Calming Chamomile Oatmeal Bath Bombs
Equipment
Materials
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup citric acid
- ½ cup rolled oats, finely ground
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- Witch hazel (alcohol free, in a spray bottle)
- 10 drops German chamomile essential oil
- 5 drops helichrysum essential oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the baking soda, citric acid, and ground oats. Mix well to ensure they are thoroughly combined.
- Melt the coconut oil in a separate microwave-safe bowl. Once melted, add the chamomile and helichrysum essential oils to the coconut oil and stir to combine.
- Slowly pour the melted oil into the dry mixture while continuously stirring. If needed, use your hands to ensure that the liquid is evenly distributed throughout the dry ingredients. The mixture should resemble wet sand and hold its shape when squeezed.
- Lightly spritz the mixture with witch hazel 2–3 times. You don't need much, just enough to make sure the baking soda mixture holds its shape without crumbling.
- Once the desired consistency is reached, quickly and firmly press the mixture into bath bomb molds or shape it into balls with your hands. Pack the mixture tightly into the molds to ensure they hold together.
- Let the bath bombs dry and harden for at least 24–48 hours. You can place them on a baking sheet or tray lined with parchment paper. Once fully dried, carefully remove the bath bombs from the molds or gently loosen them from the shape you formed.
Notes
To speed things up, simply place the bath bombs in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before removing from the mold. Store your bath bombs in an airtight container or wrap them individually in plastic wrap before placing them in a dry drawer or closet.