The Best Herbal Oatmeal Bath Bombs

How to make the best herbal oatmeal bath bombs! The Epsom salts, oatmeal, and herbs will work together to ensure you have a beautiful bath.

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Yield bath bombs: small, medium, and large

1 cup baking soda
½ cup citric acid
¼ cup herb of choice
¼ cup oatmeal
¼ cup Epsom salts
2 tablespoons coconut oil liquid is required so either buy a liquid variety or melt some from a jar.
1 teaspoon sunflower lecithin
20-30 drops essential oil of choice
Spray bottle of witch hazel to spritz on the mixture as needed.

In a food processor (or blender or with a mortar and pestle) grind the oatmeal down to a powder.
Dump the oatmeal into the large mixing bowl and repeat the process with your herb of choice.
Dump the powdered herbs into the mixing bowl.
Add your baking soda, Epsom salts, sunflower lecithin, and liquid coconut oil to the large mixing bowl.
Whisk it all together thoroughly so there are no clumps and it is all well combined.
Optional: add your drops of essential oil and whisk it up more!
Add your citric acid into the mixing bowl and whisk once again.
Taking your witch hazel spray bottle, spritz the mixture lightly. Whisk between each spritz to make sure it is evenly distributed and so that you do not add too much moisture. Look for the mix to be able to stick together easily but do not let it become too wet!
Tightly (but not TOO tightly!) pack your bath bomb molds with the mixture.
Squeeze the mold together and allow it to rest for a few minutes.
Tap the outside of the mold all over with the back of a spoon or the side of a butter knife to help release the bath bomb from the mold.
Carefully remove the bath bomb and set it to dry on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Allow the bath bombs to dry overnight. If they are not dry after 24 hours, gently flip them over and give them 12-24 more hours.
Drop your bath bomb into your nice warm bath and enjoy!

Spritz the witch hazel sparingly! You don't want any fizzing to occur. Whisking between spritzing will help you. Go nice and slow especially if this is your first attempt!
You don't need to do anything to the bath bomb mold before filling it with the mixture.
When filling your bath bomb molds, be sure to over fill them. When you join the sides together it will naturally squish out the excess.
Pack the molds tight but not TOO tight with the mixture.
If you plan to save these for future use, shrink wrap may be necessary to protect them from moisture. You can also try saving them in an airtight container.
Herbs to consider for this project: Rose (Rosa Centifolia), Lavender (Lavender Angustifolia), Rosemary (Rosemarinus Officinalis), Chamomile (Matricaria Chamomilla), Calendula (Calendula Officinalis), or whatever inspires you! Be sure to do your research and choose wisely.
Disclaimer: This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to take the place of individual medical care.

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