Create your own spa getaway with these easy-to-make DIY shower bombs! The next time you need a bit of rejuvenation, toss a shower bomb in the bottom of your shower and enjoy the wonderful scent or create a collection of these homemade shower bombs as a gift for someone you love.
Mix together the baking soda and citric acid in a medium-size bowl. In a separate small bowl or bottle, mix together water and essential oil. Slowly add the oil-water mixture a few drops at a time into your dry ingredients, stirring well after each addition (a stand mixer works well for this). When ingredients are thoroughly mixed, tightly pack into 2-inch balls using your hands, a stainless steel cake pop mold, or a cookie scoop. Set on a plate to dry. If necessary, pack the balls again more tightly. Allow to dry for 12+ hours before using.
To use, simply place a bomb near your feet under warm running water and enjoy the aromatic experience!
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Which Young Living essential oils will you add to your shower bombs? Let us know in the comments!
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I'm going to make some to give as gifts!
I made mine in silicone molds! I mixed Lavender, Stress Away, and Frankincense :) can't wait to use them!
Curious to how they turned out?
Great thread! Thanks everyone for your hints & questions. I don't think you can go wrong!
I would use Lavender oil for the shower bombs!
This is what I did, and it made it so much easier.
I mixed everything according to the directions, except that I made a half batch. I added Eucalyptus Radiata oil to mine, and I spooned all of the mixture into a 24-space mini muffin tin, pressing tightly. Once I had all the spaces filled and pressed tightly, I took half of them out, flipped them over, and pressed them into the other half. So I combined two, packing them tightly again. So the half batch made 12 bombs. Now I'm going to make another half batch in a different scent. In the end I'll have 24 bombs the size of a mini muffin. Packing it tightly into a muffin tin is way easier than trying to make a ball. And once they are dry, you can stack and wrap them.
Awesome idea!!! I'm going to try this!
I don't get how they would mash together and not make a mess and fall apart? I'd like to try it :)
Great idea, Kimberly! Thanks for sharing your experience and suggestions with us here! We hope you enjoyed this DIY!
Can these be used, as bath bombs as well as shower?
Hi Kathy, Yes, you can use the shower bombs in the bath as well. We hope you enjoy this DIY!
Is this available as a pdf or an infographic?
Hi Rob, This Shower Bomb DIY is not currently available as a PDF or an infographic, but thanks for the great suggestion for future posts! Thanks for stopping by!
Just made these and I made some in molds, but they were small so I had extra. Made the balls but then I put them in parchment paper cups in a muffin tin and they expanded adorably and wanted to share since it was low-mess and cute presentation. I did use the witch hazel instead of water and found they dried nicely.
Good thinking with the Witch Hazel, going to try that
I have been invited by a Young Living member to also become a member and I will be taking the plunge on Jan 3rd! I must say I can't wait to see how your oils work for me!
At a YL party I recently attended, I won a free gift; a Lavender & mint infused lip balm! I am in love with this balm! I will be trying my hand at making these shower bombs as well very soon!:0)
Welcome Donna! You won't be disappointed! Do you happen to have the recipe for the lip balm? Sounds wonderful!
I have had problems with the bombs being very fizzy and overflows the mold. What have I done incorrectly?
Hi Chris, It sounds like you're doing everything just right. The shower bombs usually continue to expand as they dry, so that is why it is important to pack and repack them tightly before placing into the mold. We hope this information helps!