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Can you use baking powder instead of cornstarch?

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Yes. It fizzes more.

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No, because it could cause damage to your skin or cause an infection.

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Do I have to use Epsom salt or can I use sea salt?

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Either. But Epsom salt contains many healing and relaxing properties. Sea salt does not. .

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Can I use perfume instead of essential oils?

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Yes, I don't see why not. Though essential oils are better for your skin and are organic.

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Do I have to use salt?

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Yes. Epsom salt helps to relax muscles. If you don't have any, you can use sea salt.

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Do I have to close the top of the mold?

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No. They will actually dry better without covering the top, since covering it will close in moisture.

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How do I do this without essential oil?

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Add extract (vanilla) or perfume to make it smell nice. If you cannot find that, use candle fragrance oil, just check it is okay to be on skin though.

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Can I use vanilla extract instead of essential oils?

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Yes, but you will not get as much skin moisture as if you used essential oil. The ideal thing to do would be to both an extract and essential oil to give it a great smell and moisturize.

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What can I substitute for molds?

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You can use those plastic capsules they put toys in for those 25 cent vending machines.

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Can I add different things to it to make it my own?

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Sure! You can add dried flower petals, sprinkles, pearl dust, or can even write on them with edible ink markers. You can add glitter too but it is very difficult to remove.

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Is there anything else I can use to make bath bombs besides cream of tartar and citric acid?

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You can try lemon juice mixed into the cornstarch, but it won't fizz as much.

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Do I have to use any of the oils?

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You can skip the essential oil if you wanted it unscented, but you need some oil, like coconut oil, to help bind it.

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Is there a substitute for baking soda?

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Yes, you can use baking powder instead, but you will need to use three times the amount.

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Will using salt instead of Epsom salt make any difference? Which is better?

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Epsom salts have properties that relax the muscles and ease pain and tension, regular table salt does not have these.

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Where can I buy citric acid or cream of tartar?

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Citric acid may have to be bought online, but cream of tartar should be available in the spices section of most stores with a grocery section.

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Can Mediterranean Sea Salts be substituted for Epsom salts, or could they be used together in a bath bomb recipe?

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Any salts will do, but Epsom salt has special therapeutic properties that the other salts do not have.

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What I can use besides cream of tar?

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Lemon juice mixed into cornstarch. You can use baking soda instead of cornstarch if you want it to be fizzier.

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Can I use food dye to color the bath bomb?

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Yes, you can -- it shouldn't change the consistency of the bath bomb.

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Can I use flour instead of cornstarch?

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No.

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What can you use instead of baking soda?

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Traditional bath bomb recipes use citric acid instead of baking soda.

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What can I use in place of cream of tartar?

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You can use baking powder if you have to, but you could easily buy cream of tartar at a local grocery store.

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Can I use cornmeal instead of cornstarch?

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No, it would be far too gritty, and much less likely to hold together.

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What can I use in place of the cornstarch?

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You can use baking powder. It will cause the bath bomb to fizz more, though the reaction will not last as long.

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Will it stain my skin or bathtub?

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No, the dye should not stain either your skin or the bathtub. It hasn't in my experience.

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Can I use more than one essential oil in a batch?

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Sure! Try some different combinations as see which you like best.

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Am I able to use a mix of cream of tarter and baking soda?

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Yes, you can.

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Do I need the essential oils, or can I just use vanilla or other extracts?

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You can use vanilla or other scented extracts, but make sure they are safe for skin. Using vanilla will not make your skin as moist and some essential oils relieve stress and keep you calm.

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Am I able to use a mix of cream of tartar and baking powder?

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Yes. It will make it fizz more. Just make sure to use a little bit more of cream of tarter.

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What can I use as a substitute for cream of tartar?

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Instead of cream of tartar, you can use lemon juice. You might want to use yellow lemon, it smells nicer.

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What do you mean .75 tbs of water? Is it 75 tablespoons?

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Most recipes call for 3/4 teaspoon of water, or .75 teaspoons. Note: teaspoon, not tablespoon. You only need a tiny bit of water.

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