Mother's Day is just around the corner. School is done. You have a free weekend afternoon for a bubble bath and a long nap...clearly, there are a myriad of reasons why you should make these super easy bath bombs to have on hand for those oh so important occasions! The big one, of course, is that special day we take to celebrate our awesome moms, those strong women who spend so much time caring for others that it is important that we take time out to care for and pamper them. These turmeric lemongrass bath bombs are the perfect gift for the woman who could use a luxurious soak (with a good book and a glass of wine!).
What I love about these bath bombs is that they are made without citric acid--a sometimes difficult ingredient to find and keep on hand. The cream of tartar is a perfect substitute and something we often have (and forget about) in our pantry. Turmeric is also an easy kitchen staple to add to these bombs and it is what gives them their festive sunshine hue. Don't be alarmed if this bright yellow doesn't initially come through when you mix the dry ingredients--it will once you wet them down.
Like my spring bath bombs, these hedonistic treats use the smells and flowers of spring to rejuvenate the senses. In this case, I use lemongrass, that universal revitalizer, mixed with calendula petals known for their ability to soothe the skin. Tumeric is also a wonder-cure for many skin issues from acne to eczema. The baking soda gently detoxes and exfoliates your skin while the cream of tartar softens it.
Ingredients:
2 cups baking soda
1 cup cream of tartar
1 tsp turmeric powder
4 teaspoons melted coconut oil
1/8 cup water (in spray bottle)
100 drops lemongrass essential oil
1/4 cup dried calendula petals (optional)
Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly, being careful not to raise too much dust. Then add in coconut oil and essential oil and mix thoroughly with hands, making sure that oil is evenly distributed throughout the mix. Here comes the tricky part: adding the water. You need the spray bottle to ensure that you aren't adding too much water at once otherwise your bath bombs will begin to prematurely fizz.
Going slowly, spray water into the bowl, stirring completely as you go until it is damp but not soaking wet. You will probably not use all the water in your spray bottle. You can test the readiness of your mix by squeezing together a handful of it and seeing if it sticks--if it does, you can go ahead and place it in molds or roll them into balls. If not, you'll need more water. Once you have placed the mix into molds or hand shaped it into balls, you can let your bath bombs air dry for at least two hours or up to overnight. Remove from molds (if using) and store in a dry place. Makes about 9 bath bombs. Enjoy!
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