This Unicorn Bath Bombs DIY project is so much fun and easy to make. Make some for yourself and then more to give as gifts!
If you haven’t noticed, everything unicorn is in! In fact, April 9th has even been dubbed National Unicorn Day! Girls young and old are playing into the unicorn trend, and who wouldn’t?! Unicorns are cute, lovable, and magical.
Today, I have a new DIY recipe to share with you that plays into the whole unicorn trend: Unicorn Bath Bombs.
These bath bombs make great gifts for a little girl’s birthday, Mother’s Day gifts, or if you’re anything like me, I just like making them for myself! What’s great, these bath bombs are made with all natural ingredients, so they’re even better for your skin than store-bought bath bombs, which may contain questionable ingredients that may do more harm than good to your skin.
Check out the benefits of some of the ingredients in these bath bombs:
- Epsom Salt: Epsom salt
is magnesium sulfate. It is used topically to soothe sore muscles, alleviate tension, and even treat skin conditions like acne. - Baking Soda: Baking soda is a kitchen necessity, but it can also be used to exfoliate your skin. It helps prevent acne, blemishes, and even softens your lips.
- Coconut Oil: Coconut oil is a fat that is touted for its plethora of health benefits. Topically, it helps prevent acne, moisturizes dry skin, and can help with wound healing.
- Corn Starch: Another kitchen aid, corn starch can be used as a DIY soother for irritations of the skin including sunburn and skin allergies.
Of course, essential oils
are a great addition as different scents can give you different benefits. For example, grapefruit and orange scents can give you energy and make you feel happy, while peppermint and eucalyptus can open your airways and help you breathe better. Lavender essential oil is calming which promotes sleep. Choose your essential oils wisely.
All these ingredients can be found at local stores such as Walmart or Target or at Amazon. So, grab your ingredients and check out my recipe below!
How to Make Unicorn Bath Bombs DIY
Get ready to unleash your inner unicorn and create enchanting bath time bliss with our DIY Unicorn Bath Bombs. This delightful recipe combines baking soda, Epsom salt, corn starch, and citric acid for a fizzy explosion of relaxation. With a splash of essential oils, vibrant bath bomb coloring, and a pinch of body glitter, these unicorn-inspired bombs will transform your bath into a magical wonderland. Let’s dive into the step-by-step process and get ready to make bath time truly extraordinary!
Ingredients:
2 cups baking soda
1 cup Epsom salt
1 cup corn starch
1 cup citric acid
4 tbsp melted coconut oil
2 tbsp warm water
¾ tsp essential oils ( I used grapefruit and orange about 8-10 drops)
4-8 drops of bath bomb coloring (this is up to you on how light or dark you want the colors to be)
a pinch of body glitter (to make the bath bombs look and feel magical) 🙂
Directions:
1. In a large bow, mix all dry ingredients together.
2. Once all dry ingredients are mixed together, slowly add all liquid ingredients except the coloring.
3. Divide the mixture into 3 separate bowls.
4. Add 4-8 drops of color into each bowl and mix thoroughly.
5. Tightly pack the mixture into each side of the bath bomb molds then press the two sides together.
6. Let the mixture stay in the molds overnight to set.
7. Lightly tap around the mold with a spoon to very carefully open and remove bath bomb. Finished product will still be somewhat fragile, so be careful.
Congratulations on delving into the enchanting world of DIY unicorn bath bombs! By crafting your own magical creations, you’ve not only treated yourself to a truly one-of-a-kind self-care experience, but you’ve also joined the league of eco-warriors. High-five for being awesome! With DIY bath bombs, you’re the mastermind behind the ingredients, scents, and colors that will transform your bath into a swirling rainbow of relaxation. Plus, let’s not forget the incredible environmental bonus—by skipping store-bought options, you’re reducing waste and giving a big thumbs-up to our planet. How cool is that? So, get ready to embark on an adventure of fizz, sparkle, and pure delight. Let your imagination soar as you whip up these fantastical bombs of joy. And once you’ve experienced their magic firsthand, come back here and spill the bubbles!
Try My Other DIY Bath Bomb Recipes!
Easy Homemade Spring Bath Bombs
Mermaid Cupcake Bath Bombs DIY
Pumpkin Spice Fall Bath Bombs DIY
I hope you love this recipe for DIY unicorn bath bombs– be sure to give it a review below! Also don’t forget to follow Hip Mama’s Place on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter!
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my Disclosure Policy for more details. This post originally published on Hip Mama’s Place on May 8, 2019. Updated: January 02, 2022.
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Unicorn Bath Bombs DIY
Ingredients
Ingredients:
2 cups baking soda
1 cup Epsom salt
1 cup corn starch
1 cup Citric acid
4 tbsp melted coconut oil
2 tbsp warm water
¾ tsp. essential oils (used grapefruit and orange, about 8 –10 drops)
4–8 drops of coloring ( this is up to the maker in how light or dark they are wanting it)
a pinch of body glitter
Instructions
- Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Once all dry ingredients are mixed together slowly add all liquid ingredients besides your dyes.
- Divide out into 3 separate bowls your mixture.
- Add 4-8 drops of color into each bowl and mix well.
- TIGHTLY pack the mixture into each side of the mold then press the two sides together.
- Let the bath bombs mixture stay in their molds overnight.
- To remove the bath bomb from the mold, lightly tap around the mold with a spoon and carefully open the mold and remove bath bomb.
- Finished product will still be somewhat fragile, so be careful.
- Store the bath bombs in a glass container with a cover, or wrap them individually with a clear cellophane bag just like this if you prefer to keep them fresh.
A former school teacher, Jocelyn Brown created Hip Mama’s Place in 2007. Her motto for this blog is: get inspired, create and share! Jocelyn loves sharing about food and recipes, crafts, DIY projects and her random travels with her family. She also loves all things social media, but her latest obsession is Instagram.
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Thanks for sharing! Do they keep long?
This looks so good! What a fun craft to make with kids!
How many bath bombs does this recipe make?
These bath bombs look so easy to make, they look, and what’s better is that you know well what goes in them. This is great for gifts and giveaways.
I love making bath bombs. What fun.
these look so pretty and sound so wonderful..
I want to try this. Instead of buying from the store, I can do it at home. Bath bombs for moms who need a relaxing bath time.
These look so fun! I have never made my own bath bombs before. This makes me really want to try it out!
Well this looks amazing, plus my daughter is unicorn obsessed (it is Scotland’s National animal after all… So it’s in her DNA)!
I have used a few store bought kits and they all suck. I will try your method as it seems like it should actually work!
So fun and colorful! It looks very easy to make and the final result is absolutely beautiful. Not to mention useful!
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I love all the colors in these bath bombs!
These are so fun! I am thinking about making them as party favors for my daughters party
These pictures are absolutely amazing! I wish I had those.
Definitely going to have to make these!
This is such a fun activity and a perfect way to celebrate National Unicorn Day! My niece will definitely love this. Thank you!
The colors of these bath bombs are so lovely! Perfect for spring! 🙂
awww i will do this with my daughter when she grows up.
These bath bombs are absolutely gorgeous. The pastel colors are so pretty. It’s so cool that they are easy to make, too!
Jocelyn. Your bath bombs recipe couldn’t have shown up at a better time. With Easter break just a few days away I know the kids will think of this as epic!
I am doing this with my girls. They love bath bombs and this would be so much fun.
How many does it make ?
I made some with my toddler a little while ago and she won’t she won’t put them in the bath! She just likes to look at “her balls”.
What a great DIY project! My girls will love this! 👜👓🍕
That’s an amazing diy project. Im quite obsessed with bathbombs now. I should try this one out soon.
These look so pretty! I love all the colors.
Hi. How many bombs does each batch make? Looks so fun.
These are SO MUCH FUN! I love them! Bath bombs are the best, and unicorn bath bombs take it to a whole new level!
These are so pretty! I would love to make these with my kids. They would make for great homemade gifts as well.
these look so pretty .. great for gifting too.. i think we need to try this out soon. i know my teenager would love to make them
this is so creative and cute
Something fun to do with for my daughter. She loves bath bombs
Thanks for giving me the motivation to finally try and make bath bombs!
These came out so cute! Pinning this for later to try with my oldest.
My daugther and a couple of her friends would love to make these together for her birthday. Thanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness these are too cute! My daughter would love these.
Oh my gosh these came out so cute!
Did anyone else have problems with the bath bombs expanding and breaking the molds as they dried?
I am regular reader of your articles and it will be great if you share more content on this topic
How many bath bombs does this recipe make?
Who doesn’t love a good bath bomb! These sound absolutely perfect as well – I’ve not tried making my own bath bombs before but I would definitely love to.
I just finished making these! Super easy and this recipe makes a bunch of bath bombs! I can’t wait to use one tomorrow! Thanks for sharing!
These are so cute and fun! Wow awesome job. If I had kids I’d definitely let them try this.
Nice reading about these lovely looking bath bombs and your exhaustive guide to prepare it.
Unicorn Bath Bombs are the perfect gift for everybody! I love how you have shared a step by step guide with a detailed set of instructions. I can’t wait to make few for my friends and family 😉
This would be such a fun recipe to do with my kids. They love bath bombs and of course unicorns!
Oh fab!! My kids are bath bomb obsessed and would love to try making their own! They love unicorns too so this would be perfect!
These bath bombs tuned out so cute! I am going to make these this summer with my kids – thanks for the idea!
How colorful! My niece is so into anything unicorn. She actually just had a unicorn themed birthday party. She’s going to have fun making those bath bombs.
I and my girls are a unicorn fan. Everything around the house is full of Unicorn stuff. This bath bomb is something that we would really love.
Wow, these are so cool! I’ll have to make these with the kids. I’m sure they’ve love them, too!
OH MY! these are so cute.. Would like to try it out..
Wow, this looks so easy to make. And I love the colors.. Kids stuff are really cute.. ☺️
These are so fun and colorful. I would love to make them for my daughter’s birthday party.
Wow, what an amazing project and I am so excited to try this at home. I will definitely save this as my guidelines in making a homemade bath bombs.
I had no idea that we can create bath bombs at home! Thanks for sharing the DIY. It looks easy and I’d love to give it a try!
This really sound to be an exciting project.
Now this is a DIY project that I can get excited about! These bath bombs are gorgeous. Perfect for Mother’s Day and for Teacher Appreciation gifts.
This looks super cute and fun! I never thought to make my own bath bomb before but this seems quite easy to make. I may have to try it!
How fun for the kids. I bet my granddaughter would like to make these with me!
Oh my! These are so pretty and look like so much fun to make and use. If they are suitable for toddlers and young children too I’m going to make them for my niece and nephews.
I love how creative you are doing this DIY unicorn bath bombs. This will bring so much fun in our bath tub.
I love the colours! And I believe my best friend would be so happy when I make her these for her birthday! She loves diys!
Oh my, this looks so cute. I really can’t imagine how it will bring colorful and fun vibes during bath time.
I love bath bombs. And these look magical. I haven’t tried making them myself. Thank you for the step by step guide. I will try making them.
I agree, anything DIY is a win win stuff. Surely you’re gonna make much effort than just buying a finished product. But the experience and safety of making your own stuff is priceless.
These are so cool! I love bath bombs. They look easy enough to make them.
I didn’t know you can make those at home, that’s pretty cool for a gift for birthdays. To be able to personalize and package them.
My teenager has a birthday coming up this month and this would be the perfect gift idea for her. Unicorns and bath bombs? Yes please!
Who doesn’t love a nice bath bomb! I’m going to make these with my daughters.
Ok, I must be late to the game on making these at home. I love these but they’re always so darn expensive. Love it – I’ve bought some with CBD oil too. That might be a fun add-on.
Looks beautiful and sounds easy to make. Would like to try it out.l
I love making home made bath bombs. It’s such a lot of fun to be honest. I would love to try this unicorn one out. It sounds like such a lot of fun.
This has to be my next DIY project. I can’t wait to make this unicorn bath bombs.
OMG they are just so pretty! Now I want to smell them! These would totally entice me to actually take a bath!
Oh this looks like a craft I can actually make and something I need for my bathtub. Will try them this weekend
My daughter is in love with Bathbombs AND Unicorns! This combines two of her favorite things! I know what we are doing! Thanks so much for sharing.
This post just came in time. I was thinking to try new bath bombs and these sound superb.
How adorable! So cute and fun diy project:) I’ll have to try with my daughters!
How pretty! These would make fabulous gifts. I might have to make some to pass out.
Yes all ive been seeing lately is unicorn everything but im not complaining! I love it! This is such an easy recipe to follow to make my own! Thanks for sharing 🙂
How freaking cute are these?!? My daughters would be so excited about them! Where did you get your bath bomb molds at?
I have never made my own bath bombs, but these look so fun to do! This will definitely be a project for us to put on the summer vacation line up!
These look like so much fun to make, and I love that you can use natural ingredients! I can’t wait to try these out!
That only is a super creative but I love how easy it is to make an actually have help making it as well! My daughter would love to help me do that this weekend and I deafly see a Mother’s Day project in her future!
I love these! Super adorable. There’s really a thing called body glitter? Do I want to know why? 🙂
I love bath bombs! I never thought about making a bath bomb myself before. I may try to make a unicorn bath bomb myself with this tutorial!
This is so cool! I’ve always wanted to try to make my own bath bombs – bookmarking this and trying this out over the weekend. 🙂
A DIY bath bomb!!! This is amazing!!! I had no idea you can DIY bath bombs!!! I love this…