Make bath balls yourself: step by step to DIY bath bombs

Have you always wanted to make your own bath balls? Why you should definitely do it and how you can color the DIY bath bombs beautifully, you will learn in this article.

Who doesn't love it? Fluffy bath foam, hot water and soothing scents. The perfect time out after the working day.

You know what will make your bathing experience even better? Bath bombs!

As soon as they come into contact with the water, it starts to fizz. This creates a pleasant jacuzzi ambience for a short time. The good news is that you can easily make your own bath balls in just a few steps.

What you need for it and what great creations are possible with homemade Bathbombs, I show you today.

By the way, the colorful bath additives are a great DIY gift for a dear friend. For you, the balls are prepared in no time with a few ingredients. And someone else will be happy about such a great gift. Because honestly, how often do you get something homemade as a gift?

What are the advantages of making bath balls yourself?

Yes, you can buy bath bombs. But you can make them yourself from just a few ingredients. Most of the time, you don't even have to buy anything for it. In a well-stocked pantry, the ingredients are already there.

If you are also tired of the bath bombs from the shelf, then you will find here a whole series of arguments that speak for the DIY version.

No chemistry in DIY bath products

Conventional products often contain chemical additives that you definitely don't want on your body.

Included therein Kerosenes make the skin soft and protect it from moisture loss. But in the long run they upset the natural regulation. The result is dry and Brittle skin.

The colors and other ingredients are also often very questionable. All this need not be, because it works wonderfully without additives.

Save money

Bath bombs can fetch up to 7 euros each in drugstores or online. Many brands have dedicated themselves to this lucrative business.

For the DIY version, you really only need very inexpensive ingredients.

To make the base for a bath bomb, you need only four ingredients and Bath additive shapes* for bath chocolates or balls, namely:

• Coconut oil*
• Cornstarch*
• Citric acid*
• Baking soda*

Calculated on a bath bomb, you come to manufacturing costs of about 10 cents. Once you have bought the ingredients, you can make a lot of bath bombs yourself.

From Baking soda* by the way, you can also Stir a footbath or your Deacidify body with it.

Decide on color and fragrance

Exciting colors and great scents you get perfectly matched to you or the recipient very quickly. Experiment with essential oils for soothing scents. Match the essential oils and their effect to the needs of your skin.

Mix dried berries, beet powder (or other natural color powders) and flowers to get your desired color result. This way you can make a variety of bath balls yourself.

But of course you can also use a little Food coloring* or Soap color* help out. But be careful not to get too much.

Make bath bombs yourself and give them as a gift? Of course! Especially in autumn and winter they enjoy very popular. Depending on your preferences, you can make them with favorite scent or in favorite color. What always comes good is the anti-stress version with Lavender flowers* and a few drops Lavender oil*.

Caution: Do not add too many dried flowers to the mixture. This can clog the drain or stick to the edge of the bathtub.

So easy you can make bath beads yourself!

Tip: become a DIY professional

In the book, The Glow - Naturkosmetik selber machen, you will find many great instructions for DIY cosmetic projects. From creams, shampoos, scrubs, oils you will find many step-by-step instructions with photos.

When I started to look into the subject, I stumbled across this book. It offers a lot of great instructions for beginners and also advanced. And for every skin and hair type. I can highly recommend it to you and regularly prepare natural cosmetics with the book myself.

How to make bath balls yourself

If you have not yet dared to do DIY projects, then this is the right place. I show you here a very precise step-by-step instructions and tell you important things about each step. If you are already quite experienced and regularly makes cosmetics, bath products and Co, you will find a short version at the end of the article.

The amount is enough for 15 bath balls.

Ingredients:

• 500 g Baking soda*
• 250 g Citric acid*
• 100 g Cornstarch*
• 100 g Coconut oil*
• 10 drops of fragrance oil
• A few drops Soap color*

Also: bath ball molds, bowl, spoon, scale, strainer.

Mix the dry ingredients

The first step is to prepare the solid mass for the balls. To do this, you need to mix the dry ingredients together well.

Place a bowl on the scale. Have a sieve ready and first pour Baking soda* into the sieve. Once you have sieved the right amount into the bowl Citric acid* and Cornstarch* on it.

Why do I have to sift the mass? Are you asking yourself the same question? That is quickly explained: If you pass the dry ingredients through the sieve, you prevent lumps from forming.

Mix the liquid ingredients

Bring the Coconut oil* to melt. This works just as well in the microwave as in a small saucepan on the stove. I prefer to use Coconut oil*because it is solid in its natural form and hardens very quickly in the refrigerator. This means the bath bombs are ready for use more quickly.

If you want to use a different oil, in the next paragraph you will find a list of vegetable oils that are suitable for this purpose.

Mix the ingredients together

Now mix the dry ingredients with the oil. It is best to do this by the spoonful, so that the mass gets an even amount of oil. If you mix the ingredients too quickly, they will catch on the Baking soda* and Citric acid* starts to react with the oil - it bubbles. It should only do this later, so it is better to proceed slowly.

The consistency of the bath balls should now be about like wet sand. You can shape them with your fingers and a spoon. It may be that the mass is too dry, then add a little oil. If it is too liquid, use a little bit more of Cornstarch*.

Are you satisfied? Then add the essential oil. Mix well again.

And if you want multiple colors, divide the mixture among several bowls. In each bowl add a few drops of Soap color*. Attention: It colors very intensely, as you can see in my pictures. I got a little too much. 😅

Shape bath balls

Now you press the mass for the bath chocolates in special molds. There are round, square and many other bath ball shapes. Choose what you like. Press the "dough" for the bath balls very firmly into the molds. The best way to do this is with your fingers. Fill one side first, then the second.

Important: you need to fill both molds slightly over the edge so that the two halves join to form a ball. Press the two half balls together very firmly. A slight twisting motion will make the mixture join even better.

Put them in the refrigerator for half an hour. Then take them out of the mold and let them stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours. Now they harden and become more stable. If you want to be on the safe side, let them rest for 12 hours.

Do you already know these 3 ingenious DIY bath salt recipes?

Help, my DIY bath bombs fall apart

Does the mass fall apart and just won't let itself be formed? Then you have too much Cornstarch* and too little oil. Add a little more melted Coconut oil* to it. Simply heat it up in the microwave. Start with a teaspoon and slowly increase the amount of oil.

Is the mass too moist? Then you have used too much oil. In this case you should add a little more Cornstarch* into the mixture. It absorbs the excess oil and ensures that the bath bombs can be formed.

You must always give the bath bombs enough time to harden. This works well in the refrigerator in summer and on the balcony in autumn/winter. After refrigeration, let the balls dry overnight at room temperature. You can try carefully loosening one side of the mold to speed up the drying process.

What is the shelf life of homemade bath bombs?

If you make bath balls yourself, the shelf life depends on the ingredients and storage. In order for the bath bombs to have a long shelf life, it is important that you let them harden properly. Pack them airtight and store them in the dark to increase the shelf life.

If you follow these tips, DIY Bathbombs can be easily stored for several months. In fact, it's not uncommon for them to keep for up to two years. However, for the maximum bubble and scent effect, you should use up the bath bombs within 8 weeks of making them.

If you store them too long, the color and fragrance may change. If you want to store the bubbles in a damp bathroom, be sure to put them in a jar with a screw cap!

How do I use Bathbombs correctly?

Put the bath bomb into the tub after you have let the water in. It begins to bubble with water contact and now dissolves. It may take some time for it to dissolve completely. In the meantime, you can sit in the bathtub or wait until the process is complete.

Now a light film of oil floats on the surface. This is actually intentional and ensures that your skin becomes particularly supple.

When in your bubble bomb Glitter* or color, then you should rinse the skin again after bathing. However, this is generally not necessary with high-quality homemade bath bombs - it's even a shame for the nourishing properties of the oil.

To remove oil or paint residue from the tub, use a rag or sponge.

If you want to relax even more, you can read a book in the tub, light a candle or use a cozy bath pillow.

What are the best oils and fats for bath additive?

This is the best part if you want to make bath bombs yourself. You can mix different oils into the smooth mass, depending on your preference.

Add about 30 drops of oil to the base mixture. Pay attention to what is particularly good for your skin.

Important: We need at least one vegetable oil that is solid at room temperature. Like coconut oil, Shea butter* or Cocoa butter*.

Oils should always cold pressed and natural be. So they last longer and can develop their beneficial effect even better.

Jojoba oil

Jojoba oil* spoils our Hair, nails and Skin. The vitamin bomb keeps the connective tissue elastic and thus keeps us wrinkle-free.

It also rebuilds the protective layer of the skin. So the sun, cold and dry heating air no longer stress us so much.

Coconut oil

You already know that coconut oil actually solves all your problems. It nourishes the skin and gives it a lot of moisture.

This is especially important in winter. It is the basis for most homemade bath balls, because it smells good and hardens quickly.

What else coconut oil can do, you will learn in this article: Coconut oil applications: This is what the exotic wonder weapon can do.

Almond oil

Almond oil* Contains important Minerals and Vitamins. It is very well tolerated and support a variety of problems.

So helps Almond oil* for acne, chapped skin, neurodermatitis. It also improves the elasticity of the skin. In short: it makes us firm, healthy and beautiful ;)

Olive oil

The classic among the oils contains much Vitamin E and Antioxidants. Together they protect our skin cells from the aging process. It is also known to make our skin supple and soft.

Avocado oil

The oil of the avocado contains much Vitamin A and E. This can significantly improve the appearance of the skin. If your skin is chapped or prone to blemishes, you should definitely use Avocado oil* add to your homemade bath bombs.

Shea and cocoa butter

Especially rich and perfect for dry skin is Shea butter* suitable. For really good chocolaty scent in the bath provides Cocoa butter*.

Of course, you can use a wide variety of oils or mix them together. There are no limits to your creativity. :)

Make your own bath oil with these 3 fragrant recipes!

How can I refine homemade bath balls?

Flowers bring color, fragrance and healing properties to your bath additive. Either take them whole, crush them in a mortar or simply with your hands.

For flowers and other ingredients, always work with dried ingredients to make the bath balls last longer.

Dried marigolds

Marigolds not only give the homemade bath balls a fantastic yellow color. They act antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Thus, they help not only with acne, scars and wounds. They support the healing of any skin condition.

Make bath balls with rose petals yourself

Rose petals* are of course always very noble in the bath water. For the bath bombs, it's best to use dried flowers. For the contemplative scent you can also use some Rose oil* add.

Lavender flowers for relaxation

Lavender is known not only for its smell. The purple flowers act relaxing for body and mind.

They help with sore muscles, stress or strained nerves. Add a little essential oil to your homemade bath balls. Lavender oil* inside. This allows the effect to unfold even better.

Tip: Add about half a tsp. dried lavender flowers* into the bath ball mold before you fill them. This makes them look even better.

Bath beads with juniper berries

Juniper doesn't just work in gin. As a bath additive it works antiseptic and analgesic. The bath water gets a spicy smell from the dried berries.

The dark fruit also looks good in the bath ball. It is best to crush the berries with a mortar.

Bath balls with mix of flowers

If you like it colorful and wish the summer back, you can also reach for a mixed flower mix.

Essential oils

There are a variety of essential oils that provide a special scent experience of the bath balls. Depending on the oil, you can achieve different effects. Particularly popular are:

• Lavender oil*calming, stress-relieving, harmonizing
• Citrus oil: invigorating
• Eucalyptus: expectorant, invigorating - perfect for colds
• Lemon balm: refreshing, uplifting
• Vanilla: aphrodisiac, balancing

Color for your bath beads

Bath balls do not have to be one color. You can make them beautifully colorful and with pretty layers.

If the flowers still don't bring you enough color, you can start with Food coloring* help out. Simply add a few drops to the mixture and you have colorful bath pearls.

Of course, there are no limits to your imagination here. Whether Cinnamon*, oranges, coffee or rosemary. With almost everything can be used to refine the homemade bath balls.

Try it out and see what you like. Just make sure that you always use additives that are suitable for cosmetic treatments.

Make your own bath bombs with glitter

If you do not want to give up a sparkling experience in the bathroom, you can use a little Glitter powder* into the bath bombs.

As with normal bath balls, you first fill the two molds. This time, however, the surprise is not on top of the ball, but in the middle.

When you put homemade bath ball in hot water, it will bubble briefly and then glisten. A wonderful surprise :)

The Glitter* is only filled into the center of the bath bomb. Press down firmly and set the bath bomb aside overnight. Done!

Tip: Do not use too fine Glitter*It is very difficult to remove from the skin later. And it's better to use less than too much.

Why bubble bath bombs?

The effervescent properties of the bath balls are created by the combination of food soda and Citric acid*. This chemical reaction takes place when sodium bicarbonate and citric acid come into contact with water. As soon as the bath balls enter the water, the acid-base reaction takes place. Carbon dioxide gas (CO2) is released in the process.

The gas forms bubbles that rise to the surface of the water and cause the typical effervescence.

It is important that you maintain the 2:1 ratio when making it, so use twice as much baking soda as citric acid.

If you have only used baking soda for baking so far, you should also use it for skin care from now on. Because sodium bicarbonate cleanses the skin because it is alkaline and has an antibacterial effect. In combination with citric acid, it is the ingredient in bath bombs that provides hold.

To combine citric acid and baking soda, we need oil. But oil also has another task when we make bath bombs ourselves. You can use pretty much any vegetable oil that is suitable for body care. It moisturizes our skin and makes it supple.

I prefer to use coconut oil. But you can also mix oils, like 100 grams of coconut oil and 20 grams of Almond oil*.

And here, as promised, the short version of the tutorial for those who regularly venture DIY projects:

Our conclusion

Making your own bath balls is a breeze. You don't need many ingredients. Depending on your mood, you can create a variety of bath bombs. Scent, color, shape and effect depend on your wishes. And as a DIY gift they are also good :)

By the way, to the green balls we mixed half a tablespoon of cold sea salt. The pink homemade bath balls have their color from dried hibiscus flowers.

Have fun making them!

To browse further:

• Make your own willow bark tincture: so simple and so effective!
• Make eyebrows thicker: 7 mega simple tricks!
• DIY hand scrub with coconut oil and sea salt for dry hands

* Advertising & affiliate links: Our website is financed by advertising and affiliate links. As a partner of linked stores (e.g. Amazon) we earn from qualified sales.
Read more