Whether you’re checking in at an out-of-town hotel or about to enjoy a soak in your own bathtub, a bath bomb is a luxurious way to unwind and leave skin refreshed while leaving a fabulous aroma that can be quite conducive for a restful sleep afterward.
A good choice for a bath bomb that adds fizz and transform an ordinary bath experience into something really special, is one which uses a host of all-natural essential oils and fragrances and does not leave an oil reside behind. Some bath bombs are formulated with essential oils that have calming benefits, can promote restful sleep, or restore the individual’s sense of balance. It’s no secret that herbal remedies can ease nervous or anxious feelings and emotional fatigue. Some herbs that are included in bath bombs are chamomile, hops, sandalwood, and valerian.
For an invigorating soak, fill your tub with warm water. When it’s half full, drop the bath bomb which will then dissolve for the next couple of minutes. Put unused bath bombs in a dry area of your room.
Basic Bath Bomb
Ingredients
1 part citric acid
2 parts baking soda
Witch hazel
Coloring (food coloring) of your choice
Fragrance oil of your choice
Dome Shaped Mold
Directions:
Blend the citric acid and baking soda – this step is important – if you don’t them blend well, you may end up with a grainy bomb. You can use a mixer on larger batches.
After blending previous ingredients well, add your colorant. Dry pigments or a specialty bath fizzy colorant like La Bombes work best – don’t add too much – the color appears once you add the witch hazel.
Add the fragrance oils to suit your personal nose preference.
Now, this is the critical part. Spritz (with a squirt bottle) the witch hazel onto your batch while stirring with the other hand. When your batch sticks together when squished, you need to start putting it in molds – time is of the essence. If you wait too long, the mixture will harden. If you spritz too much, the mixture will get soggy and “grow” (starting the fizzing reaction) on you.
Put the bombs in molds – wait a few minutes and tap them out. Let them air dry for 4 hours and voila! Wonderful, hard bath bombs. The harder you pack the bath bombs, the more dense, heavy, and durable bomb you get.
Whether you’re checking in at an out-of-town hotel or about to enjoy a soak in your own bathtub, a bath bomb is a luxurious way to unwind and leave skin refreshed while leaving a fabulous aroma that can be quite conducive for a restful sleep afterward. 
