B AT H & B O DY
Shimmering Quartz Bath Bombs
Crystals are just like old friends: beautiful, relaxing to be around, and never fail to make you smile. These shimmering geode bath bombs look just like a quartz crystal! Naturally coloured and easy to assemble, it’s almost too pretty to use. Makes a show-stopping gift, especially when displayed in a reusable glass jar. Toss in the bath for a lovely bath ritual, and bask in the botanical wellness that nature offers.
YIELDS: 3-6 GEODE HALVES, DEPENDING ON THE
DIRECTIONS: Combine baking soda, citric acid, and
SIZE OF MOLD & FILLER USED
cornstarch. Mix well to combine. Split into separate
ROCK BASE LAYER
bowls if various colours are desired, divide between
½ cup baking soda
several bowls. Add chosen clays or cocoa powder.
¼ cup citric acid
Add essential oils and further colourants, if using.
¼ cup cornstarch
Mix well.
½ - 1 tsp clay or cocoa powder (i.e. fuller’s earth, glacial, rhassoul) for an earthy look
Using a spray bottle, moisten the mixture a few
Earth’s Aromatique hydrosol of choice or water in a spray bottle
it stays in a clump when squeezing a handful. Work
Half circle bath bomb mold, muffin tin (greased with coconut oil) or other mold of choice
not to add too much moisture.
sparse sprays at a time, stirring well in between. Stop when the mixture looks like very dry pastry and quickly so ingredients do not dry out, and be sure Pack contents into mold, pressing more into bottom and sides, leaving a concave shape in the middle.
CRYSTAL TOP LAYER
Let dry.
⅓ cup epsom salts
Spoon a few tablespoons of epsom salts onto the
⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
top of mold. Drizzle over 1 tablespoon of melted
OPTIONAL
1 - 10 drops skin-safe essential oils ½ - 1 tsp tub-safe colorant (charcoal, mica, etc.)
coconut oil. Layer epsom salts and coconut oil until desired “crystal” look is reached. Place in the fridge for 3-5 hours. Release carefully from molds. Store in a cool/dry place. Use 1 geode per bath. Coconut oil may make your tub slippery: use caution when entering, and rinse tub well afterwards.
