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.
Servings 7 large or 12-13 small
Cost $4.75
Equipment
- Bath bomb molds
Ingredients
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup + 1tbs citric acid
- ½ 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!*
- ⅛ 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!
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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.
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