Guest Post: DIY Milk Bath Bombs

via

Happy Monday girls! Do I ever have a treat for you today. I am busy as can be this weekend in the last minute moving things and then settling into our new home later in the week. Michelle Pino, the spa manager at Skana, a spa in upstate New York, was kind enough to share a guest post for making your own milk bath bombs. I’ll definitely be trying these myself next week in my brand new garden tub to help me relax after all the moving chaos. Enjoy! xo

DIY Milk Bath Bombs

When it comes to a relaxing soak in the bathtub, bath bombs are,
well, the bomb! They can also be a pricey indulgence. For
moms on a budget, those little balls of bliss can come with a steep price tag
when there are mouths to feed and bills to pay. When every penny counts, but
you need some time to relax and pamper yourself, consider making your own
goat’s milk bath bombs. Not only will you save money by making your own, you
can tailor the color and scent to suit your personal style. Better yet, make
several batches at one time so you have a variety of scents on hand to match
your every mood.

What you need

2 cups baking soda

1 cup cornstarch

1/2 cup powdered goat’s milk or powdered buttermilk

3 tablespoons Epsom or Dead Sea salts

Essential or skin friendly scent oil of your choice

1-2 tablespoons moisturizing oil (Such as jojoba, almond or
grapeseed)

Skin friendly coloring of your choice

1 cup citric acid

Witch hazel (Just enough to moisten)

Large bowl

Mist spray bottle

2 ounce size plastic molds, if desired

Directions

Combine all of the dry ingredients, except the citric acid, in a
large bowl

Combine your moisturizing and scent oils with the coloring then drizzle
over the dry ingredients

Add citric acid, making sure to mix well

Spritz with a small amount of witch hazel and continue mixing

Please note: if you overspray, the witch hazel will react
with the citric acid and it will begin to fizz

Repeat the spraying and mixing for about ten minutes, until the
mixture holds it shape in your hands like dough

If using plastic molds to shape your bath bombs, pack the mixture
tightly in each cavity and allow to rest for about 15-20 minutes

They should easily pop out of the mold, but they are very fragile,
so be gentle handling them

If you are shaping them by hand, shape into balls that weigh about
two ounces each and pack tightly

Allow the bombs to set up overnight in a warm, dry location so
they can properly cure

Once completed, store your bombs in plastic airtight container
away from moisture. They can be kept for up to six months

Simply drop a bath bomb in your bath water as it is being drawn
and allow it to dissolve completely. Relax and enjoy a pampering, spa-like
bath.

Michelle Pino, is a Spa Manager at Skana, a spa in upstate New York at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, NY.  She
enjoys DIY projects, healthy recipes, exercise, and all things related to skin
care. If you have any comments or questions feel free to contact Michelle via
email at michellepino@turningstone.com.