It is now officially Autumn! If you are looking to get that perfect cosy Autumnal pamper feeling, then this blog post is for you. See how to make three of the best Autumn-inspired bath bombs; including, pumpkin spice, apple pie and custard and hot cocoa/chocolate.

So, September 22nd marked the Autumn equinox. The days will now be getting shorter, meaning darker evenings and colder temperatures. What better way to get that cosy vibe going with a lovely pampering bath filled with wonderful fall/autumn scents? Not only that, but these would make the perfect gift for bath lovers out there too.

Now, I may be making a bold claim by saying these are the ‘best’ Autumn-inspired bath bombs, but they are just delightful. There is just something about an inviting scent isn’t there? I think i have captured just that in these wonderful bath bombs. These are all inspired by the comforting smells of warm desserts and drinks. A pumpkin spice inspired bath bomb, an apple-pie inspired bath bomb, and a hot chocolate inspired bath bomb.

To add to the cosiness of these bath bombs, why not have a go at making some truly cosy candles too?

So if you would like to see how to make these Autumn-inspired bath bombs, then let’s get crafting!

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Please note that I am not a skincare expert, and to make/use these bath bombs at your own caution. Always do a test patch on your own skin.

Autumn Inspired Bath Bombs – Pumpkin Spice

This bath bombs definitely gives off the cosy vibes and the fragrance is made up of several essential oils. This includes the sweet smell of orange, with a hint of ginger, clove and frankincense. A perfect mix for the autumn vibe!

What you need:

This recipe is very similar to the usual base I use to make bath bombs, with a slight change to the salt used in it. This recipe makes approximately 2 large bath bombs, 2 medium-size bath bombs and 1 small bath bomb.

To make the pumpkin spice bath bombs, you will need the following items:

• 1 cup (128g) of bicarbonate soda
• 1/2 cup (64g) citric acid
• 1/2 cup (64g) cornstarch
• 3 TBsp Dead Sea Salt
• 1 TBsp Coconut oil
• 1/2 TBsp Polysorbate 80
• 1.5ml Sweet Orange essential oil
• 1ml Frankincense essential oil
• .25ml Clove essential oil
• .25ml Ginger essential oil
• Liquid soap colourant
• Witch Hazel in a spray bottle

You will also need:

• Large glass mixing bowl
• Measuring cups, spoons and/or weighing scales
• Pipettes
• Bath bomb moulds

Step 1 – Mix dry ingredients

The first step is to place all the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl. This includes the bicarbonate of soda, cornstarch and dead sea salt. Add in the citric acid last, mixing everything together fully.
Set this aside whilst the wet ingredients are prepared.

Step 2 – Mix wet ingredients

Then it is time to prepare the wet ingredients. Melt the coconut oil in a microwave-safe jug. Then add in a few drops of your chosen soap colourant. I liked the orange hue to go with the chosen essential oils, but you can use any colour you feel fits with the fragrance. Mix the two together well.

Next, it is time to add to the coconut oil the various essential oils. I find it easier to add in the larger quantities first and then the smaller quantities. Again, mix together thoroughly.

You will find that the colour hasn’t dispersed through the mixture very well, and the essential oils may be sitting on top. To incorporate everything together Polysorbate 80 is required. This will also help the ingredients disperse through the bathwater too, hopefully stopping the dreadful colour ring to the bath. Mix this in, and you will notice that the oil mixture will thicken.

Step 3 – Create the bath bombs

Next, it is time to add the oil mixture to the dry bath bomb mixture. Add this in parts, fully mixing the dry mixture as you do so. This will aid in reducing the mixture from fizzing too early, which you don’t want to happen now, but in the bath.

The mixture should be clumping together, however, is more than likely not enough for the bath bombs to stick together. This is where witch hazel comes in. Spritz the mixture in one to two bursts, making sure to mix constantly when doing so.

Keep doing this, until the mixture resembles damp sand consistency. When the consistency is right, the mixture can be squeezed in hand and maintain it’s shaping when tossed from one hand to the other.

Then, it is time to use the bath bomb moulds to form the first of the autumn-inspired bath bombs. Start by using one half of the bath bomb mould, and sprinkling in the bath bomb mixture, ensuring that it is over-filled. Repeat the same with the remaining half of the bath bomb mould. Then it is time to push the two halves together, firmly but even, until the two halves meet.

Use a spoon to tap the bath bomb mould on either end, as this will aid in releasing the bath bomb from the mould. Gently pull one half of the bath bomb mould off to expose one half of the newly formed bath bomb. Holding this gently in hand, remove the remaining half of the mould.
Place the bath bomb onto a pre-lined tray and allow to dry out for 24 -48 hours. You can turn the bath bombs halfway through the drying time to aid in them fully drying out.

Then the first autumn-inspired bath bomb is complete!

Autumn-Inspired Bath Bombs – Apple Pie and Custard

Now, this bath bomb is just delightful. Differently from the first bath bomb, as this one uses a fragrance oil rather than essential oils. To me, the fragrance smells of apple pie and custard and definitely gives a cosy vibe. Candle Shack’s ‘Witches Brew’ is the fragrance of choice for this bath bomb. Now, this fragrance can be described as having notes of hazelnut, vanilla and chocolate, but to me, it just smells like a yummy baked dessert with custard. Either way, it is a truly cosy autumn fragrance.

This is also a fragrance oil that I used to make the wax melts in these Christmas Candles.

What you need:

Slightly different ingredients are used to make this bath bomb, however, the basic principle is the same. These will make two large bath bombs, two medium-size bath bombs and one small bath bomb from this mixture.

The ingredients needed are:

• 1 cup (128g) Bicarbonate soda
• 1/2 cup (64g) Citric Acid
• 1/2 cup (64g) Cornstarch
• 3 Tbsp Epsom Salt
• 1 Tbs Coconut Oil
• 1/2 Tbsp Polysorbate 80
• 3 ml ‘Witches Brew’ Fragrance Oil
• Liquid Soap Colourant
• Witch Hazel in a spray bottle

Step 1 – Mix the dry ingredients

Similar to the first bath bomb, you want to mix all of the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. This mixture may look slightly different because the Epsom salt crystals are larger than that of the dead sea salt ones. Set aside.

Step 2 – Prepare the wet ingredients

Again, the coconut oil should be melted first before adding in any of the other liquid ingredients. Then add in your chosen colour. I opted for a green colour, because of the fragrance reminding me of apple pie. Also, I thought the green goes well with the name of the fragrance oil ‘Witches Brew’.

Next, it is time to add in the delightful fragrance oil. Now, you do not want to exceed 1% of the total amount of the mixture with the fragrance oil. This will make it safe for use on the skin and is why 3ml is added to the mixture. You can add less than this if you feel the fragrance oil is too strong.

Following this, add in the polysorbate 80 to help the mixture combine and be dispersed through the bath, rather than sitting on the top of the water.

Step 3 – Form the Bath Bombs

Like before, you want to slowly add in the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing continuously. When the mixture is the correct consistency, with or without requiring the witch hazel spritz, place the mixture into the moulds.
Remember to sprinkle this in and ensure the mixture is more than the mould, before pushing the two halves together with even pressure.

Remove from the moulds and allow to dry for 24-48 hours, turning regular to aid in drying.

Then the second autumn-inspired bath bomb is ready to go!

Autumn-Inspired Bath Bombs – Hot Cocoa

The final autumn-inspired bath bomb is another cosy inspired fragrance. This could actually follow through into winter as it is the fragrance of hot chocolate. You can just imagine drinking a steaming hot mug of hot chocolate whilst bathing in the same scent.

Again this bath bomb is using a fragrance oil and one I used to make a wonderful Christmas candle with. Candle Shack’s ‘Spiced Chocolate Macaroons’ is the fragrance of choice this time. Now, not only does this have the yummy smell of chocolate, but it has a hint of nuttiness. Think hazelnut hot chocolate and you wouldn’t be far off the smell. Delightful!

What you need:

Again the recipe follows a similar pattern to the two previous bath bombs, with some minor changes to the ingredients list. This recipe actually has powdered cocoa in it, to one give it the dark colour, and two for the benefits of cocoa. Apparently, cocoa powder can help detoxify and clear skin, as well as soften it. Not forgetting the properties said to increase the elasticity of the skin, helping with the appearance of scars, wrinkles and fine lines.

This recipe, again, makes two large bath bombs, two medium bath bombs and one small bath bomb. You can choose which bath bomb mould you prefer to make the amount you like.

You will need the following items:

• 1 cup (128g) Bicarbonate of Soda
• 1/2 cup (64g) Citric Acid
• 1/4 (32g) cup of Kaolin Clay
• 1/4 (32g) Cocoa powder (raw and organic is best if you have it)
• 1 TBsp Cocoa Butter
• 1/2 TBsp Polysorbate 80
• 3ml ‘Spiced Chocolate Macaroon’ Fragrance Oil
• Witch Hazel in a spray bottle

Step 1 – Prepare the dry ingredients

The dry ingredients are a little bit different from the first two bath bomb recipes. Place the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir together. You may find that the kaolin clay and cocoa powder stick to the sides more than the other ingredients, so make sure you mix fully.

Kaolin clay is said to be great for the skin, as it is a gentle cleanser. It is said to help with drawing out impurities without causing redness and inflammation. It will also help give the bath a more silky feeling when immersed in the water.

Step 2 – Prepare the wet ingredients

The cocoa butter usually comes in a hard butter form, so needs to be melted, similar to the coconut oil. Because it is a hard butter, the melting may take a little longer. Ideally, melt over a double boiler/ bowl over a hot pan of water or for short bursts of 30 seconds at a time in the microwave. You don’t want to burn the oil!

When melted, add in the fragrance oil using a pipette, as well as the polysorbate 80. You will notice you do not need to add in any colourant because the cocoa powder has done this already.

Step 3 – Form the Bath Bombs

Now, it is time to add the dry and liquid together, again stirring continuously throughout. You don’t want the mixture fizzing, as you won’t have a good fizz in the bath otherwise.

You may find that the mixture feels more sticky than the previous two bath bomb mixtures. This is likely to be the cocoa butter starting to harden. This will be a slightly heavier mixture, but oh so luxurious on the skin when in the bath.

Place into the bath bomb moulds, releasing and drying on a pre-prepared tray. Allow to dry and harden for 24-48 hours before using. You may find that some of the mixtures may crumble when drying more so than the other recipes in this post.

Then the third autumn-inspired bath bomb is ready to be used or given away!

What do you think of these bath bombs? Which scent do you prefer the most? Let me know in the comments below!

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