Cherry Blossom Bath Bomb DIY

Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda /Pure Salt)

Citric acid

Fragrance Oil - Cherry Blossom

Square Silicone Soap Mold 6 Pieces

Orchid Extract

Polysorbate 80 - Tween

Witch Hazel without alcohol 99% pure

Mica Powder - Fantasy Pink

Mica Powder - Silver White

Isopropanol alcohol 99.9%

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In addition to bath bomb essentials like baking soda and citric acid, this recipe has a touch of orchid extract. It adds moisture to the mixture, which can prevent crumbling. The extract also feels great on the skin. Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier that helps the oil and color mix into the bath water rather than pooling on top.

Ingredients

  • 6 Cavity Silicone Square Mold
  • 567 g Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
  • 284 g Citric Acid
  • 17 g Cherry Blossom Fragrance Oil
  • 12 g Orchid Extract
  • 6 g Polysorbate 80
  • Witch Hazel in a Spray Bottle
  • Pink Mica
  • Pearly White Mica
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
  • Paint Brushes

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 20 oz. of baking soda and 10 oz. of citric acid. To get rid of clumps in the mixture, you can push the powders through a sifter or break them up with your fingers. Citric acid has a tendency to take off nail polish, so wear gloves to protect your manicure. Thoroughly stir everything together.

Step 2: In a small glass container, add 0.4 oz. of orchid extract, 0.6 oz. Cherry Blossom Fragrance Oil, and 0.2 oz. of polysorbate 80. Use a spoon to mix all the liquids together.

Step 3: Add the oil mixture to the baking soda and citric acid mixture. Use your hands to thoroughly mix everything together.

Step 4: Test the consistency of the bath bomb mixture. The perfect consistency is similar to wet sand and holds its shape when squeezed. If it’s too dry, use one hand to spritz the mixture with witch hazel and one to mix. Continue spritzing until the mixture holds its shape.

Step 5: Firmly press the bath bomb mixture into each cavity of the Silicone Square Mold.

Step 6: Allow the bath bombs to dry for several hours or up to overnight. Remove from the molds.

Step 7: In separate containers, mix about 0.5 teaspoon of Pink Mica and Pearly White Mica with about 1.5 teaspoons of 99% isopropyl alcohol and stir to get rid of clumps. The consistency of the mica paint is up to you. If you want a more saturated color, add a touch more mica. If you want a thinner, less saturated mixture, add more 99% isopropyl alcohol. Test the consistency on a paper towel or piece of paper.

Step 8: Create a streak of pink across each bath bomb diagonally with a flat and wide paint brush.

Step 9: Use a different paintbrush to splatter drops of  Pearly White Mica on top of the bath bombs. There is no right or wrong way to do this, so have fun with it.

Step 10: Allow the bath bombs to fully dry. When you’re ready to use, drop them into a hot bath and enjoy.

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Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda /Pure Salt)

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Square Silicone Soap Mold 6 Pieces

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