Some people believe the scent of flowers does more than smell nice. It can help people feel better. The use of flower scents is called aromatherapy. Aromatherapists say that lavender and rose help people de-stress and relax. Try the recipe below and make bath bombs to help you feel calmer when you need a break.
Bath Bomb Recipe
- 1 cup of baking soda – Amazon
- 1/2 cup of citric acid – Amazon
- 1/2 cup of cornstarch – Amazon
- 1/2 cup of Epsom salts – Amazon
- 3 t oil (vegetable oil, sweet almond oil, coconut oil, or olive oil)
- 2 t essential oil (for a soothing scent – adjust to your preference) – Amazon
- 1 t water
- Optional: 1 to 2 drops of food coloring
- bath bomb molds or 1/4 measuring cup – Amazon
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups
- A few supplies we had a hard time finding in stores, we ordered through Amazon.
Directions
- Mix all dry ingredients, mix well
- Mix all wet ingredients in separate bowl
- Slowly add wet ingredients to dry mix
- Pack mixture into molds to dry
If your mixture is too dry, you can add witch hazel for moisture. Adding water to your mixture will not work.
