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Super Easy Bath Bomb Recipes [Amazing To Give Away As Gifts]

Turn bath time into a spa-like experience with homemade bath bombs. It’s much more affordable to make your own, rather than buying them, not to mention you’re in control of the quality of the ingredients. Check out these easy bath bomb recipes. They’re super fun to package in a creative way and give away as gifts.

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Easy Bath Bomb Recipes For Different Holidays


Bath bombs are fun to make seasonally. Here are some ideas:

1. Red and green ones for Christmas, scented with cinnamon or clove essential oils

2. Pink and purple ones for Valentine’s day, scented with jasmine or peppermint.

3. Green ones for St. Patrick’s day, scented with sage or eucalyptus

4. Yellow and baby blue ones for Easter, scented with lemongrass or orange

5. Orange and forest green ones for Thanksgiving, scented with clove or pine

6. Red, white, and blue ones for the Fourth of July, scented with rosemary or vetiver

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Ingredients:

The dry ingredients are easy to remember, 1/2 cup of each ingredient, with double the amount of baking soda.

Tip: One tip I learned while making bath bombs is to put some witch hazel in a spray bottle, and spray the mixture if it starts to dry out.

Experiment with the oils you use, you may like one better than the other. Also, play around with essential oils and food coloring combinations. You can add powdered herbs in place of the essential oils or in addition to. Or toss in a little vanilla extract if you’re a vanilla lover.

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Directions:


  • Combine the Epsom salt, baking soda, citric acid and corn starch or arrowroot in a mixing bowl and stir well using a whisk.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the oil, water or witch hazel, essential oil, and food coloring. Mix well.
  • SLOWLY add the second mixture, a little at a time, to the first.
  • The mixture should be solid enough to handle without crumbling. If not, now is a good time to spray it with witch hazel.  Pack mixture TIGHTLY into each half of your molds.
  • The molds should be overflowing just a bit.
  • Don’t dilly dally while placing the mixture into molds or it will dry out.
  • Now let the bombs dry completely, which may take up to 24 hours or even longer. They’ll fall apart if not fully dry. The mixture will expand in the mold while drying, which is normal. It’s fine to tap it down when this happens.
  • Gently remove bombs by gingerly tapping each side of the mold with a spoon until they’re loosened.
  • Always store bombs in an airtight container until you’re ready to use or package them.

Tip: You can use muffin tins if you don’t have molds specifically for bath bombs. Just make sure you grease them well.

A digital scale works great for getting exact measurements.

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Essential Oil Blends


Instead of using just one essential oil to your bath bomb recipe, you can add a blend of oils you’ve formulated yourself. Here are some ideas to spur your imagination:

1. Orange, grapefruit, and spearmint

2. Pine, bergamot, and white fir

3. Tangerine, lemon, and lime

4. Myrrh, frankincense, and cypress

5. Wintergreen, clary sage, and spearmint

6. Lavender, jasmine, and clove

7. Cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg

8. Rose, ylang ylang, and neroli

9. Cedar, oakmoss, and vetiver

10. Marjoram, basil, and patchouli

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Packaging Ideas


Now comes the fun part, packaging your bath bombs using either craft bags, baskets, or colorful gift boxes. Use your imagination when it comes to choosing colors and creating labels. Create a delightful package you’ll be proud to present to that special someone.

  • Buy brown paper craft bags, and place three bath bombs in the bottom of the bag. Fold the flap over an inch or so and fold in the corners. Fold one more time to resemble an envelope. Using a paper punch, punch two holes in the center top of the bag about an inch apart. Tie with a colorful ribbon and put a sticker label underneath the last fold. Or buy these darling bags that are already folded with a ribbon.
  • Using a small square or round basket that you having hanging around, put three to five bath bombs in the bottom of the basket, depending on the size. Surround each bomb with pink confetti. Place a large piece of stiff plastic wrap on the table, centering the basket in the middle of it. Join all four corners at the top of the basket, and tie with a two-inch lime green ribbon. Switch out the colors if giving as a seasonal gift.
  • Purchase square gift boxes in the color of your choice. Fill the bottom with tissue paper in a different color than the gift box. Place four bath bombs on top of the tissue paper. Close the box and tie with a ribbon of your choice.
  • Place three bath bombs on a generous square of burlap. Fray all four edges about two inches. Join all four corners above the bombs using either a stylish ribbon or a flower.

Key Points


Bath bombs are fun to make and festive to give away as gifts. They’re an incredible way to relax and unwind at the end of a hectic, stress-filled day. Aside from saving money, making your own bombs ensures you know exactly what ingredients they contain, versus store-bought versions that are often made with toxic ingredients. Homemade is always best if possible!

Have you made bath bombs? Let me know in the comments:)

9 thoughts on “Super Easy Bath Bomb Recipes [Amazing To Give Away As Gifts]”

  1. Thanks for sharing this with us, Christmas season is a time when you give out gifts very much in order to symbolize love and togetherness. I’m not really into the bath bomb thing but I’ve heard my friends talk about it one time, it’s going to be a perfect seasonal gift. Since everyone bathes, it can be offered to anyone. Thanks for sharing this idea.

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    • Thanks for reading my post on bath bombs. They’re a lot of fun to give away seasonally as gifts, especially to people who love taking baths. It’s much cheaper to make them as a DIY project. Thank you for taking the time to comment:)

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  2. I’ve heard of bath bombs once or twice before but I have to admit I tend to forget, so a reminder here especially with the upcoming holiday season is really helpful. I agree they make the perfect gift, and I like the idea of making your own. 

    Not only will it be affordable, overall if people start to make their own it will force companies to lower their prices, a win-win for the consumer. Witch hazel is an interesting and brilliant idea, and I appreciate your tips and straight-forward directions. Adding some essential oils is another great idea and I can’t wait to try your recipe. Thanks for the excellent tips!

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    • Thank you. Bath bombs are relatively new to the scene. I like using them and giving them away. I agree with you that if more people stop buying them, because they are making their own, companies will be forced to lower their prices. Witch hazel is something I always have on hand due to its versatility. Thanks so much for reading my post:)

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  3. I must say this is a very nice article about bath bombs, very informative. I know it would be of great help to the public because it will save them money. Bath bombs are good for relaxing in the tub and are great stress reducers. 

    I used to buy them once I in awhile and I know they usually go for €30, but with this recipe I can make them and save some money. Thanks once again!

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  4. Hi, just wanted to say I love your site!
    I’m going to make the bath bombs right away! I was wondering what to give my mom as a gift, and these are absolutely perfect!
    Bookmarking your site for sure!
    Thanks
    Kathleen

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    • Thank you so much Kathleen. Let me know how your bath bombs turn out. Your mom will love them. Thanks so much for bookmarking my site! I’m so happy to hear that.

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