These luxurious Lemongrass Bath Bombs made with French green clay are easy to make and will have you relaxing in no time.
Lemongrass Bath Bombs
This easy to make recipe is the same as the recipes that are used to create other bath bombs, the only difference being the addition of the green clay.
French green clay is an exfoliant that can help remove dead skin cells, and increase circulation. It is also a natural colourant that has wonderful detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties.
The ingredients in bath bombs
I love adding Epsom salts to my baths as it soothes achy muscles, relieves stress while helping to detoxify the body.
The bicarbonate of soda helps calm itchy and irritated skin while the almond oil moisturises the skin.
As many people have nut allergies or just don’t like using almond oil, you could replace this with jojoba, avocado, coconut or olive oil.
Though the cornflour is not necessary and can be left out or replaced with an equal amount of baking soda, the citric acid is necessary as this is what makes the bombs fizz.
When using the same bath bomb mould as I did, this recipe makes around 7 small bath bombs.
The ingredients you will need to make these bath bombs are:
- ½ cup baking soda or bicarbonate of soda
- ¼ cup citric acid
- ¼ cup epsom salts
- ¼ cup corn starch or cornflour
- 2 tbsp french green clay
- 1 1/2 tsp water
- 1 1/2 tbsp sweet almond oil
- 10 drops lemongrass essential oil
- Bath bomb moulds
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Small jar with lid
Hints & Tips
If you find that your bath bombs are coming out crumbly, you could try:
- Mixing the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients carefully, until the wet ingredients are fully dispersed throughout the mixture.
- If it is still not holding together properly, try adding a little more oil or water, just a drop at a time.
- Make sure your mixture is packed tightly into the moulds to help hold everything together.
If your bombs are too wet, slowly add small equal amounts of baking soda and citric acid until you get the correct consistency.
Make sure you add the wet ingredients very slowly as you don’t want the mixture to start fizzing just yet. The fizz needs to happen in the bath.
If you want to give these lemongrass bath bombs as gifts, make sure that they have been cured at least overnight before wrapping to make sure that they are completely dry.
Do you need a special mould? No, you can use a muffin tin or ice cube tray to create your bath bombs. They may be a different shape, but they will still work just fine. A silicon mould makes removing the moulds easier.
Be careful when using essential oils. Make sure to do your research first and use with extreme care. Some essential oils are phototoxic, and can cause negative reactions on your skin in sunlight—such as burning, blistering, or discolouration.
Making Lemongrass Bath Bombs
Add the bicarb soda, citric acid, epsom salts, cornflour, and french green clay to a medium bowl.
Stir with the whisk for 2-3 minutes until the dry ingredients are completely combined.
Pour the sweet almond oil, water, and essential oils into a small jar, and secure the lid. Shake the jar vigorously to combine the liquid ingredients.
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Lemongrass Bath Bombs
Simple Living. Creative LearningIngredients
- ½ cup baking soda or bicarbonate of soda
- ¼ cup citric acid
- ¼ cup epsom salts
- ¼ cup cornstarch or cornflour
- 2 TBSP French Green Clay
- 1 ½ tsp water
- 1 ½ tsp sweet almond oil
- 10 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil
Instructions
- Add the bicarb soda, citric acid, epsom salts, cornflour, and french green clay to a medium bowl.
- Stir with the whisk for 2-3 minutes until the dry ingredients are completely combined.
- Pour the sweet almond oil, water, and essential oils into a small jar, and secure the lid. Shake the jar vigorously to combine the liquid ingredients.
- Very slowly, one drip at a time, mix the wet mixture into the dry mixture, whisking as you go so not to activate the fizzing properties. Whisk until all the wet mixture has been added and the texture of the new mixture is all the same.
- Carefully scoop the mixture into each half of the bath bomb mould, the press together and give a quick twist.
- Allow the bath bombs to set for around 6 - 8 hours. Remove from moulds and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Mixing the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients carefully, until the wet ingredients are fully dispersed throughout the mixture.
- If it is still not holding together properly, try adding a little more oil or water, just a drop at a time.
- Make sure your mixture is packed tightly into the moulds to help hold everything together.
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on this website. Check dilution levels for kids. Pregnant, nursing women and those under the care of a physician for a chronic condition should consult a physician before using. For external use only. Individual results may vary.
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