Easy Recipe for the Most Blissful DIY Peppermint Bath Bombs

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by Amie
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I am a sucker for homemade gifts. With the holidays upon us, these DIY Peppermint Bath Bombs make a great homemade gift.
They are super easy too. My boys and I had fun making them one lazy afternoon.
Mix Epsom salt and food coloring in a small bowl. Set aside a couple of tablespoons.


I was going for a candy cane feel, so I added the food coloring to the Epsom salt only, and left the other dry ingredients colorless. When you combine the red salt with the other ingredients, it gives off the vibe of crushed candy canes.


Just remind your kids that this isn’t food—I had to do that on multiple occasions. It looks like a snow cone, no?
Lightly oil your mold to avoid the mixture sticking as it dries. You can buy bath bomb molds, but I used a Wilton cookie candy mold.


Take the Epsom salt you set aside and sprinkle some into the bottom of your mold (optional).
Combine the remaining Epsom salt, baking soda, citric acid, and corn starch in a large bowl and mix well.
Combine wet ingredients and slowly add to the dry ingredients.
We started out with a whisk, but eventually found it easier to just dig in with our hands. The mixture will feel a bit like damp sand.


Pack the mixture firmly into the mold.
Let it dry for 24 hours before use. I got kinda hasty and tried to handle the bath bombs after an hour or so and I ended up crumbling a few. If you are like me and can’t wait, try sticking them in the refrigerator to help speed up the process.
Since they had a hand in making them, my boys got first dibs at bath time. DIY Peppermint Bath Bombs only take a little essential oil to fill your room with a heavenly minty smell. They are also fun to watch as they fizz and foam around the bath.


To see the full post, visit my site at www.busybliss.com/diy-peppermint-bath-bombs/
Suggested materials:
  • 1/2 cup Epsom salt
  • 4 drops red food coloring
  • 2 cups baking soda
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  • Dwo16181654 Dwo16181654 on Jan 20, 2017
    Does the food coloring stain the tub or your skin?
  • Liz Liz on Jan 21, 2017
    Do you think citric acid would burn or irritate sensitive skin? I would love to make these. Thanks!
  • Dana Sizemore Dana Sizemore on Nov 26, 2017

    would the food coloring mess up your tub?

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  • Laura Honea Laura Honea on Dec 31, 2016
    I made a basket full of these for my mom, because she has a lot of aches and pains., and soaks in her tub at least once every day. She loves them and says they work great!!!
    • Amie Amie on Jan 14, 2017
      That's awesome! My mom has requested some to put in her shower and let them slowly break down as it gets wet to release the aroma. I may be trying a shower version next :)
  • Canadianlady Canadianlady on Jan 14, 2017
    Won't the food colouring stain the skin or the tub?
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