Hi, my name is Kelly. I am an artist, writer & Jesus girl with a passion for helping others discover and embrace their identity, value and confidence in Christ.
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If you’re feeling crafty today I have a fabulous heart shaped bath bomb DIY to share with you. Valentine’s Day is all about romance and what could be more romantic that sharing a luxurious bath with your hubby? Add in your favorite tunes, sensual candles and a glass of wine and you might just find yourself enjoying your favorite Valentine’s Day to date!!
Ingredients for heart shaped bath bomb DIY
DIY Heart Shaped Bath Bombs
Items you will need:
- 1 cup Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda)
- 1/2 cup Citric Acid
- 1/4 cup Extra Fine Epsom Salt
- 1/2 tablespoon carrier oil (I used avocado and rosehip seed oil)
- 1 tablespoon Cosmetic Clay (I used Rhassoul Clay)
- 6 mL Grapefruit Essential Oil (120 drops)
- silicone heart molds
- large bowl
mixing utensils - extra oil on hand if needed
Directions:
- Combine baking soda, citric acid and Epsom salt in large bowl and mix well. Sift ingredients if lumps form to ensure a smooth, lump free mixture
Sift heart shaped bath bomb DIY ingredients if necessary
- Add carrier oil and essential oil, taking care to work liquid and dry ingredients together thoroughly. Feel free to select a combination of essential oils based on your personal preference. I love patchouli however it can be a bit overwhelming on its own so I opted to blend 40 drops each of Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Patchouli together to create a warm and spicy scent that is perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Combined carrier and essential oils
- Add cosmetic clay of choice to contents of bowl and mix well.
- If desired, you can add food coloring to achieve desired shade of mix. (add and mix incrementally until desired shade is achieved)
- Mixture needs to be moist enough that it sticks together without crumbling when squeezed in the palm of your hand. If mixture is still crumbly continue to add small amounts of carrier oil, mixing until the ingredients are moist enough to stick together.
- Press into heart mold, packing ingredients as tight as you can to ensure bath bombs stick together.
- Allow to dry completely, I waited 24 hours before gently popping bath bombs out of my silicone mold and storing them in small bags tied with ribbon.
Sending peace, love and happiness to all!
I am obsessed with face and body oils. I first began to use natural body oils and butters when I became pregnant with my first child in 1989. As my pregnant belly began to swell, I noticed changes in my skin. Fearful of getting stretchmarks, I adopted the daily routine of applying cocoa butter and sesame oil to my body throughout my entire pregnancy.
Body oils can be purchased at most mass market retailers and department stores. My favorite oils to use are carrier oils. Carrier oils are oils that are naturally derived from nuts and butters such as almond oil, avocado oil, sesame oil etc. It is important to note that best results and maximum absorption to the skin can only be achieved by using oils that are free of petroleum or mineral oil. The reason is that mineral oil and petroleum create a barrier on the surface of the skin. This type of barrier can be useful in certain situations such as to protect the skin from extreme winter weather conditions while snowboarding or skiing. However, on a day-to-day basis it is best to use natural carrier oils to ensure maximum nutrients are absorbed into the skin.
There are many lovely body oils on the market with some of my favorites being Omorovicza’s Firming Body Oil and Blissful Frankincense Oil. Unfortunately, both of these oils are rather expensive and a similar oil with higher grade carrier oils can be made at home for a fraction of the cost. Below is a body oil that I made at home yesterday and I must say, it is one of my best to date! Feel free to tweak the recipe to suit your individual style.
