6 Homemade Bath Bomb Recipes You Can Make At Home

Homemade Bath Bomb Recipes
If you love the wonderful world of bath essentials, then you’re going to absolutely adore the idea of these 6 Homemade Bath Bomb Recipes You Can Make At Home.
These are the perfect choices to help you explore the wonder of little luxuries, and it’ll be great when you want to do your part to protect your budget, too!
Let’s take a look at how you can enjoy some DIY style for your “you time.”
For those who love citrus, the orange and vanilla bath bomb is a must-have.
This is a gently scented and refreshing bath bomb with that little lure of vanilla.
There is a similar one with a crisp, unmistakable lemon!
It’s great for those that want it to be citrus but not too tart in its scent.
If you want to stay in the crisp line of thinking, you can enjoy a peppermint bath bomb.
There’s lots of fun waiting for you in this exciting and wonderful world of winter-themed relaxation!
These are fantastic stocking stuffers or just gifts for people in the depths of winter.
For some extra relaxation, enjoy a chai tea-scented bath bomb.
It’s relaxing, gently spiced, and ideal for those dark and stormy nights when you need that little extra warmth at the end of a hard day.
If fun is your main thing, enjoy a glow-in-the-dark bath bomb that will help you enjoy a bold color and lots of appeal when it comes to how it’ll look on your skin after you get out of the bathtub.
These are a hit with teens.
Lastly, an activated charcoal bath bomb.
This is great for detoxifying powers and can help your skin reach a better health level at the same time.
It’s also a really fun matte black that is going to be a great choice for those that like to keep things subdued.
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See More Homemade Bath Bomb Recipes Below
If you love all of these fun homemade bath bombs, scroll through the full list below and take a close look at just what’s waiting for you. It’s going to be just what you need to see how fantastic things can be when you want to do the DIY route.
These DIY bath bombs will also show you a few details about the pattern so that you can make sure that you have all of the ingredients upfront. Even if you’re new to this kind of crafting, give it a go! It’ll be fun and rewarding to enjoy in your bath.
Ready to go? Click on the link in the description of the recipe you like the most, and you’ll be redirected to the page to get started! You can simply grab your supplies and get to work since you won’t need to log in or sign up.
If you enjoy the process, consider relieving a note for the hard-working designer and let them know what you thought!
Homemade Orange Vanilla Bath Bomb
This Homemade Orange Vanilla Bath Bomb is easy to make and has an amazing fragrance that will leave a wonderful scent on your skin when you used it.
Designer: Monique of Living Life As Moms
Materials Used:
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup citric acid
- ½ cup Epsom salt
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Mica powdered soap dye
- 1 tablespoon dried orange peel
- 5 drops of orange essential oil
- 5 drops vanilla essential oil
- 2 ½ tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 tablespoon water
- 8 to 10 bath bomb molds
Completion Time: 24 hours and 10 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Black Bath Bombs with Activated Charcoal
These Black Bath Bombs have activated charcoal that has purifying and detoxifying powers that are thought to help improve oily skin, shrink pores, treat acne, and more.
Designer: Carissa of Creative Green Living
Materials Used:
- 2 cups baking soda
- 3/4 cup citric acid
- 1/4 cup SLSA (Sodium Laurel, ulfoacetate)
- 1/4 cup cream of tartar
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons polysorbate 80
- 10-20 drops of cardamom essential oil
- 10-20 drops of rosemary essential oil
- Activated charcoal powder
- Black decorative sugar (optional)
- Spray bottle of rubbing alcohol
- 1 large mixing bowl
- Bath Bomb Molds
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Lemonade Stand Bath Bombs
This bath bombs recipe has a refreshing scent of lemon that evokes thoughts of cleanliness and has amazing skin benefits.
Designer: Unspecified through Beauty Crafter
Materials Used:
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup citric acid
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup Epsom salt
- 1 ½ tbsp fractionated coconut oil
- ½ tsp lemon essential oil
- yellow gel food coloring
- ½ to 1 tbs water (until clumps lightly when grasped)
- bath bomb mold
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Chai Tea Homemade Bath Bombs
These homemade bath bombs have the amazing, relaxing scent of spicy chai tea. They are perfect for relaxing in the tub on a chilly fall night.
Designer: Unspecified through Far From Normal
Materials Used:
- 2 Cups Baking Soda
- 1 Cup Powdered Buttermilk
- 1/4 Cup Cornstarch
- 1/3 Cup Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon Polysorbate 80
- 2-3 Drops of flesh or light brown gel food colorant
- 4-6 Tea bags or 4 tablespoons of Bigelow Vanilla Chai Tea
- Stainless steel bath bomb molds
- Spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol
Completion Time: 24 hours
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Glow in the Dark Bath Bombs
These fun bath bombs have a tie-dye effect with glow-in-the-dark mica and also have glow-in-the-dark glitter that helps moisturize your skin.
Designer: Cari of Everything Pretty Blog
Materials Used:
- 2 cups baking soda
- 1 cup citric acid,1/4 cup cream of tartar
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons Epsom salts
- 1 teaspoon polysorbate 80, 10-20 drops Happy Joy essential oil blend
- 1 tablespoon green glow-in-the-dark cosmetic glitter
- 1 tablespoon each of 6 glow-in-the-dark micas
Completion Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Handmade Peppermint Bath Bombs
These handmade peppermint bath bombs are great to make for yourself and a fun gift that you can easily share with family and friends for any occasion.
Designer: Crystal of A Pumpkin & Princess
Materials Used:
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup Citric Acid
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoon Epsom Salt
- 2 teaspoons Sweet Almond Oil
- 3/4 teaspoon water
- 15-20 drops Peppermint Oil
- Food coloring (optional)
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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