I am addicted to essential oils! I've been using aromatherapy for years. In addition to using oils in my oil diffusers, I use them to clean around the house too! I am also addicted to taking time for myself. We made Sweet Orange Essential Oil Bath Bombs!
Are you ready to treat yourself? Even though we live very frugally, I still like to treat myself to a little extra pampering. I like to take time to relax and unwind!
As a special needs mom, I have learned to turn to aromatherapy when we are sick! My son doesn't take traditional medicine, so essential oils and natural products are my solution!
Looking for more bath bombs to make at home? If you want to stick with the orange theme, we have the Dried Orange Peel Bath Bombs!
We also love our Dried Roses Bath Bombs and Spirulina & Matcha Bath Bombs!
Lastly, we have our Spiderman Bath Bombs for the kids to enjoy with their bath time!
Sweet Orange Essential Oil Bath Bombs
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Epsom salt
- 4 oz baking soda
- 2 oz corn starch
- 2 oz citric acid
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp water
- 20 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil (I got it on Amazon)
- 2-3 drops Tangerine soap colorant (I got it on Amazon)
Supplies:
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- 5-6 small size (1.8 inch) round bath bomb molds (I got it on Amazon)
- Small jar with lid
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine your dry ingredients – Epsom salt, baking soda, cornstarch and citric acid. Mix very well with a whisk, for about 2-3 minutes.
In a small jar with lid, add the wet ingredients – olive oil, water, essential oil and soap colorant. Place the lid on the jar and shake very well, until all of the wet ingredients are completely mixed together.
Add the liquid mixture to the dry mixture very slowly. It is important to add just a few drops at a time, while continuously whisking the mixture. The mixture may start to fizz if you do not so this step slowly enough, while mixing it in right away. This will cause the bath bombs to expand in the mold and not form right.
After all liquid has been poured and stirred in, mix very well until the color is consistent and you do not have large clumps.
Fill each of the molds with the bath bomb mixture, firmly stuffing each side full.
Secure both parts of the mold together, give a quick twist to get any excess mixture out, and let set for about 24 hours. This gives the bath bomb plenty of time to form.
To release, twist one half of bath bomb mold. If it’s not releasing well, grab a spoon and lightly tap the half of bath bomb mold. This should do the trick. Repeat with the other half to fully release bath bomb.
Sweet Orange Essential Oil Bath Bombs
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- 5-6 small size (1.8 inch) round bath bomb molds
- Small jar with lid
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 oz Epsom salt
- 4 oz baking soda
- 2 oz corn starch
- 2 oz citric acid
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp water
- 20 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil
- 2-3 drops drops Tangerine soap colorant
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine your dry ingredients – Epsom salt, baking soda, cornstarch and citric acid. Mix very well with a whisk, for about 2-3 minutes.
- In a small jar with lid, add the wet ingredients – olive oil, water, essential oil and soap colorant. Place the lid on the jar and shake very well, until all of the wet ingredients are completely mixed together.
- Add the liquid mixture to the dry mixture very slowly. It is important to add just a few drops at a time, while continuously whisking the mixture. The mixture may start to fizz if you do not so this step slowly enough, while mixing it in right away. This will cause the bath bombs to expand in the mold and not form right.
- After all liquid has been poured and stirred in, mix very well until the color is consistent and you do not have large clumps.
- Fill each of the molds with the bath bomb mixture, firmly stuffing each side full.
- Secure both parts of the mold together, give a quick twist to get any excess mixture out, and let set for about 24 hours. This gives the bath bomb plenty of time to form.
- To release, twist one half of bath bomb mold. If it’s not releasing well, grab a spoon and lightly tap the half of bath bomb mold. This should do the trick. Repeat with the other half to fully release bath bomb.
Bath Bombs are so much fun and easy to make. Once you have some on hand, you can use them in your bath to relax after a long day or week! These are also fun to use with the kids! Don’t forget to share on social media and pin this recipe! You can also make extra bath bombs to give away as gifts!
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