This aromatic lavender bath bombs recipe will help you relax after a long day. The relaxing scent of lavender combined with the congestion relief properties of eucalyptus will help reduce all ailments as you slip into a warm bath with this bath bomb.
Is Lavender a eucalyptus?
Some people have wondered if lavender is a eucalyptus as these two essential oils are frequently used together in aromatherapy options. Lavender and eucalyptus are two different essential oils that provide you with relief from different ailments. Lavender is best known to help relax you and ease the stress from a busy day. Eucalyptus is good for use for nasal congestion relief and asthma symptoms relief.
Can I mix eucalyptus and lavender oil?
You can mix eucalyptus and lavender oil to make my lavender bath bombs recipe. Eucalyptus does well with lavender, cedarwood, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram for aromatherapy.
Which essential oils are best for bath bombs?
Typically the best essential oils for bath bombs are lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, or tea tree. You’ll most commonly find these four essential oils used in homemade bath bomb recipes. My lavender bath bombs recipe features lavender and eucalyptus with dried lavender as an added decorative touch.
How do you make lavender bath bombs?
Using my instructions below you’ll get your supplies purchased online or at your local store that sells essential oils and soap making supplies. Once you have your supplies ready, it’s easy to make these lavender bath bombs. You’ll be able to use these adorable lavender bath bombs as a holiday gift, personal relaxation tool, or decorative touch in your bathroom.
How to make eucaluptus and lavender bath bombs recipe
This recipe makes 4 bombs if you are using same mold.
Ingredients:
- Epsom salt
- baking soda
- corn starch
- citric acid
- olive oil
- water
- dried lavender
- Lavender essential oil
- Purple Mica Powder
Supplies:
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Small jar with lid
- Bath Bomb Molds – 2.2 inch
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Directions:
- Mix the dry ingredients first (Epsom salt, baking soda, cornstarch and citric acid), using the whisk. Mix well to ensure there are no clumps.
- Pour the wet ingredients (olive oil, water and essential oil), and the mica into the jar, secure the lid and shake well.
- Very slowly add the liquid mixture to the dry mixture, about a few drops at a time, while whisking the entire time. If you’re not pouring slowly enough, or not continuously whisking, the mixture will start to fizz and you don’t want that to happen.
- Once all of the liquid has been poured into the dry mixture, mix very well until the color is consistent.
- Put dried lavender into the bottoms of 4 molds.
- Immediately fill the molds with the mixture, firmly stuffing each side full.
- Secure both parts of the mold together, give it a little twist and let set. I always give it about a day, just to be on the safe side.
- Carefully release bath bombs from molds and put into an airtight container, or individual cello bags for storage.
Eucalyptus & Lavender Bath Bombs Recipe
Materials
- 2 oz Epsom salt
- 4 oz baking soda
- 2 oz corn starch
- 2 oz citric acid
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp water
- 1 tbsp dried lavender
- 20-30 drops Lavender essential oil
- ⅛ teaspoon Purple Mica Powder
Tools
- Supplies:
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Small jar with lid
- Bath Bomb Molds - 2.2 inch
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients first (Epsom salt, baking soda, cornstarch and citric acid), using the whisk. Mix well to ensure there are no clumps.
- Pour the wet ingredients (olive oil, water and essential oil), and the mica into the jar, secure the lid and shake well.
- Very slowly add the liquid mixture to the dry mixture, about a few drops at a time, while whisking the entire time. If you’re not pouring slowly enough, or not continuously whisking, the mixture will start to fizz and you don’t want that to happen.
- Once all of the liquid has been poured into the dry mixture, mix very well until the color is consistent.
- Put dried lavender into the bottoms of 4 molds.
- Immediately fill the molds with the mixture, firmly stuffing each side full.
- Secure both parts of the mold together, give it a little twist and let set. I always give it about a day, just to be on the safe side.
- Carefully release bath bombs from molds and put into an airtight container, or individual cello bags for storage.
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