Craft Your Own Sustainable Bath Bombs at Home

bath bombs on a pink tray made with dry flowers and food colouring for mother's day — Maca Atencio

Looking for a creative and eco-friendly way to have fun with your family this Mother’s Day? Making sustainable bath bombs at home is a delightful activity that’s as rewarding as it is simple. These fizzy treats are not only great for reducing waste, but also the perfect excuse to bond with loved ones while whipping up something luxurious you made together.

Plus, kids will adore crafting them just as much as using them during bath time! With a few natural ingredients and some creativity, you’ll have a set of beautiful bath bombs ready to make Mother’s Day extra special.

Are you ready?

making bath bombs at home, mixing citric acid and sodium bicarbonate — Maca Atencio

Materials Required:

Dry Ingredients

1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup Epsom salt

Liquid Ingredients

1 teaspoon water
3 teaspoons essential oil (your favourite scent!)
2 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon witch hazel (or water if needed)

Optional Add-ins

1 tablespoon dried flowers (lavender, rose petals or anything you love)
1-2 drops food colouring for a pop of colour
1 teaspoon honey or aloe vera gel

adding and mixing wet ingredients into a bowl to make bath bombs at home — Maca Atencio

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients and Gear Up

Firstly, start by laying out all your ingredients and grab a mixing bowl, a whisk and a mold for shaping your bath bombs. Tip: silicone molds or even cupcake tins work great. This is where the fun begins!

adding flowers to the bath bombs mold — Maca Atencio

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In your mixing bowl, combine the baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch and Epsom salt. Stir until you have a smooth, lump-free mixture. This is the magic base for the sustainable bath bomb that creates all that fizz.

Step 3: Blend Your Liquids With a Personal Touch

Now, in a separate small bowl, mix the essential oil, coconut oil and water. Add your favourite food colouring if you want your bath bombs to have a fabulous splash of colour.

In addition, gradually pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients. Go slow, and whisk as you pour to keep the fizz under control. The mixture should resemble damp sand when it’s ready to mold.

making bath bombs with dry florals — Maca Atencio

Moreover, you can finish your sustainable bath bombs sprinkling in those dried flowers, honey or anything else you’ve picked out to make them one-of-a-kind. Mix gently so everything is evenly distributed. Tip: Feel free to get creative here, your kids will love it.

Step 4: Let’s Place Them in Molds

Scoop the mixture into your chosen molds and press it in firmly. Don’t be shy about packing it tightly — that helps the bath bombs hold their shape while drying. Smooth out the sides and tops and leave them to set for at least 24 hours to dry out completely.

Lastly, once they’re ready, pop them out carefully and voila!

Running a hot bath with bath bombs inside — Maca Atencio

To finish off, run a warm bath, toss in one of your handmade sustainable bath bombs and watch it fizz away while you relax. Bonus points if you share these eco-friendly goodies as gifts or create a spa day right at home with your little cuties.

At last, congratulations! You’ve just made beautiful, sustainable bath bombs that the whole family can enjoy. They’re thoughtful, zero-waste and oh-so-fun to make.

Now that you are an expert, it’s your turn to get creative and share your wonderful creations with the world. We’d love to see them, so don’t forget to tag us on social media when you try this out!