Relaxing DIY Stress Relief Bath Bombs

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Let’s face it, life and all of its curveballs can get the best of us – bills, work, kids, sometimes just everyday living in general – is enough to make even the most laid-back person become a basket of nerves. Mentally and physically things pile up, stress takes over and the next thing you know you’re in the middle of having a breakdown. In order to live life stress-free (for the most part), it is very important for us as individuals to take time ourselves.

A nice hot relaxing bath is one way to do this. Bathing has more benefits than making your body clean, including:

• keeping your heart healthy
• makes breathing easier
• calms your nervous system releasing stress and anxiety

Throw in one of our homemade Stress Relieving Bath Bombs and watch your anxiety fly out the window. (Yes, I do love metaphors!)

Ingredients

• 1 cup baking soda
• 1/2 cup citric acid
• 1/2 cup Epsom salt
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 tbs almond oil
• 3 teaspoons witch hazel
• 1.25 teaspoon blue or green mica powder
• 8-10 drops lavender essential oil
• 10 drops grapefruit essential oil
• 10 drops orange/citrus essential oil
• 8-10 drops chamomile essential oil
• 6-8 drops clary sage essential oil
• Small spray bottle with water

Directions

Makes 4 large ball style bombs.

1. In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients and mix well. Make sure there are no clumps.
2. In a small glass bowl, combine the almond oil, essential oils and witch hazel. Whisk.
3. Pour the liquid mixture into the large bowl, it will fizz once the liquid touches it.
4. Begin mixing using a fork (or your hands) until everything looks combined and somewhat moist.
5. Prep your silicone molds and use a spoon to fill the molds halfway. Using a silicone spatula, press the mixture into the molds firmly. Spray each mold with a small bit of water (one spray) and press down again to make sure they’re firm – using too much water will cause the bath bombs to lose their fizz. If you don’t press down firmly, the bombs will not hold together.
6. Divide the rest of the mixture into the molds and again press down firmly. Spray the top with water and press down again.
7. Let sit on the counter for twenty-four hours to set before removing from molds.

Please note: The mica powder and the almond oil will have these bath bombs leaving your bath a bit slippery – so take caution when getting out!

Experiment with different scents and essential oils depending on your mood or the ailments you may be suffering from:

• Lavender or Jasmine Oil for sleep and concentration.
• Eucalyptus for a cough and congestion
• Jojoba to reduce acne and heal wounds.
• Rose Oil to calm moods.

Which essential oils do you use in your bath bombs?