Learn to make all-natural DIY cola bath bombs that smell just like soda! This natural bath bomb recipe uses a combination of essential oils to create an authentic cola scent. No synthetic fragrance oils necessary! Kids and adults alike will love these soda bath bombs.
These sweet, fragrant DIY cola bath bombs are fizzy, just like real cola! Yes, we are a natural blog and believe it or not, this is a natural bath bomb recipe. There are absolutely no synthetic fragrance oils or artificial dyes in these bath bombs.
How did we achieve that natural cola scent without using an artificial cola fragrance? Did you know that a very popular brand of cola is rumoured to use a special blend of food-grade essential oils to achieve their unique flavour and aroma? It’s sweet orange and lime essential oils, with a sprinkling of dried lime peel and a dash of vanilla oleoresin, that give our DIY natural bath bombs their refreshing aromatic cola scent!
This delicious sweet cola aroma is sure to be a hit with your kids, nieces, nephews — any kid really. Although, adults might just like these natural bath bombs too, especially if they love the invigorating scent of cola. But if you’re looking for a natural bath bomb recipe for kids, these are sure to be a hit!
If you prefer floral scents check out our DIY rose vanilla bath bombs. But if you want to enjoy the sweet fragrance of an icy cold glass of cola without the calories, then this JUST might be your natural bath bomb recipe.
Ingredients for DIY natural Cola Bath Bombs
In most of our natural bath bomb recipes, we use organic coconut oil, which is a saturated fat and is resilient to light and heat. Coconut oil is wonderfully moisturizing with antibacterial properties. However, you can substitute any low-PUFA oil such as shea oil, jojoba oil or camellia oil in this easy kids bath bomb recipe.
We don’t recommend using less stable, polyunsaturated oils such as sunflower oil, safflower oil or sweet almond oil in natural bath bomb recipes. These high-PUFA oils will oxidize in hot bathwater and become rancid. To learn more about the damaging effects of polyunsaturated oils on your skin, please check out this article.
Natural DIY Cola Bath Bombs With Essential Oils
What You'll Need
Supplies
- Stainless steel bath bomb molds
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk or large spoon
- Cookie sheet
- Unbleached parchment paper
- Zest grater
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 1/2 cup citric acid powder
- 1/2 cup epsom salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tsp coconut oil (or other low-PUFA oil)
- 3 tsp water (see recipe instructions)
- 20 drops steam-distilled lime essential oil
- 15 drops sweet orange essential oil
- 10 drops vanilla oleoresin (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
Decoration
- Dried lime peel, dried orange peel, or both You can use freshly grated peel if you store the bath bombs in your fridge.
Instructions
- If making your own dried lime or orange peel, grate the rind of two limes or two oranges with a zest grater. You can also use one of each. Cover a cookie sheet with unbleached parchment paper. Evenly spread the rind on the parchment paper. Bake at 200 degrees for 30 minutes and allow to cool. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, place all the dry ingredients. Mix well with a whisk or large spoon, making sure to remove any lumps.
- Melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan on low heat. Slowly add the oil to the dry ingredients. If you notice a bit too much fizzing of the dry ingredients, add the oil even slower. Whisk gently.
- Add the water and your essential oils. Again, whisk as you go, always adding the wet ingredients slowly. NOTE: if using vanilla extract instead of vanilla oleoresin, use 2 tsp of water instead of 3 tsp.
- Once the mixture is ready for your molds, scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the dried orange or lime rind into one half of your bath bomb mold. Make sure the dried lime is on the bottom so the bath bomb will have the dried fruit as a pretty garnish. This step is optional however. Tip: greasing the molds slightly with coconut oil will make the bath bombs easier to remove later.
- Then, add the bath bomb mixture to your mold. Firmly pat the mixture to conform to your mold, slightly overfilling it. Do the same with the other half of the mold, omitting the dried fruit on the bottom. Put the two sides together and press firmly, allowing the excess mixture to fall back back into your mixing bowl.
- Place your molds on a cookie sheet or cutting board covered in parchment paper to set. Don’t leave the bombs in the mold too long or they will be difficult to remove. If you remove them too soon and they crumble, simply place them back in the mold and give them more time to set. We determined that 1 - 1 1/2 hours of curing time is the magic time frame for this recipe.
Notes
Benefits of natural bath bombs
We love natural bath bombs because they’re easy to make with a little practice, and they make for lovely money-saving and personalized gifts. Using the bath bomb molds however is a learning curve, let me tell you. (For more pictures of the bath bomb making process, see this post.)
But once you perfect your DIY bath bomb making skills, you can make some fun homemade and natural bath bombs for your friends and family.
Plus, you can feel good knowing that you and your loved ones’ bathwater will be free of chemicals, artificial dyes and synthetic fragrances with this natural cola bath bomb recipe.
How to store natural bath bombs
For gifting, place your cola bath bombs in a reusable cotton bag with a pretty paper tag for a handmade, eco-friendly gift. And, be sure to store your homemade bath bombs in an air-tight container away from heat, light and moisture.
More DIY bath bomb recipes
Looking for more natural bath bomb recipe ideas? Check these out:
Also check out our other all-natural cola scented recipes:
- Refreshing Cola Diffuser Recipe
- All-Natural DIY Cola Lip Balm With Essential Oils
- DIY Vodka Room Spray With Essential Oils
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rebeccassoapdeli
Saturday 13th of October 2018
I think it's so cool you can make these smell like cola using essential oils! Great idea!
Kim
Sunday 14th of October 2018
Thanks so much, Rebecca!