This Christmas bath bomb recipe is a perfect DIY for a holiday gift or to pamper yourself. You don’t require much to get started.
Learn the most suitable fill method and perfect the art of the press to make a wow-worthy gift idea. Making these bath fizzes is fun, everyone is going to love them.
This Christmas Bath Bomb Recipe is a Great Gift Idea
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, I love making my DIY bath bombs. I don’t stop with them; I make my shower fizzes, sugar body scrubs, and even foot soak.
But I like simple and easy for this Christmas bath bomb recipe chose to possess a couple of winter-soothing ingredients. Here are my reasons for including individually of the following:
• peppermint candies add a bit of holiday fun while the oil helps to improve focus and invigorate. Utilizing a small part adds festive fun without causing harm.
• Epsom salt in the bath bomb will help tired muscles.
• coconut oil will moisten your skin and leave it silky smooth.
Let’s get begun making these fun holiday bath bombs. If you have any queries, please use the comments section below.
Stores for Christmas Bath Bombs
This formula will make 3 2.2-inch bath bombs or about 6 1-inch, depending on the decay used. Grab a whisk if you have one, and if not, a fork.
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 1/4 cup Epsom salt (unscented)
• 1/4 cup citric acid
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or other oil as jojoba, in liquid form)
• 1 tablespoon water
• 10-15 drops of peppermint essential oil
• 4-5 drops of red or pink soap colorant (the mix will lighten, so color accordingly)
• 2-3 candy canes crushed or 10 peppermint candies crushed
• plastic Christmas ornaments or plastic Christmas ornaments (or bath bomb molds – I like stainless steel)
How to Make, Use, and Store This Bath Bomb Recipe
You’re probably familiar with how to use bath bombs, not fill the tub with warm water (or a foot tub for a fun pedicure), and drop in a Christmas bath bomb.
Store these in an airtight container or shrink-wrapped in a cello. It is easier to do this.
get cello bags (I use at least 4×6 inches), a fur dryer or heat gun, and heat the bomb in the plastic. Press down to make sure it’s a tight seal all around.
Candy Cane Christmas Bath Bomb
Materials
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 1/4 cup Epsom salt (unscented)
• 1/4 cup citric acid
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or other oil as jojoba, in liquid form)
• 1 tablespoon water
• 10-15 drops of peppermint essential oil
• 4-5 drops of red or pink soap colorant (the mix will lighten, so color accordingly)
• 2-3 candy canes, crushed, or 10 peppermint candies, crushed
• plastic Christmas ornaments or plastic Christmas ornaments
Instructions
- Crush candy in sealed plastic bags. Set aside until ready to mold.
- In a large glass or metal bowl add baking soda, Epsom salt, citric acid, and cornstarch. Whisk or stir with a fork to combine.
- In smaller bowls adds coconut oil (liquid), peppermint oil, colorant, and water. Stir well.
- Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry, working in 3-5 batches to avoid activating the mix.
- Now, the steps depend on where you are Grab the mix in your hand and squeeze it together. If it stamps (like damp sand), move on. If not, add 1 teaspoon of water and mix it in completely. Check for consistency again.
- Once the mixture is ready, place about 2 teaspoons of the crushed candy into each side of your mold.
- Lightly pack down your mix on top of the candy on each side of the mold. Overfill per side slightly, get both sides together and press down tightly to close.
- Keep the bath bombs in their mildew for at least 8 hours, but overnight is best. Remove them by lightly dabbing a spoon onto the mold and gently lifting off one side.
- This Christmas bath bomb formula is made to dry on the counter for 24 hours (or more) to help them harden and dry completely.
