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    Home ยป Wellness Tips ยป DIY Skincare

    DIY Himalayan Salt Bath Bombs (great for kids!)

    Pinterest image with text: one large heart shaped, diy bath bomb in front and three mini hearts and ingredients behind it
    Pinterest image with text: two images of shimmery pink heart shaped bath bombs the top a close up the bottom of the bath bomb with other smaller bath bombs and the ingredients

    These DIY Himalayan salt bath bombs are perfect for Valentine's Day! Made with all-natural ingredients, this DIY bath bombs recipe uses Himalayan salt for its pink shimmer instead of a colorant.

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    Likewise, these pink salt bath bombs also contain magnesium powder so a great way to relax before bed. Whip some up for yourself or give them to friends as a homemade gift.

    Pinterest image with text: one large heart shaped, diy bath bomb in front and three mini hearts and ingredients behind it

    I’ve never been a huge fan of Valentine's Day, to be honest. Yes, a date night is awesome (and so are heart-shaped cupcakes of course) but the whole day just doesn’t make sense to me. 

    Hubby and I never really “celebrated” Valentine's Day either. Fun fact: in our house, it’s actually “Walking Dead Day” because normally the mid-season premier always falls on Valentine's Day and TWD is definitely something I celebrate! #zombienerd

    But it turns out, that kids love this heart-themed day. And I can understand that. I used to love getting all sorts of goofy cards and candy too!

    But confession: I suck at crafts. Like truly suck. I am not the mom who makes homemade Valentines (unless my mom helps!) and my cake or cupcake decorating skills leave something to be desired…

    Thus, in place of those subpar qualities, I go with a DIY bath bomb recipe instead!

    My Experience With DIY Bath Bomb Recipes

    Now, believe it or not, homemade bath bombs have not always been my strength. Furthermore, I failed miserably for about a year.

    I couldn't get them to fizz or they would just crumble. 

    Thus, there’s a finesse to making them sometimes and I outline that in my blog post How & Why To Make Your Own Bath Bombs.

    That said, making bath salts are easy and fun too and a wee bit more simple! Here's a fun rose bath salt recipe one I love.

    Pinterest image with text: one large heart shaped, DIY himalayan salt bath bomb in front and three mini hearts and ingredients behind it

    When to use these bath bombs

    • A craft for pre-teens
    • In a sugar-free Easter Basket
    • As a friendly gift

    Having a good DIY bath bomb recipe on hand makes for a fun, homemade project for you and the kids.

    Have the kids jumps in, help mix and watch the fizz and make whipping up these DIY pink salt bath bombs a fun activity. Similarly, my toddler likes making them (they do fizz so it’s kind of fun!) as much as she likes using them!

    Ingredients

    These homemade bath bombs are all natural with no hidden ingredients. Epsom salt is great to help ease muscle aches at the end of the day and baking soda is a key component of a detox bath.

    Plus, these DIY bath bombs are 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 shimmer pink bath bombs for sleep to help it do just that.

    Lastly, this homemade bath bomb recipe uses no colors or dyes. The shimmer color comes from using pink Himalayan salt. Thus, these are perfect for kids.

    And of course, a hot bath is also pretty awesome followed up with body butter!

    Furthermore, you can make either minis or large DIY Himalayan salt bath bombs it just depends on what you prefer. We like the mini hearts the best and then we give them out as mini gifts to my daughter's friends.

    Essential Oil Options

    With all homemade bath bombs, the scent is completely up to you! I like to use uplifting essential oils like the ones below:

    • orange
    • lemon
    • lime

    Though lavender and peppermint are staples for me too. Likewise, these headache remedy bath bombs are a great combination of essential oils as are these stress-relieving bombs.

    Keep in mind, 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). Here are my DIY bath bombs for kids.

    Or, you can go the full natural route and leave out the scent, no one says you need to include essential oils! Especially if giving them out as gifts.

    Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

    • Mini spray bottle
    • Silicone Mold

    How To Make Them

    First, in a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients and mix well.

    Dry powder ingredients in a green mixing bowl with heart shaped mold beside it and a spray bottle behind it

    Then, if using essential oils, combine them into the with hazel.

    Add the witch hazel into the large bowl (it will fizz, that’s okay!) and mix until mostly combined. The mixture will look only a bit wet (this is normal.)

    Liquid added to a green shaped bowl with powders making them fizz and a silicone heart shaped mold behind the bowl

    In the bottom of your molds. Portion out the large pink salt into the bottom (or more fine-grain salt)

    Heart shaped mold with large grain pink salt in a bag beside it and being added to the mold

    Fill each mold halfway with the bath bomb mixture. Use a spatula to press the mixture firmly down into the mold.

    The better you do this, the more they will hold together. Spray a tiny bit of water over the mold (if needed) and press down again to ensure it is all combined and holding.

    DIY Himalayan salt bath bombs in a heart shaped mold being pressed with a green spatula and a bowl behind it


    Portion out the remaining mixture to fill the molds and repeat the process of pressing down, spraying with water etc.

    It’s a fine balance of pressing and spraying water. Do not spray too much or the bombs will lose their fizz. Just a tiny bit to help them hold.

    Finally, let sit on the counter for 24 hours to set.

    Pop-out of the molds and use!

    7 large heart-shaped bombs (mold depending).

    Notes
    You do not need both fine and large flake Himalayan salts. One or the other works fine. However. the fine grain on the top gives a shimmer to the top of the bombs whereas the larger flakes give a more textured appearance.

    Use any essential oils you like- and customize them for the person using the bombs. Lavender is very calming, citrus blends are very mood-elevating. Use your favorites.

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    Heart-Shaped DIY Bath Bomb Recipe

    These DIY Himalayan salt bath bombs are perfect for Valentine's Day! Made with all-natural ingredients, this DIY bath bombs recipe uses Himalayan salt for its pink shimmer instead of a colorant. These pink salt bath bombs also contain magnesium powder so a great way to relax before bed.
    Keyword DIY bath bomb recipe, homemade bath bombs
    Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
    1 day day
    Total Time 1 day day 25 minutes minutes
    Servings 7 large or 12-13 small
    Author Fit as a Mama Bear

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowl
    • Silicone Spatula
    • Bath bomb molds

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup baking soda
    • ยฝ cup + 1tbs citric acid
    • ยฝ cup Epsom salts
    • 1 teaspoon Magnesium Powder
    • ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • ¼ cup fine grain Himalayan Pink Salt
    • 2.5 tablespoons Witch Hazel
    • 15 drops of essential oils I like to use citrus!*
    • โ…› cup Large Himalayan Pink Salt for topping * or more fine grain
    • Mini spray bottle with water

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients and mix well.
    • If using essential oils, combine them into the with hazel.
    • Add the witch hazel into the large bowl (it will fizz, that’s okay!) and mix until mostly combined. The mixture will look only a bit wet (this is normal.)
    • In the bottom of your molds. Portion out the large pink salt into the bottom (or more fine grain salt)
    • Fill each mold halfway with the bath bomb mixture. Use a spatula to press the mixture firmly down into the mold. The better you do this, the more they will hold together. Spray a tiny bit of water over the mold (if needed) and press down again to ensure it is all combined and holding.
    • Portion out the remaining mixture to fill the molds and repeat the process of pressing down, spraying with water etc.
    • It’s a fine balance of pressing and spraying water. Do not spray too much or the bombs will lose their fizz. Just a tiny bit to help them hold.
    • Let sit on the counter for 24 hours to set.
    • Pop out of the molds and use!

    Video

    Notes

    You do not need both fine and large flake Himalayan salts. One or the other works fine. The fine grain on the top gives a shimmer to the top of the bombs where as the larger flakes give a more textured appearance.
    Use any essential oils you like- and customize them for the person using the bombs. Lavender is very calming, citrus blends are very mood-elevating. Use your favorites.
    Not sure where to grab ingredients? Here's a roundup list of my favorite products (and brands) for DIY beauty products and where to buy them!

    This DIY bath bomb recipe is a great gift for moms and kids alike on Valentine's Day! Made with all-natural, detoxifying ingredients, these homemade bath bombs are cute and simple.

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    Comments

    1. Susannah

      January 16, 2019 at 12:05 am

      I also suck at crafts -- I need to give these a try! SO cute!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        January 18, 2019 at 2:04 pm

        Haha crafts are hard as an adult!

        Reply
    2. Tessa Simpson

      January 16, 2019 at 5:50 pm

      I am going to try your version!! I have one daughter that I think will really like doing these!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        January 18, 2019 at 2:05 pm

        Aw yay! Mine loves helping pour the liquid so it fizzes lol

        Reply
    3. Raia Todd

      January 16, 2019 at 6:16 pm

      I've never made bath bombs before, or even used them. Haha. These are so cute, though!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        January 18, 2019 at 2:05 pm

        For some reason my kids love them. I don't use them a whole lot (who has time for baths?!) but they think it's awesome lol

        Reply
    4. Kiran Dodeja Smith

      January 19, 2019 at 11:38 am

      These are adorable! Can't wait to try these with my tween and teen:).

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        January 21, 2019 at 12:59 am

        Let me know how they like them! They'll probably be far more help than my 3yo who just likes the fizz haha

        Reply
    5. Renee D Kohley

      January 20, 2019 at 4:46 pm

      Aww this is super fun! My oldest has innovation day at school every 6 weeks where they have to DIY or invent something - she would love to make these!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        January 21, 2019 at 1:00 am

        How interesting, I didn't know that was a thing at school- how neat!

        Reply
    6. Christina Shoemaker

      February 25, 2019 at 10:49 pm

      5 stars
      These are adorable! Simple ingredients and such a pretty color!! I love that you said you suck at crafts. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Makes me feel like anybody could do it then! LOL

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        February 26, 2019 at 12:43 am

        I DO suck at crafts haha I totally give my daughter pipe cleaners, glue and paper and tell her to have at 'er. If she wants to run and exercise I rock, but crafts.. bah haha

        Reply
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