Composition of bombs. Homemade bath bombs. Mineral bath bomb

It's time to try making these bombs yourself.

I wrote earlier about what bath bombs are and why they are needed. Now I suggest making them yourself.

I managed to make the bomb the first time. Despite the fact that on various forums dedicated to making bombs there are many beginners with bad experience. The main thing is not to get upset. If the bomb didn’t work out, fell apart or crawled when drying, there is no need to throw it away. Can be crushed and used as an effervescent bath mixture. Not as original, but just as effective.

Classic composition for 1 bomb:

* 4 tbsp. soda,
* 2 tbsp. l. citric acid,
* 2 tbsp. base oil (olive, sea buckthorn, castor, almond, etc.),
* 2 tbsp. filler ( powdered milk, sea salt, zest, corn starch, clay, herbs, etc.). Remember, there should be 2 tablespoons of filler, no more, no less. For example, 1 tbsp. milk powder 1 tbsp. sea ​​salt, or 2 tbsp. salt, or 2 tbsp. powdered milk, or in other combinations. If one dry component was reduced, the amount of the second increased by the same amount. It is important.
* 7-8 drops essential oils,
* molds. I have children's sandbox molds. You can use different lids from creams (great for foot bath bombs) and so on.

Do not mix the mixture into several bombs at once; it hardens quickly.

A few words about base oil. I don’t recommend using sunflower oil, it goes rancid quickly. Linseed oil It will also go bitter quickly, but if the bombs will not be stored for a long time, then you can use it. Sea buckthorn oil turns the bathtub lightly Orange color, but if you wash it right away, then everything comes off without problems. The best is grape seed or olive oil. Almond is also often used. Castor oil is considered heavy, creating a very dense film on the surface. But if you take not 2 tablespoons, but only 1 teaspoon, then the unpleasant oil film becomes quite tolerable.

I even recommend taking 1 teaspoon of base oil instead of 2 tablespoons. This is more pleasant for the bather and also has a skin softening effect. In order to get a mass like wet sand, you can sprinkle the mixture with alcohol or vodka from a spray bottle (no more than 4-5 sprays!). It’s better to spray it once at a time, stir the mixture and add more if necessary. Over time, you will determine your quantity of zilch.

Now about the filler. I absolutely do not recommend using clay. In dry form it has quite beautiful colour, but in water, and even with oil, it turns out just gray fatty water. Brrr! Potato starch is also blacklisted. Corn starch, like powdered milk, also makes the water cloudy, but they are more beneficial, the skin becomes tender and soft. You can use ground oatmeal, sugar, etc. The scope for flight of fancy is simply enormous.

Let's start mixing the components. We take soda, citric acid (it would be better to grind it in a coffee grinder), oil, essential oils and filler - sea salt and tangerine zest. You need to be very careful with lemon juice, because... it irritates the mucous membrane and can cause an allergic reaction, so make sure there are no children or pets around and wear a respiratory bandage.

I sift through a sieve so that there are no lumps.

Mix and knead well, like dough.

Then I add 2-3 splashes of vodka and mix again. You need to act quickly, because... the mass hardens quickly. The mass should look like wet sand. We determine the readiness of the mixture by squeezing it in our hand. It should form a tight lump that easily disintegrates when pressed with your finger. If it doesn’t work, stir the mixture further and add zilch.

Check to see if the mass is ready.

The mass is ready.

Press the mixture tightly into the molds. To decorate, I sprinkled unground sea salt on the bottom of the pan.

If there is any mixture left, fill out the appropriate form.

If the bomb is round and consists of 2 parts, then fill 2 halves of the molds with a slide (fill the sides of the mold well). We press the halves tightly against each other. After 2-3 seconds, carefully open the halves (be careful, it may crumble!) and set the bomb to dry. The room in which the bomb is drying should not be high humidity, otherwise the bomb will be saturated and float (a reaction will occur).

If, despite all your efforts, the bomb floated, i.e. began to hiss actively, quickly crumble it, add 1 tsp. dry component, knead again and fill the mold tightly. You can put it in for a couple of minutes freezer. Sometimes it helps. But I hope this just doesn't happen.

The bomb is ready. You can leave the bomb in the mold for literally one minute. It jumped out of my form on its own.

If you add bombs to it as decoration various flowers, then before use it is recommended to soak them in oil for better adhesion of the components - otherwise it will simply crumble when drying.

To get multi-colored bombs, the mixture must be divided into two parts. Add dye to one of them - it can be either food or natural ingredients. For example, cinnamon. You need to be very careful and careful with it, because... it irritates the skin and you can simply get burned. The most in a safe way will use colored sea salt.

There is one more component that may be present in the bombs. This is magnesia - Epsom salt - magnesium sulfate. It is added to make the bomb boil longer - from 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon. Although I get along just fine without it. But, as they say, there is no limit to perfection.

Using various fillers and oils, bombs can be created that have various properties: relaxing, anti-cold, soothing, tonic, etc.

Try it and you won't be able to stop! It is very exciting!

My acquaintance with bath bombs began with one women's forum for young mothers! There, a girl I knew described how she managed to find time to soak in the bathtub, having previously thrown a fragrant bomb into it!

My acquaintance with bath bombs began with one women's forum for young mothers! There, a girl I knew described how she managed to find time to soak in the bathtub, having previously thrown a fragrant bomb into it! I asked around, found out and understood! In our city, bath bombs are not sold! No problem! Not on sale, there is a way out! I made my own bath bombs and didn’t regret it!

A little about bombs! Lately, bath bombs have been gaining popularity! Otherwise they are called geysers. Bombs are a recipe of certain ingredients in certain proportions and mixed together! When dropped into water, the bombs become effervescent, bubbling and then dissolve. This is due to the content of soda and citric acid in the bombs. In addition, oils, various extracts, sea salt have a beneficial effect on the skin and well-being.

How to make a bath bomb at home

Taking a bath is always pleasant, but having previously dissolved a bomb in it is doubly pleasant! So, watch the master class on how to make a bath bomb.

Bath bomb recipe and materials needed:

1. Baking soda - 10 tablespoons;
2. Citric acid – 5 tablespoons;
3. Sea salt – 2 tablespoons;
4. Food coloring;
5. Essential oil (to your taste) - about 20 drops;
6. Fatty oil (preferably olive) - 1 teaspoon (no more);
7. 1 tablespoon cream (dry);
8. Chopped dried or natural herbs;
9. Glass container;
10. Gloves;
11. Bomb molds (you can use ice molds)

Let's start by making sure to wear gloves! Then in a glass bowl, mix citric acid and soda until smooth. Add food coloring, any color and sea salt.

Add essential and fatty oils. Then add dry cream and chopped herbs. Stir the mixture until smooth. A properly mixed mixture will stick together well. If it is crumbly, then you need to add a little water. But don't overdo it! A reaction may begin. If hissing begins, then you need to add a little acid and soda.

From the resulting mixture we make a ball of a future bath bomb.

Then you need to compact the mixture tightly into the molds. For bomb molds, you can use tennis balls cut in half, as well as children's toys and egg cells.

All this needs to be left to dry! After 15 - 20 minutes, carefully remove the bombs from the mold. Properly made bath bombs are easy to remove and will not crumble in your hands.

All is ready! On the eve of Women's Day, I was already puzzled by the question of what to give my friends on March 8th! And I already know exactly what I will give! The gift will be - DIY bath bombs! They will definitely like it, I know women's nature!

Video: making a heart-shaped bomb

In this video, Yulia Mordvinova is a master of soap making and cosmetics. self made, shows a master class on making a heart-shaped bath bomb.

Lavender bath bomb - a relaxing experience

Recipe ingredients:

1. Baking soda - 4 tablespoons;
2. Citric acid - 2 tablespoons;
3. Sea salt - 1 tablespoon;
4. Powdered milk - 3 tablespoons;
5. Wheat germ oil - 2 tablespoons;
6. Lavender oil - 20 drops;
7. Crushed dry lavender - 1 tablespoon;

Preparation lavender bath bomb:

1. First, choose a convenient container for making a bomb. A deep braid will do just fine. Mix baking soda and citric acid. Stir the resulting mixture thoroughly with a spoon.
2. then add milk powder and continue stirring until smooth.
3. Now slowly (literally drop by drop) pour in the wheat germ oil.
4. The next step is to continue adding lavender essential oil to the mixture. We also add slowly.
5. Now we need: lavender herb and sea salt. Mix them into the mixture.
6. Take a sprayer or pulverizer and spray water little by little, while continuing to stir with a spoon. How to determine if there is enough water? It’s very simple, as soon as the mixture starts to hiss or foam, it means it already has enough water.
7. It's time to be kids! Do you remember how in childhood they made various molds from sand? If you have already forgotten, then we will remember! Take any small mold and grease the inside vegetable oil. We put the resulting mixture into it, lightly compact it and place the finished mold on a clean sheet of paper.
8. Recommended drying time for a lavender bomb: 5-7 hours.

Effervescent bath bomb – “Romance”

Recipe ingredients:

1. Baking soda - 60 grams;
2. Citric acid - 60 grams;
3. Cocoa butter - 60 grams;
4. Chopped oatmeal (powdered) - 3 tablespoons;
5. Rose oil (rose essential oil) - 5 drops;
6. Liquid food coloring - 10 drops;
7. Liquid bergamot - 10 drops;
8. Ylang-ylang essential oil - 10 drops;

Preparation effervescent romance for the bath:

1. Cocoa butter has found its use in cosmetology and skin care products, and it is not surprising because it has many beneficial properties. It nourishes, tones and moisturizes the skin making it smoother. So, take a piece of cocoa butter and melt it in a water bath in the microwave. If microwave oven If you don't have one, it doesn't matter - it can also be heated using a regular radiator.
2. Cool slightly and gradually add essential oils and liquid food coloring. Mix the resulting slurry thoroughly.
3. Now add the remaining ingredients: baking soda, citric acid and chopped oatmeal.
4. Mix the mixture thoroughly with your hands until smooth. If you are an expert in cooking, then you will feel how the consistency will be close to shortcrust pastry.
5. Transfer the mixture into a mold.
6. Now we need the future bath bomb to harden. To do this, place the mold in the refrigerator until completely frozen, or place it in the freezer. As a rule, 20-30 minutes is enough for this.
7. Remove the frozen bomb from the mold and wrap it in plastic wrap.

Mineral bath bomb - skin care with the tenderness of roses

Mineral bomb composition:

1. Baking soda - 200 grams;
2. Citric acid - 100 grams;
3. Curry - 10 grams;
4. Magnesium sulfate - 100 grams (Epsom salt);
5. Glycerin - 1 tablespoon;
6. Almond oil - 1 tablespoon;
7. Rose oil (rose essential oil);
8. Fresh rose petals;
9. Running water - 1 dessert spoon;

Step-by-step production mineral bomb:

1. First we need to mix three dry ingredients: baking soda, citric acid and magnesium sulfate (also known as Epsom salt, sold in pharmacies). Stir the resulting mass thoroughly until smooth, so that there are no lumps.
2. Carefully add glycerin to the mixture and mix.
3. Mix both essential oils: almond and rose.
4. Now, using curry, we color the resulting slurry a light lemon color.
5. Add water and mix thoroughly. Do not be alarmed when the mass begins to foam slightly and increase, the reaction has begun. How to determine that the mass is as it should be? It’s very simple - squeeze it in your fist, and if it doesn’t crumble, you’ve achieved a dense consistency.
6. The next step is to decorate the bath bomb with rose petals. If you are using fresh petals, simply place them on the bottom of the mold, and then put the mixture on top, compacting it tightly. If you have dry rose petals, you need to moisten them before arranging them.
7. Recommended drying time: 48 hours.

Video: milk bath bomb in action

At the end of the master class, I want to show what has already been written about so much. Of course, about how to use bath bombs and what they do in action! The video shows a wonderful example of a bubbling bomb that spins on the surface while simultaneously releasing healing clay and dried flowers.

For those people who like to take a bath in comfort, bath bombs were specially invented. They hiss so pleasantly in the water, carving out moments of joy and tranquility from a troubled life. After instant dissolution, the water becomes softer (due to the soda content), aromatic oils soothe the skin or, on the contrary, tone it. How to make a bath bomb with your own hands, and some interesting and proven recipes are given in this article.

What types of bombs can you make?

There are two simple ways to prepare miraculous calming balls:

• dry;
• water.

For each skin type, there are sets of specific ingredients that contribute not only to relaxation of the soul, but also to normalize the functioning of the epidermis. Also, for simplicity and convenience, you can make your own bombs for every day of the week. Everyone decides for themselves how to make bombs, so some people like cooking with water, while others will appreciate the dry method.

Necessary ingredients for making flavored balls

For the dry cooking method, you can choose the optimal and simple one for yourself.

First method, ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. l. citric acid;
• 4 tbsp. l. soda;
• 8 tbsp. l. food salt;
• Special cosmetic oil, which will be the base (sea buckthorn, olive, oatmeal, in general, the kind that is sold in the pharmacy);
• About 10-12 drops of essential oil;
• Optional various herbs, flowers or their petals.

During the preparation process, it is necessary to take precautions, use gloves and, if possible, use a medical mask, since small particles can cause irritation of the mucous membrane.

Pour all the dry ingredients into an electric coffee grinder and grind everything for 10 minutes intermittently until it reaches the consistency of powder. Then pour the base oil and essential oil combined in a separate container into this powder. You need to add a little bit of base oil. This is necessary so that the bombs turn out to be somewhat dry; they should not mold like plasticine. If there is a need to decorate such a ball with flowers or herbs, it is advisable to add the ingredients to the oil mixture. The balls themselves or other molds should be dry, but they should not fall apart. Pack this entire mass tightly into any mold that is tightly closed.

After the process is completed, the finished product must be placed in a warm place where there are no drafts to harden. Basically, it will take about a day until it is completely ready.

A little trick when making a bomb: if the “dough” is very dry and crumbles, you can spray it with water or alcohol from a spray bottle (whatever is available, of course, preferably alcohol, since it evaporates faster and does not have the effect of extinguishing soda, whereas a large amount water may trigger the bomb). Sometimes food coloring is added for beauty; these can be purchased at any store that sells everything needed for soap making at home. Make beautiful bombs with my own hands much nicer and more profitable than buying in a store, you just need to protect your hands.

Second preparation method, ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. l. any dry filler (plain or sea salt, sometimes starch is used, very rarely powdered milk or cream, they make the water dull);
• 1 tbsp. l. citric acid;
• 2 tbsp. l. baking soda;
• 1 tbsp. l. basic oil (coconut, palm or whatever is preferable, it is sold in pharmacies);
• Flower petals, flowers or herbs. For this dosage, it is enough to use only half a tablespoon;
• Any essential oil as desired, about 10-15 drops.

Grind all the dry ingredients well in an electric coffee grinder, then add the base oil, mix everything thoroughly, carefully adding dyes or petals. Make a ball, it is important that it does not hiss. Then add essential oil and place all the “dough” into the prepared molds.

Sometimes, if there is no way to find a suitable shape, you can dry the product without a shape, but for this it is advisable to completely pack it in cling film, this will prevent the ingredients from becoming saturated with moisture.

To prepare using the water method, you need the following ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. l. citric acid;
• 1 tbsp. l. dry filler (table or sea salt);
• 2 tbsp. l. baking soda;
• 0.5 tbsp. l. carrier oils;
• 8-10 drops of essential oil.

Everything is prepared in the same way as with the dry method, only after all the ingredients are mixed, you need to spray it a little (2-3 times) with very small drops of water and mix quickly so that the reaction does not occur. Place the entire mixture into molds and let it harden.

Of course, many housewives may have some differences in bath bomb recipes, and this is great, because in the life of every person, the main thing is experience and what is done with one’s own hands.

The feasibility of making bombs with your own hands

Of course, it’s easier to buy ready-made balls in specialized departments, but in this case there is no guarantee that all the ingredients will be natural. Also, most likely, no one took into account the characteristics of your skin and your favorite scent during production, so it will be quite difficult to make the best choice for yourself. In order to save on natural essential oils, the manufacturer uses mainly their synthetic analogue; as a result, the aroma and effect of such a product is really different from the one prepared according to a recipe and with your own hands at home.

At home, you are 100% confident in all the ingredients and the cooking method.

Every person different type skin, some suffer from dryness, or vice versa, some find it quite difficult to get rid of oily sheen. Therefore, taking into account all the subtleties and nuances of your skin at home, you can make unique balls that will not only lift your spirits, but also provide the opportunity to saturate the protective cells with the necessary substances.

For dry skin, not only olive oil, but also sesame oil and jojoba oil are perfect as a base oil. Cosmetologists have proven that jojoba oil has similar lubricants to sebum. All these three types of oils perfectly retain moisture in the skin cells, helping it actively restore its water balance, which for a long time prevents it from drying out. For an aromatic effect, chamomile, patchouli or rose oil is perfect.

For oily skin, almond and coconut oil are perfect bases. Moreover, in a number of many experiments it has been proven that coconut oil not only relieves the epidermis of excessive secretion of subcutaneous sebum, but also evens out its structure, which is perfect for prolonging the youth of the skin for a long time. For the fragrant filling of these balls, citrus, cedar or thyme oils are best suited.

To soothe and get the most out of your bath, you can add lavender or geranium essential oil. Recipes for preparing soothing tinctures with the addition of these ingredients have been known since ancient times.

In order to tone yourself up after illness or sleep, it is best to use oil at home when making bombs citrus plants or cedar. Nothing tones up like the cheerful aroma of lemon, lime or orange.

If, after taking an aromatic bath, you are planning a romantic dinner, you must first prepare a scented keg with an aphrodisiac, which can be patchouli, ylang-ylang or thyme oils. The recipes for some love potions made in Asia include these very ingredients, while in Rus' recipes with thyme and oregano were used for love spells.

Little tricks

If during the cooking process the bomb begins to explode, wrap it in cling film and put it in the freezer. This bomb must be used as soon as it hardens. To prevent the bomb from working after freezing, it must be handled with dry hands.

If you have prepared fragrant bath balls as a gift, they must be placed in cling film, first different places drop essential oil. You can decorate with any ribbon or bow, it all depends on your capabilities.

When preparing aromatic mixtures, it is necessary to take into account the body’s reaction to various odors and, just as when choosing a perfume, you need to have coffee beans on hand, which will temporarily cover up the smell of the oil.

For more pleasant sensations you can make different molds with different effects and alternate, for example, a calming bath on Monday and an invigorating bath on Tuesday, and so on.

Connoisseurs of a SPA atmosphere often use bath bombs or geysers at home. This cosmetic product has relaxing and tonic properties and has a beneficial effect on the skin. Presented on the shelves a large assortment already finished products. However, it is possible to make it yourself using recipes that detail how to make a bath bomb at home.

When making bombs, it is necessary to wear gloves and a gauze mask to avoid citric acid dust from getting on the mucous membranes (when crushing it), as this can cause a burn.

Basic recipe

The​ ​simple​ ​way​ ​to make​ ​a bomb​ ​for​ ​bath is to use the main components, which are soda and lemon acid, as well as auxiliary - filler and oils (essential, aromatic or regular). For attractiveness appearance You can use food or cosmetic coloring.

Cooking technology

1. Sift baking soda and ground citric acid through a sieve in a ratio of 2 to 1, respectively. Mix the ingredients until smooth.
2. Add filler (1-2 parts). As a filler, you can choose from starch, milk powder or cream, ground oatmeal, sea salt, clay, etc.
3. Then gradually stir in 1/2 part of the base oil (olive, almond, etc.).
4. After this, add the same amount of essential or aromatic oil. You should not mix them, you should choose one of them. If hissing occurs, the composition should be stirred quickly.
5. To make the bombs multi-colored, the mass must be divided into several parts, and a few drops of food or cosmetic coloring should be added to each. The composition should be quickly mixed until it acquires a uniform shade. The powder dye requires special care when stirring; you need to add it little by little and rub the mixture with your fingers to give the desired color.
6. To adhere the mass, spray a small amount of water with a spray bottle (2-3 times). It is recommended to start with a small amount, the composition should remain crumbly, but stick together when compressed. It is necessary to actively and continuously stir the mass so that it does not bubble. At high humidity Indoors, slightly less water should be used.
7. After this, the bombs need to be given attractive appearance. For this you can use special molds or standard forms for cookies, ice or children's. Fill them with the prepared composition, then carefully remove it and leave it for some time in a dry, warm room until it hardens.
8. To make a round bomb, take 2 halves of the sphere and fasten them together after filling, pressing them firmly against each other. After drying, the bombs should be removed and ready to be used.

No dyes

To increase beneficial features such an “effervescent” cosmetic product and its environmental friendliness, you can use a recipe on how to​ ​make​ ​a bomb​ ​for​ ​bath​ ​without​ ​dyes.

Cooking technology

This production method will especially appeal to those who love the smell of coconut.

1. Heat 3 tablespoons coconut oil steam bath or in the microwave.
2. Dilute 1/2 teaspoon of any essential oil in a tablespoon of water and add to coconut oil.
3. Add 4 tablespoons of cornstarch and 180 grams of baking soda to the oil mixture.
4. Mix all ingredients vigorously, then add 3 tablespoons of ground citric acid.
5. Place the prepared mixture in molds and leave for a day.
6. After the bomb, remove it and store it wrapped in film.

Without starch

To make this product in basic recipe Various fillers are used, including starch. But this ingredient is not required. It is possible to do without it by using the recipe on how to make a bath bomb without starch.

Cooking technology

1. Sift 300 grams of soda using a sieve to obtain a more crumbly consistency.
2. Add 150 grams of citric acid.
3. Pour in 5-10 milliliters of essential or aromatic oil.
4. After this, add 5 milliliters of regular oil to the composition.
5. To give color shades you can use dye.
6. Stir the mixture vigorously; for adhesion, you can spray it with water from a spray bottle a couple of times.
7. Divide the mixture into molds, then carefully remove and leave to dry.

No oil

Almost all types of bombs contain oils. They are used to create an aromatherapy effect, beneficial effects on the skin. However, it is quite possible to do without them, replacing them with other components, according to the recipe on how to make a bath bomb without oil.

Cooking technology

1. Pass 250 grams of soda through a sieve.
2. Add 85 grams of citric acid to it. Mix the composition thoroughly.
3. Next, add 75 grams of magnesium sulfate and 2 tablespoons of sugar to the mixture.
4. Mix the mixture thoroughly, adding 7 milliliters of water using a spray bottle. You can use a few drops of dye.
5. Form bombs and leave them to dry for a couple of hours.

The peculiarity of such bombs is that they will easily float on the surface of the water without sinking to the bottom.

No soda

The main components of bath bombs are soda and citric acid, which enter into chemical reaction with water, create a bubbling effect. However, in some cases, it is possible to do without these ingredients by replacing them with others. For such a case, there is a recipe that allows you to make a ​bath bomb without soda.

Cooking technology

The main component is effervescent tablets. Vitamin complexes that have a positive effect on the skin are usually used.

1. Mix 100 grams of crushed product with the same amount of potato starch.
2. Melt 30 grams of cocoa butter or calendula in a water bath. You can additionally add a couple of drops of fragrant massage oil.
3. The mixture of oils must be poured into the composition with effervescent tablets and starch and the composition must be kneaded until it becomes moistened sand.
4. If necessary, you can add water using a spray bottle and spray your hand with it.
5. If desired, you can add a couple of drops of dye and mix the mixture.
6. Fill the molds with the mixture and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
7. After this, the resulting bombs should be placed in a dry place for 2 days.

No alcohol

In many recipes, alcohol is added to quickly dry the product. But you can do without this component, for example, by using the recipe on how to make a bath bomb without alcohol. IN in this case The product has a calming effect due to the action of lavender.

Cooking technology

1. Mix 4 tablespoons of soda with 2 tablespoons of citric acid.
2. After this, add 3 tablespoons of milk, 1 tablespoon of sea salt and mix vigorously.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of crushed lavender and 20 drops of its oil to the composition.
4. Stir the mixture again, sprinkling your hands with water a couple of times.
5. Fill the molds with the composition and leave for a quarter of an hour.
6. After this, the bombs need to be removed and dried in a dry room for about 6 hours.

Without form

Sometimes an ordinary plastic bag is used to form bath bombs. Using the following recipe, you can make a cosmetic product against pimples without a form.

Cooking technology

1. Combine 4 tablespoons of baking soda with 2 tablespoons of citric acid.
2. Add a tablespoon of milk powder.
3. Then add 2 tablespoons of clay, preferably black, and 1.5 tablespoons of yarrow herb. Mix everything.
4. Then the oils should be added to the composition: 2 tablespoons of jojoba, 5 drops each of tea tree and rosemary.
5. Mix the composition again.
6. Place the mixture in a bag, twist it, and form a sphere.
7. Dry the finished bombs until they harden for a period of several hours to a day.

Fragrant

With the help of this cosmetic product, it is possible to arrange an aromatherapy session. The effect is achieved by using various essential and aromatic oils. For such a case, a recipe is suitable flavor bombs for Bath.

Cooking technology

1. Mix 60 grams of soda with ground citric acid (30 grams).
2. Carefully add 30 grams of sea salt. Mix the composition.
3. Add 3 drops of various esters to jojoba oil (7 drops): geranium, ylang-ylang, rosemary, mint, patchouli, eucalyptus, lemongrass. Add oils to the composition.
4. Add 8 drops of food coloring and mix everything vigorously.
5. Place the mixture into molds and dry until hardened. This may take from several hours to a whole day.

Foaming

For those who like to take a bubble bath, you can make a special bomb. This effect is due to the presence of special surfactants in the composition. To prepare such a remedy, you should use the recipe for how to make a bubble bath bomb.

Cooking technology

1. Combine a glass of soda with 1/2 cup of citric acid and the same amount of corn starch.
2. Add 1/3 cup Epsom salt. Mix the composition.
3. In a separate container small size combine 2.5 tablespoons of almond oil with 3/4 tablespoon of distilled water. Then add 5 milliliters of essential oil and 1/4 teaspoon of borax. Stir the mixture and shake thoroughly.
4. Gradually pour the liquid composition into the bulk one.
5. Knead until it reaches the consistency of wet sand. If it remains crumbly, you can add a little more oil.
6. Give the bombs the required shape and leave to dry for a period of several hours to 1 day.

Black

To swim in a bubbling geyser with dark water, just use the recipe on how to make a black bomb for a bath. Activated carbon acts as a dye, and polysorbate 80 allows you to leave the bath and skin free of contamination.

Cooking technology

1. Combine 2 cups of baking soda with a cup of citric acid.
2. Then add 1-2% (but no more) of this mixture of polysorbate 80.
3. Next, add 1 tablespoon of chopped activated carbon, and mix the composition well.
4. Then form bombs and leave them to dry.

When used, the bubbling will be more intense due to the presence of polysorbate 80 in the composition.

Effervescent

The name of this cosmetic product is due to its ability to bubble. In the recipe for how to make effervescent bombs for the bathroom, the proportions of soda and citric acid are equal, and there is also a significant amount of liquid components, which causes an increased reaction when lowered into water.

Cooking technology

1. Melt 60 grams of cocoa butter in the microwave and cool slightly.
2. Then add essential oils into it: 10 drops each of bergamot and ylang-ylang, 5 drops of rose.
3. Mix the composition thoroughly.
4. You can apply 10 drops of dye and stir the mixture until the desired shade is obtained.
5. After this, add 60 grams of soda, the same amount of citric acid and 3 tablespoons of oatmeal, ground into powder.
6. Mix the mixture vigorously and fill the molds with it, then place in the freezer for 20 minutes.

Often after an exhausting working day I want so much not just to relax, but to receive an explosion of positive energy that can return our strength, interests and desires. Is there such a way? It turns out that there is. These are everyone's favorites.

Yes, it is precisely the desire to take a soothing aromatic warm bath overcomes us at the end of the working day. The best thing, of course, would be to do this in one of the modern spas. But you still need to transfer your mortal body there. And our strength is already running low... This is where we can try the notorious bath bombs. Moreover, they are sold in any store in wide range. And according to manufacturers, bombs can not only relax the whole body, but also make the skin velvety and soft. But most often in the manufacturing process they use technical soda, not baking soda, as well as dyes based on chemicals, which not only cannot be beneficial, but will also cause significant harm to the delicate skin of the body. But at home they can be made from natural ingredients, which will only enhance positive traits product. If you decide to make your own bath bombs, you will not only be able to get a cosmetic and medicinal skin care product, but you will also be able to avoid the risk of aggressive chemicals and allergies. But the calm use of cosmetics, the composition of which is well known, enhances their effect a hundredfold, because the body responds better to them. And besides, it’s much cheaper, because it’s worth similar remedy a lot of money for a meager volume, but by purchasing the most useful natural ingredients for homemade bombs, the result will still be much cheaper, and even with a supply of ingredients for re-manufacturing the product.

Recipes for such DIY bath bombs are described in many women's magazines and forums, including for young mothers, according to whose reviews they give amazing results. These geysers, as bombs are also called, have become very popular not only due to their usefulness, but also to the effective dissolution process, accompanied by active hissing and bubbling. Such violent actions occur due to the content of citric acid and soda in the product, which enter into a similar reaction. What can we say about essential oils, various extracts, sea salt, which have a beneficial effect on the skin and general well-being of a person.

Bubble Bomb Recipe

To make such a bath bomb at home, you will need:

• 10 tbsp. spoons of baking soda,
• 5 tbsp. spoons of citric acid,
• 2 tbsp. spoons of sea salt,
• food coloring (to your taste),
• 25 drops of essential oil (also to your taste),
• 1 teaspoon olive oil,
• 1 tbsp. spoon of dry cream,
• dried or fresh herbs (pre-chopped).

It is advisable to carry out all work with gloves, and mixing must be carried out in a glass container. To decorate the product as bomb molds, many women advise using round ice molds. So, wearing gloves, mix citric acid and soda in a glass container until a homogeneous mass is formed. Next, food colors of selected colors, sea salt, essential oils and olive oil are added. Add crushed to the mixture healing herbs and powdered cream. The mass is mixed until smooth. The degree of mixing is determined by the ability of the components to bind: the finished product is easily molded. If the consistency remains crumbly, you will need to add a little more water. However, if you overdo it, a reaction may occur, which will subsequently render homemade bath bombs ineffective. When the hissing does start, you will have to add a little soda and acid again. The resulting mixture is formed into balls - the shape of future bath bombs.

Then the blanks are tightly compacted into the molds. Ice trays, halved tennis balls, and even children's hollow toys, silicone baking molds, and egg crate compartments are used as bomb molds. Then they are left to dry, and after 25 minutes they are carefully and carefully removed from the mold. If bath bombs are made correctly, they can be easily removed and the balls will not fall apart in your hands. On the eve of the holidays, you can prepare such cosmetics as a gift to your friends. They will definitely like them, especially if they are shaped into a heart.

Relaxing bath bomb

Depending on the ingredients used, this product can be given special properties. This is how you can achieve relaxing pleasure with a lavender bath bomb. The recommended ingredients for the recipe are:

• 4 tbsp. spoons of baking soda,
• 2 tbsp. spoons of citric acid,
• 1 tbsp. spoon of sea salt,
• 3 tbsp. spoons of powdered milk,
• 2 tbsp. tablespoons wheat germ oil,
• 25 drops lavender oil,
• 1 tbsp. spoon of crushed dry lavender.

To prepare lavender bath bombs, first select convenient utensils. Deep braids, for example, work well. Back on initial stage soda and citric acid powders are mixed. After this, dry milk is added and everything is stirred until a homogeneous mass, into which wheat germ oil is slowly poured in drops.

Then the mixture is slowly supplemented with lavender essential oil. After this, sea salt and lavender herb powder are mixed into it. Behind them comes the turn of water. You should be especially careful with it and add it using a spray bottle, spraying lightly and at the same time stirring the mixture with a spoon. The amount of water is determined by the moment of hissing, which is a signal that the product is ready. It is important not to miss this moment in order to get truly bubbling bath bombs.

Instructions: how to make bath bombs

These two recipes confirm that the main ingredients of bath bombs are baking soda (baking soda), acid (citric acid) and dyes (also food coloring). Most often, sea salt and fillers in the form of dried flowers and other useful ingredients are also added. Moreover, the classic ratio of soda and acid in all recipes is two to one. All other ingredients are added as desired to the right amount. The variety of components can be amazing: from confetti inside the product to surprises in a large bomb. For example, a hissing reaction begins in it and, after the shell of the product gradually dissolves, a rubber bath duck or any other toy slowly appears inside. You can use standard instructions for making bath bombs. Moreover, it is recommended to carefully weigh all the necessary ingredients, for example, using electronic scales, because by eye it is unlikely that you will be able to maintain the required proportion. Next, you can take a blender or mixer, with which you will grind and mix the whole mass one by one. Moreover, when mixing baking soda and citric acid, it is recommended to be especially careful. When using citric acid, do not allow it to come into contact with the eyes or respiratory tract. Some authors even recommend using respirators and working in well-ventilated areas, since a bath geyser hisses due to the reaction of soda with acid and water, while citric acid is considered a fairly active substances. Before making a bath bomb, it is recommended to thoroughly grind all the other ingredients. Of course, all kinds of decorations, such as flower petals, toys and other tinsel, cannot be crushed. And one thing applies to all other components general rule: the smaller they are, the stronger the hissing reaction of the bombs will be. To mix the entire resulting mass together and form balls, especially when there are skin diseases such as eczema, or there are unhealed wounds, you need to wear gloves. And when there are no skin problems, you can do everything with your bare hands, despite the advice in other recipes. After all, in essence, a product is being made for the same body skin, so why protect yourself? And if it appears allergic reaction on any of the ingredients, we will be able to limit the area of ​​​​damage to the body by the irritant by another preparatory stage, rather than immersing your whole body in it. Adding small amounts of essential oils cannot be combined with fragrances. When a small drop of water is added to the mixture with a teaspoon, the resulting mixture will begin to hiss slowly. At this point, it is important to start stirring the product again in order to extinguish the premature reaction in time. Then a viscosity test is done: a small lump of the mixture is taken and slightly compressed.

If at the same time there is a feeling similar to damp sand, then this confirms that the bath bombs are ready for packaging in the mold. If desired, you can put petals and herbs in the mold as decoration. Then the resulting mixture is poured into the halves of the mold and compacted tightly. On one half of the mold, pour into the cells small slides mixture, which will allow both halves to penetrate each other during bonding.

Little things like this are very important to ensure quality bath bombs. Master Class, step by step instructions, photo galleries and video stories will help you take into account all the details of the process and prevent typical mistakes. So, according to the advice of the masters, you then need to take both halves and squeeze them tightly with your hands, holding for at least 15 seconds.

Then the halves are fastened at the edges with clamps and left for several hours, and according to some tips - even for the whole day. You can also put the form on heating battery or in the sunshine. This way the products will dry faster and deeper, which is very important for them. Once drying is complete, the molds are carefully opened. If you used tennis balls or toy eggs, you need to take the mold into left hand, hold one half of the mold firmly, and right hand make smooth circular movements of the other part of the mold. After this, the bombs are considered ready. They can be used for your own benefit and pleasure. Ready-made bombs are stored as standard - in dry, cool places. And excess moisture can lead to a loss of quality of the product: it will either go out prematurely and not give any reaction at all in the bath, or it will react very weakly.

Recipe: DIY Bath Bombs

This popular, simple bath bomb recipe can be customized to create your own. You can, for example, replace dry cream and milk with starch or oatmeal. There are also no strict rules in choosing the aroma and color of the bomb: everything is to your taste. Any reasonable experiments will only improve the quality of the product. Many women really liked the recipe with the composition of essential oils. For these bombs you need to prepare:

• baking soda (4 tablespoons),
• citric acid (2 tablespoons),
• powdered milk (1 tablespoon),
• sea ​​salt (1 tablespoon),
• peach base oil(2 tbsp. spoons),
• bergamot essential oil (10 drops),
• rosemary essential oil (10 drops)
• heather dried flower.

There are no special subtleties in the preparation process. First, the soda is sifted so that there are no lumps and poured into a dry, clean container. Next, add citric acid, powdered cream and sea salt, which must first be ground in a coffee grinder. All ingredients are thoroughly mixed to distribute the components evenly. As a filler they can be used as powdered milk with sea ​​salt, and starch and many other components, but all in compliance with proportions. After mixing the powders, peach oil is added to them, which can equally be replaced with olive or almond oil. In a separate bowl, the base oil is mixed with bergamot and rosemary essential oils. Adding a few drops of oily vitamins E and A gives a good effect.

The resulting oil mass is added to the main powder mixture and everything is thoroughly mixed by hand. However, in most instructions on how to make bath bombs, it is recommended not to overuse the amount of water, so as not to provoke the onset of a reaction. Next, a pinch of dried heather is placed on the bottom of the mold, and the mixture is laid out on it in layers with a teaspoon. Heather can be replaced with oatmeal, dry cornflowers, rose petals, and coffee beans. Often, instead of special bomb molds, children's plastic sandbox molds, chocolate egg cases, and candy balls are used. But the form should not bend. After drying, the fizz will be ready for use. But when storing finished bombs, there is advice to wrap them in cling film, which will retain the aroma of essential oils and will not allow the humidity level to be disturbed.

Such a cosmetic product will not fail to interest lovers of homemade natural cosmetics. The main thing is to get down to business boldly, and the opportunity to get a geyser and even a volcano of pleasure from a bath with such bombs will not take long to come!