Handcrafted Lavender Bath Bomb

Devised as a bath bomb, this handcrafted formula combines Baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salt, cornstarch, coconut oil, witch hazel, lavender essential oil, and dried botanicals.

Lavender oil is often used to support calm and soothe irritated skin.

Skin care engages touch at each step of a routine, and the step depends on the product. Cleansing products lift surface oils, debris, and bacteria from the skin (Aiello & Larson, 2002). Moisturizing products such as creams, lotions, and balms add emollients that soften the skin surface and help hold in hydration. Serums, masks, and treatments are applied to specific areas of the face, and the pressure of application adds to the sensation. Applying any of these products activates C‑tactile afferents, the nerve fibers that process pleasant touch (Löken et al., 2009; McGlone et al., 2014). Slow, massage‑like pressure is associated with reduced stress and relaxation (Field, 2010; Field, 2015), and warmth and absorption add to the sensation as the product meets the skin.

Anyone with a skin condition, allergies, or sensitivities should consult a physician or dermatologist before use.

Details

• Best used for a fizzing, scented bath soak. Suited to those who tolerate tree nut oils and butters and essential oils.
• Use: Drop into a filled warm bath and let it dissolve. Keep the bomb away from moisture until use.
• Responses vary from person to person.
• Scent: lavender essential oil
• Size: 4.5 oz (128 g)
• Container: kraft tissue paper wrap with a waterproof label
• Caution: Pregnant women and parents of young children should consult a physician before using products with essential oils.
• Vegan
• Cruelty-free
• Sold as a single bath bomb

Ingredients

Baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salt, cornstarch, coconut oil, witch hazel, lavender essential oil, dried botanicals

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Pairing Note

Aroma: Topical interaction paired with aroma becomes aromatic‑surface experience. Cultures combine botanicals with oils, creams, and hair treatments because aroma carries symbolic meaning, lineage, and spatial identity (Classen, Howes & Synnott, 1994). These practices persist because aromatic pairing strengthens emotional recall (Herz, 2016) and supports cultural continuity (Assmann, 2011).