Lemon Exfoliating Bath Bomb Recipe

Are you ready to shed that dry winter skin and embrace the cute sleeveless looks of spring? These lemon exfoliating bath bombs will make your skin soft and smooth and smell amazing.

There is something about a citrus scent that makes me think of spring and summer. When you smell these spectacular lemon bath bombs, you will definitely agree.

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DIY Bath Bombs

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, it is not a secret that we love DIY skin care products. One of our favorite goodies to make are bath bombs. If you haven’t tried making them yet, you are in for such a treat because they are SO easy.

I will admit, I used to spend big bucks for the bath bombs you would find in the kiosk at the mall or a specialty boutique. Instead of the “latte factor,” it was the “bath bomb factor” for me.

The ingredients are easy to find and simple to put together so it makes sense to at least try your hand at it. After my first batch or two of bath bombs, I felt like a pro, and I know you will be too.

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Tips for Making Your Lemon Bath Bombs

• There are many molds you can use for bath bombs. The traditional round bath bombs can be made from metal (we recommend stainless steel) or a plastic “clamshell” mold. I feel the bath bombs come out of the metal version more easily.
• If you live in an area of high humidity or it is a wet and humid day, take a few precautions for a successful product. Use 90% or higher isopropyl alcohol as your binder and if you have one, use a dehumidifier. It can take up to 72 hours for a bath bomb to properly harden in this type of weather.
• Two must-have ingredients for the perfect bath bomb are baking soda and citric acid. You don’t want to leave either ingredient out. These two materials tend to clump, so you may need to sift them prior to using them in your bath bomb recipe (or use a fork to break everything down before adding moisture).

Supplies for Exfoliating Bath Bombs

Below is what I used to create a nourishing, yet exfoliating style of bath fizzy. The polysorbate is optional, so if you don’t have it, it’s fine to leave it out.

If you are new to using oils, please read up on them if you want to change the recipe. Some oils are “hot” and are used in smaller quantities.

• 2 cups baking soda
• 1 cup citric acid
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup Epsom salts
• 1/4 cup white kaolin clay
• 1 tablespoon shea butter
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Polysorbate 80
• White and yellow mica colorant (but not food coloring)
• 10-20 drops of lemon essential oil
• Bath bomb molds
• Spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol
• 1 large and 1 small mixing bowl

How to Make Exfoliating Bath Bombs

Each step of this bath bomb tutorial is detailed below so it’s easy to follow. Keep this page open while you are making your bath bombs. If you would rather have a printed tutorial, scroll down and select the print button.

Before starting, melt any solid oils (coconut, shea, etc.) in a microwave-safe container in 30-second bursts. Stir in between each. Continue until completely melted. Then, In a small bowl, mix together the mica and Epsom salts.

In a large bowl, add baking soda, citric acid, kaolin clay, and cornstarch. Whisk dry ingredients together.

Add in the coconut oil, Shea butter, and polysorbate 80. Mix well, using your hands to break down lumps.

Mix in yellow mica colorant.

Add in the lemon essential oil.

Add a bit of the Epson salt mixture to one-half of the mold.

Add the yellow mixture to both sides.

Push molds together and tap gently and carefully remove.

Remove the bath bomb from the mold. Repeat the steps of this easy bath bomb recipe until the mixture is gone.

Notes for Making Lemon Exfoliating Bath Bombs

• The use of coconut oil or another liquid like 90% isopropyl alcohol in a bath bomb is called a binder. These are the ingredients that keep the bath bombs mixture together. You have the perfect amount when the mixture feels like wet sand and holds together when you squeeze it.
• The use of SLSA (Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate) in some bath bombs is what they call a surfactant. It is 100% natural and made from coconut and palm oil. It makes awesome bubbles but it is OPTIONAL.
• You can use other essential oils, like lemongrass or lemon verbena (both are wonderful when they are mixed with vanilla). Using citrus smells is a pleasant, invigorating smell for most people. Can you imagine a lemonade bath bomb recipe?!
• Polysorbate 80 is a vegetable-derived surfactant. It helps the oils and color from your bath bombs mix into the water instead of making a puddle on top of your bath water, but it is OPTIONAL.

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