How to Make Effervescent Bath Tablets at Home

🧪 Basic ingredients

Dry:

• Baking soda (effervescent base)

• Citric acid (activates effervescence)

• Corn starch or white clay (texture)

• Sea salt or Epsom salts (relaxing and detoxifying)

Liquids:

• Essential oils (lavender, eucalyptus, orange, mint)

• Vegetable oil: almond, coconut, olive

• Witch hazel or alcohol spray to bind

Optional:

• Natural colorants (beetroot, turmeric, activated charcoal)

• Dried petals (lavender, rose, calendula)

• Shea butter (extra nutrition)

🛠️ Necessary materials

• Digital scale

• Large mixing bowl

• Spray bottle

• Molds (silicone or large-format manual tablet press)

• Gloves, spatula and baking paper

📋 Basic recipe (for 6-8 large tablets)

• 200 g of baking soda

• 100 g of citric acid

• 50 g of corn starch

• 50g Epsom salt

• 15 ml of vegetable oil

• 10 drops of essential oil

• Witch hazel sprays (just enough to compact)

🧑‍🔬 Step by step

1. Mix all the dry ingredients.

2. Add the vegetable oil and essential oils.

3. Slowly sprinkle the water or alcohol and mix with your hands.
   The mixture should resemble wet sand that holds its shape when squeezed.

4. Compact in the mold or machine.
   Use one tablet press if you want a firm, professional and uniform shape.

5. Let it dry for 24-48 hours.
   In a dry, dry place, protected from dust.

📦 Conservation and presentation

• Store in cellophane bags or recycled cardboard boxes

• Avoid moisture and shocks

• Ideal for gifting or selling in relaxation kits

🎯 Who is it ideal for?

• People looking for natural relaxation at home

• Entrepreneurs of artisanal or zero-waste cosmetics

• Those looking to eliminate chemicals from their bathroom

• Ideal for eco-friendly gift shops, spas, and e-commerce

🧾 Conclusion

The effervescent bath tablets are a natural, therapeutic and fun way to enjoy the benefits of essential oils. With a pill making machine You can easily produce them and start your own line of solid wellness products.

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