Butterfly for the bath with your own hands. Recipes for fragrant bath bombs from simple ingredients. Homemade Bomb Recipes

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DIY bath bombs - where to start

If you have never made bath bombs with your own hands, then here is a set of basic materials and tools for you:

1. Thin rubber gloves, better, surgical, so that the fingers feel the material, but at the same time, they are protected from burns, because the work will be with a mixture of acid and alkali.
2. Glasses, I think that the eyes should also be protected during this work. If your vision is normal, then take glasses with simple transparent glasses, if your eyes already see not 100%, then arm yourself with glasses with diopters of the number and sign that suits you.
3. An enameled bowl, it should be deep enough, but not too wide, so that it is convenient to interfere and the ingredients are not smeared on it.
4. A mask made of gauze so as not to inhale soda dust.
5. Soda, ordinary food, which we pour into pancakes, I will write the proportions below, because they are different for each recipe.
6. Citric acid, although it can be replaced, but this is also in the recipes themselves.
7. Atomizer with warm water, instead of water, you can use tea leaves or decoctions medicinal plants.
8. Additional components, it can be cosmetic clay, and essential oils, and flower petals, and ground coffee or oatmeal, and much more.
9. Molds, in this capacity, a glass of yogurt, and recesses in an egg container, and silicone molds for homemade soap, and children's molds for a sandbox, and even a soap dish or a small bowl can act.

Well, here, everything you need is collected, turn on your favorite music, put on a kitchen apron, arm yourself with a good mood and anticipation of fragrant pleasure in the bathroom and start creating magic pops to improve health.

DIY bath bombs - recipes from simple to complex

To begin, let's take a look at basic principle manufacturing, and then proceed to more complex variations. Here is a basic diagram of how to make a fizzy bath bomb with your own hands:

1. We put on gloves, glasses and a mask, tie an apron.
2. Pour into an enameled or glass bowl, for example, 10 tbsp. l. Soda and 5 tbsp. l. Lemons (these components are always taken in a ratio of 2 to 1, that is, lemons are 2 times less than soda) and mix them quickly.
3. Next, add some base oil - sunflower, olive, almond, linseed, grape, in a word, which one you like yourself, the volume for the specified amount of bulk mass is about 1 tbsp. l.
4. Then we drip 10-12 drops of ether, for example, or, or lavender, or some other one again to your taste, and again quickly mix everything.
5. And finally, we add a dye, this can be the juice of plants or vegetables, and a food or cosmetic dye from a specialized store for soap makers.

At the same stage, you can add something else - flower petals, herbal powder, milk powder or cream, starch or ground oatmeal. When all the ingredients are combined, mix the mass again carefully and quickly with your hands, in principle, you can already start modeling, but there is one caveat. Bombs can be cooked in two ways - dry and wet. I described dry above, and for wet, 2-3 puffs must be added to the described scheme before sculpting cold water from a spray bottle. But whichever of the two methods we choose, the mass should remain quite crumbly, and when compressed in a fist, it should stick together well.

We tightly tamp the finished composition into prepared molds and leave to dry for 30 minutes. After this time, we remove the molds and leave our fragrant balls to ripen for another day in a dry, warm place. Then they can be wrapped in cling film and put in the refrigerator so that they do not become damp and do not give a reaction. By the way, such homemade bombs can be not only in the shape of a ball, but also in the form of a heart, flower, leaf, barrel, it all depends on what molds you have.

I know that someone reading this article will say that bath bombs are sold in whole sets in stores for lovers of such cosmetic pleasures, and you can easily buy them, and not toil with all these mixtures. I agree, you can, but the price of a set of, say, three fragrant pops goes off scale far beyond a thousand rubles, and the cost of homemade masterpieces from soda, lemon and natural oils selected for themselves will be 5 times less. And where is the guarantee that store-bought balls contain only natural ingredients and completely fit your skin. Either home-made, prepared with soul, from simple natural products, for your beloved. Well, have I convinced you? Then let's go figure it out.

how to make a bath bomb with your own hands - the most basic options

Here I will bring different variants bombs for different type skin by building a set of ingredients on basic recipe which we discussed above. I will simply mix different additional components and explain when and to whom such a recipe is best suited. So let's go.

Easy recipe for oily skin

For one bomb we take 4 tbsp. l. Soda, 2 tbsp. l. Lemons, 1 tbsp. l sea or pink salt, 1 tbsp. castor oil and 5-7 drops of any citrus. In a deep bowl, mix soda, lemon and salt, mix them thoroughly, and then add castor oil and ether. To give the bomb brightness, you can drop 1-3 drops of any food coloring, vegetable or herbal decoction. When all the components are mixed, put the mixture in a mold and wait for it to dry, and then enjoy a pleasant and healthy water procedure.

DIY bubbling bath bombs for dry skin

Dry skin needs hydration and lubrication, so in this recipe we will take a few oils and vitamins. As in the previous recipe, for the base you will need 4 tbsp. l. baking soda and 2 tbsp. l. Citric acid. To them we will add grape seed oil, and oil solution vitamins antioxidants A and E. From the esters, take the oil of chamomile and geranium. Basic fatty oils and vitamins in total we need 1-1.5 tbsp. l, and ethers, 5-6 drops of each.

We act according to the same familiar pattern, first we mix soda and lemon, and then we gradually mix in first the base oils and then the essential oils. When the mixture reaches the consistency of raw sand and sticks together, we tamp it into a mold and wait for it to dry completely. For brightness at the end of kneading, you can add food coloring of the desired color, or you can do without it. Dry skin will be very happy with such a seething mask.

Another option is to add seaweed, which is easy to buy at a pharmacy, in addition to oils, to the composition of the bomb. It is best to add them between the layers laid in the mold. For example, you created a mixture, as described just above, divided it into 4 identical parts and proceed as follows. At the bottom of the mold, spread the first part of the mixture, put one third of the st. l algae. Again a layer of the mixture and again a third of a tablespoon of seaweed. Again part of the bomb mixture and a layer of algae, and the last part of the mixture completes everything. Tamp all this art well, and let it dry for about a day, after which you can use the bomb or pack it beautifully and make an exclusive gift to one of your friends.

Aromatic homemade bombs to tone up or relieve fatigue

Depending on what esters and aromas we add to our bubbling balls, the bath can be made either relaxing, relieving fatigue and stress, or tonic, energizing and in a good mood. Here is one recipe for each case.

1. From fatigue

Let's take 4 tbsp. l. Soda, 2 tbsp. l. Lemons or the same amount of powdered vitamin C, 1 tbsp. l. Grape seed oil, 1 tbsp. l. Powdered milk and 6 drops of rosemary and lavender. In a deep container, first mix the bulk components, that is, soda, lemon or ascorbic acid and milk powder and mix them well. Now, in a mixture of crumbs, stirring them continuously, we introduce grape oil and droplets of esters. If the mixture seems dry to you, then add either another tablespoon of grape oil, or sprinkle a little from the spray bottle.

If the mixture has the consistency of wet sand and sticks together well when squeezed in the palm of your hand, put it in a mold. Then we leave our product to dry for a couple of hours, and after the specified period, carefully remove the bomb from the mold and dry it until ready on a sheet of paper. Everything,

relaxing pop is ready, it's time to take a bath.

2. To lift the spirit and create vivacity

In general, everything will be the same here, only instead of esters of lavender and rosemary we will take invigorating citrus fruits - lemon, lime, sweet orange, grapefruit, in a word, any flavor that you love. As a base oil, I suggest choosing sweet almond oil, and proceed.

We mix 4 tbsp. l. Baking soda with 2 tbsp. l. Citric acid and mix well. Next, add almond oil to the loose mixture first, and then citrus ether or a mixture of citrus fruits. Base oil is taken in the amount of 1-2 tbsp. l, and aromas in the amount of 10-12 drops. We mix everything again, check for stickiness and, if everything is in order, we put the future bomb in the form, and after a day we rejoice at the result.

DIY bath bombs for kids

To make baby bath bombs with your own hands, you can use the above simple recipes, excluding the dye from them. It is better to add something natural there, for example, flower petals, sea or pink salt, leaves of medicinal plants, and so on. Better yet, prepare a surprise bomb with a small toy inside. Imagine how much delight the baby will have when, first, a fragrant ball bubbles up in the bath, and then a rubber fish or a duck emerges from this ball. And for example, I give interesting recipe, which I liked on the Internet.

From the given amount of ingredients, 5-6 bombs should be obtained, the author suggests making them in the shape of hearts. I have such a mold, if you don’t have it, then you can take any other one that will fit 100 g of the prepared mixture. So for this recipe we will need:

• 15 art. l. baking soda;
• 6 art. l. Lemons;
• According to 3 st. l. Sea salt and white clay;
• 2 tbsp. l. Jojoba oils;
• 15 drops of lavender essential oil.

We sift the soda through a sieve into an enameled or glass bowl, then in turn pour lemon, sea salt and white clay ground on a coffee grinder. Mix everything thoroughly better with hands, and gradually pour in jojoba oil. Once again, mix everything and see if our mixture has begun to stick together. Add lavender ether and stir the composition again until a homogeneous mass is obtained. If at this point our mixture still does not stick together well, then we sprinkle it with two or three sprays of water from a spray bottle

If the mixture is ready, as indicated by the consistency of wet sand and high-quality sticking together in a lump when compressed in a fist, put it in molds, pressing down well over the entire surface. Now our bombs will dry up like this for about an hour. At the end of this time, turn them upside down with molds, carefully remove them and leave them on a towel or sheet of paper for another day. For better drying, they can be placed near the radiator or room heater. When our hearts are dry, wrap them in cling film and put them in the refrigerator or other cool and dry place. Agree, it turned out beautifully, the baby will be delighted, and the adult will also be delighted with such a gift.

We make do-it-yourself bath bombs with various fillers

Well, friends simple recipes We have studied enough homemade bath bombs, now I propose to move on to free creativity and own something original.

salt bubbling balls recipe

First of all, I liked the salt bath bombs, they are indicated for oily skin, acne and other troubles, and making them yourself is also quite simple. I will give 3 recipes with table, sea and pink salt.

1. Recipe with iodized table salt

We mix 4 tbsp. l. Sifted through a sieve of soda with 2 tbsp. l. Lemons and 1 tbsp. l. the finest iodized table salt. Mix the ingredients thoroughly. Then add 1 ch. Zest of a lemon or tangerine, or orange and mix again. Next, add 1-2 tbsp. l. Olive oil and 10 drops of ether of the citrus, the zest of which was put and bring the mixture to the condition, that is, to the state of wet sand. The resulting mass is rammed into a mold and sent to dry for a day.

2. Recipe with sea salt and seaweed

Also in a deep bowl we combine 4 tbsp. l. Soda, 2 tbsp. l. Lemons and 1 tbsp. l. Sea salt. After mixing these ingredients, add 1 tbsp. l. Algae and 1 tbsp. l linseed oil and mix everything again. At the end, we introduce 10-12 drops of your favorite ether and check the mixture for stickiness. If everything is in order, we fill out the form, and after a day we enjoy a useful and pleasant bath with a delightful bubbling ball.

3. Recipe with rose salt and rose ether

All according to the same scheme, mix 4 tbsp. l. Soda, 2 tbsp. citric acid and 1 tbsp. l. , after tarring it on a coffee grinder, because the crystals of this kind of salt are quite large. After mixing the products, add the base olive oil and 10-12 drops of rose essential oil. Again, mix everything thoroughly, fill out the form and leave the future masterpiece to dry for 24 hours. And when the specified time is over, either we pack the ball in cling film, or we take a healing bath.

DIY bath bombs with clay and starch

And here is a recipe for oily and combination skin, which will help get rid of acne and other unpleasant manifestations. We take 4 tbsp. l. Soda, 2 tbsp. l. Lemons or ascorbic powder ground into powder, 1 tbsp. l. Starch and 1 tbsp. l. Any cosmetic clay. After mixing these products, add 1 tbsp. l. spoon of jojoba oil, 1 tbsp. l. Castor oil and 5-6 drops of chamomile and eucalyptus ether. Mix the mixture well again, check for stickiness and fill the prepared mold. Such a bomb will dry for about 12 hours, then it can be removed from the mold and dried until fully cooked on a sheet of paper.

DIY bath bombs strawberry fountain

Also an interesting recipe. It will be especially relevant in winter, when you miss warm summer days, fragrant smells of berries, gentle river and soft sand on the shore. For this bomb we need:

• 4 tbsp. l. soda;
• 2 tbsp. l. Citric acid or ascorbic acid in powder form;
• Red food coloring 5-6 drops;
• Grape seed base oil;
• Cosmetic fragrance strawberry;
• 1 st. l. Powdered milk or dried cream.

First, we combine and mix well all the bulk ingredients - soda, lemon or ascorbic acid, milk powder or cream. Next, we introduce the base oil, if 1 spoon seems not enough, add another one, mix everything again. And conclude the procedure perfume and dye. After adding them, we mix our composition again and put it in a mold, and in a day we will get a beautiful and vivid memory of summer and a strawberry garden in our own bath.

homemade fizz without base oil and lemon

As it turned out, such options also exist. Whether they will seethe, I don’t know, without acid, it seems like there is no reaction. However, do-it-yourself water bombs for a bath also have a beneficial effect on appearance and skin health, here is a recipe for such a healthy ball. To make it you will need:

• A glass of baking soda;
• 1 member Powdered chamomile flowers or the same amount of decoction from it;
• 1 member Powder from lavender flowers;
• 0.5 cups of cold water;
• Esters to choose from or all together - lavender, bergamot, mint, eucalyptus, cedar, rosemary.

First we mix soda and dried flowers, then add ethers to the water and mix the liquid, and finally, we combine the liquid and bulk parts together. Mix everything well and put it into a mold. We leave our bomb to dry in a warm secluded place for 12-24 hours, and then we enjoy the bath procedure. This composition is wonderfully soothing and balancing. nervous system, relieves fatigue, helps to get rid of headaches and insomnia. And in order for the bomb to still hiss, I would add 1 tsp to the water with ethers before combining them with looses. Hydrogen peroxide, no, but acid, and it is useful for disinfection.

Homemade bubble bath bombs

And I also figured out how to make soap bombs for the bath with my own hands, when dissolved, not only a bubbling geyser will appear, but also a cap of foam. For such a bathroom fireworks we need:

1. Baking soda 4 tbsp. l;
2. Lemon 2 tbsp. l.
3. Sea or pink salt 1 tbsp. l.
4. Soap shavings 1-2 tbsp. l. (shavings can be grated on a fine grater or bought at a soap shop);
5. Basic vegetable oil, for example, sweet almonds 1-2 tbsp. l.
6. Any essential oils in the amount of 10-15 drops, for me it will be lavender and chamomile.

In a deep bowl, combine soda, lemon, salt and soap shavings and mix them well. Then we introduce the base oil and esters and mix again. We check the mixture for stickiness by squeezing a small lump in the palm of your hand, and if everything is fine, proceed to filling the form. Then we leave the future bomb to dry for a day near the battery or room heater, and after the specified time we rejoice at the result.

And here's another video from YouTube, which clearly shows the whole process of making such bombs.

DIY bath bombs video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vnXEObflE4
And finally, some useful tips:

Tip 1. If during cooking the composition suddenly began to hiss, just add a pinch of dry ingredients - soda and lemons, this should drown out the reaction.

Tip 2. Instead of water, it is much more efficient to use alcohol, on the one hand, it increases the adhesion of the mixture well, and on the other hand, it does not cause a hissing reaction, because it has time to evaporate before soda and acid interact.

Tip 3. In principle, you can mix the ingredients for bombs with your bare hands, however, if you decide to use dyes, it is better to wear gloves, because both food and synthetic dyes fit perfectly on the skin and are poorly washed off.

Tip 4. If you are not going to use the product immediately after drying, then wrap it in 2-3 layers of cling film. This will protect the bomb from moisture getting into it and eliminate the occurrence of a hissing reaction.

Tip 5. If you don’t know what to give your friend on March 8 or her birthday, arm yourself with a box with several homemade effervescent balls, tie it with a satin ribbon, and the gift is ready. I would definitely not resist such a box, I would be happy like a child.

That’s all for me today, I’m leaving to sculpt bath bombs, because the things I made with my own hands are so wonderful, I already felt it on homemade soap. By the way, about homemade soap I will tell you in one of the following articles, do not miss it. And I'm waiting for all your questions, additions and wishes in the comments and I beg you, as a kind of "thank you", to click on the buttons of social networks, which are located just below. And I, in turn, nice pictures for this article, I thank Irina Astakhova, an excellent designer and photo retoucher from the photo-magiya.rf website. On this, I say goodbye to new posts, with love, your Tatyana Surkova.

Boom and posh! With this sound, the bath bomb “explodes”, which I lower into hot bath. I rarely take a bath, but if I do, I like to make a real SPA procedure out of it, and you can’t do without a bath bomb.

It turns out that such a bomb can be made with your own hands, and you do not have to buy it. Purchased ones are not cheap, and making a bomb at home turned out to be quite easy, not for long, and also very fragrant.

All ingredients can be found in regular stores. This volume was enough for me for two bombs.

Baking soda - 10 tablespoons;

Citric acid - 5 tablespoons;

Sea salt - 2 tablespoons;

Essential oil with your favorite scent;

Olive oil - 1 teaspoon;

Dry cream - 1 tablespoon;

Chopped herbs.

We start by mixing dry ingredients: soda and citric acid. Mix everything in a bowl. It is these components that provide the explosive effect of the bomb.

I added some food coloring left over from Easter. I dissolved the dry tablet in water and then added a little to the dry mixture. Then I realized why the bombs are everywhere advised to do with gloves. I'm all smeared with dyes.

It is important to carefully and gradually add all liquid ingredients, as the acid immediately begins to react. The more dye there is, the richer the color will be. It was very convenient to mix the mixture with a whisk. I saw this idea in one of the videos on YouTube.

Add 2 tablespoons of sea salt. Salt serves as a filler and gives volume to the bomb. I have the most common sea salt. They say you can use colored aromatic bath salts, but I don't see the point.

Add a few drops of essential oil. The recipe said 20 drops, but I was afraid to overdo it, so I added quite a bit. The scent of lavender still pervaded the entire kitchen.

Add one tablespoon of dry cream. You can use cornstarch instead of cream.

The last step is to add the herbs to the mixture. And mix, mix, mix. Although the mixture looks crumbly, it sticks together like sand. If there is a feeling that it is not sticky enough, then you can add a drop of water. Very little.

We begin to fill the mold with the mixture. I used soap molds self made that I had. You can use regular cupcake liners or buy special two-piece bomb pans.

It is important to stuff the mixture very tightly so that it sticks together well. The mixture that I prepared was enough for two bombs.

When everything is ready, leave the bombs to dry. It is better to leave for a day or put in the freezer for an hour.

Nothing is more relaxing than taking a hot bath. It is this pleasant procedure that will fill the body with beauty and health. Also in ancient world taking baths with various herbs, oils and essences - for toning, relaxing and healing the body and spirit. And today, women all over the planet find time to soak in hot water with all kinds of cosmetic and medicinal additives - salt, foam, oils and other means. All this can be bought in the store. But the most effective effect will provide natural products made by hand. And this article will tell you how to make your own bath bombs.

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These wonderful balls, hissing and bubbling, are able to turn a boring bath into a royal jacuzzi. They fill the bath space with a magical aroma, make the skin extraordinarily smooth and tender and cheer up.

What do you need to make bombs?

For those who have never made this miracle tool with their own hands, it will be useful to find out what materials and devices may be needed in order to get the so-called "pop". You will need:

When all the necessary ingredients and equipment are assembled, you can arm yourself with a good mood and start preparing a fragrant ball at home, taking care of beauty and health.

How to make a bath bomb

To imagine the process of making fizzy bath joy and choose a recipe to your liking, you need to familiarize yourself with the basic recipe and understand general principle creating bombs. So, how to make a bomb from salt or other ingredients? It is based on the following steps:

The finished mass is necessary Pack tightly into molds and leave for 30 minutes. Then the form can be removed, and the ball left to dry for another day in a dry and warm place. After the required time has elapsed, the bomb must be wrapped in cling film and sent to the refrigerator until use. This is necessary so that they do not become damp, otherwise they may give a reaction.

Easy Bath Bomb Recipes by Skin Type

Below are various recipes bath bombs at home.

For oily skin

You will need:

• 4 tablespoons of soda;
• 1 tablespoon sea salt (you can also use pink salt)
• 1 tablespoon castor oil;
• 7 drops of citrus essential oil.

Mix all dry ingredients in a deep bowl, mix thoroughly, then add oil and mix everything thoroughly again. For the bomb to have an attractive look can be given to it a beautiful shade with the help of food coloring, juice or decoction of herbs. After the mass is placed in a mold and dried, as indicated in the basic recipe.

For dry skin

Dry skin is constantly in need of nourishment and hydration, so several oils and vitamins are added to the recipe. So, you need to prepare:

Base oils in the total volume should be no more than 1.5 tablespoons.

The algorithm of actions is the same as before: first, dry ingredients are mixed, then base oils are gradually added to them, after which essential oils. When the mass will have the consistency of wet sand and will hold its shape when compressed, you need to place it in a mold and wait for it to dry. Also before sculpting in the last batch you can drop the dye, this will give the final product a bright and aesthetic look. But this is not at all necessary. For dry skin, a bath with such a bubbling ball will be a salvation.

Another option is to add dry seaweed sold in a pharmacy to the mixture. They can be laid in a mold between the layers of the main mass. That is, for example, put 1/4 of the mixture on the bottom of the mold, then 1/3 tablespoon of seaweed, tamp the soda mass again tightly on top, and again seaweed on top, and so on until the form is completely filled. Such a bomb will be good for the skin and will have a beautiful and interesting look, so that it can be presented to friends.

Scented anti-stress bombs

Hot tub is synonymous with relaxation. It helps to relax and clear the mind of unnecessary thoughts. The effect will increase many times if a bubbling ball is added to the water. Below are some recipes to help you relax. It is quite possible that the very process of making a bomb will seem so exciting, and will distract from the daily routine, and the family will only be happy about it.

Bath bomb - a recipe that gives vivacity

You will need:

• 4 tablespoons of soda;
• 2 tablespoons of citric acid;
• 2 tablespoons chopped vitamin C;
• 1 tablespoon grape seed oil;
• 1 tablespoon of powdered milk;
• 6 drops each of rosemary and lavender essential oils.

First of all, you need to mix all the dry ingredients in a deep bowl. Mix them thoroughly, and without ceasing to mix, gradually add oil. If the mass turns out to be too dry, you can add more oil or just sprinkle it from a spray bottle.

If the mixture is ready and has the consistency of wet sand, you can start laying it in the mold. Let it dry for two hours, then take it out of the mold and leave it to dry on a paper sheet for a day.

For uplifting and invigorating

The main ingredients are the same, as in the previous recipe, but other oils will be needed: it is better to take almond oil as a base. And from essential citrus fruits are well suited: orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime.

So, it turns out that you first need to mix 4 tbsp. l. soda and 2 tbsp. l. citric acid. Then pour in 1 tbsp. l. almond oil, and 10 drops of citrus essential oil you like (you can also take and mix several varieties). Then everything is thoroughly mixed again, and when the mass is fully prepared, you can fill out the forms. Dry in the same way as before. In a day the bomb will be ready.

DIY baby bath bombs: recipes

Who, if not a child, will be delighted with a bubbling ball in his bathroom? Therefore, in order to please your child with such fun, you can make a bomb for him. It is recommended to use simple recipes, eliminating the addition of artificial colors, replacing them natural juice. It is better to add natural ingredients to the mass, such as flower petals, sea salt, medicinal herbs. The bomb will be even more interesting if you add a small one inside. This will cause a new wave of delight in the child, after the ball dissolves and a small rubber fish or something else floats to the surface.

The recipe is designed for the preparation of five 100-gram bombs. You can take any form you like. So:

• 15 tablespoons soda;
• 6 tbsp citric acid;
• 3 tbsp. white clay and sea salt;
• 2 tbsp. l. jojoba oils;
• 15 drops of lavender essential oil.

Sift soda through a sieve into a bowl in which all the ingredients will be mixed. Then add ground citric acid, clay and sea salt. Everything is thoroughly mixed and oils are slowly poured in there - first jojoba, and then lavender. When the mixture sticks together well, you can lay it in a mold. The bomb dries in the mold for about an hour, then you need to get it out and leave it to dry for a day. If you leave such a ball to dry near a radiator or heater, it will dry much faster.

Greetings, dear friends!
Today we will talk about personal hygiene and how to make everyday activities a particularly pleasant and interesting procedure. Most children enjoy bathing as it relaxes and relieves stress. After this procedure, sleep well. And washing can be turned from a hygiene procedure into an exciting game. And baby bath bombs will help us with this.

Of course, every child receives the first bath immediately after birth. And in the future, taking a bath becomes a regular daily ritual. Hot water, soap and a washcloth already perfectly cleanse the skin. So what are bombs and why are they needed in the bath? Fragrant balls got such a formidable name because of their shape and ability to "explode" - to dissolve with a hiss and gurgle.

This is a nice addition that makes bathing fun and rewarding. Of course, children love to watch how, after lowering the ball into hot water, it begins to geyser, foam and hiss. If the fizz contains dyes, the foam will turn into a delicate color, and essential oils and flavors will give a delicious smell.

Bombs or geysers can be roughly divided into two groups.

On the effect on the CNS

• soothing;
• stimulating.

While soothing pops are recommended for excitable, anxious and emotionally unstable children who are prone to irritability. They will also help kids with sleep disorders. In contrast, stimulating, invigorating ones are good for slow, inactive children. Suitable for those who find it difficult to concentrate.

By production method

• industrial, which can be bought at the store;
• handmade - made by craftswomen taking into account all your wishes;
• homemade - handmade.

Let's talk about how bath bombs are useful or harmful. If you buy balls in a store, you may be faced with the fact that the composition will contain various chemical additives: surfactants, dyes, flavors, preservatives. Surfactants are added to make the geyser foam more intensely, dyes give the bath bomb a pleasant color, flavors give a delicious smell, and preservatives help to keep it for a long time.

If natural paints, such as saffron, were used in the manufacture, then such a tool will not bring any harm. But more often in the industry they use chemical compounds, and this is not too good for the delicate skin of the baby. However, artificial flavors and fragrances can cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, carefully study the composition when choosing a bathing product.

A bath bomb is more useful if it is made at home, because you select its composition completely from natural and healthy ingredients, taking into account the needs of your child. Undoubtedly, the process of making a bomb with your own hands together with children will become not only entertaining, but also a developing pastime.

Compound

The main ingredients of any fizz are the usual baking soda and citric acid. Of course, any housewife has these components in the kitchen, as they are often used in cooking. Almost always cheap and available. The action of the geyser is based on the fact that a dry mixture of sodium bicarbonate with acid, when it enters the water, gives a reaction and begins to spin, boil and hiss. This results in water softening. Lemonka is a good natural antioxidant, and the properties of soda to relieve itching and inflammation have long been known. In addition to the main components, you can add:

• dry milk or cream
• sea ​​salt
• flower petals or ground dried flowers
• emollients and essential oils
• spices
• cosmetic clay
• vitamins

How to do it yourself

Of course, the manufacturing process is simple and accessible even to an older child. There is only one component that needs to be prepared without the presence of children, citric acid. To do this, grind its crystals with a coffee grinder into a homogeneous powder. Of course, it is better to do this in a mask or respirator, because the smallest particles can irritate the respiratory tract. So, everything is ready, you can start. There are three manufacturing methods: with the addition of water, with the addition of alcohol and with the help of a spray bottle. The basic ratio of acid and soda is 1:2, i.e. for 1 tablespoon of lemon you need to take 2 tbsp. sodium bicarbonate.

Basic Rules

• utensils for mixing should be well wiped;
• it is better to work with gloves, because. high humidity hands can cause the main ingredients to react with each other;
• you can take any mold - a cup of yogurt, silicone for baking, a mold from a children's sand set;
• mix the dry parts thoroughly first, then add the liquid parts, rubbing well;
• tamp the mixture very tightly;
• remove from molds after at least 4 hours;
• do not store for a long time, it is better to use immediately, storage in a dry room well wrapped in foil is allowed;

Attention!
The properties of bath bombs depend on the additional components included in the composition. Add essential oils and herbs based on your child's preferences, desired effect, and possible allergic reactions. If your baby has diathesis or bronchial asthma- it is better to refuse the use of ethers altogether.

Recipes

As an illustration, here are a few recipes for baby bath bombs, many of which you can easily make from improvised materials.

mint

Promotes relaxation and soothes due to the menthol contained in mint. Undoubtedly, gives peace and improves sleep. First, mix all the dry ingredients, add the base oil to them and grind the mixture well. If it remains crumbly, add a few drops of water, rubbing thoroughly and quickly to avoid a reaction. At the end, drip mint essential oil. Then press firmly into the mold and let dry.

• 1 tablespoon of sea salt;
• 1 st. l. citric acid;
• 2 tbsp. l. sodium bicarbonate;
• 1/3 teaspoon base oil (olive, grape, castor);
• ground dry mint;
• a few drops of green food coloring;
• 2-3 drops of mint essential oil.

Chocolate

Good for softening and nourishing the skin. The principle of its manufacture is the same as in the previous case.
Take citric acid and soda in a ratio of 1 to 2, add one tablespoon to them. powdered milk or cream and one tbsp. cocoa. After that, stir well, add base oil and a few drops of vitamin E.

invigorating

Of course, it stimulates activity, gives a joyful mood. Add 1 tbsp to the main mixture. cornstarch, and then 1/3 tsp. base and a few drops of essential oils of orange and sweet tangerine. A bright orange pleasant color will give saffron if you take it as a natural dye. If desired, drop 2-3 drops. cinnamon ether. The combination of cinnamon and citrus gives a warm, sweet, bright aroma.

soothing

Promotes relaxation and rest, as well as relieves anxiety and normalizes sleep.
Mix soda and lemon as in the first recipe, then add a tablespoon of sea salt, tsp. powdered milk, half tsp. castor oil, a few drops of lavender ether, 1-2 k. blue food or cosmetic dye.

Attention!
In order to make multi-colored geysers, you need to prepare a mixture of several colors and pour them into a mold in layers or in random order. Use crushed dried flowers, cocoa or coffee, rose petals, saffron if you want to get variegated. Do not add coloring components if your plans are for a dye-free bomb. As a result, it will be dazzlingly white!

secrets

Sometimes it happens that during the cooking process, when water is added, the mixture immediately starts to sizzle. Then add the liquid drop by drop, trying to rub thoroughly. For this purpose, you can moisten the mixture from a spray bottle. However, you should not get carried away, otherwise the soda will react with the acid. And unfortunately, all the work will be in vain. Be careful, because the humidity should be such that the gruel is easily compacted and does not crumble.

Rest assured, your little one will love helping you make pops. Moreover, swimming with them will become his favorite pastime. However, we must not forget that although sea salt, oils and soda are good for the skin, it is not recommended to use such products on a daily basis. Enough 1 time in 2 weeks. Throwing a ball or figurine should be into hot water, only then it will work and reveal its properties completely. Keep in mind that you need to take such a bath at the end of washing. After everything hygiene procedures with soap finished.

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There are many ways to unwind your mind and body at the end of the day. For example, go for a walk, do needlework or watch an interesting movie. But there is a more entertaining option - take a hot bath with fizzy bombs.

Bubbling bath bombs, made by hand, will fill the room with a pleasant aroma and soften the water with essential oils and herbs. The natural ingredients that make up their composition, at the same time relax the muscles and have a beneficial effect on the skin. In such an atmosphere, you can forget about all the problems and have a good rest.

Necessary ingredients for making natural bombs

Making a bubbling bath ball at home is very simple, because for this you need a set of the most familiar ingredients. Their composition can be changed depending on personal tastes and preferences.

Ready-made bath bombs will be a great gift for loved ones and friends if you pack them in a beautiful wrapper. They don't require special conditions storage: in a dry place, they can lie as long as you like.

The following ingredients are used to create hissing bombs:

• Soda;
• Lemon acid;
• food salt;
• Base oil (olive, sea buckthorn, almond, etc.);
• Essential oils;
• Clay, milk powder or cream;
• Natural fillers: dry herbs, oatmeal, green tea, citrus peel, poppy seeds, honey, flower petals, cinnamon and so on;
• Dyes optional.

Soda and citric acid are usually added in a ratio of 1:2. When combined with water, it is the mixture of these substances that causes the "geyser effect" in your bathroom.

When using essential and base oils, you should follow the recommended dosage, which is usually indicated in the package instructions. Despite all the benefits of this component, you should not overdo it with its quantity.

The last items on the list should be finely chopped. You can use several fillers at once, which are combined with each other, improve the condition of the skin, relax or invigorate - depending on the desired effect.

For work, you may also need a variety of molds, a coffee grinder or a mortar for grinding ingredients. It is not necessary to go to the store for special forms, because you can use children's figures to play in the sand, baking dishes, small jars of yogurt or cosmetics, and so on.

Simple recipes for making bombs with your own hands

Bath bomb "Antistress"

To create an anti-stress bomb, you will need a set of the following ingredients:

• Baking soda - 4 tablespoons;
• Edible salt - 1 tablespoon;
• Powdered milk - 3 tablespoons;
• Almond oil - 2 tablespoons;
• Essential oil (lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus or bergamot) - 10-20 drops;
• Dried herbs (chamomile flowers, green tea, lavender, lemon balm) - 1 tbsp.

In a mortar or coffee grinder, carefully grind the soda and citric acid to prevent large pieces from getting into it. Separately, grind the dried herbs to a state of fine crumbs.
Using a spoon, mix all dry ingredients thoroughly in a separate bowl.

Carefully add water (preferably using a sprayer for even application) until the mass begins to foam and hiss.
Take a little mass with a dry hand and squeeze lightly. It is very important that it does not fall apart and keep its shape, otherwise, after drying, the finished product will crumble. If the mass is dry, add a little oil or a couple of drops of water, but do not overdo it.

Divide the mixture into molds, pre-oiled, and tamp well. Leave the molds for 4-5 hours (depending on size) in a dry place. It is important not to overexpose here - dried bombs will be very problematic to get out of the mold. After the allotted time, remove the bombs and transfer to a dry place for further storage for 1-2 days.

Natural honey-oatmeal flask is made using the following ingredients:

• Baking soda - 4 tablespoons;
• Citric acid - 2 tablespoons;
• Edible salt - 1 tablespoon;
• Apricot oil - 1 tablespoon;
• Powdered milk or cream - 1 tablespoon;
• Honey - 1 tablespoon;
• Essential oil of bergamot - 10-20 drops;
• Ground oatmeal - 1 tbsp.

Honey and oatmeal are great for dry and irritated skin that is prone to flaking. The ingredients used stimulate cell renewal, nourish the skin and improve blood circulation.

As in previous recipes, mix all dry and wet ingredients separately. Candied honey is recommended to pre-melt in a water bath so that it mixes well with the rest of the ingredients.

Combine the honey-oil mixture with the dry ingredients powder and mix thoroughly until smooth. Part oatmeal can be used as a decoration when ramming the mass into molds.
Such a bomb should dry out within 4-6 hours.

chocolate bomb

To make this sweet dessert bomb you will need:

• Baking soda - 4 tablespoons;
• Citric acid - 2 tablespoons;
• Edible salt - 1 tablespoon;
• Jojoba oil - 2 tablespoons
• Cocoa butter or dark chocolate - 1 tablespoon;
• Powdered milk - 2 tablespoons;
• Cocoa powder - 1 tbsp.

Cocoa butter is widely used in cosmetology, and is also part of many natural remedies for face and body skin care. It perfectly saturates the dermis, gives it a natural glow, makes it soft and renewed.
Combine all dry ingredients and mix thoroughly with your hands to remove large particles.

In a separate bowl, melt cocoa butter or a bar of dark chocolate without additives. You can resort to using a microwave or a water bath. Cool the resulting mixture and add a few drops of base oil. You should have a smooth, buttery mixture.

Then slowly combine the dry and liquid ingredients and mix thoroughly until smooth.
Pour the resulting mixture into molds and transfer to the freezer for 30 minutes until completely hardened. The finished bomb must be removed from the mold and wrapped with plastic wrap.

Fragrant citrus bomb consists of the following components:

• Baking soda - 4 tablespoons;
• Citric acid - 2 tablespoons;
• Edible salt - 1 tablespoon;
• Sea buckthorn oil - 2 tablespoons;
• Essential oil of lemon, tangerine, grapefruit or orange - 15-20 drops;
• Lemon or orange zest - 1 tablespoon;

Natural oils made from citrus fruits are considered the most effective help in the fight against cellulite. With regular use of these products, your skin will become smoother and firmer, and the peeling effect will noticeably decrease.

In a clean bowl, mix soda and citric acid with a given proportion, add fine salt and zest. Carefully pour in the base oil and then the selected essential oil and mix thoroughly.

Your bomb will become even brighter if you add rich yellow food coloring to it.
If necessary, add a little water and press the mixture into the molds and let them dry for 2-3 hours.

When making bombs with your own hands, you will be 100% sure of the quality of the ingredients and the absence of harmful additives in their composition. Homemade balls are much more fragrant and healthier for your skin.