Copycat Lush Halloween Turmeric Bath Bomb Recipe
Make pumpkins and fun Halloween shapes with a copycat Lush Halloween bath bomb recipe that includes anti-inflammatory turmeric and coconut milk powder.
Yield: 6 bath bombs
Cost: $12
Equipment
- Silicone Halloween mold
- Medium bowl
- Small paintbrush
Materials
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1 cup citric acid
- ¼ cup corn starch
- ¼ cup powdered coconut milk
- 2 tablespoon turmeric
- 15 drops vanilla essential oil
- 15 drops jasmine absolut
- 3 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- ½ tablespoon water
- 1-2 teaspoon mica powders optional, for color and paints
- A few drops Everclear® grain alcohol
Instructions
- Combine the baking soda, citric acid, and coconut milk powder in a medium bowl. Whisk well to combine the ingredients and break apart any chunks.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil and essential oils. Then slowly add to the dry ingredients. Whisk again and use your hands to break apart clumps and disperse the oils.
- Spritz with water (there will be a little bit of fizzing—don’t panic!). Stir the mixture to incorporate the water, then use your hands to test the consistency. It should stick together like wet sand. If it’s still too dry, spritz with a little more water, then test again.
- If you’re making bath bombs in multiple colors, divide the mixture among several smaller bowls (one for each color). Add your turmeric, activated charcoal, or another colorant in teaspoon increments until you reach the desired shade. Feel free to add more turmeric for color, just remember that the more you add, the more it will stain your tub. Stir well.
- Spoon into molds and press down firmly. Pop the molds into the freezer for 10 minutes to let the coconut oil solidify then remove from the mold.
- Make your mica “paints” by mixing a small spoonful of mica with several drops of grain alcohol. Use a small paintbrush to paint the eyes, nose, or mouth. Let your bath bombs dry overnight before using.
Notes
Make sure you give your tub a good scrub after your bath (I find that scouring powder works great and it gets rid of soap scum to boot) to prevent any long term discoloration. And use an old towel to dry off and maybe even hop in the shower to rinse off your skin. Any staining of the skin should fade within a few hours to a day.