I’m always looking for a way to save money while still having a little luxury in my life. Sure, I may be a bit of a diva and really enjoy my bath time pampering, but why not? I deserve it. I love the feeling of taking a long bath and having soft, smooth skin. My solution: I make my own bath bombs!
For the newbie, a bath bomb is a little ball that fizzes and pops when placed in water. They are widely considered to be very therapeutic since some types contain oils and minerals, like mint or lavender. I love how they smell and make me feel so tranquil and calm. You can find bath bombs in most beauty and bath stores, but making them so much fun.
Here’s how to make my favorite bath bomb:
- 2 cups baking soda
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup citric acid (this ingredient causes the fizzing)
- 40 drops of your favorite fragrance oil
- A few drops of food coloring (if you want them to be stylish and pink, like I do) fresh or dried rose petals (optional)
- Mix the citric acid and baking soda together in a large bowl.
You might want to use a hand mixer or small blender to really fuse the ingredients together. Once you’re done blending, add the rest of the ingredients. The mixture should be pretty clumpy by now, so you’re ready to mold your bath bomb! Remove a little bit of the mixture (about the size of a tennis ball). Using a spritz bottle, spray a little bit of water onto the bomb. It’s important to use only a tiny amount of water so that your bomb doesn’t start fizzing prematurely. If this happens, just add some more dry ingredients to the ball. Wrap the balls loosely with a paper towel and dry them overnight. They’ll be ready to go the next day! Keep in mind that the bath bombs don’t last long, so use them as soon as possible. Enjoy your bath!
Courtesy of Daily Venus Diva Member: spicy147
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