NaturalMedications

Health Care Made Easy

Home Health General Herbal Bath Basic Bath Bombs
Basic Bath Bombs Print E-mail

Dry Ingredients:

1 cup baking soda

1/2 cup citric acid*

1/2 cup corn starch

 

Sieve dry ingredients til you get a nice smooth blend. (Optional: add 1/3 cup Epsom salts or coarse sea salt after sieving)

 

Wet Ingredients:

2 1/2 T. sunflower or other light oil (I use sweet almond oil,

available at drug or health food stores)

3/4 T. water

1 to 2 teaspoons essential oils or fragrance oils

1/4 teaspoon borax as an emulsifier

vegetable or other natural colorant (optional)

 

Combine wet ingredients and borax in a jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously. Drizzle onto dry ingredients and blend thoroughly.

 

Pack tightly into molds and slide out. They should release easily. Allow to dry overnight**.

< Prev   Next >
 

Add comment


Security code
Refresh

Related Articles

Latest Forum Post

Newbie
Chinese Medicine - Yin and Yang
Re: Watermelon Deserves More Respect
Watermelon Deserves More Respect
Re:What Do You Do To Cure Insomnia?
More...

Q&A

MoreFun

Pain Relief from Magnets

My partner suffered from severe wrist pain from Osteoarthritis and was put on various medication to get rid of the pain, but found that most had some sort of side effects.

I looked around...

In Arthritis Asked by MoreFun

1 Answers 1986 Views - Open Question

Herbal Lore

According to Greek mythology the beautiful nymph Mentha attracted the attentions of Pluto, whose jealous wife Persephone then trod her viciously into the ground! Pluto then changer her into a wonderful herb.

Wise Tips

Traditional herb gardens were often grown in the shape of a circle reflecting the concept of holism with an all-inclusive never-ending design. Sometimes an old cartwheel was used, so the spokes naturally created separate sections, with different herbs growing in each space. A small circular chamomile lawn was often grown in the center.

This information is solely for informational and educational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your pediatrician or family doctor.  Be aware that many of the techniques and remedies published on this site have not been evaluated in scientific studies. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Use of these remedies in connection with other medications can cause severe adverse reactions. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional medical advice because of something you read on naturalmedications.com.