Valentines Rose Heart Bath Bombs are a simple do it yourself idea for making luxurious and softening bath bomb.
I love how these bath bombs smell like fresh roses and leave your skin feeling soft and refreshed.
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Easy Valentines Rose Heart Bath Bombs DIY.
Heart shaped bath bombs are perfect for giving to someone special or for displaying by your own tub.
These bath bombs can be made for a fraction of what I have seen them being sold for online too!
Did you see my Valentines Day Edible Heart Pinata?
That chocolate edible heart is filled with candy. Both this bath bomb idea and that edible heart idea are perfect gift ideas for someone special especially during the Valentines day season!
To make this idea you will need a heart shaped silicone mold. You can find a selection of heart shaped silicone molds here.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bath Bombs.
The good news is that 'bath bombs' are not really (the bad kind of) bombs.
Bath bombs are instead intended to be the good kind of bomb.
Bath bombs got their name as they 'break up' when added to water.
Because the ingredients in the bath bomb cause a 'fizz' in the water, they can resemble a bomb and hence, the name.
Bath bombs are conveniently presented as one use.
That is, everything you need to take a comfortable bath (besides the water and tub) in in the bath bomb itself.
Bath bombs typically contain ingredients that are intended to soothe muscles.
They will also contain ingredients to soften the skin.
Tips for making bath bombs.
Mini rose petals are used to add a romantic accent to these bath bombs. You can find rose petals for sale here if you do not have your own roses..
More tips for you
- Using fresh ingredients is recommended for this project. This is especially true with the citric acid that is added.
- Cornstarch is added to these bath bombs. This is done to slow down how long it takes for your bath bomb to fully dissolve and thus, allow you to enjoy the full bath bomb longer.
- These bath bombs are made with sweet almond oil to help soften the skin. Liquid coconut oil can be used instead if you prefer.
Personalize homemade rose bath bombs.
These bath bombs are easy to make and are wonderful to add to a bath.
However, you can make yours even better.
Try one of these ideas.
- Add a few drop of food coloring to give these bath bombs some color.
- Instead of making this a rose-based bath bomb, try another scent such as lilacs.
- Give these bath bombs to someone wrapped in a cellophane gift bag.
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About DIY Heart Shaped Bath Bombs.
This is a simple project for heart shaped homemade bath bombs.
These bath bombs are scented with rose oil and contain skin soothing ingredients.
To make these bath bombs we will first combine ingredients together.
We will then fill the heart shaped molds with the ingredients.
Lastly, after the bath bombs have fully set, we will remove them from the molds and enjoy them.
Ingredients needed to make Valentines Rose Heart Bath Bombs.
- Baking Soda. This helps make the bath bomb fizz.
- Epsom Salts. Helps to relax the muscles and joints.
- Cornstarch. Slows down or stabilizes the bath bomb so that is lasts a bit longer.
- Citric Acid. Also help to break down the bomb and add fizz in the water.
- Sweet Almond Oil. Adds moisture to the bath and thus, your skin.
- Water. Added to help the ingredients mesh together.
- Rose Absolute Essential Oil. This is where we get that wonderful rose scent from.
- Mini Rose Petals. This is an added detail that looks nice in the bath bombs and tub.
Expert Tip 👉 Use some kind of a drain cover if needed to prevent the petals from causing an issue.
How to make Valentines Rose Heart Bath Bombs
1. Add the baking soda, epsom salts, corn starch, and citric acid to a medium bowl and stir with a whisk for 2-3 minutes, until completely combined.
2. Slowly add the sweet almond oil, drip by drip, while stirring with the whisk. Be careful not to pour too quickly and don’t stop stirring, as the liquid can activate the fizz.
3. Repeat the step above with the water.
4. Add the essential oils, while stirring.
5. Peel petals off the rode buds, and add a few to 9 of the heart mold cavities.
6. Spoon bath bomb mixture into the mold cavities, then press down with your fingers to pack them.
7. Allow bath bombs to set for about 4-6 hours, then unmold.
Step One: prepare the ingredients.
Gather your ingredients. Prepare your work station. Clean and dry the silicon mold if needed.
Step Two: combine ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, and epsom salts until blended.
This should take about two to three minutes. - Add the almond oil to the mixture. Do this one drop at a time and whisk the ingredients while you add the drops.
- Next, add the water drop by drop also whisking as you add do this.
- Lastly, stir in the Rose Absolute Essential Oil.
Step Three: finish making the bombs.
- Place four to six petals in each of the heart molds.
- Transfer the ingredients from the bowl to each of the heart molds, packing it in using your fingers.
- Lastly, allow the bombs to set at room temperature (five to six hours).
- Once set, you can unmold the hearts and enjoy!
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Valentines Rose Heart Bath Bombs, a simple do it yourself idea for making luxurious and softening bath bombs for yourself or as a gift.
VALENTINES ROSE HEART BATH BOMBS,
Equipment
Materials
- ½ cup Baking Soda
- ¼ cup Epsom Salts
- ¼ cup Cornstarch
- ¼ cup Citric Acid
- 1 tbsp Sweet Almond Oil
- ½ tsp Water
- 25 drops Rose Absolute Essential Oil
- 72 Mini Rose Petals.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, and epsom salts until blended. This should take about two to three minutes.
- Add the almond oil to the mixture. Do this one drop at a time and whisk the ingredients while you add the drops.
- Next, add the water drop by drop also whisking as you add do this.Lastly, stir in the Rose Absolute Essential Oil.
- Place four to six petals in each of the heart molds.
- Transfer the ingredients from the bowl to each of the heart molds, packing it in using your fingers.
- Lastly, allow the bombs to set at room temperature (five to six hours).Once set, you can unmold the hearts and enjoy!
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