CBD oil baths are great for pain relief and easing anxiety. While you may want to enjoy the benefits that come with CBD baths bombs, preparing them might be a problem. That is why we will show you how to prepare your own CBD bath bomb. All one needs is just little creativity.
What you require to make CBD bath bomb
You should be prepared to get a little messed up in the preparation process because packing and unpacking the molds is intense. Some of the things that you will need to prepare the CBD bath bomb include mixing bowl, disposable gloves, bath bomb mold, whisk, and measuring cups or a digital kitchen scale.
It is worth to point out that if you are a first time, you should start small as you work towards perfecting your technique. The most difficult part is unmolding so you can do test runs without using CBD oil until you can successfully unmold the bath bombs. You can also divide or multiply the ingredients if you want to make less or more bath bombs.
Bath bomb major ingredients
You will need base ingredients when preparing CBD bath bombs. The base ingredients include 1 cup of citric acid, 2 cups of baking soda, one and a half cups of corn starch, at least 2-4 tablespoons of water and half a cup of Epsom salt. You might also consider including a few drops of essential oil for taste or even a few drops of food coloring paste gel.
How much CBD oil should you use?
CBD oil comes in different strengths and forms, including edibles and CBD oil tinctures. In this DIY guide, we will use CBD isolate or plain CBD oil. It is also worth mentioning that the amount of CBD oil to use will depend on the number of bath bombs you want to make. You can also try different concentrations to find out which one you like most.
CBD content is measured using milligrams per ounce. Therefore, for just a relaxing bath, you should use about 25mg. If you want pain relief, you can use about 50 – 100mg. However, if you want pain relief and deep relaxation, you can try at least 200mg of CBD oil.
Mixing and molding
When making bomb baths, the first step is to mix dry ingredients first and then adding wet ingredients later. When adding the wet ingredients, make sure that the dry ingredients do not have any clumps. Also, remember to add the wet ingredients slowly while whisking the mixture. If you notice an area starting to fizzle quickly mix it with the other ingredients before the situation gets out of control.
You can put aside extra ingredients to suppress unexpected fizzles. If you mix the ingredients well, then the mixture should maintain its form when you squeeze it and let go.
Once the CBD bath bomb mixture is ready, you should go ahead and pack it into the mold. You will need to apply a lot of pressure so that the mix can stick together. Therefore, you should go for metal molds instead of using silicone molds.
Do not pack too much mix at the same time; you should pack it little by little until it is full. If the mold has embossed design, start by filling those parts first before filling the rest of the mold.
Unmolding
If the mold is spherical, open it but make sure that it is close to the table to avoid the bath bomb from falling and breaking. If the CBD bath bomb has cracks or breaks, you can repeat the process once again. If the bath bomb is perfect, you can let it dry overnight before taking it to the bathroom.
Final thoughts
Making CBD bath bombs at home is a fun way of experimenting with CBD oil while at the same time, giving yourself a chance to enjoy a relaxing bath using cannabis products. Once the bath bombs are ready, store them in a cool, dry place. Also, ensure that they are not disturbed to avoid damages.