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Milk and Honey Foaming Bath Bombs Recipe

Here’s how to make foamy bath bombs with a natural foaming bath bomb recipe for a lush, silky bath. Yes, DIY bath bombs just got better!

Milk and honey is a classic combination brought to light by none other than the queen of beauty – Cleopatra. 

It’s a dreamy duo that I simply cannot get enough of. From my homemade honey and goat milk soap to DIY milk and honey scented beeswax candles and a luxurious DIY oatmeal milk bath splashed with heavy cream and drizzled in honey, it’s irresistible. 

And these milk and honey bath bombs are the icing on the cake! Or should I say bee’s knees? Because they create an incredibly indulgent lush, silky texture in the bath. 

Layers of foamy milk, creamy shea butter, and decadent honey will fill your bath for a pampering experience with the drop of a foaming milk and honey bath bomb. 

You can create a bath soak of pure indulgence, too, with this foaming bath bomb recipe and quick tips for making the best bath bombs at home!

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You can create a bath soak of pure indulgence with this foaming bath bomb recipe and quick tips for making the best bath bombs at home!

What makes a bath bomb foamy?

When we think of bath bombs, it’s the fizz that comes to mind for most of us. Well, that is lavish; foamy bath bombs are even more luxe! So, what makes a bath bomb foamy? 

Or what is the difference between a foaming and fizzing bath bomb? Combining baking soda and citric acid in ordinary bath bombs creates the fizz. To make foaming bath bombs, you must add SLSA or milk powder. 

For me, it’s obviously a choice of milk. 

Not only is milk a natural choice, but it also can do several things for the skin, as I wrote about in great detail at the Herbal Academy. So, you can soak in milk benefits for the skin and enjoy a foaming action as the bath bomb dissolves in warm bath water.

What milk is best for bath bombs?

Powdered milk is the most practical because it’s easy to work with and won’t ruin your bath bomb mixture. In fact, it works like a binder, similar to cornstarch and clay in bath bomb recipes

You can choose from powdered whole milk or powdered goat milk. I made a goat milk bath bomb recipe because it has three times more beta-carotene than whole milk, which is a big plus for the skin.

If you haven’t tried a foamy bath bomb yet. Now’s your chance to learn how to make foamy bath bombs with a natural foaming bath bomb recipe free of SLSA. 

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Troubleshooting Tips For DIY Bath Bombs

If this is your first time making bath bombs, you should take a quick read of these tips for troubleshooting DIY bath bomb recipes or read this beginner bath bomb guide before you start.

How can I make bath bombs smooth?

If your homemade bath bombs look clumpy or bumpy, use a handheld sifter or a fine mesh strainer like this one to make the ingredients a finer grain. And be sure to whisk all the ingredients together thoroughly.

Why is your bath bomb not holding its shape?

If your bath bombs aren’t holding shape, you can do a few things. First, try rubbing a little coconut oil inside the bath bomb molds to help them release. 

Then make sure you are overpacking each side of the bath bomb mold to ensure it’s packed hard enough. And allow bath bombs to stand in the mold for a minute or two before releasing. 

Can I use a bath bomb right after I make it?

Technically, yes, you could use a bath bomb right after making it. But, it may crumble in your hand before you get in the bath water without allowing it to dry for several hours. 

How do you store bath bombs?

The best way to store these foaming bath bombs is to keep them in an airtight container. A simple mason jar works for this, or you can purchase gorgeous apothecary jars like these for your bathroom. 

Now, let’s make foamy bath bombs!

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How do you make foaming bath bombs? This foaming bath bomb recipe made with milk and honey gives the bath a decadent, lush, silky texture. Here’s what you need.

Decadent Milk and Honey Foaming Bath Bombs Recipe

Here’s how to make foamy bath bombs with a natural foaming bath bomb recipe for a lush, silky bath. Created with creamy shea butter, foamy milk, and honey, these bath bombs will moisturize every inch of your skin as they melt into the water. 

Yes, DIY bath bombs just got better!

This recipe makes 8 medium foaming bath bombs. And you can double the ingredients for more!

Milk and Honey Foaming Bath Bomb Ingredients:

2 medium bath bombs stainless steel molds

2 cups baking soda

¼ cup powdered goat milk

1 ¼ cup citric acid

⅛ cup honey powder

3 tablespoons shea butter

10 ml skin-safe manuka honey fragrance

How To Make Foaming Bath Bombs

Step 1 Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift 2 cups of baking soda, ¼ cup of powdered goat milk, ⅛ cup of honey powder, and ½ cup of citric acid into a large glass mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients together and remove any remaining clumps after sifting. 

Step 2 Prep and Combine Wet Ingredients: Melt 3 tablespoons of shea butter at 50% percent power in 1-minute intervals. Remove from microwave and add 10 ml of manuka honey fragrance (Save 10% off your order at Makesy with my exclusive code CREATEWITHKRISTY10). Stir to combine. 

Step 3 Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:  Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, whisking as you go. Slow down if the mixture begins to fizz or foam.

Test the Mixture: Scoop a small amount of the bath bomb mixture into your hand and squeeze it together to test the consistency. You want it to stick together and hold its shape. 

Add ½ teaspoon of witch hazel or water if the mixture is too dry and powdery. Then mix well and test again. Repeat until you have the correct bath bomb consistency. 

Step 4 Scoop Bath Bombs: With your bath bomb mixture ready, generously scoop one-half the mixture into a bath bomb mold. Then the other half of the bath bomb mold until it’s overflowing, press the halves together, twist, and let the bath bomb rest inside the mold for 2 minutes. 

(I recommend using multiple bath bomb molds so you can keep going while the others are setting. You may find this set of a dozen large bath bomb molds handy.)

Step 5 Reveal and Dry: Gently release the bath bomb onto a cutting board or cookie sheet. If a bath bomb cracks while removing it, scoop more mixture into the molds and press them together again. Allow bath bombs to dry uncovered for 8 hours or overnight. Once dry, store in a container or dry place until use. 

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Here’s how to make foamy bath bombs with a natural foaming bath bomb recipe for a lush, silky bath. Yes, DIY bath bombs just got better!

Milk and Honey Foaming Bath Bombs Recipe

Yield: 8 medium bath bombs

Here’s how to make foamy bath bombs with a natural foaming bath bomb recipe for a lush, silky bath. Yes, DIY bath bombs just got better!

Materials

  • 2 cups baking soda
  • ¼ cup powdered goat milk
  • 1 ¼ cup citric acid
  • ⅛ cup honey powder
  • 3 tablespoons shea butter
  • 10 ml skin-safe manuka honey fragrance

Tools

  • 2 medium bath bombs stainless steel molds

Instructions

    1. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift 2 cups of baking soda, ¼ cup of powdered goat milk, ⅛ cup of honey powder, and ½ cup of citric acid into a large glass mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients together and remove any remaining clumps after sifting.
    2. Prep and Combine Wet Ingredients: Melt 3 tablespoons of shea butter at 50% percent power in 1-minute intervals. Remove from microwave and add 10 ml of manuka honey fragrance (Save 10% off your order at Makesy with my exclusive code CREATEWITHKRISTY10). Stir to combine. Stir to combine. 
    3. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, whisking as you go. Slow down if the mixture begins to fizz or foam. Test the Mixture: Scoop a small amount of the bath bomb mixture into your hand and squeeze it together to test the consistency. You want it to stick together and hold its shape. Add ½ teaspoon of witch hazel or water if the mixture is too dry and powdery. Then mix well and test again. Repeat until you have the correct bath bomb consistency. 
    4. Scoop Bath Bombs: With your bath bomb mixture ready, generously scoop one-half the mixture into a bath bomb mold. Then the other half of the bath bomb mold until it’s overflowing, press the halves together, twist, and let the bath bomb rest inside the mold for 2 minutes.
    5. Reveal and Dry: Gently release the bath bomb onto a cutting board or cookie sheet. If a bath bomb cracks while removing it, scoop more mixture into the molds and press them together again. Allow bath bombs to dry uncovered for 8 hours or overnight. Once dry, store in a container or dry place until use. 

Notes

I recommend using multiple bath bomb molds so you can keep going while the others are setting. You may find this set of a dozen large bath bomb molds handy.)

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2 Comments

  1. JENNIFER COTTON says:

    Can you use liquid honey instead of powder?

    1. lifenreflection says:

      Yes, Jennifer you can, but you’ll have a little less foam.

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