How to Make Hibiscus Chamomile Bath Bombs

Taking a relaxing bath is such a simple luxury. What’s better than a relaxing hibiscus chamomile bath bomb?  It’s great for your skin, and has fantastic aromatherapy benefits.

These Hibiscus Chamomile moisturizing bath bombs are so fun and easy to make, too.

Making a big batch of bath bombs for yourself is great. But, they also make a really fantastic gift. It takes a little time, but you could bang out a ton of these in a weekend. They’re also a great craft show seller, as these are affordable to make.

These bath bombs are so nurturing for your skin. Just that little bit of cocoa butter and coconut oil really make a difference. Hibiscus is loaded with alpha hydroxy acids and helps rejuvenate your skin. It helps to exfoliate your dead skin cells. Chamomile is relaxing, but also helps to reduce skin irritants and is calming.

Hibiscus Chamomile Bath Bombs

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Supplies

• 2 cups baking soda
• 1 cup citric acid
• 1/4 cup Epsom salts
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon cocoa butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons dried Hibiscus
• 2 tablespoons dried German Chamomile
• 1 teaspoon of hibiscus essential oil
• Stainless steel bath bomb molds
• Spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol
• 1 large mixing bowl

Directions

1: In a large mixing bowl, add the baking soda, citric acid, and Epsom salts. Whisk dry ingredients together. 

2: Add the coconut oil. This is not only moisturizing for your skin, but binds all the ingredients together. Now your bath bombs won’t crumble when you touch them!

3: Add hibiscus essential oil and cocoa butter.  Mix ingredients thoroughly. You may need to use your hands to break down any lumps and make sure everything is mixed in. The mixture is perfect when it holds together when you squeeze it in your hands and it feels like wet sand. 

4: Mix in the dried hibiscus and German chamomile flowers. Don’t be concerned if they flowers break up a little. They’ll still look pretty and be beneficial.

5: Fill both sides of the bath bomb mold with the mixture. Press the two halves together and grind to remove excess mixture. Gently tap each side of the mold to release the hibiscus and chamomile bath bombs. 

6: Allow to dry a minimum of 24 hours. If your climate is damp or cold, allow an additional 24 hours. A good rule of thumb is that when your bath bombs are hard to the touch, they’re ready for the tub! Store your new handmade bath bombs in an airtight container until they’re ready for use.

You can store these Hibiscus and Chamomile Moisturizing bath bombs in a plastic container, but they look really fantastic in a glass jar.  You can use a large wire bale jar, a decorative canister, or even a large mason jar. If you’re going to sell them, try shrinkwrapping the bath bombs individually. Just make sure they’re dry completely first.

Yield: 6

Hibiscus Chamomile Bath Bombs

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Active Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 1 day 1 hour

Total Time: 1 day 1 hour 20 minutes

Difficulty: easy

A luxurious and pampering bath bomb that you can make yourself.

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Materials

• 2 cups baking soda
• 1 cup citric acid
• 1/4 cup Epsom salts
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon cocoa butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons dried Hibiscus
• 2 tablespoons dried German Chamomile
• 1 teaspoon of hibiscus essential oil

Tools

• Stainless steel bath bomb molds
• Spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol
• 1 large mixing bowl

Instructions

1. Add the dry ingredients, except the florals, in a large bowl and whisk together.
2. Add the coconut oil, hibiscus essential oil, and melted cocoa butter to the dry ingredients.
3. Mix together with your hands to get rid of lumps and make sure it's thoroughly combined. The mix should hold together when you squeeze it.
4. Mix in the hibiscus and chamomile flowers.
5. Fill the bath bomb molds with your hibuiscus chamomile bath bomb mixture, and press together. Mash, or grind, them a little to get rid of extra mixture and get them to stick well.
6. Gently tap the sides for the mold to release the bath bomb.
7. Allow to dry for about 24 hours. If your Hibiscus Chamomile bath bomb is hard, it's ready for the bath.