DIY Rose Scented Bath Bombs
Are you looking for the perfect gift idea for someone special this Valentine’s Day? Why not bring them a touch of luxury with some homemade rose-scented bath bombs? Not only are they super easy to make, but they’re also delightfully decadent and can be personalised any way you want. In this post, we’ll show you how to create beautiful bath bombs and unlock the fragrance of roses in every soak. So grab your supplies, and let’s get started!
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What is a Bath Bomb?
A bath bomb is an effervescent explosion of colourful fun in your bathtub! As the bath bomb breaks apart, it releases emollients and softeners that moisturise and indulge your skin in the water. No matter what your skin type, the beneficial ingredients in bath bombs leave it soft, supple, and silky.
Whether you’re after a relaxing, petal-laden floral soak or an invigorating multilayered explosion of colour and scent, you’ll find a bath bomb recipe that’s perfect for every bathing experience.
Why Make Bath Bombs?
I used to spend a fortune on bath bombs and other beauty products, but then I learnt you can easily make them at home for a fraction of the cost! Not only that, homemade bath bombs don’t contain any of the nasty ingredients that some store-bought products do!
So, with that in mind, today I’m sharing with you this luxurious rose-scented DIY bath bomb recipe that will leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed, and invigorated! They also make lovely Valentine’s gifts for a loved one or friend.
Materials Needed to Make Bath Bombs:
You can make a simple bath bomb with just three simple ingredients: baking soda, citric acid and a binder. However, the best bath bombs contain a few other ingredients. To make the best bath bombs that fizz and foam beautifully, you will need the following ingredients:
Baking soda – Baking soda, sometimes known as sodium bicarbonate, is the main ingredient in bath bombs. Baking soda can do wonders for your skin! It can soothe eczema, detoxify, relieve sore muscles as well as help fight skin and nail fungus!
Citric acid – Citric acid is an organic acid found in, yes, you guessed it, citric fruits, such as lemons, oranges, and grapefruit. Citric acid when combined with baking soda creates a chemical reaction responsible for making bath bombs fizz!
Filler – Cornstarch is a popular filler ingredient that helps bath bombs to harden. However, too much will reduce the fizz the bath bomb produces. Other fillers include cream of tartar and kaolin clay.
Salts – Many recipes, including my rose-scented bath bomb recipe, use salts due to their renowned health benefits. Epson salt is the most popular due to its muscle-soothing properties. However, sea salt and pink Himalayan salt are also excellent choices due to their detoxifying properties.
A binder oil – Oils add moisture and bind the mixture together. The most popular oils for bath bombs are coconut, sweet almond, avocado, grape seed and jojoba. You will also see some recipes using butter, such as cocoa and shea.
For all my bath bomb recipes, I use fractionated Coconut oil. This oil is one of the cheapest and most readily available, but it’s also extremely hydrating and guaranteed to leave your skin with a healthy glow!
Polysorbate 80 – If you use oil and colourants in your bath bombs, I recommend adding some polysorbate 80. This will help the oils and colours in your bath bombs disperse more evenly in the bath water rather than pooling on top. It also prevents the oils and mica from clinging to the tub and the bather. This is important as oil on the bottom of the tub can make it slippery.
Rubbing alcohol – Rubbing alcohol is a common liquid binder that helps bind all the ingredients together. It’s especially useful in climates with high humidity, as it will help dry out the bath bombs and reduce any premature fizzing. If humidity isn’t a problem, you can also use witch hazel.
Essential oils – Essential oils provide beautiful natural fragrances and have a variety of therapeutic benefits depending on which oil is used.
Botanicals – Some bath bomb recipes use botanicals such as rose petals or lavender buds.
Colourants – Although bath bombs are perfectly fine in their natural colour state if preferred, you can add some extra colourants such as mica powders or specially made cosmetic-grade colourants to make the colour stronger! Please don’t use food colouring as it will stain your bath and possibly your skin!
Moulds – I generally use traditional round metal moulds when making bath bombs. However, you can also use silicon moulds, muffin tins or ice cube trays! To make these rose-scented bath bombs, I used both round metal moulds and some heart-shaped silicon soap moulds.
Benefits of Using Rose Essential Oil:
Rose essential oil is renowned for its calming and uplifting aroma and therapeutic properties. It supports cell and tissue regeneration, which helps maintain skin elasticity and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Its skin-calming and anti-inflammatory properties can also soothe dry and itchy skin.
The beautiful scent of rose oil is also known to help create a sense of well-being and increase feelings of vitality.
How to Make Rose Scented Bath Bombs:
This easy rose-scented DIY bath bomb recipe will help you make professional-looking bath bombs in no time!
This recipe will make approx 6-8 bath bombs, depending on the size of the mould.
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup of baking soda
- 1/2 Cup od Citric acid
- 1/4 Cup of Corn starch
- 1/4 Cup of Epsom salts
- 2 Tablespoons of fractionated coconut oil
- 2 Tablespoons of rubbing alcohol
- 10mls Polysorbate 80
- 10 Drops of rose essential oil
- 1 Tablespoon of dried rose petals (optional)
- A couple of drops of pink soap colourant or mica
Step 1 – Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Step 2 – Mix all the liquid ingredients except the colourant and rose petals in a small bowl.
Step 3 – Gradually add the liquid mixture to the dry mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
Step 4 – Split the mixture into two bowls and add pink colourant and rose petals to each of the bowls. Make sure you only add a drop at a time until you reach the desired colour.
Step 5 – You should now have two mixtures, one white and one pink. You can then use these mixtures as you wish. You can either take a tablespoon of each mixture and pack it on top of each other in the mould to create a marbled effect, or you can make separate white and pink bath bombs. I love the white bath bombs with the dried rose petals scattered through them.
Whatever colour option you choose, make sure you pack the mixture into the moulds as tightly as possible.
Step 6 – Leave the bath bombs to dry out overnight. Once set, gently tab the moulds and remove the bath bombs. Be careful, as the bath bombs may still be a little fragile.
How to Store DIY Bath Bombs
Bath bombs are best stored at room temperature in a cool, dry place. If you live in a humid climate, you may want to wrap homemade bath bombs tightly in plastic wrap before putting them in a box or bag. The plastic wrap helps protect the bath bombs from excess moisture and prevent premature fizzing. However, make sure the bath bombs have completely dried out before wrapping them, as they may start to fizz.
Stored correctly, these rose-scented DIY bath bombs usually last around six months.
Gifting DIY Bath Bombs
These homemade bath bombs also make great Valentine’s Day gifts. Just pop them in some clear film bags, add ribbon and a tag, and they’re ready to go. I used these lovely free downloadable gift tags from Make Life Lovely!
If you prefer to make your own gift tags, I recommend using Avery Design & Print. You can design all your gift tags or labels with their free templates and software, which you can then download for free and print on your home printer.
Please note : When gifting homemade beauty products such as these rose-scented bath bombs, you should always be aware of any food or skin allergies of the recipient.
Final Thoughts
Surprise your loved one this Valentine’s Day with a luxurious, rose-scented bath bomb. These handmade bath bombs are relatively simple to make and only require a few ingredients that can be easily sourced online or from your local craft store. Follow the instructions below to create beautifully scented gifts that are sure to impress!
Remember to check out our related resources. We have many other helpful tips, gift ideas, and delicious treats to make your Valentine’s Day celebrations extra special.
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