Homemade Bath Bombs: without Coconut Oil

These homemade bath bombs without coconut oil are great for a soothing and calming bath. Made with all-natural ingredients and pure essential oils, bath bombs are the ideal way to relax after a long day.

Make these bath bombs as a gift or for yourself or both. Either way, bath bombs never disappoint.

Adding in a relaxing bath bomb always puts the icing on the cake and can help me sleep better at night. We am not the only one focused on bath bombs around here; the kids think they are pretty fun, too.

Although they prefer the rainbow colored DIY bath bombs for kids with wild orange or lavender essential oil.

If you are looking for more scents to try, here are all of our homemade bath bomb recipes in one place.

Upon request, we am sharing a bath bomb recipe that doesn’t use coconut oil. So if you have a coconut allergy, this bath bomb recipe will be the one for you!

To be honest, we wasn’t sure how the final product would turn out not using coconut oil. Coconut oil is a solid at temperatures below 76°F which helps hold the bath bombs together.

Thankfully jojoba oil works wonders and is hypoallergenic, making this bath bomb recipe safe for all.

HOW TO MAKE BATH BOMBS WITHOUT COCONUT OIL

We will need a few basic ingredients, many of which can be found in most kitchens, including oil, to help hold it all together.

The most common carrier oil found in bath bombs is coconut oil. Other carrier oils occasionally used include almond oil, jojoba oil, and rosehip oil.

In order to keep this recipe allergy-friendly and perfect for all skin types, we are using jojoba oil.

Jojoba oil is very light, gentle, and moisturizing for the skin. Before you begin to make your bath bombs, you will need a bath bomb mold; you can purchase your own pretty cheap or make your own.

Anything that has two halves that separate, such as an Easter egg or Christmas ornament, can be used as a bath bomb mold.

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WHAT DO we NEED TO MAKE BATH BOMBS?

• Baking Soda
• Citric Acid
• Cornstarch
• Epsom Salt
• Jojoba Oil
• Essential Oils, optional
• Coloring, optional
• Bath bomb molds
• Water

HOW TO MAKE DIY BATH BOMBS WITHOUT COCONUT OIL

1. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a medium-size bowl. Stir until well incorporated. If using color, add the mica powder at this time. If you are making more than one color, separate the dry ingredients into smaller bowls and add the different colors to each one.
2. Add all the wet ingredients to a small glass jar and whisk together until well combined. If using essential oils, add them to the liquid.
3. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well.
4. Prepare your bath bomb molds by greasing them with a little jojoba oil.
5. Press the mixture into both sides of the bath bomb molds, slightly overfilling, then press the two halves together firmly. Wipe the excess mixture off the sides and set it aside.
6. Allow the molds to sit for 24-48 hours or until completely dry and then pop out of the molds.

NOTES: To get the bath bombs out of the molds, tap the top of the mold with a spoon and then gently twist the top and bottom in opposite directions to open.

Allow your bath bomb to sit for 24 hours once it is out of the mold before using it to make sure it is completely dry.

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HOMEMADE BATH BOMBS WITHOUT COCONUT OIL

Adding essential oils to your bath bombs is a great way to receive aromatherapy benefits.

Floral oils would be great to add for relaxing and calming properties and citrus oils can be used to help uplift the mood and give you a natural boost of energy.

If you decide to add essential oils to these, as we do with our homemade tropical-colored bath bombs, you can use a single oil or add a blend of oils. For this recipe, we use about 15-20 drops of essential oils.

Feel free to add more for a stronger scent, but we would not recommend exceeding 30 drops of oil.

If you are making these bath bombs for kids or someone with sensitive skin, you may want to cut the oils about in half.

ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS FOR DIY BATH BOMBS

JOY

• 10 drops wild orange
• 5 drops lemon
• 5 drops bergamot

CALM

• 10 drops lavender
• 5 drops vetiver
• 5 drops chamomile

STRESS

• 5 drops copaiba
• 5 drops lavender
• 5 drops frankincense

ACHES

• 10 drops peppermint
• 5 drops blue tansy
• 5 drops wintergreen

IMMUNE

• 10 drops rose
• 5 drops frankincense
• 3 drops lemon
• 2 drops rosemary

HOW LONG DO HOMEMADE BATH BOMBS LAST?

Bath bombs and shower bombs can last up to 6 months if stored properly. It is important to keep your bath bombs in a cool, dry place.

Since the bathroom is typically anything but cool and dry, we suggest storing them in a closet or cabinet.

You can also store them in a heavy-duty BPA-free plastic container inside of a bathroom drawer or linen closet. Just be sure to keep them dry until it is time to use them.

HOW TO USE BATH BOMBS

Fill the bathtub with warm water and place the bath bomb in the water. As it gets wet, it will start to fizz. You can hold the bath bomb or leave it free in the tub.

As the bath bombs dissolve, essential oils will disperse into the water and air giving off its aromatherapy benefits.

TIPS FOR MAKING BATH BOMBS

• It is important to add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients slowly. When the dry ingredients get wet, they will start to fizz and we want to save that for the bath; adding the wet ingredients slowly will help with this.
• Make sure the bath bombs are completely dry before removing them from the molds and before using them. This will help them hold their shape better and work more efficiently.
• Grease the bath bomb molds before putting the ingredients into the molds to keep them from sticking.
• Store bath bombs in a dry, cool place.

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Homemade Bath Bombs without Coconut Oil

By the studio Ascher Prep: 5 minutes minsActive: 15 minutes minsAdditional Time: 1 day dTotal: 1 day d 20 minutes mins Yield: 6 bath bombs SaveSaved Pin Print These homemade bath bombs without coconut oil are perfect for a soothing and calming bath. Made with all-natural ingredients and pure essential oils, bath bombs are the perfect way to relax after a long day.

Equipment

• Bath bomb molds

Ingredients

• 1 cup baking soda
• ½ cup citric acid
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup epsom salt
• 2 tablespoons jojoba oil
• 1 ½ tablespoons water, see notes below
• 15-20 drops essential oils, optional
• Mica powder for coloring, optional

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Instructions

• Mix all the dry ingredients, baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch and epsom salt together in a medium-size bowl. Stir until well incorporated. If using color, add the mica powder at this time. To make more than one color, separate the dry ingredients into smaller bowls and add the different colors to each bowl.
• Add all the wet ingredients to a small jar or spray bottle, whisking together until well combined. If using essential oils, add them to the liquid.
• Slowly splash the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well.
• Prepare your bath bomb molds by greasing them with a little jojoba oil.
• Add the mixture into both sides of the bath bomb molds and then press the two halves together. Wipe the excess mixture off the sides and set it aside.
• Allow the molds to sit for 24-48 hours or until completely dry and then pop out of the molds.

Notes

• When adding the liquid ingredients, drizzle or lightly splash them into the dry mixture a little at a time. This gives you better control and helps prevent the bath bomb mixture from fizzing or getting too wet too quickly.
• You’ll know you’ve added enough liquid when the mixture holds together when squeezed in your hand, similar to damp sand. If it crumbles, add a tiny bit more liquid; if it feels wet or starts to fizz, you’ve added too much.
• To get the bath bombs out of the molds, tap the top of the mold with a spoon and then gently twist the top and bottom in opposite directions to separate. Allow your bath bomb to sit for 24 hours once out of the mold before using it to make sure it is completely dry.
• Store your bath bombs in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. A basket works well for this!

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