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However, there are other things that can go wrong when making your own bath bombs, and we talk a lot about these problems in the bath bomb course! Take a look to see more about what you can do to get perfect DIY bath bombs every time. So, that’s how to make bath bombs using just one color for each. But, how do you make multi colored bath bombs? DIY Bath bombs also make amazing gifts on their own, or as part of an interesting diy bath product set. You can’t go wrong with these, someone you know will love them! These would make the perfect teacher gift for the end of year. Mum is sure to love these as a Mother’s Day present. Or be perfect for a little bit of self care.Mine contained lavender oil which smelt amazing. And is a wonderful wind-down scent at the end of a long day. This is a great method of making homemade bath bombs for kids. With this natural bath bomb recipe you can see exactly what is going into the diy bath bombs, and make sure that there is nothing in this DIY bath bomb recipe to upset delicate children’s skin.

That’s everything I have for you today. I hope you’ve enjoyed learning how to make bath bombs at home. The liquid pour stage can be a bit of a struggle sometimes, you’ll get used to it after the first few batches you make. Just remember to add the citric acid last and you shouldn’t have too many problems.

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The only thing I can think of that might put someone off is if the color or fragrance isn’t to their liking. Either make lots of different varieties of bath bombs or you can customize a batch just for them. The latter is what I tend to do as it’s such a lovely, thoughtful thing to do. Everyone will be impressed with them, all of my friends certainly are. Shop-bought bath bombs are extremely popular because they work the best and are full of amazing ingredients that do wonders for the skin. The only problem? They’re expensive, especially for someone like me who loves baths! You may have heard of our best-selling bath bomb, Intergalactic, that's one of the products I am most proud I invented and we sell up to 3.5 million a year. That's a lot of beautiful baths all over the world! Read more on our Anti-Social Media Policy here, https://weare.lush.com/lush-life/our-policies/lush-anti-social-media-policy/ and why this is much more than a PR Stunt here, https://weare.lush.com/lush-life/our-company/we-are-digital/.

Note – I actually was given a set of plastic bath bombs molds after I made this post – they are great as they produce a round bath bomb shape) Making The Bath Bombs This can actually make them very eye-catching, and it’s a great technique to learn! You can even use more than just two colors, but if this is the first time you’ve done this, start with just the two, I just think they are so cool looking! Mix the dry ingredients together first. Put the citric acid, bicarbonate of soda, cornflour and epsom salt together in a bowl and stir or use your hands until there are no lumps.

I’ve found my mixture is sometimes too wet when I go to town on the liquid soap dye or food coloring. Sometimes you want a vibrant color, and you need a lot of dye to get it where you want it to be. So just be careful how much you add. These bath bombs are great to use if you have a toddler, right before bedtime. While you should be careful using essential oils on children, Lavender is one of the best EO’s you can buy for sensitive skin. Besides that, each bath bomb should have no more than a few drops, which should be fine in a tub full of water. The most common problem you will find is getting the right moisture content into the bath bomb mixture. Sometimes, on drier days, bath bombs need a little more moisture to hold together. The basis of this bath bombs recipe contains ingredients that you are more than likely to already have around your house. EDIT: Thanks for all of the questions you've submitted for the AMA so far, there are some really challenging and thought provoking points in here that I want to ensure we answer to the best of our ability, so I've invited a few friends from Lush Leadership along to the AMA to give you all the best answers you deserve. Please keep those questions coming!

Bath bombs should be for everyone, including your little ones, so how do you make bath bombs kid-friendly? Roll on a year and we’re expanding our ranges all the time, all whilst maintaining the values we were founded on – to provide customers with the highest quality, natural, handmade bath products. Thousands of visitors have usedthe following recipe and made bath bombs without having to use a drop of Polysorbate 80. This is the most basic recipe I have, and it’s also the most natural bath bombs recipe, so I like to teach people it first. My newbath bombs coursegoes into detail about how I use polysorbate 80 and emulsifying wax to make my bath bombs foam better and disperse the colorants better in water. The following bath bomb recipe is infused with lavender essential oil, which is well known for instilling a sense of calm necessary for sleep.The method (and recipe) for this is nearly the same as the basic bath bomb recipe above, so go ahead and follow that. It also doesn’t take much time to make these easy homemade bath bombs: 30 mins to make – then about 4 hours to set. And this recipe makes about 20 small ice cube sized bath bombs. I’ve used a peach kernel oil in this recipe, which I’ve used in many a bath bomb recipe before, and it works great. A good alternative is sweet almond oil, which is what I used almost exclusively in my bath bomb recipes up until a couple of years ago. So, do you think that you would like to make your own bath bombs after seeing this tutorial? It is certainly a lot cheaper if you have little one who is a bit obsessed with bath fizzers. I would love to see your creations. Do comment below, or follow me on social media. I would not try to substitute the essential oil for anything else, as Lavender is very kind on the skin. A fragrance oil is a bit unsuitable here, as I’d prefer to use only natural ingredients for my kids and grandkids. It’s also the main ‘sleepy time’ agent in this recipe, and everyone with a little one knows how difficult it can be to get them to fall asleep sometimes.

Place the wet ingredients should you wish to use them – oil, food colouring, and essential oils – into a jug and mix well

First, let’s talk about the basics and show you a simple no-fail recipe for making your own bath bombs, they are very easy to make and fun at the same time. Then we’ll show you how to make them multi-colored and a few other variations. Coloring Your Homemade Bath Bombs Having said that, I do use Polysorbate 80 in many recipes. For example, it is featured in my oat so simple bath bombsand my mini milk bath bombs. I find the benefits of using polysorbate 80 far outway any concerns I have about it not being a totally natural product. a bath bomb mold – I actually used a silicone ice cube mould as this makes perfect sized bombs for my little girl, but you can buy specialised metal spheres and shaped bath bomb molds. I will certainly never be using these moulds as ice cube trays again (they weren’t good anyway!) High street bath bomb brands tend to have Epsom salts in them, so I’ve included this in my homemade bath bombs for an extra touch of luxury, at a price that won’t break the bank!