Lavender bath bombs
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Baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salt, borage oil and lavender. Press into molds and dry well before gifting.
What You’ll Need
- 32 oz. Baking Soda
- 16 oz. Citric Acid
- 4 oz. Extra Fine Epsom Salt
- 2 oz. Borage Oil
- 0.7 oz. Polysorbate 80
- 0.3 oz. Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil
- About 12 drops Lilac La Bomb Colorant
- Dried Lavender (a pinch per bomb)
- Witch Hazel in a Spray Bottle
- Stainless steel bath bomb mold; gloves
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- mason jars
Directions
- In a small container, stir together the borage oil, polysorbate 80, lavender essential oil, and colorant (the color won’t blend in completely).
- In a large container, mix the baking soda and citric acid, sifting them or breaking up lumps with your fingers; add the Epsom salt and stir well.
- Pour in the oil mixture and work it in thoroughly with your hands.
- It should feel like wet sand and keep its shape when squeezed; if it is too dry, spritz with witch hazel as you mix until it holds.
- Drop a pinch of dried lavender into the center of one mold half.
- Fill both halves, pressing gently, then press the two halves firmly together.
- Twist and lift off the top half; set it back on, flip it over, and twist off the other half.
- Set the bombs on a counter, in a large muffin tin, or on foam so they won’t roll; leave to dry and harden overnight.
Notes
Use in hot bath water. Polysorbate 80 helps the oils disperse in the water instead of floating. Safety: wear gloves and avoid breathing the dust; keep dry; tub may be slippery; keep away from young children who might mouth them; not for internal use.
