
Cherry Blossom Bath Bomb Project
In addition to bath bomb essentials like baking soda and citric acid, this recipe has a touch of lotus flower extract. It adds moisture to the mixture, which can prevent crumbling. The extract also feels great on the skin. Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier that helps the oil and color mix into the bath water rather than pooling on top.
The paint is created by mixing mica and 99% isopropyl alcohol. Painting bath bombs can be messy, so you may want to lay down some newspaper to protect your work surface.
Need additional homemade bath bomb supplies? Check out these bath bomb kits.
What You Need:
Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- Sodium Bicarbonate - 1 lb
- Citric Acid - 1 lb
- Cherry Blossom Fragrance Oil - 1.75 oz
- Polysorbate 80 - 1 oz
- Witch Hazel - 1 lb
- Super Pearly White Mica - 1 oz
- Raspberry Mica - 1 oz
- Orchid Extract - 1 oz
EQUIPMENT:
- 6 Cavity Silicone Square Mold - 1 Mold
- 8 oz Clear Bottle with White Spray Cap - 10
Instructions
You will need:
- 6 Cavity Silicone Square Mold
- 20 oz. Baking Soda
- 10 oz. Citric Acid
- 0.6 oz. Cherry Blossom Fragrance Oil
- 0.4 oz. Lotus Flower Extract
- 0.2 oz. Polysorbate 80
- Witch Hazel in a Spray Bottle
- Raspberry Mica
- Super Pearly White Mica
- 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
- Paint Brushes
Follow these steps:
1
In a large bowl, combine 20 oz. of baking soda and 10 oz. of citric acid. To get rid of clumps in the mixture, you can push the powders through a sifter or break them up with your fingers. Citric acid has a tendency to take off nail polish, so wear gloves to protect your manicure. Thoroughly stir everything together.
2
In a small glass container, add 0.4 oz. of lotus flower extract, 0.6 oz. Cherry Blossom Fragrance Oil, and 0.2 oz. of polysorbate 80. Use a spoon to mix all the liquids together.
Tutorial credits
Photographer: Amanda Kerzman
Cherry Blossom Bath Bomb Project
- LEVEL Beginner
- TIME 1 hour
- YIELD 6 bath bombs
Project Description
In addition to bath bomb essentials like baking soda and citric acid, this recipe has a touch of lotus flower extract. It adds moisture to the mixture, which can prevent crumbling. The extract also feels great on the skin. Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier that helps the oil and color mix into the bath water rather than pooling on top.
The paint is created by mixing mica and 99% isopropyl alcohol. Painting bath bombs can be messy, so you may want to lay down some newspaper to protect your work surface.
Need additional homemade bath bomb supplies? Check out these bath bomb kits.
You will need:
- 6 Cavity Silicone Square Mold
- 20 oz. Baking Soda
- 10 oz. Citric Acid
- 0.6 oz. Cherry Blossom Fragrance Oil
- 0.4 oz. Lotus Flower Extract
- 0.2 oz. Polysorbate 80
- Witch Hazel in a Spray Bottle
- Raspberry Mica
- Super Pearly White Mica
- 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
- Paint Brushes
Follow these steps:
1
In a large bowl, combine 20 oz. of baking soda and 10 oz. of citric acid. To get rid of clumps in the mixture, you can push the powders through a sifter or break them up with your fingers. Citric acid has a tendency to take off nail polish, so wear gloves to protect your manicure. Thoroughly stir everything together.
2
In a small glass container, add 0.4 oz. of lotus flower extract, 0.6 oz. Cherry Blossom Fragrance Oil, and 0.2 oz. of polysorbate 80. Use a spoon to mix all the liquids together.
Tutorial credits
Photographer: Amanda Kerzman