You can buy handmade bath bombs from supermarkets or drugstores, but if you want to make them yourself, you can also do so. If you want to know your options regarding making a handmade bath bombs, here are some types of handmade bath bombs.

• Basic Handmade Bath Bomb. The size of bath bombs varies, so it is up to you how big or small you want your handmade bath bombs to be. You will need citric acid, with hazel, baking soda, colouring, fragrance (optional), and soap mould. Combine baking soda and citric acid in one bowl and make sure that you thoroughly incorporate them. A mixture which is not well-blended will have a grainy texture. What you should try to achieve is a smooth texture. Add the colouring, witch hazel, and fragrance. When you reached the right texture for your mixture (which is sticky), you can now pour it into your soap moulds. After a few minutes in the moulds, take them out and leave for 3 to 4 hours in a dry, clean place.

• Fizzy Milk Bath Bombs. You will need baking soda, citric acid, corn starch, powdered Epsom salts, powdered milk, olive oil, cocoa butter, fragrance, and a mixture of equal amounts of water and witch hazel. Combine all the dry ingredients. Add all the oils and other liquids. Mix thoroughly until you reached a sticky consistency. Put into moulds.

• Water Softening Bath Bombs. The ingredients are similar to that of making a basic handmade bath bomb, but in this case, you have to add starch, which makes it more fragile. After leaving the mixture for a day and it has already become firm, apply witch hazel at the bottom and leave it as is for another day. Applying witch hazel on the bottom part creates a layer of crust, which keeps your handmade bath bomb from breaking.

• Moisture Rich Bath Bombs. Again, ingredients are similar to the ingredients used in making basic handmade bath bombs, but for moisture rich bath bombs, you have to add Epsom salt. You have to mix together all the dry ingredients in one bowl and all the wet ingredients in another bowl. After thoroughly mixing both, mix the two mixtures together in a third larger bowl. Use wire whisk for a firmer bath bomb.

• Super Moisturizing Bath Bombs. These handmade bath bombs are similar to the regular moisturizing bath bomb, but add a cup of dehydrated milk instead of some of the baking soda.

From these several types of handmade bath bombs, you can choose one which you like best and is most appropriate for your skin type. Handmade bath bombs will not only give you a fresh and clean feeling after taking a bath, they also make your bathing experience an interesting and a very relaxing one.

However, if you actually find bath bombs to be quite expensive or you just don’t have the money to spare for such a luxury, you can actually prepare your very own handmade bath bombs at the comfort of your own home. How? Read on to find out.

First things first, you need to have all the ingredients ready before you get started on making your very first batch of handmade bath bombs: citric acid, baking soda, witch hazel, your choice of coloring and fragrance oil, and a dome shaped mold are all you need to make your very own bath bombs.

Once you already have all these ingredients ready, start blending together the citric acid with the baking soda. According to people who are already experts in making bath bombs, this step is actually very important because if you not blend the citric acid with the baking soda very well, you will actually end up with very grainy bath bombs, and surely, nobody wants that? After blending those two ingredients together, then it is time for you to add your coloring – experts suggest making use of dry pigments to get the best results. However, don’t go crazy when in comes to adding the color because if ever you find your coloring to be quite pale, just a dab of witch hazel will already help the color pop up. Also, based on your preference this is also the time when you can already start adding the fragrance oil of your choice.

Now start getting ready for the hard part. With your squirt bottle loaded with witch hazel, start squirting your first batch of bath bombs while stirring together your ingredients with your other hand. You will know that it is time for you to start putting your mixture of bath bombs into the molds when everything starts sticking together when you squish it. It is also imperative that you take note of the time because when the mixture sits out for too long it becomes too hard and you won’t be able to mold the bath bombs anymore but if you squirt on too much witch hazel then you will only spoil your bath bombs as these will start to have its fizzing reaction. Once you get this step right, just simply put your bombs in the mold then wait a few minutes before tapping your finished bath bombs out of the mold then simply let these air dry for around four hours then you now have your very own homemade bath bombs to enjoy or to sell.

You can buy bath bombs, but you can also make them yourself. Handmade bath bombs are very easy to make as long as you have the right ingredients and proper tools and equipment. Here are the steps for making handmade bath bombs.

• Prepare your ingredients—a cup of citric acid, 2 cups of baking soda, witch hazel, pigment or colorant, essential or fragrant oils, and soap moulds.

• Mix the citric acid and baking soda really well. Use a mixer if you have one at home, especially if you are planning to make a lot of handmade bath bombs. Incorporating these two ingredients thoroughly prevents you from having a rough bath bomb. You do not want a grainy bath bomb for your bath time. It should be something smooth and firm.

• After making sure that the mixture has been thoroughly blended, add in the pigment or colorant little by little, until you reached the colour that you like. Do not add too much colorant at one time because the real colour will appear after you mix in the witch hazel.

• Depending on your preference, add the fragrance or oil. Some people do not want their bath bombs to have smell, but if you want it to smell really nice, then choose an appropriate fragrance.

• Using a squirt bottle, spray the witch hazel to your mixture. Do this while you are mixing the mixture with your other hand using a wooden spoon or a stirring rod. Do not spray too much witch hazel, unless you already want your mixture to fizz prematurely and to get really wet.

• After the witch hazel, check the consistency of your mixture. If it is sticky already, you can now put it in your soap moulds. Do this immediately if you do not want to have a stone like mixture which you cannot mould. Your soap moulds should be dome-shaped, to create that common bath bomb shape. But you can improvise on your soap moulds. You can use an empty Pringles tube. All you need is a little creativity and imagination to create a unique handmade bath bomb.

• After placing them into moulds, wait for several minutes and take out your handmade bath bombs. Let them dry for another 3 to 4 hours outside the soap mould. This will ensure firm and compact handmade bath bombs. Harder bath bombs are great especially if you take a bath for a long time because they last longer.

There are other recipes which you can make aside from the steps discussed above. You can have a moisturizing bath bomb, water softening bath bomb, or a milk bath bomb. They only vary in ingredients. But all of them are very easy to make and they are a very fun way of cleaning yourself.

Handmade bath bombs are prepackaged balls of bath fizzes, scented with delicious fragrances. Unlike bubble bath, which can be extremely messy and stop bubbling after a short time, bath bombs fizz as they dissolve in water. This gives you a fun and long lasting bath experience without any kind of measuring. Just drop in one bath bomb and relax as it fizzes and releases its aromas in the water and air.

These indulgent little balls come in a wide variety of scents, to fit any mood or stress level. Since they are individually wrapped and premeasured, you can buy an assortment without worrying about mixing scents or losing track. Each bath bomb has a beautiful appearance that lets you know exactly what scent waits for you.

Handmade bath bombs also make great gifts, on their own or as additions to gift baskets. Pack a few bath bombs and handmade soaps with fluffy towels, slippers or scented lotions to create a thoughtful gift basket that easily rivals anything purchased at an expensive department store. Your friends and family will appreciate the unique gift all the more when they finally get to slip into a highly fragrant bath.

The rose and petals bath bomb offers a sensual way to wind down – or spice up – the evening. With the tantalizing scent of fresh roses, it will release a mood-inspiring fragrance into the air as it fizzes gently in your tub. As it dissolves, it releases rose petals into you bath water to create a sexy, indulgent setting.

If you’ve had a stress filled day, unwind with the relaxing scent of lavender. The lavender and seeds bath bomb fizzes this all time favorite scent for stress relief while soothing the skin. You will inhale the soothing fragrance both in and out of the tub, as the lavender scent will cover your skin as you soak and stay with you long after you’ve left.

For those days that have left you feeling tired or down, lift your spirits with a tangerine and grapefruit bomb. This uplifting citrus combination will energize an exhausted body as it refreshes tired muscles. The exciting fragrance will also instantly boost your mood.

These are just a few of the many exciting bath bomb fragrances available. Mix and match these scents with a handmade soap to keep your bath time aromatic, and be sure to keep plenty on hand so a relaxing bath is never far away.