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.

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.