HOW TO MAKE FIZZY BATH BOMBS

There are tons of tutorials out there for bath fizzies, but most all of them call for artificial fragrances and dyes, which are not something that I would want to soak in.  Even the queen bee of bath products, LUSH,  uses artificial fragrances and dyes, not to mention they're a little pricey at about $6 a pop.  These cost about $1 each, depending on what ingredients that you use.

 The recipes below are made with things that you likely already have in your kitchen.  If it's something that's safe to eat, I feel comfortable soaking in it in a warm tub (with the exception of essential oils, which shouldn't be ingested without the guidance of a trained professional).


YOU WILL NEED:
plain base:
1/2 c. baking soda (detoxifying and water softening)
1/4 c. citric acid (skin softening and water softening)
1/4 c. cornstarch or arrowroot (binding agent for bath bomb and skin softening)
1/4 c. epsom or sea salts (detoxifying and water softening)
1 tsp. moisturizing oil (moisturizing)

Mix dry ingredients together, then add the oil.  Once fully mixed, slowly add 1tsp. water until the mixture sticks together when you squeeze it and it looks like damp sand.  If the mixture begins to fizz, whisk quickly and add the water more slowly.  Pack into molds, then allow to dry for 24 hours before storing in an airtight container.

These pictured below are, Sugar and Spice at far right, Hot Cocoa at center, and Dreamsicle at bottom.

Here are some recipe ideas, just add these ingredients to the plain base mix:

Sugar and Spice
+ 1T. apple pie spice
+ 1 tsp. ground ginger
+ 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
+ 1 tsp. turbinado/raw sugar
+ use walnut oil
+ whole clove buds for decoration

Green Fairy
+ 1 tsp. anise flavoring
+ 1 tsp. french green clay
+ use sweet almond oil
+ green sugar sprinkles for decoration

Hot Cocoa
+ 1 1/2 T. cocoa powder
+ use grated cocoa butter
+use epsom salts- they look like little marshmallows

Butterbomb
+ 1 tsp. vanilla extract
+ use shaved cocoa butter

Bathing Beauty
+ 1 T. turmeric powder (great for skin!)
+ use coconut oil
+ himalayan salt crystals for decoration

Good Night
+15 drops lavender essential oil
+1 teabag chamomile tea, opened

Aches Away
+5 drops clove bud essential oil
+5 drops eucalyptus essential oil
+5 drops lavender essential oil
+5 drops lemon essential oil
+1 extra T. epsom salts

Detox
+1 extra T. epsom salts
+2 green tea bags, opened
+10 drops lemon essential oil
+2 tsp. ground ginger or fresh
+2 T. bentonite clay
+1/2 tsp. activated charcoal powder

Smooth Sailing
+1T. powdered oatmeal
+1 tsp. honey
+1/2 c. powdered milk
+5-10 drops jasmine or vanilla essential oil
or
+1 tsp. vanilla extract
+use coconut oil

Dreamsicle
+20 drops sweet orange essential oil
+1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
+2 T. powdered milk
+1/2 tsp. ground turmeric