If you’re craving a little escape, look no further than your own bathtub. With this bath bombs recipe, you can transform your bath into a tropical retreat with just a few simple ingredients. These Lime & Coconut Bliss Mini Bath Bombs offer the perfect balance of fizz and fragrance, leaving your skin feeling soft and nourished while the refreshing scent of lime and coconut transports you to a sunlit paradise.
Not only are these bath bombs super easy to make, but they also provide a burst of energy and relaxation that makes them ideal for winding down after a long day or turning your regular bath into a special moment. Ready to give your bath routine a tropical twist? Let’s dive into the ingredients and steps that will bring this fizzy delight to life!
The Key Ingredients for Your Blissful Bath Bombs Recipe
This bath bombs recipe combines a handful of simple ingredients that work together to create the perfect bath bomb. Here’s a closer look at what you’ll need:
Citric Acid
This ingredient is essential for creating that signature fizz we all love in bath bombs. It reacts with baking soda to create bubbles that slowly dissolve in the water, giving you a relaxing bath experience.
Natrasorb Bath Powder
This bath powder absorbs essential oils and helps release them into the bathwater. It ensures that the tropical lime scent lasts longer, creating a delightful and aromatic atmosphere.
Fractionated Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a skin-loving ingredient that adds moisture and softness to your bath without leaving a greasy residue. It’s the perfect way to keep your skin feeling smooth after your bath.
Lime Essential Oil
Lime essential oil is the star of this recipe. It’s bright, fresh, and full of energy—perfect for revitalizing your senses and turning your bath into a rejuvenating escape.
Baking Soda
Baking soda softens both the water and your skin, adding a silky smooth feel to your bath. It’s also a key player in the fizzy reaction when combined with citric acid.
Cornstarch
Cornstarch is used to add a smooth, silky feel to the water. It helps improve the texture of the bath water, making it feel luxurious against your skin.
Water
A small amount of water is added to bind all the ingredients together. It’s just enough to hold the mixture together without affecting the fizzy reaction.
Bath Bomb Mold
To shape your bath bombs into those perfect little spheres, you’ll need a bath bomb mold. These molds help form your bath bombs into a fun and consistent shape.
Things to Remember When Using This Bath Bombs Recipe
Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This essential oil recipe is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. If the oil has oxidized (been left with the cap off for long periods of time), it is more likely to cause skin irritation. Check out this dilution chart for diluting this essential oil properly.
If you are pregnant, consult your doctor prior to use.
This recipe is safe to use with kids aged 2+.
*Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and has not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor. The statements given in this blog post have not been verified by the FDA
Bath Bombs Recipe
Bath Bombs Recipe:
A Tropical Escape in Every Bath
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Citric Acid
1 tablespoon Natrasorb Bath Powder
¼ cup Baking Soda
¼ cup Cornstarch
2 teaspoons Fractionated Coconut Oil
4 drops Lime Essential Oil
½ teaspoon Water
Bath Bomb Mold
Directions
- In a medium bowl, mix together all dry ingredients.
- In a small bowl, mix together Fractionated Coconut Oil, essential oil, and water.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients while stirring. Do this slowly to avoid prematurely creating the fizzy reaction.
- Squeeze the mixture in your palm; if it holds its shape, it’s ready to pack into the mold. If it doesn’t, add little more Fractionated Coconut Oil and stir until it reaches a consistency that holds its shape well when squeezed.
- Fill one half of the mold with bath bomb mixture and lightly pack it. Sprinkle some excess bath bomb mixture on top. Repeat with the other half of the mold. Firmly press the molds together until they touch all the way around; this should create a vacuum seal.
- Release the seal on the mold by tapping it with a spoon. Gently remove the bath bomb from the mold and set it out to dry. Repeat to create two more mini bath bombs. Allow the bath bombs to dry for 24 hours—the bath bomb will be very fragile during this time.
- Store the bath bomb in a cool, dry place. To use, place 1-3 bath bombs in a bath once it’s filled. The bath bomb will slowly fizz away for an uplifting, aromatic, and skin nourishing bath.
Your Tropical Retreat in a Bath
Congratulations! You’ve just made your own Lime & Coconut Bliss Mini Bath Bombs using this easy bath bombs recipe. With their tropical scent and skin-softening properties, these bath bombs will turn any bath into a blissful retreat. The best part? You can create more of these anytime you want, using just a few simple ingredients.
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