Handcrafted Natural Bath Bombs

Handcrafted natural bath bombs made in small batches with citric acid, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), essential oils, and botanical ingredients. The classic citric acid + sodium bicarbonate reaction produces the characteristic fizz when wet, releasing aromatic essential oils into the bathwater for a sensory bath experience.

How Bath Bombs Work

The classic bath bomb chemistry combines citric acid (a weak organic acid) and sodium bicarbonate (a weak base) in a dry mixture. When the bath bomb hits water, the acid-base reaction releases carbon dioxide bubbles - the characteristic fizz. The essential oils and botanicals that are incorporated into the bath bomb release into the bath water as the bath bomb dissolves.

Key Facts

Primary ingredients

Citric acid, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), essential oils, botanicals

Fizz mechanism

Citric acid + sodium bicarbonate acid-base reaction releases CO₂

Scents/colors

Vary by batch - check label for specific aromatic and botanical content

Bath water effect

Fizzes, releases aromatic compounds, softens water slightly

Dissolution time

Typically 2-5 minutes depending on bath bomb size and water temperature

How to Use a Bath Bomb

Fill a bathtub with warm water. Drop the bath bomb into the water and watch it fizz. The fizzing typically takes 2-5 minutes; relax in the bath while the bath bomb dissolves. Sensitive skin types should test individual bath bombs for sensitivity to specific essential oils.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a bath bomb fizz?
The citric acid + sodium bicarbonate acid-base reaction releases CO₂ bubbles when wet.

What scents are available?
Vary by batch; check the label for the specific scent of the bath bomb you've selected.

How long does the fizz last?
Typically 2-5 minutes.

Are they safe for sensitive skin?
Generally yes; sensitive skin types should test individual bath bombs for sensitivity to specific essential oils.

Can I use them in a shower?
Not effectively; bath bombs need to dissolve in standing water.

Are they natural?
Yes; handcrafted with natural ingredients (citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, essential oils, botanicals).