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These Day of the Dead bath bombs with calendula flowers are infused with a few drops of lavender and chamomile essential oils. The fragrance is light and perfect for lifting the spirits.

Sugar skulls are a must-have for Day of the Dead, last year I made enough sugar skulls to decorate my altar and dinner table for years! Surprisingly, the skulls are easy to store, so there is no need to remake them each year. I place each skull in its own plastic bag and put them in storage. This year I used the same sugar skull mold to make Day of the Dead bath bombs.

Another must-have for Day of the Dead are cempazuchitl flowers (marigolds) since I don’t have dried marigold flowers I used calendula flowers instead. Calendula flowers have a similar hue, plus they are great for soothing and healing the skin.

Theese Day of the Deas Bath bombs are a fun twist on the traditional sugar skulls. My kids love bath bombs and this is a great way to continue the conversation about this special holiday and what it means to remember our loved ones.

Day of the Dead Bath Bombs with Calendula Flowers

These Day of the Dead bath bombs with calendula flowers are infused with a few drops of lavender and chamomile essential oils. A few drops of fragrance is enough to lift the spirits.

Print Recipe

Total Time 30 mins

Servings Skulls

Equipment

Gloves
Wooden spoon
Sugar skull mold
Small spray bottle
Paper towels

Ingredients

2 Cups baking soda
1 Cup citric acid
½ Cup cornstarch
1 Tbsp coconut oil melted
1 Tbsp baby bubble bath
3 - 6 Drops lavender essential oil
2 - 4 Drops chamomile essential oil
¼ Cup calendula flowers
Witch Hazel in a spray bottle

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl combine baking soda, citric acid and cornstarch.
Melt coconut oil.
Combine coconut oil, baby bubble bath, and essential oils.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
Add the calendula flowers.
Spray the mixture with the witch hazel until the mixture lumps together. To test; squeeze the mixture in your hands, if it crumbles, add more witch hazel. If it stays together, then it's ready to mold.
Finally, fill the skull mold with the mixture and press tightly. Place a paper towel on one hand and flip the mold onto the paper towel. Place the bath bomb on the counter to set overnight.