You're da' (Bath) Bomb

Bath bomb recipe.

Why pay up to $30 for expensive bath bombs when you can do it yourself for a fraction of the cost. You'll feel like "da' bomb" just for saving the money!

Here's what you do:

Mix baking soda, cornstarch, and citric acid together in glass or stainless steel bowl. Make a well in the middle and drizzle melted butter and scent. Blend well. Add a few drops of desired colorant to your distilled water and add to your other ingredients. It will fizz a little. If it fizzes too much, use less water next time. Pack firmly into soap mold. The more compact you do this the better your bomb will be. Turn out onto wax paper or plastic wrap. Let dry and harden. After a few hours, package.

You'll need:

1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup citric acid
2 teaspoons mango
shea or deodorized cocoa butter (melted)
2 to 4 teaspoons scented essential oil or fragrance oil
1 tablespoon distilled water
colorant

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Do-It-Yourself Tips:

Try out your concoctions on an inconspicuous place like your forearm before you go slathering it all your body and have fun!
Use recipes with perishable food items such as eggs and veggies immediately or store in an airtight container up to one week in the frig.
Vodka, witch hazel, vinegar and lemon juice are natural preservatives and help extend the life of a DIY mixture.
Sugar and salt scrubs generally keep for a couple months as long as the container has a tight seal.
Store aromatherapy massage oils in a dark, well-sealed glass container for up to 6 months.
For gifts, consider separating the dry ingredients from the liquid and giving the recipient directions on how to mix them in one-use increments.