These festive and peppermint-scented DIY Christmas Bath Bombs are easy to create and they make awesome homemade Christmas gifts! I’m sharing step-by-step instructions, plus a video that shows you how to make them.
Bath Bombs make excellent Christmas gifts for almost any woman and child. They’re easy to make and customize, and they’re pretty inexpensive to create in bulk for anyone on your shopping list.
I’ve been making a lot of homemade bath bombs for my friends and family and decided to create a special Candy Cane Bath Bomb to give away this holiday season.
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DIY Christmas Bath Bombs
Start by gathering up your ingredients:
- 1 cup Baking Soda
- 1/2 cup Epsom salt
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Citric Acid
- 2 tsp Red Mica Colorant
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil (melted)
- 20 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
- 2 tbsp water
- Bath Bomb Mold
Start by mixing together the baking soda, epsom salt, cornstarch, and citric acid. Divide mixture into two bowls. Add 2 scoops of red mica colorant to one of the bowls and mix well.
Add 1 tbsp of coconut oil and 10 drops of peppermint essential oil to each bowl. Mix well. Make a well in the center of each bowl and add 1 tbsp of water. Mix slowly, using your hands if necessary, to mix everything together, until it’s the consistency of wet sand.
The mixture should start holding together. If it’s not, add a little more coconut oil.
Layer the red and white mixture in each half of the bath bomb mold.
Slightly over-fill each half, then press the halves together firmly.
Set bath bomb aside and let rest 15 – 20 minutes. Lightly tap the sides of the mold with a spoon, then gently remove mold. Let the bath bombs sit for 24 hours, before transferring to a clean, dry container.
Bath bombs will last up to 6 months, if stored in a dry environment.
DIY Christmas Bath Bombs
Get festive with these easy peppermint-scented DIY Christmas Bath Bombs!
Ingredients
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup Epsom salt
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup citric acid
- 2 tsp mica colorant red
- 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 2 tbsp water
- 20 drops peppermint essential oil
Instructions
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Start by mixing together the baking soda, epsom salt, cornstarch, and citric acid. Divide mixture into two bowls. Add 2 scoops of red mica colorant to one of the bowls and mix well.
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Add 1 tbsp of coconut oil and 10 drops of peppermint essential oil to each bowl. Mix well. Make a well in the center of each bowl and add 1 tbsp of water. Mix slowly, using your hands if necessary, to mix everything together, until it’s the consistency of wet sand.
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The mixture should start holding together. If it’s not, add a little more coconut oil.
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Layer the red and white mixture in each half of the bath bomb mold. Slightly over-fill each half, then press the halves together firmly.
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Set bath bomb aside and let rest 15 – 20 minutes. Lightly tap the sides of the mold with a spoon, then gently remove mold. Let the bath bombs sit for 24 hours, before transferring to a clean, dry container.
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Bath bombs will last up to 6 months, if stored in a dry environment.
Recipe Video
Frequently Asked Questions
What Essential Oils Pair well with Bath Bombs?
Not all essential oils will be appropriate to use in bath bombs, especially if they’re going to be used by children. If your child has an allergy to a specific plant, make sure to avoid essential oils that use that plant’s oils.
Here are some essential oils that are generally safe for children without allergies:
- Lavender
- Chamomile
- Clary Sage
- Frankincense
- Geranium
- Lemon Eucalyptus
- Sweet Orange
- Tangerine
My kids love lavender, peppermint, and blood orange essential oils, but note that peppermint essential oil should not be used on children under the age of 2.
For more about essential oil safety for children, read this article.
Are Bath Bombs Safe for Kids?
Yes! Bath bombs are made with natural ingredients (no chemicals or artificial ingredients) so they are safe for kids.
If your child does have any allergies, be cautious of what essential oils or other oils you add to your bath bombs. For example, if your child has a tree nut allergy, don’t use almond oil in the bath bombs.
How Long will DIY Bath Bombs Last?
As long as you store them away from water, diy bath bombs should last up to 6 months (not that they’ll last that long 😉 )
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Save this recipe to your homemade Christmas gifts board so you can make it again next year!
More Bath Bomb Gifts
There are endless ways to create custom bath bombs for anyone you’re gifting! Here are some other fun bath bombs that make great gifts:
- Bath Bombs for Kids {with hidden toys inside}
- Lush Bath Bomb Recipe
- DIY Mini Bath Bombs
- Relaxing Lavender Bath Bombs
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