DIY Bath Bombs For Stress Relief
Between parenting, work and everything sporadic that comes up, it’s no wonder we all feel a little stressed from time to time. And while there are lots of ways to relieve stress (hello it’s one of the many benefits of exercise!) sometimes a hot bath and a good book is the best answer. Which is why these homemade, diy stress relief bath bombs are perfect!
These homemade stress relief bath bombs are easy to make and contain a delicious, citrusy scent to help improve your mood- and who doesn’t need a bit of a pick me up?
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Diy bath bombs make an amazing gift (perfect to put in these spa baskets) for teachers, holidays and friends. They’re simple, colorful and fizz up ever so nicely!
But I didn’t always have the easiest time making bath bombs… so if you’re struggling, check out this blog post on How & Why To Make Your Own Bath Bombs. It goes over a bit more of the trial and error side I experienced.
These specific bath bombs contain essential oils shown to promote stress relief and help uplift your mood.
Lavender: The queen of stress relief, lavender is shown to be calming, release tension and ease anxiety
Grapefruit: One of the citrus fruits. The smell of citrus has been shown to make people feel more positive and help uplift your mood
Orange: Like grapefruit, orange essential oil helps perk of your mood and leave you feeling ‘lighter”. It’s not so much calming as it is mood enhancing
Chamomille: Long touted as a calming agent for both skin, digestion and mood! Chamomille combined with lavender helps ease worries and calm your system
Clary Sage: When directly applied this oil has been shown to release menstrual cramps and promote healing. The scent of it helps reduce anxiety as well as improve sleep
One quick note: I adore using a bit of almond oil in these bombs as it makes my skin suuuppper smooth and makes it so I don’t need any lotion! That said, it does make the bath tub a bit slippery so be careful getting out!
Thanks to these essential oils these diy bath bombs make the perfect addition to a relaxing bath. They promote happiness, clarity and calming properties which will help ease away tension.
Ingredients In Stress Relief Bath Bombs
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup citric acid
- 1/2 cup Epsom salt
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbs almond oil
- 3 teaspoons which hazel
- 1/2 teaspoon blue or green mica powder
- 8-10 drops lavender essential oil
- 10 drops grapefruit
- 10 drops orange/citrus
- 8-10 drops chamomile
- 6-8 drops clary sage
- Small spray bottle with water
Note: all of these stress relief ingredients can be purchased through my favorite retailer Well.ca– and the best part is that they offer free shipping!
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How To Make Bath Bombs To Reduce Anxiety
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.
If using the ball shaped molds, carefully seal them together and press firmly. Let sit on the counter for twenty four hours to set before removing from molds.
Makes 4 large ball style bombs.
Note: You can use any mold or shape you like to make bath bombs! Switching it up with a variety of shapes and sizes makes for fun and unique gifts!
Second Note: Mica powder, while gorgeous, does leave a colored ring around your tub. When I make these for myself I don’t add any coloring.. but for gifts they’re much more pretty!
Tip: use anywhere from 1/8-1/2 teaspoon of mica powder keeping in mind that the more you use the more saturated the water will be with color. Mica powder does leave a ring in the tub.
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PrintDIY Bath Bombs To Reduce Anxiety
These homemade bath bombs are made with self care in mind! Easy to make and geared towards lifting your mood and reducing anxiety.
- Yield: 4 large bombs
Ingredients
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup citric acid
- 1/2 cup Epsom salt
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbs almond oil
- 3 teaspoons which hazel
- 1/2 teaspoon blue or green mica powder
- 8-10 drops lavender essential oil
- 10 drops grapefruit
- 10 drops orange/citrus
- 8-10 drops chamomile
- 6-8 drops clary sage
- 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.
- If using the ball shaped molds, carefully seal them together and press firmly.
- Let sit on the counter for twenty four hours to set before removing from molds.
Notes
Mica powder, while gorgeous, does leave a colored ring around your tub. When I make these for myself I don’t add any coloring.. but for gifts they’re much more pretty!
Tip: use anywhere from 1/8-1/2 teaspoon of mica powder keeping in mind that the more you use the more saturated the water will be with color. Mica powder does leave a ring in the tub.
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If you’re looking to boost your mood and reduce anxiety these homemade bombs are perfect in a warm bath! These diy stress relief bath bombs also make amazing gifts for those who need a bit of lift up.
Looking for more great diy gifts? Try this Orange Grapefruit Body Butter or my favorite Chocolate Peppermint Lip Chap
My husband takes more baths than I do, so several months back I bought the ingredients to make him bath bombs. Thanks for the reminder!
Haha no problem! I love making bombs because you can scent them anyway you like- hope he enjoys them!
I love making bath bombs too, these are so cheerful! I love the colors!!
They’re easy to make and definitely a nice addition to relax with!