Relaxing in a warm bath with rose bath melts is a fantastic way to unwind and banish stress. Unlike the fizzy excitement of bath bombs, these melts are packed with nourishing oils that leave your skin silky smooth. They’re perfect for spoiling yourself and make lovely gifts for occasions like Valentine’s Day or just because you want to treat someone!
Bath melts are a wonderful addition to any bath product collection, alongside bath bombs, fizzies, and salts. These melts are infused with soothing oils that gently dissolve in the bath water.
When making these bath melts, I opted for shea butter, coconut oil, and cocoa butter for good reason:
Shea butter, traditionally used in healing wounds, supports collagen production, strengthens the skin, and fights wrinkles by reducing inflammation. It’s a favorite ingredient in many of my recipes, including my whipped body butter.
Coconut oil is incredibly versatile in skincare, similar to an all-purpose tool. My family uses it for everything from homemade chews to lotions and even energy bars. It’s also an excellent choice for these rose bath melts.
This oil is a powerful antioxidant, second only to breastmilk in lauric acid content. It’s stable at room temperature, doesn’t spoil quickly, has antimicrobial properties, aids skin healing, and might help combat cellulite.
True rose essential oil is incredibly costly to produce, requiring around 10,000 pounds of flowers for just a pound of oil. Just an ounce of pure oil can cost over $1,000! Rose absolute is a more affordable option but often involves toxic chemicals, not to mention the environmental toll of producing essential oils.
Thankfully, rose geranium oil offers a similar aroma without the hefty price tag. If you can’t find rose geranium, Egyptian or bourbon geranium oils are alternatives, though the scent varies slightly. This oil smells wonderful and provides skin benefits at a lower cost.
Aromatherapist Julie Lawless highlights that rose geranium can improve dull or oily skin and may help with acne and cellulite.
Rose clay, a variety of kaolin clay, is distinctive with its rosy pink shade thanks to natural iron oxides. It has a fine texture, making it easy to blend into skincare items, and is particularly suited for dry to normal skin.
A word of warning: red clay can stain, so it’s best to use an old towel after using rose bath melts, avoiding your favorite white one!
While pure rose essential oil can be rare and pricey, infusing rose petals in coconut oil provides an affordable way to incorporate roses into skincare. The infused oil captures the wonderful antioxidants and soothing properties of roses, making it a perfect addition to this rose bath melts recipe.
Don’t worry if you don’t have a bathtub; foot baths with bath melts are equally delightful. Simply replace the Epsom salts with a bath melt, and your feet will feel incredibly pampered!
These bath melts are super hydrating! After drying off, I massage any extra oil onto my skin, which absorbs beautifully. While the tub may get a bit slippery, a little dish soap and effort clean it up easily.
