If you've been near a Lush store, you have probably figured out that bath bombs are all the rage.
These giant fizzing balls release ingredients that feel nice on your skin and can have other therapeutic properties.
This particular bath bomb recipe features green tea along with lemongrass and lavender essential oils. These three ingredients together are great for helping you relax achy muscles especially if you have had a hard day gardening or working out. Just draw a hot bath, add your bath bomb and relax.
This recipe makes four medium sized bath bombs - so make one now and save three for later or share with a friend!
Don't want four bath bombs? You can always cut the recipe in half so you'll just have two.
Bath bomb molds come in different sizes, too, so if you want smaller bath bombs, this recipe will stretch further.
Bath bombs make great gifts. Since they are consumable, they don't cause clutter and you treat your recipient to a nice, relaxing experience.
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Ready to get started making these awesome bath bombs? Let's go!
Supplies
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- 2 tsp avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp grapeseed oil
- 30 drops lemongrass essential oil
- 15 drops lavender essential oil
- green soap coloring (optional)
- 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup citric acid
- 2 bags of green tea or 2 tsp matcha powder
- Bath bomb molds
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Directions
How to make a bath bomb step 1:
Mix 2 teaspoons avocado oil, 1 Tablespoon grapeseed oil, and essential oils together in a small bowl. Add a few drops of green soap colorant. Keep in mind that the final color will be lighter than it appears in this bowl. Start with a few drops and if you want it darker later, I'll show you where you can add more!
How to make a bath bomb step 2:
Mix 1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons cornstarch into the oil mixture until it forms a well blended thick paste.
How to make a bath bomb step 3:
In a separate bowl, combine 2/3 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup citric acid and either the contents of 2 green tea bags OR 2 tsp matcha powder.
How to make a bath bomb step 4:
Slowly add the wet paste mixture to the bowl with the dry mixture. The fastest way to do this is with your hands but a spoon works as well (it just might take longer!).If you want to make the mixture more green, now is the time to do it. If desired, add 1-2 drops of soap colorant at a time, mixing it in completely before adding more.
How to make a bath bomb step 5:
Press the mixture into two different halves of a bath bomb mold and then squish the halves together. Take the bath bombs out and let dry for at least five hours before wrapping or using.
How to use a bath bomb
To use your bath bomb, simply drop it into hot or warm bath water and watch it fizz and release the relaxing goodness of the green tea and essential oils.Allergy warning
Just because you make your own personal care products, doesn't mean that you might not be allergic to the ingredients. If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in these bath bombs, don't use them! If you ever experience skin discomfort when using a bath bomb product, discontinue use right away and seek medical attention if necessary.
Enjoy!
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About the Author:
Carissa Bonham is a lifelong crafter and mom of two creative boys. The owner and lead writer at Creative Green Living, she won the Craftys Award for the "Best Craft Blogger" category in 2016 and the ShiftCon award for "Best DIY Blogger" in 2018.
Her goal is to empower families to make easy projects and healthier choices that are beautiful and delicious! She is also the author of the hardcover cookbook, Beautiful Smoothie Bowls (Skyhorse, 2017) and Proven Techniques for Keeping Healthy Chickens (Skyhorse, 2018).
Her projects have been featured in magazines like Kids Crafts 1-2-3, Capper's Farmer and Urban Farm Magazine. Follow her on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter or join the Creative Green Living Tribe.
Her goal is to empower families to make easy projects and healthier choices that are beautiful and delicious! She is also the author of the hardcover cookbook, Beautiful Smoothie Bowls (Skyhorse, 2017) and Proven Techniques for Keeping Healthy Chickens (Skyhorse, 2018).
Her projects have been featured in magazines like Kids Crafts 1-2-3, Capper's Farmer and Urban Farm Magazine. Follow her on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter or join the Creative Green Living Tribe.
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Just a thought for natural green color instead of a dye would be spirulina powder or a greens powder.
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