Lush is highly regarded as the makers of some of the best bath bomb recipes. This recipe will teach you how to make bath bombs with avocado and essential oils just like the AvoBath bath bombs at Lush!
The official Lush bath bomb recipe is a little different (and of course top secret!). We do know that they use avocado and extra virgin olive oil along with bergamot and lemongrass scent.
These homemade bath bombs use avacado along with coconut oil and essential oils that still capture the same scent profile as the Lush AvoBath recipe.
Rumor has it that the real Lush bath bomb recipe uses rosewood essential oil. Even at my favorite provider of essential oils for bath bombs, it's really expensive!
To make our DIY Lush bath bomb recipe more affordable, we use the Love essential oil blend. It still uses bergamot and other yummy citrus oils. We also add in lemongrass oil for that fresh, avo bath scent.
I start with lower amounts of essential oils in my DIY bath bombs so that they are safe for everybody. If you love a really strong scent to your homemade bath bombs and you know you don't have sensitive skin, go ahead and add more! Sniff and adjust as you go!
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Fresh Avocado DIY Bath Bombs Recipe
Inspired by Lush Bath Bomb recipe for AvoBath
Supplies
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- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup citric acid
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 pitted fresh avocado
- 3 tablespoons solid coconut oil
- Green soap coloring (optional if you want it more green like Lush - see the picture below for what it looks like with and without coloring)
- 15 drops “Love” essential oil blend from Rocky Mountain Oils
- 5 drops Lemongrass essential oil
- 1 large mixing bowl
- Food processor
- Bath bomb molds
Directions
Copycat Lush Bath Bomb Recipe STEP 1:
In a large mixing bowl add baking soda, citric acid, and cornstarch.
Copycat Lush Bath Bomb Recipe STEP 2:
Add coconut oil, avocado and green soap coloring (if using) to food processor. Pulse until smooth and creamy.
Copycat Lush Bath Bomb Recipe STEP 3:
Add the essential oils and 1-2 teaspoons of the avocado/coconut oil mixture to the dry mix in the bowl.
Copycat Lush Bath Bomb Recipe STEP 4:
Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Use your hands to break down any lumps and make sure everything is really mixed well. If mix is too dry, add more avocado mixture as needed. This is a good time to check and see if its as green as you'd like it.
Copycat Lush Bath Bomb Recipe STEP 5:
Take a bath bomb mold and fill each side with the mixture. Press both sides together, using a twisting/grinding motion to get rid of any excess mixture. Gently tap each side and carefully remove the bomb
Copycat Lush Bath Bomb Recipe STEP 6:
Leave bath bombs overnight to harden. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.How To Use a Bath Bomb:
Just drop your dry bath bomb into warm bath water when ready to use! Watch it fizz and spin and enjoy the yummy essential oils!
Lush Avobath Bath Bomb Recipe Video
If you love Lush, you might also love this video of their AvoBath bomb making process in the Lush factory. You can see that Lush's recipe is a little different than mine. Theirs uses olive oil (I use coconut oil) and their dye is very neon green.
Of course, you can use whatever color dye you want for your homemade bath bombs and personalize the intensity, too! You could even make it purple, pink, or your favorite color if you wanted! This is one of the best bath bomb recipes because it is so customizable.
That's it!
Here are some pictures of the avocado bath bomb recipe. This first batch of AvoBath inspired bath bombs was made without coloring.As you can see they really only have a very subtle yellowish / green color to them if you don't supplement with a soap coloring.
If you love these DIY Lush Bath Bombs, be sure to pin the recipe to save for later!
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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 creative pursuits don't stop at crafts - she is also the author of the hardcover cookbook, Beautiful Smoothie Bowls (Skyhorse, 2017) and several ebooks. 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 community group.
Her creative pursuits don't stop at crafts - she is also the author of the hardcover cookbook, Beautiful Smoothie Bowls (Skyhorse, 2017) and several ebooks. 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 community group.
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These are so fun! My girls love bath bombs but I hesitate about the ingredients - this is super cool and safe!
ReplyDeleteSome store bought bath bombs definitely have concerning ingredients and use fragrances containing endocrine disruptors. If they try making this one, let me know how it goes!
DeleteLove these, they would make a perfect gift and really like the idea of using nourishing avocado in them! Thanks for the helpful step by step instructions :)
ReplyDeleteHi, love this idea. Going to be making them very soon and giving them out as Christmas presents. I was just wondering what the shelf life of them is with them having avocado in, do they go off fast?
ReplyDeleteThat’s a great question! I haven’t personally kept mine very long before use and since they don’t have preservatives in them they may not keep as long as a store bought bomb.
DeleteAll the other bath bomb recipes on my site, though, I am confident can be stored for for weeks or months and might make better gift options when you won’t know how long the recipient might keep it before using it.