How to Make Bath Beads

These bath "beads" are easily made at home. Use them in your own bath or give them as a gift to anyone who likes a little luxury in their bath.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of powdered milk
  • 2 Tablespoons of powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Borax powder
  • 1/4 cup of Rose or orange water
  • Essential oils

Steps

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    Gather the ingredients. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl with a wooden spoon.
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    Stir until evenly blended. Keep stirring gently, avoid spilling or creating excessive froth.
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    Add most of the orange water or rose water, approximately 3/4 and your selected oils - up tp10 drops depending on oil and your preference.
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    Choose an amount of food coloring to tint the bathwater. Remember this is optional; you can add the coloring for visual appeal.
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    Add water. Keep stirring the mixture and add as much water as needed until the mixture is thick enough to resemble clay.
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    Make beads. Hand roll the dough into small spherical shapes, about a teaspoon in size. Place balls on a sheet of wax paper or tinfoil on a flat surface. Allow the beads to dry for 1 day.
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    Wash your hands.

Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do you use them?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Bath beads are commonly thrown into the water and they fizz away slowly. They help calm and relax the mind and body. Put the bath beads in while the water is running, then swish the water around.
  • Question
    Where would I find orange or rose water?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You can make your own! Check out this article for some tips: How to Make Rosewater.
  • Question
    Is borax safe for use on skin?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes. Borax is used on your clothes which touch your skin, so it should be okay.
  • Question
    Are these clear like the vintage ones? Called bath oil beads?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    No, these are not clear and have a bit of a crumbly texture due to the borax.
  • Question
    How many does this recipe make? I am going to make this with my Girl Scout troop and need to know how many batches to plan for. Does the recipe double or triple well?
    Belle K.
    Belle K.
    Top Answerer
    Around 3/4ths of a cup. The recipe should double and triple well. The amount of batches this makes depends on how big you'd like them to be.

Things You'll Need

  • Essential oils
  • Water
  • Large bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Tinfoil

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Updated: May 6, 2021
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