Lavender bath bombs are a simple and effective way to create a spa-like experience at home.
Made with baking soda, citric acid, and lavender essential oil, they offer a fizzy, aromatic bath that promotes relaxation.
Customize them with dried lavender, colors, or different scents.
These bath bombs are also great as handmade gifts.
With natural ingredients, they provide relaxation, skin benefits, and a customizable experience, making them a perfect DIY project.
If you enjoy making your own bath products, check out these Bath Bomb Ideas for more creative options.
What are the benefits of a lavender bath?
- Relaxation: Lavender promotes stress relief and better sleep.
- Skin Soothing: The combination of essential oils and baking soda can help soften skin.
- Muscle Relief: Adding Epsom salt can aid in easing muscle tension.
- Customizable: Adjust the ingredients to match personal scent and skincare preferences.
How to Make Lavender Bath Bombs
Combine corn starch, baking soda, Epsom salt, and citric acid, then mix in lavender-infused oil and the lavender essential oils.
Add purple mica powder for color, and press the mixture into a bath bomb mold.
Compact tightly and twist the molds together, allowing them to dry for 24 hours.
Once hard, enjoy your calming, aromatic bath bombs!
For full instructions and printable details, scroll down.
How to Use Lavender Bath Bombs
- Fill Your Tub: Run warm water to your preferred level.
- Drop in the Bath Bomb: Place the bath bomb in the water and let it fizz.
- Relax and Enjoy: Soak for at least 20 minutes to allow the essential oils to work.
- Rinse Off: Lightly rinse to remove any lingering ingredients from the skin.
- Store Properly: Keep bath bombs in a dry, airtight container to maintain freshness.
You don’t need to shower, but it depends on personal preference and the ingredients of the bath bomb. Some people choose to rinse off after a bath to remove any oils or residue left behind from the bath bomb. However, if you enjoy the skin-softening or aromatic effects, you can skip the shower and simply relax. If your bath bomb contains moisturizing oils, it’s usually fine to leave the residue on your skin to enjoy the benefits!
Yes, they can be made in batches and stored for up to six months when kept in proper conditions.
Yes. Baking soda and citric acid are essential for the fizzing reaction, but you can swap essential oils or add different botanicals for a unique touch.
- Looking for a thoughtful gift idea? Check out these creative packaging ideas to wrap homemade bath bombs.
- Create your own floral essential oil blends for the ultimate relaxing bath experience! From calming lavender to refreshing rose and jasmine, these blends not only smell divine but also offer aromatherapy benefits. Customize your own mixture to suit your mood and enjoy the perfect, fragrant soak every time.
- Ready to unwind? Learn how to make soothing Lavender Epsom Salt Bath Gems that will transform your bath into a calming escape.
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How to Make Lavender Bath Bombs
Equipment
- Large Bath Bomb Mold
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup epsom salt
- 1/4 cup citric acid
- 4 tsp lavender infused oil
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- Purple Mica Powder
Instructions
- Combine the corn starch, baking soda, and Epsom salt together. Then set aside the dry ingredients.
- Add in the essential oil drops into the lavender infused oil and mix thoroughly.
- Slowly add the infused oil with the dry ingredients. Keep mixing until the mixture can clump together like moon sand. If it doesn’t, you can try adding a teaspoon of infused oil at a time.
- When the mixture feels ready, slowly add in the citric acid.
- Then add in the mica powder. I used about 1 teaspoon to get my color.
- Now add to the bath bomb molds and compact it tightly together. You want the mold to be overflowing so it will stick together.
- Push the two molds together and twist until the two metals touch each other.
- Slowly take off one bath bomb mold. Then, repeat for the other side.
- Set down on something and leave them alone to dry for at least 24 hours or until they are hard to the touch. If they still are crumbly, let them sit longer.
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