Make fragrant and moisturing bubble bath, at home!
Enjoy a little pampering time with the best homemade bubble bath. It is the perfect recipe for gifting. It makes a beautiful DIY Christmas Gift for friends and family, a wonderful addition to spa night, Valentine’s Day or to a Gift Basket with Milk Bath and Sugar Scrub.
It’s the perfect indulgence, yet easy and inexpensive to make. It leaves your skin feeling luxuriously soft while the subtle fragrance leaves you feeling relaxed.
It’s made with just a few simple ingredients – in minutes! It’s customizable, too!
What is in Bubble Bath?
- Liquid Glycerin – I like to use a clear odorless glycerin. It helps to keep your bubbles lasting longer.
- Unscented Dish Soap – Often labeled free and clear. You can also use liquid Castile soap.
- Essential Oil – Any essential oil that suits your senses works well in this recipe. Rose, eucalyptus, mint, lavender, lilac, orange, clove, grapefruit. The options are endless!
- Salt – This ingredient is optional, and you can use any variety of salt you chose. Pink Himalayan salt is said to reduce fatigue and stress in studies.
Tools You Need
- Measuring Cups
- Bottle with Lid
How to Make Homemade Bubble Bath
- Add liquid glycerin, dish soap and optional salt to bottle.
- Add essential oil (I start with 10 drops) to preference.
- Add lid and shake vigorously to combine.
How to Store
Bubble Bath should be stored in a sealed container or jar and at room temperature. It can typically last several months.
To Gift
Use pretty bottles and add a ribbon and label or Christmas Gift Tag. You can add a little swag of greenery as well.
How to Use Homemade Bubble Bath
- Start running, warm to the touch, water in your bath.
- Shake bubble bath.
- Add ⅛ cup bubble bath or more as desired to running water.
- Test the water, climb in, relax, and enjoy!
How Often Can I use Bubble Bath?
Most studies say that not only are bubble baths enjoyable, but they help to relieve stress and help you relax along with many other possible health benefits.
With this homemade bubble bath, you don’t have to worry about any extra additives or chemicals. The best source for this question though is your own doctor, but in most cases it is safe to take a bath at least once a week. Be sure to drink plenty of water and moisture well after you get out.
I’ve never used or bought liquid glycerin. I have some glycerin packets that I used to make soap jellies with my kids. If I dissolve the packet in water, is that the same as liquid glycerin or no? I’m doing homeade spa kits for my girls and bubble bath would be a fun addition. I like this recipe cause it uses only a little dish soap.
How much essential oil do you use?
I use 10+ drops…keep in mind it’s diluted in bath water. Enjoy!
Could this be used in a pump bottle as a body wash?
Absolutely!
Hello, do you know if castile soap would work like clear unscented dish soap?
Unfortunately I’m not sure. I haven’t made dish soap. I personally love Seventh Generation’s unscented.
I’m anxious to try this recipe, but I have a question: have you gotten any feedback as far as a) reactions on sensitive skin, and b) whether it dries skin out? Thanks!
It doesn’t at all! I use it all the time and have eczema.