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My Reward PointsDid you know? Pomegranates are known as the “fruits of gods” in Greek and ancient Egypt. They were used by kings and queens to add beauty to their skin. It was used in various ways like as a blush in cosmetics, to reverse the signs of early ageing, and promote overall health of the skin.
Pomegranates are packed with antioxidant properties which help the skin fight free radicals and environmental pollution which causes premature ageing. It works as a natural moisturizer which helps in reducing eczema. Adding pomegranate to a bath bomb makes it easier to reap its benefits.
Know About Pomegranate Bath Bomb Ingredients
Ingredients that make pomegranate bath bombs are so much fun and add additional supplements to the skin.
1. Baking Soda
The fizz you see and experience when you add the bath bomb in the tub, it happens because of this ingredient. Baking soda also helps in cleansing skin, reducing skin irritation, and pain while creating a fun experience.
2. Sweet Almond Oil
It is rich in vitamin A and E which work towards locking in the moisture in the skin and leaving skin feeling soft and radiant. When used frequently, sweet almond oil tends to improve skin tone and complexion.
3. Rosemary Essential Oil
Scent of rosemary essential oil is slightly herbal which tends to awaken your senses and uplift the mood. It also assists in clearing the mind and relaxing the body therefore reducing stress. It promotes the wellbeing of mind and body collectively.
4. Goat Milk Powder
Goat milk powder is rich in vitamins and minerals which gently soothes the skin along with nourishing it. It is highly known for its moisturizing properties which keep skin supple and hydrated. It tends to help with eczema as well.
5. Citric Acid
This ingredient adds extra fizz to the bath bombs along with baking soda. It activates the release of carbon dioxide from baking soda leading to additional fizz. It also exfoliates dead skin, gently unclogs pores, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
DIY Pomegranate Bath Bomb Recipe - Step By Step
Crafting your very own pomegranate bath bomb is a rewarding and fun experience. It creates a sense of accomplishment at the end of the DIY when your bath bombs are ready. When you enjoy those bath bombs it fills you with a deep sense of relaxation.
Ingredients:
- Citric Acid - ½ Cup
- Corn Starch - ¼ Cup
- Baking Soda - 1 Cup
- Rubbing Alcohol - 75 Grams
- Sweet Almond Oil - 1 Teaspoon
- Goat Milk Powder - 1 Tablespoon
- Rosemary Essential Oil - 20 Drops
- Freeze Dried Pomegranate - ¼ Cup
Supplies:
- Bowls
- Spoon
- Blender
- Spray Bottle
- Bath Bomb Mold
- Measuring Scale
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Directions:
Step 1: Take a bowl and add 1 cup of baking soda, ½ cup of citric acid, ¼ cup of corn starch, and 1 tablespoon of goat milk powder. Mix until there are no lumps left.
Step 2: Now you can add essential oils to the dry mix. Make sure to keep mixing as the essential oils will form lumps in the bath bomb mix.
Step 3: You can also use your hands to remove the lumps. Start spritzing a little rubbing alcohol from a spray bottle until it holds together in the form of a ball.
Step 4: That’s when you will know when to stop spritzing rubbing alcohol. Take the frozen dried pomegranate and blend it in a blender to add some color to the bath bomb.
Step 5: You can take any frozen dried fruits of your choice or skip this step if you want. You can add blended frozen dried strawberry powder to the mix.
Step 6: Or you can add it separately into the one side of the bath bomb mold to give it more pop of color. Once both the sides of bath bomb molds are overflowing with the mix, gently press them together.
Step 7: Leave them for an hour to set before removing the mold. Make sure to tap the mold with a spoon lightly to release the bath bomb.
Step 8: Again leave the bath bomb alone for about a day to completely harden before use. Your bath bomb is now ready to fizz up your bath routine and add color to it with its calming aroma.
Conclusion
Pomegranate bath bombs are a pampering experience for everyone whether they are an adult or a kid. It has the cleansing power of baking soda while the nourishing properties of sweet almond oil and goat milk powder soothe the skin. Rosemary essential oil helps bring the mind and body in tune with each other. After a day of tireless work, your body would require a calming bath to relax.
