How to make bath bombs without citric acid: 12 steps (with Photo) - tips

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Avoid using plastic bowls and spoons as the plastic can absorb essential oils. This does not affect the bath bombs but the plastic will smell like soap for a long time.
You have several options for using salt. A popular and inexpensive option is to use Epsom salt. You can use sea salt, but it will be more expensive. If necessary, you can also use table salt, but it should be non-iodine.
Bath bomb makers argue that cornstarch can contaminate yeast and should not be added to recipes. However, the study says there is no correlation in this and cornstarch remains a popular ingredient for bath bombs. If you don't want to use cornstarch, you can add ¼ cup baking soda and ¼ cup salt. Remember that cornstarch acts as a filling agent and slows down the effervescent reaction. Without cornstarch, the bath bomb would bubbles strongly, but only for a short time.

Mix the dry ingredients well. Use a metal whisk to mix all ingredients. If you don't have a whisk, you can substitute with two forks or a pair of chopsticks.

Mix oil and food coloring. Measure oil and food coloring into a bowl. Stir the two ingredients well, but note that the food color and the oil do not mix because the first ingredient to color the food is water.

Essential oils add fragrance to bath bombs. Be careful when using undiluted essential oil as it can burn your skin.
The second type of oil is optional as it only adds moisture. Sweet almond oil, coconut oil, and olive oil all work.

Pour the wet ingredients slowly into the dry ingredients. Take the wet ingredients out with a spoon and gently pour it into the bowl and mix well with the dry ingredients. Every time you add wet ingredients, mix well. If it started to foam, you probably added the wet ingredients too quickly.

To keep your hands free of color, wear gloves. The best way to mix the ingredients evenly in this step is to knead by hand.

Put the mixture in the mold. Press the mixture into the mold as tightly as possible. Slightly strike the face down onto the table to make the surface smooth and even.

If you are using a commonly decorated Christmas ball, fill the two halves with the mixture. Then, gently stitch the two halves together.

Use bath bombs. Once the bath bomb is removed from the mold, you can use it immediately. Just fill the tub with warm water, pop in the bath bomb and relax.

Bath bombs are best used for a few weeks, as long-lasting bath bombs will no longer sparkle.

Part 2 of 2: Plan and finalize bath bombs

Choose the mold. Almost any item can be used as a mold, but it is best to choose plastic and glass materials. You can choose a large mold that holds a few cups of mixture to make a big bath bomb or use a small one to make a small bath bomb.
- Plastics can soak up undiluted essential oils, but this is less likely after you've mixed the ingredients well.
- The most popular "mold" is a Christmas decoration plastic ball. Choose two detachable halves, usually available from craft stores. It will produce a round, softball-sized bath bomb similar to the commercially available bath bomb.
- Chocolate molds come in a variety of cute shapes that are also perfect for making bath bombs.
- Tart and cupcake baking molds work as well.
Choose and experiment with colors. You do not need to use a dye. Try combinations of colors to create your favorite colors.
- Bath bombs look great at times but sometimes don't give a nice effect when put in the bath.
- Take note of your combinations to see what works best.
- Make sure to always use a color that is non-toxic, non-smudging and water-soluble.
Find the perfect fragrance. Be creative in your bath bomb scent. Combine different essential oils to create your own unique fragrance.
- If you don't know where to start, you can search the internet for essential oil "recipes" for more ideas. You don't have to find a specific combination to make a bath bomb. Soaps and aromatherapy information can also be used to make bath bombs.
- Some popular combinations include: 4 parts mint (spearmint) with 1 part patchouli; 2 parts orange with 1 part vanilla; 1 part patchouli with 1 part cedar wood and 2 parts bergamot; lavender and peppermint (peppermint) in equal amounts; 1 part peppermint with 1 part tea tree and 2 parts lavender.
- You can put the essential oils in a bottle and store a large amount of the essential oil for later use.
- Be careful when using undiluted essential oils as some can cause burns or skin irritation.
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Oil should be added to dry ingredients slowly. Adding oil too quickly can cause the mixture to foam early and the bath bomb will no longer work.
Wrap a shower bomb with cellophane paper and tie up a bow to give your friends a cute handmade gift.
If the climate is humid, it will take longer for the bath bombs to dry.
Try making a small bath bomb if it crumbles when removed from the mold.
You can change the bath bomb recipe to use cream of tartar instead of citric acid. Just make sure the amount of cream of tartar powder is less than half the amount of citric acid you use. Too much cream of tartar will make the mixture too thick to stir.