What are Bath Bombs?
Whether for you, or to offer to your loved ones, I propose
today to learn how to make a bath bomb . I hear you tell me deep down there:
but what's she talking about? What's a bath bomb?
Before any explanation, I remind you that it is more
ecological to take showers than baths! A bath is between 150 and 200 liters of
water whereas for a shower of 5 minutes (that is to say, one cuts the water
while one is soaping), the consumption of water rises between 60 and 75 liters
of water. But a little bath from time to time, it can greatly raise morale at
half mast, or relieve aches.
A bath bomb , is a big effervescent seal that is put in his
bath before entering. You will find easily in the trade in the form of ball,
cube, heart, flower, etc ... They can be colored, scented, decorated, flowery
and even sequined. They are not used to wash, but rather to relax after a
sporting effort, a day of stress...
Benefits
Bath bombs can also have beneficial effects on your skin
depending on the ingredients they contain.
It is the mixture of citric acid (an acid) and sodium
bicarbonate (a base) which in contact with water fizzes! The chemical reaction
between the acid and the base produces carbon dioxide (and therefore
effervescence) and a salt: sodium citrate. Depending on the size of the bath
bomb, the effervescence lasts 1 to 2 minutes.
The Basic Recipe:
The basic recipe for a bath bomb is very simple, as you've
understood, the two main ingredients are citric acid and baking soda. Then
everyone has their own recipe, depending on their skin type and / or their
desires and / or needs of the moment. To make bath bombs, you will need:
- 50% sodium bicarbonate
- 25% citric acid
- 25% clay or starch
- Some pschitts of water
Personally, I particularly like clay, which I prefer for
starch. Not only the clay has beautiful cosmetic properties, but it will also
be able to serve as a dye, because we find the white, the green, the pink, the
violet, the red, the yellow, and even blue.
Additions:
Then come the "additions", which will bring color,
sweetness and scent.
Colors:
As I told you before, you can directly use the clays for
their colors. But you can also use food dyes , or plant dyes like spirulina or
matcha tea for pretty shades of green; turmeric powder for orange tints,
charcoal powder for black, etc.
Sweetness:
Vegetable oils and butters are our friends! And the choice
is vast! Coconut oil, which will be suitable for all skins (and which will also
bring its fragrance), apricot kernel, sweet almond, avocado, hemp, to you to
let your creativity burst
The sweetness can also be brought by milk powder , grated
coconut , powdered oats , cocoa powder, once again to you to choose!
Scents:
You can use essential oils , unless the bath bomb is not
intended for a child under 7 years or a pregnant or breastfeeding woman. There
too, you will be spoiled for choice, traditional lavender, through citrus,
flowers, etc ... You can even provide a bath of anti-cold bath with a few drops
of essential oil ravinstara and eucalyptus.
You can also use aroma or fragrance (see samples of
perfume), but beware, they contain water! And as I explained earlier, the water
will react bicarbonate and citric acid! Can also be used as powder of orange
peel and / or lemon powder.
Decoration:
Here too, the key word is: have fun! First with the shapes,
depending on the mold you will use. Also embroider flower petals (lavender and
/ or calendula for example), or sugar decorations (which can melt in water).
You can also hide a small floating gift inside (such as a small dinosaur for
budding paleontologists), or a rosebud for romantics.
Bath Bomb Packaging
Bath Bomb Packing Set: Includes 3 6-piece metal molds and 13
soap dyes (10ml each) to make different-sized and vibrant bath bombs. 100pcs
retractable packaging bags help protect and store the bath ball. A great value
and a perfect choice for making a bath bomb. With the help of recipe
instructions we provide, even if you are a beginner, you can make beautiful,
bright bath bombs in shape. Retractable bags can easily keep your bath bombs
under safety protection.
Molds can not only be used for DIY bath bombs, but also for
DIY candles, handmade soaps, chocolate, cheese, foam, etc. The liquid dye can
be used for color bath bombs, etc. And the retractable packaging bag can be
used to shrink various looms under 6 x 6 inches.
Operation Mode :
- First, mix the powders evenly.
- Then add your vegetable oil in which you have previously diluted your essential oils or aromas and dyes.
- Amalgamate all, when you form a ball with your hand, the set must remain compact.
- Help yourself with a spray of water or hydrosol, but very sparingly at the risk of seeing your mixture swell, and have to start all over again.
- Put in a mold and let cure for a minimum of 24 hours.
- Unmould, it's ready! There is more to offer or go take a good bath
- Remember to keep them away from moisture , at the risk of ending up with an unusable paste ....
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