DIY: Heart Bath Bombs

Recipe makes six heart-shape bath bombs

Photo credit: Bobby Pathammavong

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups baking soda

  • 1 cup citric acid

  • 3 tablespoons kaolin (white) clay

  • 1 tablespoon hibiscus flower powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil

  • Rose petals

  • Witch hazel

  • 25 drops lavender essential oil

  • 25 drops rose geranium essential oil

 Additional Tools:

  • Heart silicone mold

  • Mixing bowl

  • Spray bottle

  • Parchment paper


Gather your supplies and pour some witch hazel into a spray bottle and set aside. Next add rose petals to the bottom of the silicone mold (be careful not to add too many, you just want a light sprinkle) and set aside.

In your mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients (baking soda, citric acid, clay, hibiscus powder) and mix with your hands, breaking up any clumps.



Next combine the olive oil and essential oils together, then add it to the mixing bowl and use your hands to fully incorporate.

Now comes the fun part. Spray witch hazel, a few sprays at a time, into the mixture using your hands to incorporate. You'll want to work quickly as the citric acid will fizz with each spray. Continue to spray a little at a time until you reach a clump-like consistency that holds together in your hands.


Finally, pack the mixture into the silicone mold. Really push it in tight! Let dry in the mold for 10-15 minutes, then turn onto parchment paper and remove the mold. Let bath bombs dry overnight.


Photo credit: Bobby Pathammavong