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Healthy Bath Bombs: Don’t Bathe in Toxins

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October 13, 2015 //  by Dr. Daniel Pompa//  22 Comments

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Bath bombs are the rage. Go to any soaping website and they are plastered all over the web. But what ingredients do these bath bombs contain? Many times they are infused with perfume oils that may contain toxic scents that can disturb your nervous system: in other words, those seemingly innocent scents may be neurotoxic and may block the liver’s ability to detoxify properly.

As you all are aware, my mission is to make sure that you ALWAYS make healthy choices and that means that I am concerned about what you use in your shower and/or bathtub. When you reach for a store bought bath bomb, be careful. When buying these products you must be a label reader. Remember: if you can’t pronounce it, I can almost guarantee that it is synthetic and toxic in nature. In fact, you may want to peruse a web site called EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Data Base. You can type in most personal care products and get a health rating on ingredients. Very helpful.

And why is this so important? If we are not careful, what we smell and what our pores absorb can create massive cellular membrane inflammation. So the bath bombs at our local bath and beauty shop might smell really good but more than likely they will contain ingredients that your cells will HATE! Now what?

Great News for the Health Conscious

There is an easy way to make your own! And whether you have a bathtub or a shower, you can enjoy health promoting bath bombs with natural essential oil scents.

Bath bombs can be relaxing, detoxifying or immune boosting so it is up to you to choose the perfect combination of natural essential oils to be used. Read over the basic list of ingredients below as they all have very specific health advantages.

Epsom Salts: Epsom salts will draw toxins out of your skin.

Baking Soda: Baking soda will not only alkalize but will also draw out toxins.

Coconut Oil: Coconut oil is anti-viral, containing both lauric acid and capric acide. It can also help to sooth and moisturize the skin.

Citric Acid: Citric acid is found in fruits and vegetables, and will give your bath bomb its fizzy quality.

Basic Recipe – Healthy Bath Bomb

  • 1/2 cup Epsom salts
  • 2 Tbsp. organic, raw virgin coconut oil
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup citric acid – can be found at your local grocery store in the canning section

Directions:

  1. Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
  3. Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl, mixing slowly. You may see some fizz happening already, but that is okay.
  4. Start the process of forming the ingredients into small ball shapes.
  5. Prepare a muffin pan with a few drops of olive oil to make sure each muffin compartment is oiled slightly, so the bath bombs don’t stick after they dry.
  6. Take the small balls and firmly push them into each muffin mold. Note: don’t put too much of the mixture in, as they expand.
  7. Leave in a well-ventilated area for at least 3 hours or until they are dry upon touch. If it is muggy, you may need to leave them dry overnight.
  8. Pop them out of each mold and place in an airtight bag so they don’t get soggy. You can use natural parchment paper baggies from your local health food store to store your bath bombs.

Cold and Flu Bath Bomb

Using the basic bath bomb recipe above, mix in the following oils into the liquid blend:

  • Add 4 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil
  • Add 2 drops of Peppermint essential oil
  • Eucalyptus contains eucalyptol and alpha terpineol oils that increase respiratory function and promote easy breathing.
  • Peppermint is calming to your digestive system, quiets nausea and reduces stomachaches; but it will also do a great job opening up your nasal passages.

Inhale those fumes and feel your sinuses and respiratory system open up!

Energizer Bath Bomb:

Using the basic bath bomb recipe above, mix in the following oils into the liquid blend:

  • Add 4 drops of Grapefruit essential oil
  • Add 2 drops of Lemon essential oil
  • Grapefruit oil is both invigorating and energizing. It is frequently used to support the liver and gallbladder. It also purifies, cleanses and will promote balance metabolism.
  • Lemon will purify the air, it is stimulating, energizing and helps to protect against seasonal flu bugs.

Soothe the Day Away Bath Bomb

Using the basic bath bomb recipe above, mix in the following oils into the liquid blend:

  • Add 4 drops of Lavender essential oil
  • Add 2 drops of Frankincense essential oil
  • Lavender is noted for its calming properties, it can calm down skin irritations and can soothe tension from both muscles and the mind. The Romans and Egyptians used lavender oil in ancient times for bathing and relaxation.
  • Frankincense promotes immunity and cellular health. It is also anti-inflammatory and can evoke feelings of peace, relaxation and well-being.

Note: Use an additional few extra drops of Lavender essential oil on the bottom of each foot before getting into bed for a good night’s sleep.

All Essential Oils Are NOT Alike:

Essential oils are volatile liquids distilled from plants. They must be purely distilled to protect their chemical constituents that are affected by the following: soil conditions, climate, temperature, harvest season, method, whether the plants are grown in organic soil, low pressure and low temperature. So using anything less than certified, pure therapeutic-grade oils may NOT give you therapeutic benefits.

How to Use Your Healthy Bath Bombs:

  • If you only have a shower, turn on the water, get in and place the bath bomb at your feet so the shower water can hit the bath bomb directly. It will immediately start to fizz and your bathroom and your lungs will be filled with healing essential oil molecules.
  • If you have a bathtub, run the bath water, making sure that the water is at a comfortable temperature. When the tub is filled with water, get in and drop the bath bomb in the water. As the bath bomb starts to FIZZ it will emit those wonderful natural scents; so sit back, relax and enjoy the healing fragrances.

As you will experience, it is worth it to take the time to make your own healthy bath bombs. Although it takes a little bit of advanced planning, remember that our bodies need to be protected from upstream toxins.

Again, what we breath and what we put on our skin matters! Protect your health by being proactive. In addition to bath bombs, jojoba oil has many skin supporting benefits! Follow my recipes and/or create your own and just perhaps… this might be the start of making some healthy, safe handmade gifts for the upcoming holidays. Your family and friends will be so grateful. Keep it healthy folks!

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  1. AvatarAustin

    December 7, 2015 at 11:18 am

    Awesome article! I love a good bath 🙂 what are your thoughts about fluoride and chlorine in the water? It would seem that these would be absorbed by the skin during a bath. Would it make sense to purchase a quality shower head filter and fill up the tub from up above?

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    • AvatarMeredith Dykstra

      December 8, 2015 at 12:27 pm

      Hi Austin,
      Thanks for reaching out. Dr Pompa suggests using a whole house filtration system to protect yourself from toxins in the water system. Check out the full system and others and more info here:https://www.revelationhealth.com/Water-Filtration-02/

      Reply
    • AvatarTanya

      November 1, 2018 at 1:45 pm

      I read somewhere a while ago that a teaspoon on one capsule of vit C powder absorbs chlorine, and i would agree, it takes about a minute, then i add some epsom salts. I’ve tired with and without. Hand when travelling – i have no idea about flouride however. Household filters are the best way tho. IMO 🙂

      Reply
  2. AvatarPearl

    November 5, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    For the recipe, which of those are wet ingredients?
    I also want to point out that citric acid, although it does come from fruits, isn’t usually made naturally but synthesized from black mold. It’s cheaper to make tha way. Make sure you purchase citric acid made from non-gmo fermented fruit.

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    • AvatarMeredith Dykstra

      November 8, 2016 at 10:37 am

      Thanks Pearl, and good point! Looks like just the coconut oil is “wet.” Let us know how the bombs turn out 🙂

      Reply
  3. AvatarKathryn Jencks

    March 6, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    I found that the coconut oil amount was not enough to bind the dry ingredients. I ended up adding an additional tablespoon (melted) of coconut oil and 1 teaspoon of water. I took about an eighth of a cup of the dry ingredients and put the water and melted coconut oil with it in a separate bowl. I mixed it quickly and let it complete it’s reaction before adding it to the main bowl. This added enough moisture without causing the larger bowl of ingredients to react when combining.

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    • AvatarAriel

      March 10, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      You could also try witch hazel to wet the ingredients further. I put some in a spray bottle and spray a little at a time till it reaches a good constancy. I causes a very minimal reaction. I hope my advice isn’t unwelcome 🙂

      Reply
  4. AvatarDeborah Smooth

    May 17, 2017 at 6:58 am

    hi, thanks for sharing such helpful information on bath bombs.Bath bombs products are made up of sodium bicarbonate and baking soda which is not harmful to human body. Instead, bath bombs ingredients help in cleansing and moisturising your skin.

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  5. Avataryelena

    June 13, 2017 at 3:21 am

    What color are those bath bombs? I would love to make colorful bath Bombs, what would you suggest (not harmful)

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    • AvatarMeredith Dykstra

      June 13, 2017 at 3:47 pm

      You could use a sprinkle of turmeric powder for yellow color, algae powder for green, and beet root powder for pink 🙂

      Reply
  6. AvatarJeves

    July 26, 2017 at 1:16 pm

    Limit to how many BB’s per bath? (33 gal tub)

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    • AvatarMeredith Dykstra

      July 28, 2017 at 9:54 am

      I would think 1 BB would do the job 🙂

      Reply
  7. AvatarSuzanne

    August 2, 2017 at 1:11 am

    Hi! Is Mika (not sure of spelling) healthy to use, as color or not in BB? Thanks.

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    • AvatarMeredith Dykstra

      August 2, 2017 at 1:05 pm

      Hi Suzanne!
      Mica is listed as a “low” concern on the EWG website: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/703949/MICA/#.WYIF34jyvIU

      Reply
  8. AvatarMaya

    December 1, 2018 at 1:45 am

    Hi my name is Maya. I love hand craft and homemade gifts. In fact I don’t think I have ever given any family member a store bought gift! But I have a few questions for you if I may. What of it doesn’t fizz, I mean what if you recipe had some problems just there?( only asking this because my friends said that you had to put shampoo in your bath bomb/water) do you think that humanity will ever find a cure for skin cancer? Please respond

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    • AvatarAshley Smith

      December 3, 2018 at 6:00 pm

      Hi Maya! What I think is that humans need to get used to using things that don’t bubble, lather, foam, and fizz so much. 😉 I would think if it doesn’t fizz it’s not a problem, as most natural products don’t behave the same way we’ve grown accustomed to conventional products behaving.
      And I sure hope there will be a cure! Until then, prevention is key!!

      Reply
  9. AvatarJay

    January 4, 2019 at 8:19 pm

    I tried making some bath bombs last night (during two days of East Texas rain – took a while to dry out).

    I too had to add a considerable amount of extra oil (around 1/2 cup) just to get the bath bomb mixture to adhere together enough to place in the molds. Used high quality essential oil drops for the fragrance and aromatherapy. Also, I added some dried calendula and dried rose buds.

    Although they were still rather soft, my wife used one in her bath – it floated and immediately started fizzing away – the fragrance was phenomenal, and she remarked how smooth and moisturized her skin felt after getting out and drying off.

    Reply
    • AvatarAshley Smith

      January 4, 2019 at 10:28 pm

      Thank you for your wonderful input. Glad you’re enjoying! 🙂

      Reply
  10. AvatarLaxmi

    February 23, 2019 at 8:00 pm

    Several Essential Oils (org. and extracted w/o chems) have significant effects on skin. Lavender creates healthy cells. Frankincense is anti-cancer. And more… EOS are wondeful. Plants are fantastic. ?
    ? Does anyone know how or what to substitute the baking soda but still makes fizzy BB? My skin is too sensitive for baking soda. TY!

    Reply
    • AvatarAshley Smith

      February 24, 2019 at 2:00 pm

      I would just suggest dropping the EOs directly into your bath, maybe with a little coconut oil. 🙂

      Reply
  11. AvatarTerra

    April 19, 2019 at 1:01 pm

    Buttermilk powder works great to give it a fizz!

    Reply

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