The effervescent bath salts are a kind of mix between bath salts and bath bombs: the consistency is that of bath salts and the effervescence that of bath bombs. They are the last frontier of fun when you take a bath, plus they are easy and cheap to do. Also, if you have kids who get bored easily, they will not only have a lot of fun making effervescent bath salts, but also bathing with them… read this article to find out how to make them!
Ingrediants
- 1 cup of Epsom salts
- 1 cup of sea salt
- 1 cup baking soda (sifted)
- 1/2 cup of citric acid
- Food coloring of your choice
- 1 teaspoon of essential oil for the care of your skin
Steps
Step 1. Mix the Epsom salts, sea salt, and baking soda well
Step 2. Add a few drops of food coloring of a color of your choice
Mix it well.
Step 3. Add 1 teaspoon of essential oil for your skin care
Mix it well.
Step 4. Add 1/2 cup of citric acid
Mix it well.
Step 5. Use a funnel to pour the freshly made mixture into a container or pitcher
Step 6. Seal the container
Decorate it however you want. If it's a gift, add a note explaining what it contains and how to use the effervescent bath salts.
Use them in hot water to make them sparkle to the max
Advice
- You can find citric acid in tea supply stores, drugstores, and even online. Sometimes, it is also found in the bakery sector of the supermarket.
- You may hear a popping crack when you open the pitcher - it's caused by citric acid and it's normal, don't worry.
- Make sure the baking soda is sieved. Baking soda will clump a lot if you don't sift it.
- Makes a great gift for people who enjoy spending hours in the bathtub!
