.

Mix the dry ingredients in the classic way. Grind the grated cocoa and cocoa butter and heat in the microwave.

Hydrophilic bomb with menthol and lavender

Ingredients:

citric acid – 100 grams;
baking soda – 240 grams;
milk powder – 120 grams;
avocado oil – 80 grams;
emulsifier Polysorbate-80 – 20 ml;
Lavender EO – 5 drops;
food coloring (green) – 5 drops;
menthol – 3-4 crystals.

Dissolve the essential oil in the base oil (avocado), add polysorbate and menthol. If the latter does not dissolve well, slightly heat the oil in a water bath.

Combine the dye with soda and, after mixing thoroughly, add the remaining dry ingredients. After adding oil, knead the mass and compact it into molds.

Another recipe using lavender.

Required:

soda – 120 grams;
citric acid – 50 grams;
sea salt – 30 grams;
milk powder – 40 grams;
grape seed oil – 20 grams;
crushed dry lavender;
Lavender EM.

Grind baking soda and citric acid in a mortar. The next step is to add milk powder, salt, dried flowers and oil. Divide the homogeneous mass into the molds and leave for 10-15 minutes. To dry, place the bombs on a sheet of paper and leave for 6 hours.

Lavender bombs help cope with fatigue, headaches and have a calming effect.

If you like the scent of mint, replace the lavender with dried lemon balm leaves.

Coffee Ylang-Ylang

Ingredients:

baking soda – 120 grams;
citric acid – 50 grams;
ground coffee – 20 grams;
corn starch – 90 grams;
wheat germ oil – 40 grams;
sea salt – 30 grams;
Ylang-ylang essential oil – 10 drops.

The bomb is prepared according to classical technology. When placed in the bath, it will help normalize your blood pressure and invigorate you.

Summing up

If your bathroom does not yet have a geyser, arm yourself with the necessary ones and replenish your “arsenal”. I hope my little opus was enough of a bomb and you will no longer wonder what it is and how to use it - a bath bomb - a small SPA salon in your own apartment.