Magnesium bath bombs (eucalyptus–orange)
Natural bath bombs with relaxing magnesium and essential oils. They combine magnesium-rich Epsom salt, natural oil, and aromatic essential oils. Perfect for an evening relaxation ritual.
Equipment
- Bowl – for mixing dry and wet ingredients.
- Spray bottle with water – for gradually adding water so the mixture doesn’t fizz.
- Rubber gloves – to protect your hands from contact with citric acid and essential oils.
- Bath bomb molds (you can also use cookie molds).
Ingredients
- 115 g baking soda
- 60 g potato starch
- 60 g citric acid
- 60 g Epsom salt
- 1 teaspoon oil or olive oil
- 20 drops orange essential oil
- 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- a pinch of turmeric or other natural food colouring
Instructions
- Mix all the dry ingredients and essential oils.
- Lightly spray the mixture with water, but not too much, so it doesn’t start to fizz.
- Spray the water gradually using a spray bottle, mixing as you go, until the mixture can be shaped.
- Shape the bath bombs in the molds and leave them to dry for 12–24 hours.
