Bath bombs are a great way to make your bath more enjoyable. There are bombs different colors, shapes and sizes and may have a different smell. They often contain moisturizing oils that are good for the skin. But how to apply these dusty and hard lumps? In this article, you will learn not only how to use bombs, but also how to choose them and how to use them as efficiently as possible.

Steps

How to use bath bombs

Choose a bomb. Bath bombs come in a wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, and can also be scented. Some have flower petals or glitter inside, others contain oils that moisturize the skin well (for example, almond oil or cocoa butter). Choose a bomb whose smell and color you like the most. If you have dry skin, look for oil bombs to hydrate your skin. Bombs can contain the following substances:

• Essential oils (lavender, chamomile, rose). They not only give the bomb a pleasant smell, but also promote relaxation or invigorate.
• Emollient and nourishing oils and butters: almond, coconut, shea or cocoa butter. These oils are suitable for dry skin.
• Other additives: glitter or flower petals that float on the surface of the water. They are needed only for beauty and can improve mood.
• Salt, clay in powder or herb form. They soften, moisturize and nourish the skin.

1. Try wrapping the bomb in a cloth. Some bombs have petals that can get stuck in the tub drain. To prevent this from happening, put the bomb in a small cloth bag or nylon stocking. Detergents, fragrances and oils will penetrate into the water through the fabric, and the petals will remain inside. When you're done taking a bath, you just need to empty the bag or throw it away.

   Try splitting the bomb in two. Bath bombs are quite expensive, but you can split the bomb in half with a serrated knife to make it last longer. Use one half now and save the other for next time.

   Plug the drain in the bathroom and draw water. If you are making a bath for yourself, you should be comfortable there. Take as much water as you like and adjust the temperature. When you dial right amount water, turn off the faucet.

   Put the bomb in the water. When the bomb is in the water, it will begin to bubble and foam. Then it will begin to fall apart and dissolve, and that's it. healthy oils and the salts will be in the water.

   Undress and stand with your feet in the tub. You can do this after the bomb is completely dissolved, or you can not wait for this moment.

   Sit in the bath. Take a comfortable position. Close your eyes, relax, meditate or read a book. The bomb will dissolve, and they will be in the water essential oils, nourishing and moisturizing oils and all other substances: petals, sparkles, dyes.

   When the water has cooled, get out of the tub and dry off. Gradually the water will become colder. You can get out of the bath and flush the water. Don't stay in the water long time as the skin will wrinkle from moisture.

   Take a shower. Showering after a bomb bath is optional, but if you have used a dye or glitter bomb, it will be helpful. Flush the water, rinse in the shower and wash the oil off the skin. You can also wash with a washcloth and shower gel.

   Wash your bath. Some bombs contain substances that can stain the bath. The paint is easiest to wash off when wet. Take a sponge for washing surfaces and rub the painted areas. If there are petals or glitter left in the bath, remove them with your hands or rinse them off with water.

   Other uses for bath bombs

   1. Remember that the bomb cannot be stored for a long time. Bombs retain their shape only in a dry room, however, the fresher the bomb, the more foam will be when it dissolves. If the bomb is stored for too long, there will be much less foam and bubbles.

      Get rid of nasal congestion. If you have a cold, you can clean your nose with a bomb of eucalyptus oil. Fill up the bath warm water, throw such a bomb there and climb into the water.

   2. Have an aromatherapy session. Many bombs contain essential oils that have a positive effect on mood and help to relax, get rid of stress, or vice versa - to feel cheerful. When choosing a bomb, pay attention to the composition and find out what essential oils are there. Essential oils also give off a scent, so choose a scent that you enjoy. Here is a list of the most common bomb oils and their possible uses:

      • Lavender essential oil has a classic scent with fresh floral notes. It helps to cope with anxiety, depression and stress.
      • Rose essential oil also has a classic fragrance with sweet floral notes. Like lavender, it fights depression.
      • Lemon essential oil has a fresh and clean scent. It is uplifting, refreshing and energizing.
      • Peppermint and other similar essential oils have a fresh, invigorating scent. They help to loosen headache and deal with nausea. They are also energizing and refreshing.

Making a bubbling bath ball at home is very easy and affordable. Involve children in the process - and they will love bath procedures even more!

And how pleasant and useful it is to use! The bubbling ball will fill the air with the aromas of essential oils, and turn the water into a healing emulsion that nourishes and moisturizes your skin. After taking such a bath, simply pat your body dry with a towel. The skin becomes just silk!

There are many recipes for making sizzling bombs. You can easily compose it yourself, based on the basic recipe:

• 2 parts baking soda;
• 1 part citric acid;
• 1-2 parts filler: milk powder, cream powder, cornstarch, sea ​​salt, magnesium sulfate (epsom salts, magnesia), clay, ground oatmeal;
• 0.5 parts of base oil (olive, almond, macadamia, etc.);
• essential oil (the choice depends on the desired effect, for example, relaxation / excitement, etc.).

Step 1. Sift soda, citric acid through a sieve and mix thoroughly. It is very important that the mixture becomes homogeneous, otherwise unpleasant granules in the texture will form later. Therefore, after mixing, we sift the mixture through a sieve twice.

Why do bombs "explode" ahead of time?

Sometimes effervescent bath balls can start growing by leaps and bounds right before your eyes right after you take them out of the mold, or in the morning you will find not a neat bath ball, but a flattened pancake. This happens for several reasons:

• too much oil or water has been added to the bomb;
• indoor or outdoor high humidity air ( it's raining, the kettle is boiling, food is being prepared with the release a large number couple, etc.).

But sometimes these problems can be dealt with:

• if you understand that the bomb "explodes", do not get it out of the mold, but wrap it tightly in plastic bag directly in the form and put in the freezer;
• if you put too many liquid components, try adding some dry ones, for example, sea salt - it will easily absorb excess moisture;
• try the waterless method of making a bath bomb, using alcohol for this purpose or adding more oil.

For the manufacture of two bombs of the form "Big Sphere" was used:

• 10 st. spoons of soda;
• 5 st. spoons

Effervescent bath bombs (or geysers) are a real hit cosmetics. They are able to turn ordinary bathing into a real spa treatment. They are pleasant, fun, and most importantly, convenient to use. When they hit the water, they hiss and seethe, and watching this is a pleasure.

And what a wonderful scent! Remember that aromatherapy can work real miracles: it can relieve a headache, improve mood, invigorate or, conversely, calm and relax, remove toxins, set in a positive way. Don't neglect it accessible means getting rid of life's difficulties.

The fatty oils contained in the bombs take care of the skin, promote its renewal and nutrition, fill it with youth and tone it.

Bath bombs are also great gift which is a pleasure for every woman. So feel free to make them with your own hands, and more, to arrange a spa in your home and give this wonderful care product to your mother, girlfriend, colleagues, etc.

It is important that homemade bombs do not contain chemicals, but are made exclusively from natural ingredients. Of course, these can be found in stores, but at a low cost they ask decently for them. It is better to do it yourself, especially since it is very simple!

To make bath bombs with your own hands, we need:

• 10 tablespoons of soda;
• 5 tablespoons citric acid;
• 1.5-2 tablespoons of filler: it can be colored bath salt (bombs will turn out beautiful and bright with it), sea salt, oatmeal, coffee, milk powder and other useful ingredients;
• 1 teaspoon of fatty oil (olive, coconut, burdock, pumpkin, etc.);
• essential oils (2-3 drops per bomb);
• dry chopped herbs (optional).

Tip: if you don’t want particles of anything (albeit useful) floating in the bath, choose components that dissolve in water (salts and milk powder are best); if you want to "scrub" - take insoluble components and enjoy the procedure with them

You can add food coloring in a small concentration to the bombs. Do not be afraid, it will not stain your skin and the walls of the bath, because its strength is not enough for this. But he will make our craft very elegant. So if you make geysers as a gift, feel free to use the dye.

We also need a spray bottle, disposable gloves and molds (you can use cookie cutters).

How to make a bath bomb?

We mix the first three components. If you took a large filler, grind it with a blender or coffee grinder. At the output, we should get a homogeneous mass (like a powder).

Add oil and all other ingredients. Mix well with your hands. She should fit well. If not, add some water from a spray bottle. Just don't overdo it! If hissing begins, add a little more acid and soda. From the resulting mixture we form future bombs for the bathroom.

Tip: If you don't have any cookie cutters, cut open an old tennis ball or use a Kinder surprise egg.

Press the mixture well into the moulds.

If you want to turn a routine bath into a real SPA ritual - add to the water bright colors rich aroma and useful material. How? With bath bombs that are easy to make at home!

Unlike regular salt For bath bombs, bombs are not only useful, but also spectacular: when they hit the water, these colored balls begin to boil, creating abundant foam and saturating the bathroom with your favorite aroma.

The shape and color of homemade bombs depend only on your imagination!

Do-it-yourself bubbling bomb

So, you will need a few basic ingredients:

• baking soda;
• citric acid powder;
• sea ​​salt;
• food coloring (in liquid form);
• essential oils;
• water.

In the manufacturing process will come in handy:

• rubber gloves;
• spray;
• a bowl;
• kitchen scales;
• gauze face mask;
• molds.

To get started, try making one or two bombs to master the technology. Then you can make several pieces at once. Soda and citric acid should always be added in a ratio of 2:1. This is a prerequisite, otherwise the correct chemical reaction will not occur.

You can choose additional components of the bombs yourself: base and essential oils, dried flowers, cereals and herbs. In the process of creating bubbling balls, use gloves and a gauze mask, because dry soda and citric acid aggressively affect the skin of the hands and also irritate the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. So, let's start making bombs.

Stage 1: Preparation of the main composition

• Whisk the baking soda and citric acid thoroughly with a whisk in a bowl, breaking up any lumps.
• Add your favorite essential oils drop by drop. Tip: If after adding oils (such as citrus) the mixture starts to sizzle, stir it quickly until smooth.
• Divide the mixture into several parts and add a couple of drops of a different dye, vigorously kneading the mixture until the color is uniform.

Stage 2: Shaping

• Using a spray bottle, spray a little water into the mixture, all the while observing the consistency and rubbing the mass in your palms. Add water until the mass becomes plastic, but not too "rubber".
• Pour the prepared mixture into the molds, gently pressing against the walls. If you are using special spherical shapes for bombs, then simply fasten them together (do not scroll!), wait a few seconds and carefully remove them without damaging the bombs. You can also take the usual children's molds or figured baking dishes.

Stage 3: Drying

• Fold the finished bombs on a paper sheet and let dry for several hours.
• Pack dried strong balls in plastic bags or cling film to minimize moisture ingress.

Remember: the fresher and drier the bombs, the more they hiss in the water, so do not store them for a long time, especially when open.

Homemade Bomb Recipes

There are many different interesting recipes bubbling balls. By adding certain cosmetic ingredients, you enhance beneficial features bombs. Depending on the mood, you can add tonic, soothing, warming, softening and many other additives.

Bomb "Chocolate Delight"

This fragrant hissing geyser will be a real find for chocolate lovers. For one medium sized bubbling ball you will need:

• soda - 60 g;
• citric acid - 30 g;
• food sea salt - 30 g;
• dry milk - 35 g;
• cocoa powder - 2 tsp
• food flavoring "Chocolate" and "Cherry" - 5 drops each.

Mix all the ingredients according to technology and give the bomb the desired shape.

Bomb "Morning coffee"

A fragrant coffee bomb will help you wake up quickly in the morning and add energy for the whole day. In addition, coffee is also an excellent skin exfoliator. Ingredients:

• soda - 50 g;
• citric acid - 25 g;
• sea ​​salt - 30 g;
• dry cream or milk - 30 g;
• ground coffee - 25 g;
• cocoa powder - 1 tsp

Bomb "Good night!"

By dissolving this bubbling ball during the evening bath, you will provide yourself with not only a strong and healthy sleep, but also a complete restoration of strength, because the recipe is based on soothing lavender. For 3 balls you will need:

• soda - 90 g;
• citric acid - 45 g;
• sea ​​salt - 35 g;
• dry lavender flowers - 10 g;
• lavender essential oil - 15 drops;
• turquoise and purple food coloring - 5 drops each.

Divide the mass into two parts and dissolve a different dye in each. Gently stir the colors - so that they do not merge, but contrast with each other.

Bomb "Orange and Cinnamon"

Bath geyser made of orange and cinnamon has a warming, tonic and stimulating effect on metabolic processes. This recipe is suitable for all owners oily skin, because the orange perfectly narrows and cleanses the pores. So, you will need:

• soda - 70 g;
• citric acid - 35 g;
• dry milk - 15 g;
• bitter orange essential oil - 10 drops;
• ground cinnamon - 5 g;
• cinnamon essential oil - 5 drops;
• orange food coloring - 5 drops.

Bomb "Oriental Tale"

Thanks to this geyser, you can give yourself a real aromatherapy session. For one bomb you will need:

• soda - 60 g;
• citric acid - 30 g;
• sea ​​salt - 30 g;
• jojoba oil - 7 drops;
• essential oils: patchouli, ylang-ylang, geranium, mint, rosemary, eucalyptus, lemongrass - 3 drops each.
• red food coloring - 8 drops.

In jojoba oil, mix the rest of the essential oils and add them to the finished dry mixture, stirring vigorously and making sure that no lumps form.

As you can see, it is very easy to create bath geysers with your own hands. Bubbling balls can also be the perfect gift for your friends. Experiment with dyes, oils, and dry herbs. Find your perfect recipe!

DIY bath bomb

Now for some recipes for making bath bombs. There is nothing complicated about this, and all this can be perfectly done with your own hands, and not bought in stores for a lot of money. I myself tried and prepared amazing bombs with my favorite essential oils. Taking a bath with a scented "bomb" is a pleasure.

So, let's get started, to prepare 1 bomb we need:

4 tablespoons of ordinary soda;
- 2 tablespoons of citric acid;
- 2 tablespoons of any oil (olive, almond, etc.);
- 2 tablespoons filler (milk powder, cream powder, sea salt, herbs, etc.)
- 5-8 drops of your favorite essential oils;
- molds (you can use children's dishes or 2 identical round plastic mugs that need to be connected together to make it look like a circle).

Next, mix soda, citric acid, oil, filler well in a convenient bowl. The mass should turn out like slightly wet sand. Then we tamp the resulting mass into molds and leave to dry for 8-10 hours. To make the bombs well removed, you can first grease the molds with vegetable or olive oil.

All the bomb is ready! As you can see, there is nothing complicated. We throw the bomb into the bath and enjoy :) Keep the bombs in a dry place.

Another recipe for making bombs with mint, the so-called "mint" bomb.
We will need:
- 4 tbsp. l. soda;
- 2 tbsp. l. citric acid;
- 2 tbsp. l. dried cream or milk powder;
- 2 tbsp. l. bath beads (optional)
- 1 tbsp. l. bath salts;
- 2 tbsp. l. olive oil;
- 20 drops of peppermint essential oil;
- 1 tbsp. l. mint herbs (sold in a pharmacy).

Mix soda and citric acid in a convenient bowl and rub thoroughly with a spoon. Then add dry cream (milk) and rub again how well. After that, alternately add olive oil and peppermint essential oil and mix everything again. Then add bath salt, dried mint and beads (optional) for the bath. Continuing to stir the resulting mixture with a spoon, spray it with a spray bottle so that it becomes a little wet. A lot of water does not need to be added, the finished mixture should stick together. Now, put the resulting mixture into a greased mold and tamp it well. You can try to do it just with your hands different figures. We put the finished bomb on paper and dry for several hours.

We throw a bomb in the bath and get a lot of fun :)

And in the end, as I promised in the previous article on soap making, I post another recipe for making soap with my own hands, the so-called "puff soap".

To prepare the top layer, grate baby or any other soap and melt in a water bath. Add any dyes and essential oils to it. Then fill with the resulting mass only half of the prepared form, if the soap is two-layer and one third of the form, if the soap is three-layer. In order for the soap layers to hold together, smooth the resulting first layer with a small spoon and let the layer cool. To prepare the second (third) layer, we do the same as for the first. After that, let the prepared soap cool and remove it from the mold. Everything, puff soap is ready.