Heart-Shaped Bath Bombs make the perfect pampering DIY. Gift them for Valentine's Day, or keep them for yourself. This easy-to-make bath bomb recipe is so relaxing and luxurious!
Pampering Bath bombs are so popular these days, and if you've walked into a Lush boutique, you know that they come in almost every size, shape, color, and scent you can imagine! Lush bath bombs are pretty amazing but pretty expensive.
Here's a Valentine's Day DIY with straightforward, simple instructions you can make at home that won't break the bank—Luxury Heart-Shaped Bath Bombs!
They're so relaxing for your bath.
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Ingredient Notes & Supplies
We designed this recipe so that it's easy to follow and doesn't require any hard-to-find ingredients.
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup baking soda - make sure you use fresh ingredients. Older baking soda may not activate and create fizz, as well as fresh baking soda.
- ½ cup citric acid - again, fresh ingredients make the best fizzing bath bomb.
- ½ cup Epsom salt
- ½ cup cornstarch
Wet Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon water
- 3 tablespoons oil - the best oils to use are olive oil, coconut oil, or castor oil.
- Vegetable-based food coloring - Coloring is optional, but using a more natural color coloring is best for your skin and body. You can use any color you like, but for Valentin's Day, pink or red is nice.
- Your choice of essential oils - we like lavender, peppermint, or orange essential oils for this recipe. Make sure to use therapeutic-grade essential oils in the recipe.
Supplies
- medium bowl
- whisk
- small bowl
- Heart-shaped bath bomb mold
Steps to Make Valentine's Day Bath Bombs
Step 1 - Mix Dry Ingredients
Place the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix with a whisk or fork.
Step 2 - Mix Liquid Ingredients
In the small bowl, mix the liquid ingredients (including food coloring if using) until well blended.
Step 3 - Add Liquid Mixture to Dry
In the large bowl, slowly add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients a little bit at a time. The mixture should hold together when squeezed without crumbling.
Pro Tip: Don't mix the wet and dry ingredients too quickly. This will activate the mixture and it will begin to fizz.
Step 4 - Pack Mixture Into Mold
When well mixed, pack the mixture into your heart-shaped bath bomb mold, pack it tightly, and then let it dry for at least 8 hours before removing it from the mold. Make sure you work quickly, so the mixture doesn't begin to dry out while filling the mold.
Bath Bombs need a day (to several days) to harden fully. If they're not quite hardened enough, they may crumble when you handle them, so check to make sure before taking them out of the mold.
Heart-Shaped Bath Bomb Molds
Here's a great heart-shaped mold to make bath bombs that you can also use for baking and candy making.
These heart-shaped bath bombs make pretty little presents for Valentine’s Day when wrapped in tulle, a mason jar, or a plastic/cellophane bag with some pretty ribbon or twine.
Tips & Tricks
- Don't mix the wet and dry ingredients too quickly. This will activate the mixture, and it will begin to fizz.
- When putting the mixture in the heart-shaped mold, work quickly so that it doesn't dry out as you go.
- To extend the life of your bath bomb, keep it stored in an airtight container away from water until ready to use.
How To Use
To use your bath bomb, fill your tub with warm water and drop in your bath bomb. It will fizz and release the scent (if you used essential oils) and all the skin-softening agents.
Soak for about 20 - 30 minutes.
Bath Bomb FAQs
Bath bombs are best stored in an airtight container away from moisture. Some people like to place them in plastic/cling wrap and then in an airtight container to have them last longer.
If properly stored in a cool, dry place, homemade bath bombs will last 3-6 months.
DIY Bath and Beauty Products
Try making a DIY sugar scrub if you like to exfoliate your skin with natural ingredients or bath salts to soften your skin. They're so easy!
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DIY Heart-Shaped Bath Bombs
Heart-Shaped Bath Bombs make the perfect pampering DIY. This is an easy homemade recipe. Gift them for Valentine's Day, or keep them for yourself.
Materials
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup citric acid
- ½ cup Epsom salt
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon water
- 30-40 drops of essential oil (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Oil (olive, coconut, or caster oil)
- Vegetable-based food coloring (any color you wish)
Tools
- medium bowl
- whisk
- small bowl
- Heart-shaped bath bomb mold
Instructions
- Place the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix with a whisk.
- In the small bowl, mix the liquid ingredients together until well blended.
- In the large bowl, slowly add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients a little bit at a time. The mixture should hold together when squeezed without crumbling.
- When well mixed, pack the mixture into your heart-shaped bath bomb mold, pack it tightly, then let it dry for at least 8 hours. Make sure you work quickly so the mixture doesn't dry out. Bath Bombs require a day to several to harden fully. If they're not quite hardened enough, they may crumble when you handle them, so check to make sure before taking them out of the mold.
- Enjoy your pampering bath bomb!
Notes
- Don't mix the wet and dry ingredients too quickly. This will activate the mixture, and it will begin to fizz.
- When putting the mixture in the heart-shaped mold, work quickly, so it doesn't dry out as you go.
- Check to make sure your bath bombs are fully hardened before removing them from the mold. Otherwise, they might crumble.
- To extend the life of your bath bomb, keep it stored in an airtight container away from water until ready to use.
Gail pennan says
Hi there
Do you leave the patterns on the bath bomb while it’s in the bath
As there little bits in the bath
Is that alright.
Erin Henry says
We are not sure what you mean by patterns, but the bath bomb is all-natural so all ingredients can be washed down the drain. You do take it out of the mold before using it.