These easy Mermaid Cupcake Bath Bombs DIY will make your bath smell wonderful and more relaxing! Try making this DIY bath bomb recipe for yourself or to give away as gifts!
There is nothing I love more than relaxing in a nice, warm bath after a long day. Baths are one of the best ways I de-stress and truly relax my mind and aching body. I’m a true believer in the importance of self-care and that’s also why I’m excited to share with you my newest bath recipe: Mermaid Cupcake Bath Bombs DIY!
Do you agree when I say that what makes a bath even better is by adding bath bombs? I’m sure you do. Tossing a bath bomb into the tub makes for a wonderful-smelling, fizzy and more relaxing bath!
I have always loved homemade bath bombs and I’ve made them several times before. But after I attended a friend’s bridal shower recently and saw the homemade mermaid bath bombs that were given as guest favors, I was convinced to try making my own. You know I’m always up for fun, new DIY projects and I love making bath bombs. They give my baths an extra special, homemade, fizzy twist and I feel like I’m in a spa – right in my own home!
I just recently perfected my DIY mermaid bath bombs and I’m ready to share this awesome recipe with you!
Mermaid Cupcake Bath Bombs DIY
Ingredients for DIY Bath Bombs
2 cups baking soda
1 cup citric acid
1 cup cornstarch
½ cup Epsom or sea salt
5 tbsp. coconut oil, melted
1-3 tbsp. witch hazel
15-20 Drops essential oil of your choice
mica powder colors in blue, green and yellow – I used this mica powder pigment set for this recipe
Some of the ingredients needed to make bath bombs are probably already in your house. Many of us already have a container of coconut oil and a box of cornstarch on our shelves! However, there are a few special ingredients that you may need to get in order to make this DIY project happen. Let me tell you a little about the reason for each ingredient in my bath bomb recipe.
The first ingredient that you may be wondering about is citric acid. Citric acid and baking soda are the two ingredients in bath bombs that make them extra fizzy. Citrus acid is also a great cleanser which means your bath will not only be fizzy but also cleansing. The Epsom salt (or sea salt) adds a little abrasion to the bath bombs to help scrub away your worries while you soak in the tub! In addition, Epsom salts have been shown to help reduce swelling and pain so they are a perfect addition to a soothing bath.
The cornstarch in the bath bomb works to slow down the fizzy reaction of the citric acid so that your tub is wonderfully fizzy for several minutes rather just bubbling away for mere few seconds. Witch hazel is good for your skin, acts as an anti inflammatory and also adds moisture to the DIY bath bomb (as does the coconut oil!).
Pick your favorite essential oils to mix into the bath bombs and give the recipe your own personalized twist. If you are making summer bath bombs, opt for a bright citrus oil. Peppermint essential oils will help invigorate you while lavender oil promotes relaxation. Mica food coloring is toxin free and is the perfect, natural option to give your bath bombs those brilliant mermaid colors! And mermaid sprinkles are the best way to decorate the bath bombs- you want that perfect finishing touch!
Tips to Make Your Own Bath Bombs
After making homemade bath bombs a few times now, I have found a few tricks that work well to ensure your recipe comes out perfectly. Take a look at these tips before you start and I guarantee your bath bombs will turn out beautiful!
1. Mix the dry ingredients together first to ensure they are all evenly blended. If you feel like your citric acid or other dry ingredients are clumpy, shake them through a sieve to loosen them up- clumps are no good!
2. Start off with just 15 drops of essential oils and then add more if you want a stronger scent. Every brand of oil will have a different potency so it is always better to start with less.
