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There are many types of tinctures that can care for.

All this variety can be combined into a fizzy bomb that will give you a lot of pleasure.

What's the secret?

Bath bombs are a mixture of alkali and acid with all sorts of ingredients added. The last components mean:

all kinds of aromatic oils;
natural ingredients - flowers, clay, pine needles;
vegetable fats that help moisturize the skin. Most often they use almond, but sunflower is also possible;
a little water to hold the structure together.

The fizzing process is based on a neutralization reaction- when exposed to citric acid, release occurs carbon dioxide, which creates the seething effect.

Did you know?Soda is a substance that is part of human blood. Its slightly salty taste can be felt when you cut your finger.

How to make it yourself

Knowing the recipe for making it and step-by-step instruction how to do it yourself.

What you will need

Before you start, find all the components you need, namely:

baking soda;
citric acid;
sea salt;
vegetable oil;
flowers;
deep mixing container;
measuring spoon;
coffee grinder;
mold for the finished product.

Important!It is better to mix and grind bulk components using kitchen machines, since natural ingredients are sold in the form of large fractions and it will be very difficult to achieve the required degree of grinding manually.

Step-by-step recipe with photos

Having selected the components that match your type and personal preferences, you can begin the manufacturing process itself.

To make one water bomb, for a one-time bath, mix the ingredients in the following proportions:

4 tbsp. l. soda and 2 tbsp. l. acids. Stir the resulting mixture. For these purposes, an ordinary spoon will be enough, since both components are finely dispersed.

Add 2 tablespoons of sea salt to the existing substances. If it is large, you need to chop it in advance or use it at this stage electrical appliances to obtain a homogeneous mass (coffee grinder, mixer, etc.). Otherwise, when you use the bomb, the salt will dissolve very slowly, and you will feel sediment at the bottom of the bath. This can ruin all the fun.

In this recipe we use cornflower flowers. It is better to sort out the petals from the inflorescences in advance and use only them. The use of "middles" will create a feeling dirty water. They are heavier than leaves; when they fall into liquid, they will settle and “float” at the bottom of the container.

The next step is to pour in 2 measuring spoons olive oil. It is used to moisturize the skin and to better hold our homemade bomb together. This component will make the mass more pliable and we will be able to form it not only in the shape of a bar, but also so that it looks like a sphere.

To provide good sleep It is recommended to use lavender essential oil.

Did you know?Lavender has the anti-inflammatory effect of sage and the soothing effect of valerian. And at the same time it has a pleasant aroma.

For single use, just add 10 drops. After this, mix everything thoroughly, achieving a “wet sand” state.

Spray a little water from the dispenser onto the resulting mass. We stop the supply of liquid when the first signs of hissing appear.

We place the finished mixture in a mold that will give a finished look to our product. Pack tightly and leave for 10-15 minutes for the components to harden.

After this time has passed, turn the container onto thick paper or cardboard to dry completely. outdoors.

If during this process it crumbles a little, use a knife or spatula to shape the edges.

It should take 5-6 hours before it is used, more is possible.

The method of using a bomb is based on immersing the product in warm water. At the same time, you will be able to see the seething effect of soda and acid, and feel the pleasant smell of lavender. An oily film with petals will form on the surface and the liquid will be filled with sea salt minerals.

All these components moisturize, tone and soothe your body.

Variety: choose the smell, color, effect

At home, you can make a wide variety of bomb compositions. They can look exactly like store-bought ones, and if you get a little creative, you will get real masterpieces.

Various colors can be achieved using water-soluble liquid dyes. It is not recommended to take powdered types of these substances for these purposes - they settle on the walls. Their use will allow you to make not only solid-colored balls, but also interesting products with halves of different colors.

Natural coloring components do not have such wide possibilities, but their presence in the composition will give the ball very delicate tones, for example:

lavender - lilac;
jasmine - yellow;
combination of , and neroli - light green;
and - orange;
cocoa - brown;
- from yellow to orange.

All these components perform not only aesthetic functions. After dissolving them in

Greetings, dear friends!
Today we will talk about maintaining personal hygiene and how to make an ordinary action an especially pleasant and interesting procedure. Most children enjoy bath time because it relaxes them and relieves stress. After this procedure I sleep well. And washing can be turned from a hygienic procedure into an exciting game. And children's bath bombs will help us with this.

Of course, every child receives his first ablution immediately after birth. And in the future, taking a bath becomes a regular daily ritual. Hot water, soap and a washcloth already perfectly cleanse the skin. So what are bombs and why are they needed in the bath? The fragrant balls received such a formidable name because of their shape and ability to “explode” - dissolve with hissing and gurgling.

This nice addition, which makes bathing an entertaining and rewarding experience. Of course, children love to watch how, after lowering the ball into hot water, it begins to geyser, foam and hiss. If the fizzy drink contains dyes, the foam will turn a delicate color, and essential oils and flavors will give it a delicious smell.

Bombs or geysers can be divided into two groups.

According to the effect on the central nervous system

calming;
stimulating.

While calming fizzy drinks are recommended for excitable, anxious and emotionally unstable children who are prone to irritability. They will also help children with sleep disorders. In contrast, stimulating and invigorating ones are good for slow, inactive children. Suitable for those who find it difficult to concentrate.

According to production method

industrial ones, which can be bought in a store;
handmade - made by craftswomen taking into account all your wishes;
homemade - made with your own hands.

Let's talk about why bath bombs are useful or harmful. If you buy balls in a store, you may encounter that the composition will contain various chemical additives: surfactants, dyes, flavors, preservatives. Surfactants are added to make the geyser foam more intensely, dyes give the bath bomb a pleasant color, fragrances give it a delicious smell, and preservatives help it be stored for a long time.

If natural dyes, such as saffron, were used in production, then such a product will not cause any harm. But more often in industry they use chemical compounds, and this is not very good for the baby’s delicate skin. However, artificial flavors and fragrances may cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, carefully study the composition when choosing a bathing product.

A bath bomb is more useful if it is made at home, because you select its composition entirely from natural and healthy ingredients, taking into account the needs of your child. Undoubtedly, the process of making a bomb with your own hands together with children will become not only an entertaining, but also an educational pastime.

Compound

The main ingredients of any pop are regular baking soda and citric acid. Of course, any housewife has these components in her kitchen, since they are often used in cooking. Almost always cheap and available. The action of the geyser is based on the fact that when a dry mixture of sodium bicarbonate and acid enters water, it reacts and begins to spin, bubble and hiss. This softens the water. “Limonka” is a good natural antioxidant, and the properties of soda to relieve itching and inflammation have long been known. In addition to the main components, you can add:

powdered milk or cream
sea salt
flower petals or ground dried flowers
emollients and essential oils
spices
cosmetic clay
vitamins

How to do it yourself

Of course, the manufacturing process is simple and accessible even to an older child. There is only one component that needs to be prepared without the presence of children, citric acid. To do this, grind its crystals using a coffee grinder into a homogeneous powder. Of course, it is better to do this with a mask or respirator, because the smallest particles can irritate Airways. So, everything is ready, you can start. There are three manufacturing methods: with the addition of water, with the addition of alcohol and using a spray bottle. The basic ratio of acid and soda is 1:2, i.e. For 1 tablespoon of lemon you need to take 2 tablespoons. sodium bicarbonate.

Basic Rules

mixing utensils must be well wiped;
It is better to work with gloves, because... high humidity hands can cause a reaction of the main ingredients with each other;
You can take any mold - a yogurt cup, a silicone baking mold, a mold from a children's sand set;
Thoroughly mix the dry parts first, then add the liquid ones, rubbing well;
compact the mixture very tightly;
remove from molds after at least 4 hours;
do not store for a long time, it is better to use immediately; storage in a dry place, well wrapped in film, is allowed;

Attention!
The properties of bath bombs depend on the additional components included. Add essential oils and herbs based on your child's preferences, desired effect, and taking into account possible allergic reactions. If your baby has diathesis or bronchial asthma, it is better to avoid using ethers completely.

Recipes

As an illustration, here are several recipes for children's bath bombs, many of which you can easily make from scrap materials.

Mint

Promotes relaxation and calms due to the menthol contained in mint. Undoubtedly, it gives peace and improves sleep. First, mix all the dry ingredients, add base oil to them and grind the mixture well. If it remains crumbly, add a few drops of water, rubbing thoroughly and quickly to avoid a reaction. At the end, add a drop of peppermint essential oil. Then press tightly into the mold and let dry.

1 tablespoon sea salt;
1 tbsp. l. citric acid;
2 tbsp. l. sodium bicarbonate;
1/3 teaspoon base oil(olive, grape, castor);
ground dry mint;
a few drops of green food coloring;
2-3 drops of mint essential oil.

Chocolate

It is good because it softens and nourishes the skin. The principle of its manufacture is the same as in the previous case.
Take citric acid and soda in a ratio of 1 to 2, add one tablespoon to them. powdered milk or cream and one tbsp. cocoa. After this, stir well, add base oil and a few drops of vitamin E.

Invigorating

Of course, it stimulates activity and gives a joyful mood. Add 1 tbsp to the main mixture. cornstarch, and then 1/3 tsp. base and a few drops of orange and sweet tangerine essential oils. Saffron will give a bright orange pleasant color if you use it as a natural dye. If desired, add 2-3 drops. cinnamon essential oil. The combination of cinnamon and citrus produces a warm, sweet, bright aroma.

Calming

Promotes relaxation and rest, and also relieves anxiety and normalizes sleep.
Mix soda and lemon as in the first recipe, then add a tablespoon of sea salt, tsp. milk powder, half a tsp. castor oil, a few drops of lavender ether, 1-2 parts of blue food or cosmetic coloring.

Attention!
In order to make multi-colored geysers, you need to prepare a mixture of several colors and pour them into the mold in layers or in random order. Use crushed dried flowers, cocoa or coffee, rose petals, saffron if you want to get variety. Do not add coloring components if you plan to make a bomb without dyes. As a result, it will be dazzling white!

Secrets

Sometimes it happens that during the cooking process, when adding water, the mixture immediately begins to sizzle. Then add the liquid drop by drop, trying to rub thoroughly. For this purpose, you can moisten the mixture from a spray bottle. However, you should not get carried away, otherwise the soda will react with the acid. And unfortunately, all the work will be in vain. Be careful, because the humidity should be such that the pulp is easily compacted and does not crumble.

You can be absolutely sure that your little one will love helping you make pops. Moreover, swimming with them will become his favorite pastime. However, we must not forget that although sea salt, oils and soda are good for the skin, it is not recommended to use such products every day. Once every 2 weeks is enough. You should throw a ball or figurine into hot water, only then will it work and reveal its properties fully. Keep in mind that you need to take such a bath at the end of washing. After everything hygiene procedures finished with soap.

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A warm aromatic bath can relieve fatigue after a hard day at work, restore strength and help you relax. To make water procedures as useful and enjoyable as possible, it was created a large number of cosmetics. Among them, bath bombs take pride of place. You can buy them in the store or make your own from simple ingredients. Most of necessary funds for their manufacture is present in the kitchen of every housewife.

Why it's better to make your own bath bombs

The point of making such bombs with your own hands is not so much about saving money as about the real benefits for health and body skin. Those same multi-colored balls that can be found on the shelves of every large supermarket for little money contain harmful substances and dyes. For small children and allergy sufferers, they can be potentially dangerous. The fact is that commercial bombs often contain soda ash, which is used to prepare quite aggressive cleaning products. Synthetic dyes and cheap substitutes for aromatic oils are also often used.

Of course, you can go to a natural cosmetics store and buy “geysers” made from high-quality raw materials. But such stores are not found in every city, and they cost quite a lot of money. They are produced mainly from inexpensive ingredients, and the price is often artificially high due to the name “natural”.

As you can see, there is a point to making bath bombs:

firstly, you will always know what you put there;
secondly, you save money and buy only ingredients for cooking;
thirdly, you have an excellent opportunity to get creative with the ingredients and use only those ingredients that suit you specifically;
fourthly, you can do with my own hands a great gift for a loved one.

Using dried rose flowers, you can make incredibly beautiful and fragrant bombs

Ingredients for making

There are many recipes for making homemade bombs, but most of them start with a classic base. You will need the following components:

baking soda;
lemon acid;
base oil (olive, coconut, wheat germ oil, etc.).

Only two ingredients are responsible for the “gurgling” effect - soda and citric acid. Dissolving in water, they interact with each other and the well-known chemical reaction begins. Essential oils, flavors, ground coffee, dried herbs and petals are responsible for the aroma. Fillers with a caring effect are also used: potato or corn starch, dry cream or milk, sea salt. Color is provided by food dyes, colored sea salt, coffee, cocoa, etc.

Many recipes indicate that citric acid It's better to grind it into powder. Since it is volatile and can cause irritation to mucous membranes, it is recommended to wear a protective mask while grinding. The lid of the coffee grinder is also not opened immediately, but is waited for the caustic dust to settle.

Table: variations of ingredients for making bombs at home

"Lush foam"

Ingredients	№1	№2	№3	№4
Basic	Baking soda	Lemon acid	Effervescent vitamin tablets*	-
Base oil	Sprout oil wheat	Olive oil	Coconut oil	Macadamia oil
Dye	Powdered food colors	Liquid food coloring	Cosmetic dyes	Colored salt*
Essential oil	For calm and relaxation: lavender ylang-ylang rose neroli clary sage bergamot	For vivacity: basil mint ginger citrus lemongrass fir	Aphrodisiacs: rose patchouli geranium sandalwood rosemary jasmine	For children: lavender tea tree fennel bergamot ylang-ylang mandarin
Fillers	Powdered milk and dry cream	Corn or potato starch	Magnesium sulfate or Epsom salt	Sea salt
Decor + aroma	Dry herbs	Dried flowers and petals	Ground coffee, cocoa powder
Additional components:	Polysorbate-80	White, colored dry clay	-

Base oil is used as a bonding component. Without it, you won’t be able to make a bomb from soda, citric acid and fillers. In addition, it cares for the skin, nourishes it and moisturizes it. It is best to use wheat germ oil as a base oil. It is light, quickly absorbed by the skin and does not clog pores. You can also use other oils as a main or additional component: grape seed, almond, jojoba, macadamia, cocoa, sea buckthorn, etc.

For beneficial aromatherapy, it is better to use only high-quality natural essential oils. You can also use food and cosmetic fragrances, which can be purchased at soap stores.

It is not advisable to use mineral oils and synthetic essential oils. They often cause allergic reactions and can negatively affect your skin and health.

Water is used rarely and in small quantities, usually to make bombs with a small amount of oil. The fact is that under the influence of moisture, soda and acid immediately begin to interact and you risk ruining your creation at the very beginning. Water is added using a fine spray from a short distance. Large drops of water may cause a reaction and the bomb will not work.

These small bath balls are used as decoration.

Powdered cream and milk are added to soften the skin while bathing. Since they are undesirable for oily and problem skin, it is better to replace them with corn or potato starch. Sea salt nourishes the skin useful minerals and has a beneficial effect on the body as a whole. Clay (kaolin), which can be purchased at a pharmacy, also has healing properties. Dried petals and herbs additionally saturate the water with aromas and turn bathing into a real pleasure.

Polysorbate (emulsifier) and foaming agent “Lush foam” can be found in a specialized store for preparing cosmetics. They are not required components. Thanks to polysorbate, the oil will not form a greasy film on the surface of the water and the walls of the bath, but will completely dissolve. A foaming agent will be needed to produce foam while the geyser bomb is bubbling.

Using the “Lush Foam” foaming agent you can make a foaming geyser bomb

The dyes are purely decorative meaning. If you are afraid of allergies or you are simply an opponent of various “chemicals”, then you can do without them. The same petals, herbs, zest and coffee can give the bombs a beautiful color without harm to health. Never use pigments of questionable quality or not intended for cosmetics.

For coloring bombs desired color do not use art paints(gouache, acrylic, etc.). They can clog pores, stain your bathtub and body, and cause severe allergic reactions.

You won't need dyes if you add this colored salt to the mixture

In addition to the ingredients for cooking, you will also need:

bomb molds;
a small deep bowl (preferably glass or porcelain);
gloves;
a tablespoon for measuring ingredients and kneading;
beaker;
electronic kitchen scales;
coffee grinder or mortar for grinding;
fine spray (for water);
cling film.

You can buy a mold at a specialized soap-making store. There you can also find bath beads, fragrances for cosmetics and a foaming agent. Instead of special molds, you can use trays from chocolates, ice molds, pastry spoons for cutting out balls, muffin tins and much more. If you don't care appearance bombs, then make them with your hands like snowballs.

This is what happens when you put fresh or dried flowers at the bottom of a mold.

A coffee grinder and mortar will be needed to grind ingredients such as citric acid and sea salt. The smaller the components, the better their adhesion to each other. Gloves are used to protect your hands from burning while working. The fact is that citric acid in direct contact can irritate sensitive skin and cause a burning sensation in areas of abrasions, hangnails and wounds. But while taking a bath using this homemade bomb citric acid dissolves in large amounts of water and has no effect negative influence on the skin.

Since essential oils tend to “fade out” over time, each finished bomb should be wrapped in cling film or placed in a closed, airtight bag. Ready-made “pops” are stored in a dry place.

Photo gallery: bomb making kits

Bath beads can be beautifully decorated fizzy balls Can be used square shapes for ice Dried herbs will give bombs beautiful aroma, and cream has softening properties Use dried rose petals and herbs instead of dyes Instead of store-bought molds, you can use chocolate egg halves

How to make different types of bombs at home: recipes with photos

All recipes differ in the ingredients used, the desired effects and smells, as well as fillers (salt, petals, coffee, etc.). You can prepare “geysers” for children with minimum quantity ingredients, without artificial colors and only with essential oils that rarely cause allergic reactions.

Classic oil bomb without water

You can use starch or sea salt as a filler. Salt crystals are quite large, so they are first crushed in a coffee grinder or mortar.

The amount of ingredients is for 3 balls. You will need:

baking soda - 4 tbsp. l.;
citric acid - 2 tbsp. l.;
sea salt - 2 tbsp. l.;
base oil (from wheat germ or whatever you have) - 1 tbsp. l.;
flavoring - 10 drops;
liquid food coloring - 10 drops;
bomb mold.

If you wish, you can use an emulsifier, but then you need to take half a tablespoon of oil and the same amount of emulsifier.

Cooking instructions:

Prepare all ingredients and put on gloves.
First you need to mix citric acid, soda and salt
Mix soda, crushed salt and citric acid.
Add flavoring and coloring.
Ingredients can be mixed using a broom
Pour the base oil into the dry mixture, add lavender essential oil.
Measure with a tablespoon required quantity oils and add to dry mixture
Mix everything thoroughly until smooth.
Essential oil is added directly to the mixture
After preparing the mixture, you can start forming balls.
Fill one half of the mold and compact well.
Fill the mold with the finished mixture and press tightly with a spoon.
Fill the other half and make a small mound.
Connect the halves, pressing them tightly together.
Let the product dry for an hour and then carefully remove the mold.
Remove unsightly irregularities.
Place the bomb on paper and leave to dry overnight.
Store in a dry place, wrapped in cling film.
The bomb can be placed in a plastic bag and tied with a cord

A properly prepared mixture should sculpt well and have the consistency of wet sand. Also, the bombs are not dried in the oven - this can cause them to crack and crumble.

Instead of flavorings, you can use essential oils, then the bombs will be more natural. In this case, you should also abandon emulsifiers and dyes. To color the mixture a beautiful color, use ground coffee, grated lemon and orange zest, crushed petals and herbs.

You can also make two-color and even multi-colored bombs. Simply divide the base mixture into parts and paint them in different colors. Fill the halves as desired. You can layer the mixtures to create striped balls, or simply fill each half with one color.

By combining colors you can make bright and beautiful “fizzies” for bathing.

If the bombs do not stick together well and fall apart, you can use ethyl alcohol to moisten the mixture. It is volatile, unlike water, it slowly reacts with soda and acid. Alcohol is poured into a fine spray bottle and the mixture is sprayed on.

Video: how to make two-color bath bombs

Even a beginner can make these fragrant effervescent balls on his own. If you are doing this for the first time, it is better to add citric acid at the very end to minimize the risk of a chemical reaction.

Orange-grapefruit bomb with water, without starch and dry cream

The amount of ingredients is calculated to prepare one medium-sized bomb. You will need a fine spray bottle to add water. The amount of water indicated is approximate and you should see for yourself how much it will be needed to optimally moisten the mixture.

Water is added at a distance in single spritzes and everything is quickly mixed.

So, you will need the following components:

2 tbsp. l. soda;
1 tbsp. l. citric acid;
1 tbsp. l. crushed sea salt;
5 drops of grapefruit flavoring;
5 drops essential oil orange;
5 drops of liquid cosmetic dye “Yellow”;
5–7 drops of wheat germ oil;
1 tsp. water.

Step-by-step instruction:

Crush citric acid in a mortar.
Mix the resulting powder with soda and acid.
Mix soda, citric acid and salt with a spoon
Add oils, flavoring and coloring.
Mix the ingredients until smooth.
After adding the dye, the mixture is thoroughly mixed
Add water from a spray bottle and mix well.
Fill out one half of the form and then the other.
When filling the mold, you need to compact the mixture well.
Compact everything tightly, and then connect the halves.
Half filled ready-made mixture, tightly connected to each other
Carefully remove the bomb from the mold and remove any bumps from the resulting ball.
Leave the bomb to dry on paper for 24 hours.
Wrap in cling film and store in a dry place.
If you put a little oatmeal on the bottom of the mold, you get a very nice bomb.

Video: DIY bath bomb

Lavender foam bomb

Such a bomb will have a triple effect: aromatherapy, nourishing the skin with oil and lush foam.

List of ingredients:

soda - 90 g (or 4.5 tbsp without a slide);
citric acid - 30 g (2 tablespoons without a slide);
corn starch - 30 g (1 heaped tablespoon);
macadamia oil - 1 tsp;
foaming agent “Lush foam” - 30 g;
dry cosmetic pigment of lilac color - 3 g;
lavender essential oil - 5 drops.

You do everything as in previous recipes. Use a digital kitchen scale to accurately weigh ingredients. Instructions:

By the way, you don’t have to knead the mixture until the color is uniform after adding the dye. Uneven purple colour and individual white grains will also look beautiful.

Video: foam bath bombs

Oil-free bombs with powdered milk

This recipe does not contain such a component as base oil. Water will help bind the dry ingredients together. The secret of preparation is to quickly knead the mixture and carefully sprinkle it with water. But the result will certainly please you: the bubbling geyser will fill the bath with fragrance and will not form greasy stains on the surface of the water.

Prepare the following ingredients:

citric acid, powder - 50 g;
soda - 110 g;
milk powder (cream) - 25 g;
flavoring or essential oil - 10 drops;
dye - 5–10 drops;
water - approximately 2 tsp.

How to do:

Mix all dry ingredients together.
Add the required amount of oil and coloring.
Essential oil will fill the mixture with a wonderful aroma
Add a little water and stir.
Repeat until the mixture begins to form stable lumps.
All ingredients must be mixed well until smooth.
Fill the form with the prepared mixture.
Remove the bomb and dry as described above.

For the first time, you can reduce the amount of ingredients by half. If you succeed, you can safely prepare a large number of flavor bombs.

Using bright dyes you can make these beautiful bombs

Fizzy hearts for children with white clay

Children love to bathe, especially with the use of different beautiful-smelling bath products. But children's skin is very delicate, sensitive and more prone to allergic reactions. Therefore, this recipe does not contain harmful ingredients, artificial colors or fragrances. We suggest using heart-shaped shapes instead of traditional balls.

Lavender essential oil is perfect as a flavoring agent. It can be used from the first days of life, it has a calming effect, which is so important for your child’s sound, carefree sleep. As a base oil, take jojoba oil, which is good for the skin and does not cause irritation or allergic reactions.

For six hearts you will need:

baking soda - 15 tbsp. l.;
citric acid - 6 tbsp. l.;
sea salt - 3 tbsp. l.;
white clay - 3 tbsp. l.;
jojoba oil - 4 tsp;
lavender essential oil - 18 drops.

You will also need a coffee grinder, a sieve and a silicone mold for 6 hearts.

For self-made baby bombs don't require many ingredients

Cooking instructions:

Prepare all ingredients.
Sift the soda through a sieve, remove lumps.
Grind citric acid and sea salt.
If the salt is coarse, you can grind it in a coffee grinder.
Place all dry ingredients into a deep bowl.
Add oil and stir.
The oil must be mixed well with the dry ingredients so that it is distributed evenly throughout the entire mass.
Fill the molds with the prepared mixture and compact tightly.
It is very convenient to use silicone baking molds
Leave the bombs to dry for 3 hours.
Turn the mold over onto paper and remove the hearts.
The formed bombs must dry for at least 12 hours
Leave overnight to dry completely.
When the bombs are dry, they should be wrapped in cling film.
To prevent the bombs from losing their aroma, they need to be tightly wrapped in film.

For coloring baby bombs Beautiful colors You can use natural dyes: turmeric, beet juice, carrots, spinach or blue cabbage. For older children, use food coloring if you are sure of its quality.

Bombs without citric acid

Many people are scared by the presence of citric acid in recipes. It is for those with hypersensitive skin and simply lovers of everything natural that we offer a recipe for preparing bombs without this component. It’s worth noting right away that such a bomb will not dissolve with the characteristic bubbling effect, but it is long-lasting and can be used several times if desired.

Take the following components:

soda - 1 glass (100 g);
dry cream - 1/2 tbsp.;
salt - 1/2 tbsp.;
olive oil - 1 tablespoon;
food coloring - 10 drops;
essential oils - 10 drops;
water in a spray bottle - 1 teaspoon.

Do everything as usual:

Mix in deep container dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, combine oils.
Some recipes advise mixing oils separately
Pour the oils and coloring into the base mixture and stir.
All ingredients can be mixed with your hands, remembering to wear gloves.
This is the beauty you get if you put dried rose petals
Dry naturally.

These bombs can be used to bathe children. We advise you to remove the dye and add chopped dried herbs (chamomile, chamomile) instead.

Vitamin geyser bombs without citric acid and soda

In some countries where many of our compatriots live, it is not easy to find regular baking soda and citric acid in stores. We suggest using effervescent vitamins instead, for example, the cheapest vitamin C.

These effervescent vitamin tablets can be used instead of soda and citric acid.

So, you will need the following ingredients:

effervescent tablets - 100 g;
potato starch - 100 g;
cocoa butter - 30 g;
essential oil or flavoring - 5–10 drops;
food coloring - 5–10 drops.

Buy necessary ingredients and get started:

Here is a review from the creator of this wonderful recipe, who lives in Germany:

The recipe took a long time to come up with, but the solution was found unexpectedly and simply. It turned out that finding baking soda and citric acid in Germany is not so easy. At first I settled on baking powder (almost the same soda) and thought that citric acid could be replaced with vitamin C and... and then it dawned on me! Vitamin C is sold in effervescent tablets (like the new aspirin) and not only that, but also calcium, magnesium, a multivitamin with all the variants of vitamins and much, much more useful and most importantly effervescent! And what is important is that here all this stuff is sold for pennies in any supermarket and pharmacy.

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Lemon-chocolate dessert bomb

In addition to classic geyser bombs with aromatic oils, you can prepare real “desserts” for the body. Taking a bath with such “delicacies” will especially appeal to those with a sweet tooth. We suggest making two-color bombs with cocoa and lemon butter. Prepare the following ingredients:

baking soda - 10 tbsp. l.;
citric acid - 5 tbsp. l.;
corn starch - 3 tbsp. l.;
almond oil - 3 tbsp. l.;
cocoa powder - 2 tbsp. spoons;
lemon essential oil - 30 drops.

You will also need several bowls and large to medium sized round molds. Step-by-step instructions for preparation:

Combine baking soda, starch and citric acid in a bowl, mixing everything thoroughly.
Pour the third part of the dry mixture into a separate bowl and mix with cocoa powder.
Cocoa powder must be thoroughly mixed with the rest of the ingredients.
Add 2 tbsp to the white mixture. spoons of almond oil, and in brown - 1 tbsp. spoon.
Then add 20 drops of lemon oil to the white mass, and 10 drops to the chocolate mass.
Mix ingredients in both bowls.
Adding more or less cocoa powder will give you dark or light colors.
Form bombs using a round mold.
Place white and brown layers in each half of the mold in turn.
Dry the “balls” in the usual way.
The chocolate lemon bomb has a delicious, sweet smell.

You can also add half a teaspoon of lemon zest and the same amount of grated chocolate.

Video: master class on creating a lemon-chocolate bath bomb

Mineral bombs with glycerin and magnesium sulfate

You will need the following components:

soda - 200 g;
magnesium sulfate - 100 g;
glycerin - 1 tbsp. l.;
almond oil - 1 tbsp. l.;
rose essential oil or rose flavor - 10 drops;
fresh or dried rose petals;
water - 1 dec. spoon.

All ingredients, except petals, are mixed until smooth. Place the petals on the bottom of the mold and then fill them with the prepared mixture. Dry petals can be crushed and mixed with all the ingredients. These bombs dry for 1–2 days.

Bombs with different effects, as well as New Year gift bombs

Bombs for relaxation, vigor, and aphrodisiacs are prepared according to any of the recipes described above. Oils are added depending on the desired effect (see table of variations).

New Year's bombs

To make them, it is preferable to use “New Year’s” aromas: essential oils of tangerine, spruce and pine, cinnamon oil, including ground spice. It also doesn’t hurt to buy forms in the form Christmas ball, Christmas tree, snowman or gift. Use all kinds of decor: bath beads, glitter, crushed pine needles, and dyes. The finished bombs can be beautifully packaged and given to friends and family for the New Year.

Using a special mold you can make a bomb in the shape of a Christmas ball

How to decorate bombs beautifully

Bombs can be made in almost any shape: traditional ball, heart, star, cupcake, crystal, etc. Finished goods decorated with bath beads, dried flowers and herbs, coffee beans and even paint them with paints. You can pack the bombs in transparent bags or organza and tie them with a beautiful ribbon. It all depends on your imagination and the availability of materials.

Photo gallery: decorating ideas

Using different dyes you can make bright colored balls Such cosmetic beads look very decorative Dried herbs, seeds, buds and petals are the best decor for “natural” bombs "Geysers" for baths with ground coffee have an invigorating effect The finished bombs can be packed in a decorative bag Can be used as gift wrapping cardboard box with filler

Video: making decorated bombs, like in LUSH

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You've probably come across them in natural cosmetics stores. Bright, fragrant and... quite expensive. You can pamper yourself much more in a budget way, if you organize a home spa yourself. Make your own bubble bath bombs! You can add your favorite aromatic oils, flower petals, sea salt and much more, creating a unique product that you can use not only for yourself, but also give as a gift to your friends.

How to make a bath bomb

To make a homemade bomb, you will need thin disposable gloves, a large bowl, a spray bottle with cool water, a sieve, and molds - they can be either round or any other. Muffin tins, cookie tins, or regular egg cartons are quite suitable. Additionally, you will need these ingredients for the base:

250 g baking soda

100 g citric acid

5−7 ml vegetable oil

Additional Ingredients:

10 ml aroma oil

food colorings

Is everything ready? You can start making bombs! The size can be any - it is better to start with small ones so that they keep their shape and do not fall apart. So, first, sift the soda so that there are no lumps. Mix it in a large bowl with citric acid.

Now add oil - aroma oil and a little vegetable oil (it can be anything - olive, for example). Stir quickly to prevent the mixture from sizzling.

Now it's time for the food coloring - add a little at a time and mix thoroughly until you reach the desired color.

Sprinkle the resulting mixture with water. The consistency should be such that you can form something with your hands, but still quite crumbly.

Fill the molds and leave to dry for 6-8 hours in a dry, warm place. Ready! It is advisable to use them fresh and not store them for too long.

Bath Bomb Recipes

What oils, dyes, salts and other ingredients can be added to the classic recipe? We offer several combinations:

Lavender + sea salt. To create this beautiful and flavor bomb you will need 20 drops of lavender oil, 1 tbsp. dried lavender leaves (if available), 1 tbsp. sea salt and 2 tbsp. jojoba oils. Don't forget about a pinch of lilac dye!

Rose with cocoa butter. A real gift for romantics! Ideal for taking a bath together. By the way, you can make such a bath product in the shape of a heart. You will need 50 ml cocoa butter, 10 drops rose oil and 5 drops ylang-ylang oil. And also pink food coloring.

Honey and lemongrass. A gentle product that also takes care of the skin! To create it you will need 10-15 drops of lemongrass oil, a little hard, dense honey and a handful of oatmeal for decoration. Additionally, you can add a couple of tablespoons of milk powder. It will turn out very fragrant!

Probably everyone has noticed the miraculous effect a hot bath has on the body. After such water procedures, the body feels rested, renewed, and the soul feels peaceful and harmonious. Taking a bath will be even more pleasant thanks to the use of effervescent and fragrant balls, which are now called bath bombs. Gradually dissolving into warm water fragrant “fizzy drinks” emit thousands of small bubbles that gently massage the bather’s body and fill the room with the magical smells of essential oils.

And how the little ones rejoice in the bubbling water! And if before your child bathing did not bring much pleasure, then a toddler playing with fizzy balls will not want to get out of the bath.

Modern cosmetics and detergents offer wide choose similar bath products, but making your own bath bombs is much more useful. Not only will you enjoy creative process making effervescent cosmetic product, but also receive a guaranteed natural recipe composition. In addition, the price of homemade pop balls is not as high as the cost of bombs sold in stores.

So how to make a bath bomb? Before you begin this exciting activity, you need to prepare your tools, decide on the recipe, purchase the necessary ingredients and wait for inspiration. Let's talk in more detail about each component.

Tools needed to make bombs:

Plastic or glass mixing bowl.
Spoon or wooden spatula.
Spray nozzle.
Molds for giving the balls the desired shape.

Molds can be purchased at the store, but if you don’t want to make an unscheduled trip to the china shops, then we suggest using the available tools in every home, such as: silicone ice molds, plastic liners from chocolate boxes, sets of children’s plastic buckets for playing in the sand, etc.

Ingredients used to make bombs:

Lemon acid.
Soda.
Essential oils.
Food coloring (optional).
Powdered spices (depending on the recipe and the desired effect).
Dry cream (depending on the recipe).
Ground coffee.

And finally, the most interesting thing - the recipe!

To begin with, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the most popular and effective recipes preparing bombs for relaxation. The components used in the recipes have a relaxing effect on the human body, helping to feel rested and invigorated.

Bomb with lavender oil and milk

The rich, bitter-tart aroma of lavender slowly filling the bathroom brings peace and serenity. When you inhale air soaked in lavender, fatigue goes away, nervous excitability decreases, stress subsides. The feeling of blissful calm, crystal silence and bottomless healing emptiness gives the lavender aroma to a person tired of the crazy pace of life.

Making your own bath bombs

To prepare lavender balls you will need the following ingredients:

sodium bicarbonate - 4 tbsp. false;
citric acid - 2 tbsp. false;
powdered milk - 3 tbsp. false;
sea salt - 1 tbsp. false;
grape seed oil - 2 tbsp. false;
lavender essential oil - 20 drops;
lavender flowers - 1 tbsp. false..

Pour baking soda into an enameled metal or plastic bowl. Gradually add citric acid powder and dehydrated milk. Mix the ingredients thoroughly. Moisten the powder mixture with grape seed oil. Using a wooden spatula, carefully knead the mixture. Without stopping stirring, add salt and lavender flowers. Add a drop of essential oil. The kneading process can be facilitated by a few fine drops of water added to the “dough” from a spray bottle. The main thing is not to overdo it with the amount of water - if foam appears on the surface of the mixture, you should stop adding water.

Place the thoroughly kneaded lavender “dough” into oiled molds and compact well. Let the bombs sit for 15 minutes, then remove the balls from the mold and dry. Six hours is enough for complete drying. Fragrant lavender bombs are ready. You can begin water procedures and fully enjoy the miraculous properties of a hot bath and the aroma of lavender.

Bright bath bombs

Almond bomb

The healing qualities of almond oil have been known to people since prehistoric times. Rich in beneficial minerals, vitamins and acids, the oil is successfully used both to treat diseases and to maintain beauty. A hot bath with a bubbling almond bomb will make you feel like you've been reborn. An ideal remedy for moral and physical recovery after a hard day at work.

To prepare the almond bomb you will need:

4 tbsp. lie soda;
3 tbsp. lie citric acid;
1 tbsp. lie almond seed oils;
1 tsp. glycerin;
¼ tsp. curry mixture to give it a bright lemon color.

We start kneading the “dough” for the bomb in the traditional way by mixing sodium bicarbonate powder with citric acid powder in a bowl. Then pour the butter into the mixture, add glycerin and knead. Water injected from a sprinkler will greatly facilitate the mixing process. If you want your bombs to be colorful and spicy, don't forget to add curry powder.

The resulting mass is laid out in molds and compacted well. Almond bombs are ready for use three days after complete drying.

Bomb with mint

The cool aroma of mint can invigorate and refresh a tired brain. Therefore, a mint bomb will become a real panacea for people engaged in mental activity. True, preparing such a product will require a lot of effort and patience, but the result is worth it.

DIY bath bombs

Step 1: Making Peppermint Oil

Five large spoons of dry or fresh finely chopped mint leaves are poured into a thermos. Bring three tablespoons of oil to a boil. Pour boiling oil over the mint and leave to steep for one hour. Strain the oil infusion through a layer of gauze, squeezing out the oil soaked in mint aroma.

Step 2. Preparing the bomb

Three large spoons of soda are mixed with the same amount of citric acid. Dilute the mixture with the previously prepared mint oil. The mass is well kneaded and packaged into molds. On complete drying These bombs take up to 30 days.

If you need the opposite effect of relaxation, for example, in the morning you would like to get a good boost of energy, then bath bombs containing tonics are used. human body Components.

Invigorating bomb with ylang-ylang oil

This bomb contains invigorating coffee and cananga fragrant essential oil. Aromatic coffee gives us cheerful cheerfulness, fills us with new strength and energy. Gentle floral scent Ylag-Ylang has a calming effect on nervous system, has a beneficial effect on blood pressure, bringing it to normal. The festive candy aroma of the oil can eliminate depression, drive away fears and induce a feeling of self-confidence.

Ingredients for making bath bombs

To prepare an invigorating bomb you will need:

4 tbsp. lie soda;
2 tbsp. lie citric acid;
3 tbsp. lie starch;
2 tbsp. lie their wheat germ oils;
1 tbsp. lie ground coffee;
1 tbsp. lie sea salt;
15 drops of ylang oil.

Preparation begins by mixing soda, citric acid and starch. Then wheat germ oil is poured into the thoroughly ground and mixed mixture. After which the mass is thoroughly kneaded, sprinkled sea salt and aromatic ground coffee, add ylang-ylang oil. A few drops of injected water makes mixing faster. To give the mass more viscous and sticky properties, sprout oil is gradually added to the “dough”.

The finished mass is laid out in oiled molds and compacted thoroughly. After three hours, the formed balls are carefully removed from the molds and left to dry in a warm place for five days.

Lemon bomb

Warm water with bubbling bubbles filling the bathroom with a fresh citrus aroma will completely drive away the remnants of sleep and fill the body with vigor and the soul with joy and optimism.

To prepare the citrus bomb, finely chop one fresh lemon. Then add soda (4 tablespoons) and citric acid (1/4 teaspoon) to the bowl with the grated product. Attention! Soda combining with acid will give an immediate reaction. Therefore, the lemon mass must be distributed into molds as quickly as possible and be sure to be packed in plastic cling film. After six hours, the balls are carefully removed and left to dry in a cool place for seven days.

Original bath bombs with lemon scent

Essential oils used in the manufacture of effervescent bombs have a beneficial effect on the nervous system, stimulate the immune system, and help solve problems with blood pressure, prolong youth and take care of our beauty, improving the condition of hair and skin. In addition, you can make so-called dessert bath bombs with your own hands. Like traditional dessert dishes, dessert bombs are indispensable for creating a good mood.

Cinnamon pops

A cinnamon bath bomb is a wonderful antidepressant. The spicy aroma of a magical mixture of cinnamon, strong coffee and fresh cream will help cope with the blues and despondency, lift your spirits, and add gray everyday life warm colors.

To prepare you will need:

4 tbsp. lie sodium bicarbonate;
2 tbsp. lie citric acid;
1 tbsp. lie dehydrated cream or powdered infant formula;
1 tbsp. lie cinnamon powder;
1 tbsp. lie freshly ground coffee;
2 tbsp. lie glycerin;
20 drops of essential oil (optional).

Mix all the dry ingredients for the recipe in a bowl. Pour glycerin into the mixture. If desired, glycerin can be replaced with grape seed oil. After kneading a thick aromatic mass, add a drop of essential oil. Sprinkle the resulting mass with water from a spray bottle and spread, tamping well, into the molds. The balls are carefully removed after 15 minutes and dried in a cool place. dark place within 6 hours.

DIY cinnamon bombs

Essential oils can erode and lose their healing properties when long-term storage outdoors, so there is no need to prepare a large volume of effervescent bombs. It is better to devote one hour a week to preparing a cosmetic product.

Bombs with chocolate

It's a rare person who will remain indifferent to the alluring smell of freshly brewed chocolate. Sweet and thick aroma teases the sense of smell, excites taste buds and sets you up for positivity. Chocolate bombs even such an ordinary procedure as bathing will be turned into a real holiday.