These Holly Christmas Bath Bombs are simple to make and make the perfect Christmas gifts, too. Save some money this holiday season and give a lovely homemade gift instead.
WHAT IS A BATH BOMB?
It’s a simple way to add fun to your bath. It’s made up of easy ingredients that can provide a sweet and relaxing scent to your bathwater while also moisturizing your skin.
Many people use bath bombs as a way to destress and relax at the end of a long day. You can also use bath bombs as a simple way to treat yourself to a spa night at home.
SUPPLIES
These Christmas Bath Bombs are a fun way to treat yourself or someone else.
- Baking soda
- Citric acid
- Cornstarch
- Epsom salts
- Coconut oil
- Essential oil blend desired
- Rubbing alcohol
- Deep red mica powder
- Holly sprinkles blend
- To make the gold accents:
- Gold mica powder
- Alcohol
HOW TO MAKE HOLLY CHRISTMAS BATH BOMBS
It’s really a fun process to put these DIY bath bombs together. Make some for yourself and also your family and friends.
STEP 1: WHISK AND COMBINE
Whisk together the baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch and Epsom salts.
In a second bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, essential oil blend and alcohol together, mixing well.
Add liquid ingredients 1 tsp at a time to the dry ingredients, mixing them together slowly so as not to start the fizzy reaction.
STEP 2: ADD IN THE COLORING
Add in the red mica powder and mix well. If you want more color, add some additional mica powder in 1 tsp increments.
STEP 3: PREPARE MOLDS
Dust the bottom of one side of one of the bath bomb molds with cornstarch. The sprinkle side tends to come out on its own, so do not bother to dust that side with cornstarch.
Place about 1 tsp of sprinkles in the non-dusted side of the bath bomb mold.
STEP 4: FILL THE MOLDS
Immediately pack the bath bomb mold with the sprinkles overly full of the red mixture. You want there to be an excess mixture to help bond the two sides of the mold together. Repeat with the other side of the bath bomb mold.
Press the two sides of the bath bomb mold together, grinding and pressing them to force the two together.
Allow the bath bombs to rest in the mold for up to 24 hours before gently tapping the side of the mold to release the bombs.
STEP 5: MAKING THE GOLD ACCENTS
To make the gold accents, combine the gold mica powder and the alcohol and paint dots onto the bath bomb, as desired.
Use your bath bombs immediately or store in an airtight container until you’re ready to use!
PRINTABLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOLLY CHRISTMAS BATH BOMBS
As you can see, these bath bombs take minimal work for the amount of satisfaction that they’re going to bring!
You can print off the complete supply list and instructions for Christmas Bath Bombs by clicking the printable card below.
Holly Christmas Bath Bombs
This is a simple Christmas Bath Bomb recipe with holly berries that you'll love.
Materials
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup citric acid
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Epsom salts
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp essential oil blend desired
- 2 tsp rubbing alcohol
- 3/4 tsp deep red mica powder
- 2-4 tablespoons holly sprinkles blend
To Make the Gold Accents
- 1/2 tsp gold mica powder
- 2-3 drops of rubbing alcohol
Tools
- Round bath bomb mold
Instructions
Whisk together the baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, and Epsom salts.
In a second bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, essential oil blend, and alcohol together, mixing well.
Add liquid ingredients 1 tsp at a time to the dry ingredients, mixing them together slowly so as not to start the fizzy reaction.
Add in the red mica powder and mix well. If you want more color, add some additional mica powder in 1 tsp increments.
Dust the bottom of one side of one of the bath bomb molds with cornstarch. The sprinkle side tends to come out on its own, so do not bother to dust that side with cornstarch.
Place about 1 tsp of sprinkles in the non-dusted side of the bath bomb mold.
Immediately pack the bath bomb mold with the sprinkles overly full of the red mixture. You want there to be an excess mixture to help bond the two sides of the mold together. Repeat with the other side of the bath bomb mold.
Press the two sides of the bath bomb mold together, grinding and pressing them to force the two together.
Allow the bath bombs to rest in the mold for up to 24 hours before gently tapping the side of the mold to release the bombs.
To make the gold accents, combine the gold mica powder and the alcohol and paint dots onto the bath bomb, as desired.
Use your bath bombs immediately or store them in an airtight container until you’re ready to use them!
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