If there's one thing that can help you unwind and relax after a long, hectic day at work, it has to be a warm bath. Don't you just love soaking in the tub? It can help you feel like all your stress can just be melted away. And if there's one thing that can help add to that feeling of calmness it has to be a good bath bomb. They come in different scents and textures and can feel so uplifting and can help relieve all your stress away in a jiffy. So, if you're ready to experience the most relaxing baths, here are some DIY bath bomb recipes for you to try out.

If stress is what you want to melt away then this simple bath bomb will come to your rescue in an instant. For this one, you'll need 1 cup baking soda, ¼ cup citric acid, up to 2 tablespoons of water and 5 – 10 drops of your favourite calming essential oil like lavender or chamomile. Mix all these ingredients together and pour into the mould. Let them dry and they're ready to use!

You'll need 1 cup baking soda, ½ cup corn starch, ½ cup citric acid, 3 tbsp Epsom salt, Soap colourant, 3 tsp coconut oil, melted, 15 drops of essential oil, Witch Hazel, in a spray bottle, Goat's milk soap base and Sprinkles. Pour the ingredients in a doughnut pan and then let them dry overnight. Your bath bombs will be ready to use in the morning.

If you've got a nasty headache and you want to alleviate it as soon as possible, this bath bomb will work wonders for you. You'll need 1 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup citric acid, 1/2 cup Epsom salt, 3/4 cup cornstarch, 2 tbs almond oil, 3 teaspoons witch hazel, 1 teaspoon green mica powder, 10 drops lavender essential oil and 10 drops peppermint essential oil. Mix all the ingredients well and pour into mould. Spritz with some water to help it set and your bath bomb is ready to be used!

For this one, you'll need 1 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup citric acid, 1/2 cup SLSA (Sodium Laurel Sulfoacetate), 1/4 cup cream of tartar, 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil, 2 tablespoons rubbing alcohol,10-20 drops of Orange essential oil, 10-20 drops of Grapefruit essential oil, 10-20 drops of Lime essential oil, 10-20 drops of Tangerine essential oil, Pink, purple and blue or teal mica colouring, and Mermaid inspired sprinkles. Mix all the ingredients well and pour into the mould to settle. And voila! Your mermaid bath bomb is ready.

Rosehip oil bath bombs have loads of benefits for your skin. Because it is infused with rosehip essential oil, this bath bomb is loaded with vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, B-carotene, and fatty acids. This homemade concoction is worth a try especially if you have dry skin. This recipe calls for baking soda, Celtic sea salt, rose clay, rosehip seed oil, lavender essential oil, peppermint essential oil, citric acid, and Isopropyl alcohol.

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Snowball bath bombs are festive and a fun project to get everyone involved come Christmas time. You could even make a batch to present as gifts for loved ones. To make this merry bath bomb, you will need baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salt, corn starch, coconut oil, peppermint essential oil, and water. You will also need a spray bottle and three fillable plastic Christmas ornaments.

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This bath bomb recipe is really basic and easy to make even if you just are starting out with this kind of DIY project. 30 minutes and a few ingredients are all you are going to need to complete this process. To make this bath bomb, you will need a cup of baking soda, 20 drops of an essential oil of your choice, coconut oil, four teaspoons of water, three-fourths cup of citric acid, three-fourths cup of Epsom salt, and three-fourths cup of cornstarch. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and then start shaping your bath bombs. You should get at least four of them. Let it sit for 24 hours before you use or store them.

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Bath bombs are fun, pretty, refreshing and full of delightful fragrances. Almost everybody loves ice cream. Now you can have your bath bomb smelling just like one. You can make a vanilla, strawberry or chocolate bath bomb. You'll need 2 oz cocoa butter, 1 oz shea butter, 1/2 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup citric acid, 1/4 cup arrowroot powder, 2 tsp all-natural food colouring and a few spoons of vanilla extract (or strawberry and chocolate). Mix these ingredients well and you've got yourself an ice cream bath bomb.

This bath bomb is perfect to use at night as it contains lavender, which has calming and soothing properties. This is definitely a must-have in this hectic day and age. Not only will you feel fresh and clean, but it will also help you de-stress. It could also make for a perfect gift for a friend in need of some zen. Add dried lavender flowers to it for a pretty touch. For this bath bomb, mix a 3/4 cup each of citric acid, cornstarch and Epsom salts to one cup of baking soda. Blend it all together with a tablespoon of coconut oil and water before adding 10 drops of lavender essential oil. Use an ice cream scoop to give these bombs shape.