All-natural, DIY sleepy time bath bombs with essential oils make a great homemade gift (just like these sugar scrubs). This particular easy DIY bath bomb recipe is even more special- they're sleep-inducing (followed up by this baby body butter recipe).
Thus, they make the perfect addition to your night-time relaxation routine or a thoughtful self-care gift to friends and family!
It's not often I get to take a bath with two littles. Actually, more often than not, if I do get to take one a toddler keeps coming in and trying to "help" me 😛
Though, when I do find the time, it is nice to relax with some DIY bath bombs for sleep! Even watching them fizz is relaxing! And, like most things in my house, homemade is best.
However, DIY bath bombs eluded me for a really like time. I actually failed miserably at them and it took me forever to get a system down!
You can read more about my attempts (and fails!) in my blog post: How & Why To Make Your Own Bath Bombs.
One of the reasons I like DIY bath bombs is because they're now only amazing for your own pampering routine but they also make great homemade gifts! Likewise, you can change up the color, scents, and molds to create and customize new bombs each time.
They're also pretty awesome followed up with body butter! You can make your own homemade body butter with beeswax for the best results.
Why These DIY Sleepy Time Bath Bombs Are Effective
These DIY bath bombs for sleep are a classic, homemade recipe that contains two main ingredients of a detox bath.
The bath bombs are Epsom salt-based. I adore Epsom salts because they're made to help soothe aches and pains.
Furthermore, between their mineral properties and helping with muscle aches, they make a great addition to bath time.
Plus, they're magnesium-based which is ideal to help prep the body for sleep
Magnesium is a component of good sleep. I use Magnesium Powder from Perfect Supplements both in my baths when I take them as well as our kid's bedtime snack or my nighttime tea.
Magnesium is a mineral we're often deficient in and it promotes relaxation and removes the "fight or flight" feeling.
Thus, I've added it to these DIY bath bombs for sleep to help it do just that.
Essential Oils For Sleep
The essential oils I use are a combination of two blends: Unwind from Saje and Sleep-Ease from Plant Therapy.
They promote breathing, relaxation, and calming. I actually adore this blend and use it for just about everything.
However, there are a lot of essential oils that promote sleep to choose from if you wish to make your own blend.
When it comes to the dilution rate of essential oils, most people agree that 5% is a good place for adults (and 0.5-1% for kids).
Which is about 10 drops per one tablespoon of carrier oil (this website states you can use up to 20 drops per tablespoon). So, while this would be alright for adults, I'd scaler back the amounts for kids. Here are my DIY bath bombs for kids.
How To Color Them
These bath bombs with essential oils are also colored using mica powder, a non-toxic mineral that keeps these bombs all-natural.
I love using mica because it works so well and creates gorgeous colors but it does leave a colored ring around the tub.
Therefore, if this doesn't both you- rock it. If you're lazy (me) just omit the mica and leave them white.. they still work the same!
Some other coloring options include:
- soap dyes
- ground herbs
When To Use The Bombs
- Relaxing after a long day
- Before the kiddos head into their bedtime routine
- As a homemade gift for friends
Homemade Bath Bombs For Busy Moms
It took some time but homemade bath bombs are kind of my jam now… but it wasn’t without some effort! In fact, there were quite a few tips and lessons I learned from stumbling through them for so long.
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- Ingredients List
- Equipment List
- Step by step instructions
- Crucial Fizz Tips
- A list of my favorite Essential Oil Blends
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How To Make Them
First, in a large bowl combine all dry ingredients and mix well. Make sure there are no clumps.
Then, in a small glass bowl, combine the almond oil, essential oils, and witch hazel. Whisk.
Pour the liquid mixture into the large bowl, it will fizz once the liquid touches it.
Begin mixing using a fork (or your hands) until everything looks combined and somewhat moist.
Finally, prep your silicone molds and use a spoon to fill the molds halfway. Using a silicone spatula, press the mixture into the molds firmly. Spray each mold with a small bit of water (one spray) and press down again to make sure they're firm.
Using too much water will cause the bombs to lose their fizz. Whereas if you don't press down firmly, the bombs will not hold together.
Divide the rest of the mixture into the molds and again press down firmly. Spray the top with water and press down again.
Finally, let sit on the counter for twenty-four hours to set before removing from molds.
Don't forget to pin these DIY bath bombs with essential oils!
Diy Sleepy Time Bath Bombs
Equipment
- Bath bomb molds
Ingredients
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup citric acid
- 1 teaspoon Magnesium powder
- ½ cup epsom salt
- 2 tbs almond oil
- ¾ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon purple mica or color of choice
- 3 teaspoon witch hazel
- 8 drops lavender
- 8 drops chamomile
- 5 drops breathe
- Small spray bottle with water
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients and mix well. Make sure there are no clumps.
- In a small glass bowl, combine the almond oil, essential oils and witch hazel. Whisk.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the large bowl, it will fizz once the liquid touches it.
- Begin mixing using a fork (or your hands) until everything looks combined and somewhat moist.
- Prep your silicone molds and use a spoon to fill the molds halfway. Using a silicone spatula, press the mixture into the molds firmly. Spray each mold with a small bit of water (one spray) and press down again to make sure they're firm.
- Using too much water will cause the bombs to lose their fizz. If you don't press down firmly, the bombs will not hold together.
- Divide the rest of the mixture into the molds and again press down firmly. Spray the top with water and press down again.
- Let sit on the counter for twenty-four hours to set before removing from molds.
Video
Notes
If you're looking to relax and prepare your body for sleep, these easy, sleepy time DIY bath bombs for sleep are the perfect addition to your nighttime routine. Even more, these handmade bombs are simple, natural, and utterly calming.
Bertahan Luxing
This is great! Im gonna try make some for my gf.
fitasamamabear
I hope she enjoys them- we do!
The Crumby Vegan
Oh wow! These would make fantastic Christmas presents. They look wonderful and so professional. Thank you for the mega idea! ?
fitasamamabear
Thanks bunches! They smell amazing- I give out tones of them for Christmas gifts!
Niki Gordon
I never would have thought to put mica glitter in there! I love that idea!! Now I really can't wait until the bathtub gets fixed and put back together. I need to make these 😀
fitasamamabear
They turn out so pretty with the powder! Fair warning- your tub will look a bit shimmery after 😉 Enjoy thm, hope the bathroom gets ut back together quickly!
Tia
This is definitely something to put on my to-do list! Thank you for a good idea! 🙂
fitasamamabear
No problem! Bath bombs are so relaxing!
Asley
I will have to make these for my little one. he never wants to sleep so I think this will def help!
fitasamamabear
I love them! I actually use those oils mixed with witch hazel and water to make a "sleepy time" spray too for my pillow! Just fyi with the bath bombs that they can make the bathtub slippery so just be careful with him!
Amanda
I don't need help sleeping these days, because I'm in my third trimester. But these sound simply wonderful!
fitasamamabear
Ahaha congrats lady! I hope everything goes smoothly for you in the coming weeks!
Esperanza Scotto
These are awesome! I love bath bombs. I'm so excited that you share these! I am definitely going to make some for myself :)`
fitasamamabear
I hope you enjoy them! Just a fair warning that they make the tub slightly glittery after 😉
Gillian Kent
These sound delightful. I have always wanted to make bath bombs. A fun birthday paty craft too.
fitasamamabear
Ohh I didn't think about making it a group craft- smart thinking!
Cori @ Sweet Coralice
Oh these look so super soothing and calming. I feel relaxed and sleepy just looking at them, lol. I'm saving this to try them out 😉
fitasamamabear
Haha the smell is really awesome- I'm a lavender fiend though 😀
Chad
I bet those would make a great gift. Thank you!
fitasamamabear
It's a thoughtful one!
Alicia
Wonderful recipe! These would be a great little gift too. I wish I could smell them through my computer!
fitasamamabear
Haha they do smelll good! I make a ton at Christmas and use them for gifts, such a thoughtful thing to do 🙂
Joy Youssef
I am very curious about your sleepy-time blend. I clicked on the link from this article but the link must be broken. Error message said page not found. I would be grateful to have the information. Thank you!
Joy
fitasamamabear
Joy- thank you for letting me know the link is broken! It's linking to an extremely old post that has been lost in the jumble. The sleepy time blend I used to use is a combination of breathe (one drop) from DoTerra and a blend from Saje called "unwind" (5-10 drops). That said, I have since revised that as I learned that any peppermint blend isn't advised to kids under twelve. Now-a-days, I combine "Sleep-Ease" from PLant Therapy with the unwind blend or just use the unwind blend itself. Not sure if that helps but hopefully it gives a bit of info. And truly, thank you!