Lavender Bath Bombs

Relax and unwind with our Lavender Bath Bombs, combining soothing lavender scents with natural color powders for a calming bath experience.

These homemade bath bombs are perfect for a spa-like retreat in your own bathtub.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup baking soda
• ½ cup citric acid
• ½ cup Epsom salt
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 2 tbsp almond oil or coconut oil
• A few drops lavender essential oil
• 1/2 tsp Red Colour Nature Powder
• 1/2 tsp Blue Colour Nature Powder
• Witch hazel in a spray bottle (as needed)
• Dried lavender flowers (optional)

Equipment:

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Bath bomb molds or silicone molds
• Spray bottle
• Gloves (to prevent staining your hands)

Directions:

1. Dry Ingredient Mix: In a large bowl, combine baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salt, and cornstarch. Ensure these ingredients are well mixed to avoid a gritty texture in your bath bombs.

2. Add Color and Oils: In a separate small bowl, mix the almond or coconut oil, lavender essential oil, and Colour Nature powders. Whisk this mixture into the dry ingredients until the color is evenly distributed.

3. Achieve the Right Consistency: The mixture should hold together when squeezed without crumbling. If it's too dry, lightly spritz it with witch hazel from the spray bottle. Be cautious – too much liquid can activate the fizz prematurely!

4. Mold the Bath Bombs: Press the mixture firmly into bath bomb molds. If you like, add dried lavender flowers to one side of the mold before filling it for an extra touch of luxury.

5. Dry the Bath Bombs: Leave the bath bombs in the molds for a few minutes, then gently remove them and place them on wax paper. Allow them to dry for at least 24 hours in a cool, dry area.

6. Storage: Once completely dry, store the bath bombs in an airtight container to preserve their scent and fizz.

Additional Tips:

• Handling Color Powder: When working with color powders, wear gloves to avoid staining your hands and work on a surface that’s easy to clean.

• Mixing Thoroughly: Ensure that the color and oil are evenly distributed through the dry ingredients to avoid spots or streaks in your bath bombs.

• Moisture is Key: If the mixture isn't sticking together properly, it's likely too dry. Spritz it with just enough witch hazel to get it to a damp-sand consistency.

• Pack Tightly: The tighter you pack the mixture into the molds, the less likely it is to crumble when dry.

• Curing Time: Resist the temptation to use your bath bombs right away. They need time to set to create that perfect fizz.