BATH BOMBS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
Love is in the air.
Time to treat the ones you love with something extra special. Maybe you know someone who could use a good long relaxing soak in the tub or maybe its you that needs it most. Someone you know is going to love filling up a hot bath tub, droping one of these babies in, and giving in to an indulgently relaxing treat.
You will need the ingredients mentioned below as well as one large bowl, one small bowl or cup, a whisk, and some kind of mold. Something like this is what I use (and so does Martha Stewart!) This recipe makes 3 or 4 bombs.
BATH BOMBS
In a large bowl combine:
1 c baking soda
1/2 c citric acid
1/3 c sea salt
1/4 c cornstarch
and whisk together until uniform.
In a small bowl or cup combine:
2 1/2 TBS grapeseed oil or other lightweight carrier oil
1 tsp of essential oils (lavender, orange, patchouli, or bergamot, or what ever you like best!)
Slowly drizzle the oils into the dry ingredients while whisking continuously. Keep whisking and whisking until uniform. Give it all you got.
Scoop mixture into molds. Don’t try to pack it in too tight or it will crack when unmolded, but at the same time don’t pack it too loose either or it won’t stick together. Tap mold gently to release. This part takes a bit of practice so don’t get discouraged if the first one falls apart. Keep trying! Carefully lay unmolded bath bomb on a cookie sheet or tray lined with wax paper. They will be fragile for awhile so hands off. Some people like to give them a little spray with witch hazel at this point to make for a harder “shell” You can if you want to but it isn’t necessary. Let them dry out somewhere cool and unbreezy for a few days to a week. Wrap in plastic or tissue to give as gifts. Or use right away!
