Learn how to make a sore muscle bath bomb recipe. There are several eucalyptus bath bomb benefits, including for sinus relief and for sore muscles and minor aches and pains. Make these aromatherapy bath bombs so you have them already made and ready to use when you need them.
Sore Muscle Bath Bomb Recipe
It's spring, which means gardening season. We planted the garden last week, and I am sore! It's all worth it, but I will admit that planting week is not my favorite week of the year.
We don't have a small garden either. Oh no, we go big or go home. We have four large plots that combined make up an acre.
We planted three of them this year.
I'm trying to keep my husband away from the greenhouse!
I was pretty thankful for this DIY sore muscle bath bomb. It felt so good after a long day of work!
I might have made a double batch because we have several trees to remove this year and a lot of yard work to do.
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What to Put in a Bath When You Have Sore Muscles
When I'm sore, my favorite home remedy is to just take a hot bath. It's easy, relaxing, and there are no side effects.
This recipe is the best bath bomb for sore muscles, but there are other things you can add to a bath. Try one of these options:
- Epsom salts are typically the go to for sore muscles because they have magnesium that can ease your aches and pains. Try this sore muscle bath salt recipe.
- Magnesium flakes are also excellent for sore muscles. They don't work well in a sore muscle bath bomb, but you can use them for bath salts. You can make your own bath soap or use Coach Soak Muscle Recover Bath Soak with magnesium flakes and essential oils.
- Arnica is also really good for sore muscles. Try an arnical mineral bath salt.
- I made eucalyptus bath bombs, but you can also use juniper berry. These Muscle Soothing baths salts use juniper berry to soothe body aches.
- Turmeric works really well when taken as a supplement (I take a turmeric supplement daily), or you can use it in this recover bath soak. It has epsom salt, sea salt, arnica, turmeric, and essential oils.
- Massage bar recipe for sore muscles. This has herbal infused oil and essential oils to relive minor aches and pains.
You can also find premade eucalyptus bath bombs on Etsy.
Is Eucalyptus Good for Bath Bombs?
Yes, eucalyptus essential oil is great for bath bombs, and there are several eucalyptus bath bomb benefits. This essential oil and herb can help in the following ways:
- Eucalyptus is antibacterial, so it can decrease bacteria on the skin that can cause body acne.
- Eucalyptus can naturally reduce inflammation and easy pain from minor aches and pains.
- Eucalyptus is also a natural decongestant, so these aromatherapy bath bombs also help with sinus congestion. It's one of the best essential oils for sinus headache. I used it in a blend for my sinus relief shower steamers. and also in these menthol and eucalyptus shower steamers.
- For aromatherapy bath bombs, eucalyptus can clear your mind and stimulate your mind and senses. It's refreshing and energizing.
How Long to Soak in Bath for Sore Muscles
For best results, take a bath with these bath bombs for muscle pain for 15 to 20 minutes. The water will cool after that, so it won't give you as many benefits for your aches and pains.
Are Bath Bombs Good for Sore Muscles?
Bath bombs can be good for sore muscles, especially if you use a eucalyptus bath bomb recipe. A bath salt with Epsom salt and the hot water will help you, but this essential oil also helps soothe aching muscles.
This recipe for bath bombs for muscle pain makes five bath bombs, so you'll have some on the shelf for when you need them.
You can also try this muscle rub recipe with cayenne pepper and peppermint or my homemade pain relief salve with menthol crystals.
Best Essential Oils for a Sore Muscle Bath Bomb
I made a eucalyptus bath bomb recipe, but you can also use other essential oils. Try one of the following to make an essential oil blend:
- Peppermint essential oil is cooling due to the menthol.
- Helichrysum essential oil can reduce inflammation.
- Marjoram essential oil can reduce tension and muscle spasms.
- Lavender essential oil is calming.
- Rosemary essential oil can reduce inflammation.
- Sandalwood essential oil can reduce tension.
- Cypress essential oil can reduce inflammation and reduce spasms.
- Clary sage essential oil is relaxing and relives tension.
- Juniper berry essential oil can reduce tension and reduce spasms.
- Lemongrass essential oil and reduce swelling and inflammation.
You can use my essential oil blending factor worksheets to create your own blends. For a premade blend, try Deep Muscle or Rapid Relief.
Why Are My Bath Bombs Swelling?
Bath bombs can swell if they are too wet with water. The water can activate the citric acid and baking soda, which makes it fizz and swell.
Use witch hazel instead of water to avoid activating the sore muscle bath bomb while you're making it.
Why Are My Bath Bombs Sticky?
Too much water or liquid can make your bath bombs sticky. It might also be too humid in your home. I only make bath bombs for aches and pains or any other recipe in the winter or when the air conditioning is running in the summer.
If it's humid or you just don't want to make bath bombs for aches and pains, you can adapt this moisturizing bath powder recipe and use the essential oils from these aromatherapy bath bombs to get the benefits.
Should You Shower After a Bath Bomb?
You don't have to shower after using a sore muscle bath bomb, however you can. Since this eucalyptus bath bomb recipe also has dried eucalyptus, you can shower to rinse it off.
Do Eucalyptus Bath Bombs Expire?
This DIY sore muscles bath bomb doesn't expire, but the oil can go rancid after about 12 months. It can also get absorb moisture and start to swell.
If this happens, you can still use it, however it may not fizz as much as it normally would.
Best Bath Bomb for Sore Muscles Ingredients
You will need the following to make bath bombs for aches and pains:
- ½ cup baking soda
- ¼ cup epsom salts
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup citric acid
- ½ tsp green mica powder
- 1 tbsp dried eucalyptus leaves
- 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
- ½ tbsp water or witch hazel
- 20 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- Bath bomb molds
- Whisk
- Large bowl
- Small jar with lid
How Do You Make Eucalyptus Bath Bombs?
Step #1
Combine the baking soda, epsom salts, cornstarch, citric acid, mica, and eucalyptus leaves in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
Step #2
Place the almond oil,essential oils, and water in a small jar or in a small bowl. Shake well or stir well.
Step #3
Slowly pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients. Whisk continuously to prevent activating the citric acid.
Step #4
Overfill two halves of the bath bomb molds. Push them together and twist gently.
Step #5
Let the bath eucalyptus bath bombs sit in the mold for 8 hours or until dry. Then remove from the mold. You can gently tap the bottoms of the molds with a spoon so they release easier.
Now you know how to make a DIY sore muscle bath bomb!
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Eucalyptus Bath Bombs for Sore Muscles
materials:
- ½ cup baking soda
- ¼ cup epsom salts
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup citric acid
- ½ tsp green mica powder
- 1 tbsp dried eucalyptus leaves
- 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
- ½ tbsp water or witch hazel
- 20 drops eucalyptus essential oil
tools:
- Bath bomb molds
- Whisk
- Large bowl
- Small jar with lid
steps:
- Combine the baking soda, epsom salts, cornstarch, citric acid, mica, and eucalyptus leaves in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Place the almond oil,essential oils, and water in a small jar or in a small bowl. Shake well or stir well.
- Slowly pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients. Whisk continuously to prevent activating the citric acid.
- Overfill two halves of the bath bomb molds. Push them together and twist gently.
- Let the bath eucalyptus bath bombs sit in the mold for 8 hours or until dry. Then remove from the mold. You can gently tap the bottoms of the molds with a spoon so they release easier.
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