DIY Soothing Calendula and Chamomile Herbal Bath Bombs

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I love a good bath bomb, and these herbal-infused bath bombs are perfect for a relaxing bath.

Soothing calendula and calming chamomile combine in these naturally and lightly scented bath bombs for a bath experience perfect for sensitive or dry skin. 

Calendula is calming for irritated or sensitive skin, and chamomile essential oil takes the relaxing effects up a notch.

These bath bombs combine homemade calendula-infused oil and dried calendula petals for double the soothing calendula action!

How to Make Herbal Bath Bombs

Bath bombs take a bit of effort, but the result is worth it! Once you get the hang of making them, they are an easy and cost-effective way to level your bath up. Herbal bath bombs make great homemade gifts too!

Here’s what you’ll need to make these calendula and chamomile bath bombs:

• Baking Soda – Combining the baking soda with a bit of citric acid helps make these bombs fizz!
• Citric Acid – Using citric acid helps to make these bath bombs fizzy when entering the water.
• Epsom Salts – Epsom salt is an excellent addition to any bath because it is high in magnesium and helps promote relaxation.
• Cornstarch – acts as a binding ingredient for the bath bombs and helps them hold together.
• Water
• Dried Calendula Petals – calendula flowers add a pop of yellow to these herbal bath bombs, and the calendula petals infuse in the bath water while you’re bathing.
• Calendula Infused Almond Oil – I like to use my homemade calendula-infused oil, but you can also use store-bought calendula oil or regular sweet almond oil.
• Chamomile Essential Oil – Chamomile gives a very light herbal scent and provides some additional soothing properties.
• Bath bomb molds – you’ll need these to form that perfect bath bomb shape. One set will last for MANY bathes of bath bombs.
• Medium bowl for mixing
• Whisk 
• Small jar with lid

How to Make Calendula Bath Bombs

1. Add the baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salts, and cornstarch to a medium bowl, and stir with the whisk for 2-3 minutes until the dry ingredients are thoroughly combined.

2. Add the calendula petals and stir in.

3. Pour the sweet almond oil, water, and essential oils into a small jar, and secure the lid. Shake the jar vigorously to combine the liquid ingredients.

4. Very slowly, whisk the liquid into the dry mixture, whisking the entire time so as not to activate the fizzing properties in the bath bombs.

5. Scoop the mixture into each half of the bath bomb mold, press together, and give a quick twist.

6. Allow the bath bombs to set for 6-8 hours. Remove from the molds, and store in an airtight container.

Bath Bombs Make Great Gifts

Homemade bath bombs are an excellent DIY gift! They make great gifts for friends, teachers, moms, or anyone who loves a relaxing bath. To package your bath bombs for gifts, try:

• Heat-sealed plastic bags
• Standup kraft colored bags
• Organza drawstring bags
• Muslin drawstring bags

Try these calendula and chamomile bath bombs paired with homemade calendula lotion sticks for a fabulous homemade gift combo that any herb lover will adore.

Create a homemade bath bomb trio by making chocolate drizzled lavender bath bombs and lemon green tea bath bombs.

Pair a homemade bath bomb with homemade lip balm, cuticle oil, or lotion bars for a nourishing and natural gift combo.

Create a moisturizing homemade salt scrub to use after the bath, and your gift recipient will feel nourished head to toe!
Herbal bath salt test tubes pair beautifully with these herbal bath bombs for a perfect bath time herbal gift.

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