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DIY Headache Bath Bombs (with essential oils)

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Headache bath bombs are one of my favorite types of bath bombs to make. This tutorial is fairly easy and makes more than one so you have several bath bombs on hand when you need them most! 

I’ve mentioned before that one thing I wanted to really start using this year is essential oils. A few months ago, I purchased a starter kit through a friend, and I’ve started diffusing essential oils every day. I have this diffuser (this is an affiliate link!) and my favorite oil is peppermint (you can use peppermint for so many things.) I also diffuse lavender, lemon and eucalyptus on a regular basis. 

But I’ve wanted to do more with the oils. They can help me alleviate stress, they help me feel like I can focus a little better, and often times they relax me. 

DIY Headache Bath Bombs for stress relief

You know what else is relaxing? Baths. I don’t take enough baths (showers, yes, but this mom doesn’t get to enjoy the bathtub nearly enough.) My husband bought me a bath bomb on a recent trip, and I think they can be so nice to use. And a bath bomb that can assist with headaches? I needed this in my life. I have a few friends who could benefit from this – and wouldn’t it be fun to gift bath bombs to friends? These would also make a really great teacher gift. 

DIY Headache Bath Bombs

Ingredients

  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup citric acid
  • 1/2 cup epsom salt
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tbs almond oil
  • 3 teaspoons witch hazel
  • 1 teaspoon green mica powder
  • 10 drops lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops peppermint essential oil
  • Small spray bottle with water

  1. In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients and mix well. Make sure there are no clumps.
  2. In a small glass bowl, combine the almond oil, essential oils and witch hazel. 
  3. Whisk.
  4. Pour the liquid mixture into the large bowl, it will fizz once the liquid touches it.
  5. Begin mixing using a fork (or your hands) until everything looks combined and somewhat moist.
  6. Prep your molds (the molds I use are on this page!) and use a spoon to fill the molds halfway. Using a silicone spatula, press the mixture into the molds firmly. Spray each mold with a small bit of water (one spray) and press down again to make sure they’re firm.
  7. Using too much water will cause the bombs to lose their fizz. If you don’t press down firmly, the bombs will not hold together.
  8. Divide the rest of the mixture into the molds and again press down firmly. Spray the top with water and press down again.
  9. Let sit on the counter for twenty four hours to set before removing from molds.
  10. Makes 4 large ball bath bombs or 9 cupcake style bombs if using silicone cupcake molds.

Note: from the mica powder and the almond oil these bombs will leave your bath a bit slippery- so take caution when getting out!

Have you tried essential oils? What are your favorite blends? 

Other Bath Bomb Recipes: 

  • DIY Mini Lemon Lavender Bath Bomb Recipe for Relaxation
  • DIY Orange-Scented Mickey Mouse Bath Bombs

July 26, 2017 6:00 am Jaime 9 Comments Filed Under: diy, Featured

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    March 25, 2018 at 10:17 am

    That lavender peppermint combo is perfect for headaches! Love these- I spend way to much on Lush ones!

    Reply
  2. Julie says

    April 2, 2018 at 10:31 pm

    What is the mica powder for? Not something I have seen around here so not sure I would be able to add it in.

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      April 3, 2018 at 9:31 am

      The mica powder is used for the color in the bath bombs. You can find it on Amazon. ?

      Reply
  3. 2921 says

    November 4, 2020 at 12:58 am

    Is it a must to add witch hazel and green mica powder?

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      November 4, 2020 at 8:52 am

      The mica powder is just for color, so that is not necessary. Witch hazel will help hold the bath bomb together.

      Reply
  4. Katie says

    December 20, 2020 at 8:36 pm

    I have fractionated coconut oil and I can’t find almond oil, could I use that instead?

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      December 21, 2020 at 9:36 pm

      You possibly could use the fractionated coconut oil. I also have the coconut oil and I feel like it would be the same consistency. (You can find almond oil on Amazon if you don’t want to chance it!)

      Reply

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I’m Jaime – an Asheville, NC mom, blogger and owner of LoveJaime.com. I have many roles as a wife, mom, runner, crafter and friend. I manage a website and social media for my alma mater by day, and this site by night and weekends. LoveJaime.com is a mixture of tips and stories relating to family, fitness, recipes, crafts and life in general. I love to create, write and share content that others can relate to.

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