A simple recipe for Lavender Bath Bombs is elevated to a new level with the addition of Earl Grey Tea! Both fragrance and soothing qualities make this a delightful combination you will love adding to your bath.
Lavender Bath Bombs
You can find more information on bath bomb making in this post How to Make Bath Bombs.
Earl Grey Tea is not just for drinking. If you've not tried Earl Grey Tea in your skin DIY's now is the time.
Are bath bombs good for your skin
A homemade bath bomb adds skin softening and moisturizing ingredients to your bath water. Coconut oil, dead sea salts, and kaolin clay leave your skin soft, hydrated, and soothed.
Earl Grey tea skin benefits
Earl Grey Tea skin benefits include vitamin B1, which is Thiamin. Thiamin has powerful antioxidant properties, Vitamin B2, which is Riboflavin, helps with acne and dry skin. Vitamin E helps hydrate and protect skin. Vitamin H, also known as biotin, help support healthy skin. It's also packed with antioxidants that helps your skin to feel smooth and supple.
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Lavender skin benefits
Lavender skin benefits include anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties. A plus is that it's great for stress.
Can I use Lavender essential oil instead of real Lavender
Yes, you can use lavender oil instead of real lavender. Add 10-20 drops of your favorite lavender essential oil.
Is Lavender essential oil safe for kids
Yes, lavender is considered to be safe for kids over the age of five. Lavender essential oil is one of 4 essential oils considered safe and effective for kids over 5.
What do you need to make Lavender Bath Bombs with Earl Grey Tea
- 2 cups baking soda
- 1 cup citric acid
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup dead sea salts
- 1/4 cup kaolin clay
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- Lavender soap colorant
- 4 tea bags or 4 tablespoons of Earl Grey Tea
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender
- Stainless steel bath bomb molds
- Spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol
- 1 large mixing bowl
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How to Make Lavender Bath Bombs Step by Step
Steps 1-6: In a large mixing bowl, add the baking soda, citric acid, dead sea salts and cornstarch. Whisk dry ingredients together.
Step 7: Add the coconut oil. This binds all the ingredients together, so your bath bombs don’t crumble when you touch them!
Steps 10-11: Add 3 1/2 tablespoons of the Earl Grey tea and 1/2 tablespoons of the dried lavender. Mix well.
Steps 12-13: Add 1-2 drops of the lavender colorant. Mix well. Continue to add 1 drop of color until you achieve the color you desire.
Steps 14-17: Add a bit of the tea and lavender mixture into one side of the mold and gently add the bath bomb mixture until the mold is overflowing. Fill the other side of the mold with the mixture and press molds together and grind to remove excess mixture. Gently tap each side of the mold to release the bombs.
Allow to dry a minimum of 24 hours. If your climate is wet or cold, allow an additional 24 hours. My rule of thumb is that when it is hard to the touch, they are ready for the tub! Store in an airtight container until ready for use.
Earl Grey Tea and Lavender Bath Bombs Recipe
Enjoy the ultimate relaxation at home with this earl grey tea and lavender bath bombs recipe.
Materials
- 2 cups baking soda
- 1 cup citric acid
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup dead sea salts
- 1/4 cup kaolin clay
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon polysorbate 80
- Lavender soap colorant
- 4 tea bags or 4 tablespoons of Earl Grey Tea
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender
- Spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol
Tools
- 1 large mixing bowl
- Stainless steel bath bomb molds
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the baking soda, citric acid, dead sea salts and cornstarch. Whisk dry ingredients together.
- Add the coconut oil. This binds all the ingredients together, so your bath bombs don’t crumble when you touch them!
- Add the polysorbate 80. Mix wet ingredients in well. You may need to use your hands to break down any lumps and make sure everything is mixed in. The mixture is perfect when it holds together when you press it into your hands and feels like wet sand.
- Add 3 1/2 tablespoons of the Earl Grey tea and 1/2 tablespoons of the dried lavender. Mix well.
- Add 1-2 drops of the lavender colorant. Mix well. Continue to add 1 drop of color until you achieve the color you desire.
- Add a bit of the tea and lavender mixture into one side of the mold and gently add the bath bomb mixture until the mold is overflowing. Fill the other side of the mold with the mixture and press molds together and grind to remove excess mixture. Gently tap each side of the mold to release the bombs.
- Allow to dry a minimum of 24 hours. If your climate is wet or cold, allow an additional 24 hours. My rule of thumb is that when it is hard to the touch, they are ready for the tub! Store in an airtight container until ready for use.