Bath balls - also called 'bath bombs' - are very popular products, they can be prepared in various shapes and colours, decorated and perfumed according to preference
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Lavender bath bomb
Formula: 37935
| Phase | Ingredients for 1 pc. of 100 gr | Quantity |
| A | Baking soda | 56 gr |
| A | Citric acid | 28 gr |
| A | Kaolin clay | 9 gr |
| A | Coco-betain Surfactant | 3,5 gr |
| B | Sweet Almond oil | 2 gr |
| B | Lavender essential oil | 35 drops |
| B | Pure vodka or 40-45° alcohol | 0,5 gr |
| C | Lavender flowers for decoration | 1-2 gr |
Preparation:
In a bowl mix the ingredients of phase A well.
In a glass or other small bowl mix the ingredients of phase B.
Gradually add the Phase B mix over Phase A, stirring thoroughly in between. To make the mixture as homogeneous and lump-free as possible, continue mixing with your hands (using gloves).
If you have a rigid PVC mould - the soft silicone one is not optimale, then transfer the composition and press well. Turn the mould over, hammer the top and press gently to release the product.
If you have a dedicated mould for bath bombs then fill the two halves and press together. Remove the ball from the mould immediately after pressing.
For this recipe we worked with two small glass bowls - which can be found at any hypermarket in the tableware aisle.
In one (or both) of the bowls we put the dried lavender and then fill it a little over capacity, pressing down gently with the palm of our hand. Fill the second bowl as well, press down with the palm of your hand, then combine the two bowls and press down firmly. The whole of the prepared quantity should go into the 2 glass bowls. After pressing, gently tap the top bowl, remove it carefully without twisting, then the other bowl as well.
Leave the prepared balls to dry in a warm, dry place. The next day they can be placed in a glass jar or wrapped in foil.
Grapefruit and Himalayan salt bath bomb
Formula: 37937
| Phase | Ingredients for 1 pc. of 100 gr | Quantity |
| A | Baking soda | 56 gr |
| A | Citric acid | 28 gr |
| A | Cornstarch | 12,5 gr |
| B | Sesame oil | 2 gr |
| B | Grapefruit essential oil | 55 drops |
| C | Himalayan salt for decoration | 2-3 g |
Preparation:
In a bowl mix well the ingredients of phase A.
In a glass or other small bowl mix the ingredients of phase B.
Add the Phase B mix on top of Phase A, mixing thoroughly in between. To make the mixture as homogeneous and lump-free as possible, continue mixing with your hands (using gloves).
If you have a rigid PVC mould - the soft silicone one is not optimale, then transfer the composition and press well. Turn the mould over, hammer the top and press gently to release the product.
If you have a dedicated mould for bath bombs then fill the two halves and press together. Remove the ball from the mould immediately after pressing.
For this recipe we worked with two small glass bowls - which can be found at any hypermarket in the crockery aisle.
In one of the bowls (or both) we put a few salt crystals and then fill it a little over capacity, pressing down with the palm of our hand lightly. Fill the second bowl as well, press down with the palm of your hand, then combine the two bowls and press down firmly. The whole of the prepared quantity should go into the 2 glass bowls. After pressing, gently tap the top bowl, remove it carefully without twisting, then the other bowl as well.
Leave the prepared balls to dry in a warm, dry place. The next day they can be placed in a glass jar or wrapped in foil.
Bath bomb with clay and geranium
Formula: 37942
| Phase | Ingredients for 1 pc. of 100 gr | Quantity |
| A | Baking soda | 56 gr |
| A | Citric acid | 28 gr |
| A | Red clay | 3 gr |
| A | Cornstarch | 6,5 gr |
| A | Coco-betain Surfactant | 3,5 gr |
| B | Almond oil | 3,5 gr |
| B | Sweet Orange essential oil | 43 drops |
| B | Geranium Bourbon essential oil | 7 drops |
| C | dried rose petals, crushed | 2-3 petals |
Preparation:
In a bowl mix the ingredients of phase A thoroughly.
In a glass or other small bowl mix the ingredients of phase B.
Gradually add the Phase B mix over Phase A, stirring thoroughly in between. To make the mixture as homogeneous and lump-free as possible, continue mixing with your hands (using gloves).
If you have a rigid PVC mould - the soft silicone one is not optimale, then transfer the composition and press well. Turn the mould over, hammer the top and press gently to release the product.
If you have a dedicated mould for bath bombs then fill the two halves and press together. Remove from the mould immediately after pressing.
For this recipe we worked with two small glass bowls - which can be found at any hypermarket in the crockery aisle.
In one (or both) of the bowls we put dried, shredded rose petals and then fill it a little over capacity, pressing down gently with the palm of our hand. Fill the second bowl as well, press down with the palm of your hand, then combine the two bowls and press down firmly. The whole of the prepared quantity should go into the 2 glass bowls. After pressing, gently tap the top bowl, remove it carefully without twisting, then the other bowl as well.
Leave the prepared balls to dry in a warm, dry place. The next day they can be placed in a glass jar or wrapped in foil.
Options and explanations:
- instead of the essential oils and vegetable oils given in the recipe, other oils can be used, according to preference
- versions containing surfactant are foaming and do not leave an oily film on the bath
- cosmetic pigments can be used for colouring, a small amount is included in phase A
- to obtain vivid colours, bath bombs can also be coloured with the dyes in our offer, only in the versions containing vodka/alcohol. One drop per 100 g of product, included in phase B, is sufficient (it will not dissolve, but can be sufficiently dispersed by vigorous mixing).
The bowls used for this recipe:
