Looking for an easy way to give yourself the gift of self-care? These lavender and cocoa butter bath melts will leave your skin silky smooth and have aromatherapy benefits, too. Double the batch and gift it to a friend so they can enjoy it too!
Add a touch of luxury to your bath with a moisturizing Cocoa Butter Bath Melt. It’s made with very natural ingredients, so you might want to eat it.
The aromas of cocoa, coconut, and lavender whet your appetite. This is truly a gourmet truffle. However, these truffles are best used in the bath. The silky oil dissolves in hot water and penetrates the skin, moisturizing and softening it.
Making a batch of bath melts is super easy and only requires a few key ingredients. Let me show you how!
What is bath melt?
After a long day, I like to take time for myself and let my body rest. A bath is a time of self-love and relaxation, soothing sore and tired muscles. I never have it without adding a little something.
I’ve noticed that my skin gets drier in the winter, so it melts more easily when I reach for the bath. Bath melts are a luxurious way to keep your skin hydrated and soft. It’s made with a moisturizing body butter, so add it to your bath and watch it dissolve into the water. Your skin will then absorb the butter’s oils and become soft, allowing you to sit back and relax in the lavender aromatherapy.
I like to use bath melts when I think my skin needs some extra love and attention. If you have dry or overworked skin, you can skip the time of applying lotion to your body after taking a bath. With Bath Melt, you get two in one!
Why cocoa butter is your skin’s best friend
Cocoa butter is an edible fat extracted from cocoa beans and is the main ingredient in chocolate. In fact, the taste and aroma of chocolate comes from cocoa butter, and real chocolate can only be called by that name if it contains 100% rich, smooth cocoa butter.
Cocoa butter is used to make delicious desserts, but it’s also an important ingredient in skin care. It is also often used in skin care products because it is rich in antioxidants and is great for moisturizing the skin.
Rich in fatty acids, it nourishes the skin and improves elasticity. Fat forms a protective barrier over the skin and helps ensure moisture is locked in. Some people use cocoa butter to smooth scars, wrinkles, and stretch marks.
When my skin is dry, the first thing I reach for is this bath melt. It is solid at room temperature, but when you take a bath, it melts and the oil is dispersed in the water, which penetrates into your skin as you soak.
What about lavender and coconut oil?
The other half of this bath melt’s moisturizing ingredient is coconut oil. Coconut oil is made by extracting the oil from raw coconuts or coconut kernels. It is very rich in saturated fat and is known to help improve the overall moisture content of dry skin and reduce the symptoms of eczema.
Fatty acids also have antibacterial properties, making them safe against skin infections such as athlete’s foot, acne, cellulitis, and other bacterial infections.
These bath melts are not only highly moisturizing, but also have aromatherapy benefits. When it comes to bath time, lavender is always a favorite for me. It is the perfect relaxation herb that promotes calmness, relieves stress, and relieves anxiety. If I like to take a bath before bed, lavender always works as a great way to calm me down into a sleepy mood.
Cocoa butter, coconut oil, and lavender all come together to create the perfect combination for a relaxing and hydrating bath melt.
How to make bath melt
If you’re looking for a way to incorporate a little more self-care into your daily life, or know someone who could use a little pampering, make a batch of this luxurious bath melt and turn a hot bath into a heavenly feast please.
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Melt the oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly and be careful of oil. You want it to just reach its melting point without overheating.
Once the oil is melted and mixed, add the essential oil and stir well.
Immediately pour into silicone molds. I used a silicone ice cube tray, but you can also use a candy mold instead. A small pot with a spout makes this task much easier.
I use this Turkish coffee pot for all my natural skin care recipes. It’s small but tall, with a long handle to keep your hands away from hot oil, and a spout for easy pouring.
Sprinkle the dried lavender buds over the hot oil, dividing the tablespoons evenly until the bath is melted.
Transfer the silicone mold to the refrigerator and let it cool for 2 hours. Store the finished bath melt in the refrigerator or in a cool place if your home is warm to prevent it from melting before using.
Place one or two bath melts in a bathtub of hot water and soak for at least 20 minutes.
CAUTION: The tub will be slippery after draining the oil. Be careful when getting out of the bathtub. After soaking, please clean and wipe immediately so that it can be safely used by the next person.
Bath Melt Frequently Asked Questions
surely! I like to store it in the refrigerator, but you can also store it in the freezer.
When lavender dries, it often turns gray or brown. To prevent this, lavender must be harvested at the right time. Harvest before the buds open, rather than after the flowers have finished blooming. It’s also important to limit sun exposure for dried buds, so store them in a dark cupboard or drawer. Finally, choose a lavender variety known for its long-lasting color, such as Purple Bouquet or Royal Purple.
You can experiment, but I’ve found cocoa butter to be the most effective. It smells good, has a good melting point, and makes your skin feel great after a bath. Shea butter is heavier and stickier and is better applied directly to the skin.
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Lavender and cocoa butter bath melt
Moisturize your skin with luxurious cocoa butter and soak in calming lavender aromatherapy in your next bath. This recipe makes 12 bath melts.
Melt the oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly and be careful of oil. You want it to just reach its melting point without overheating.
Once the oil is melted and mixed, add the essential oil and stir well.
Immediately pour into silicone molds. I used a silicone ice cube tray, but you can also use a candy mold instead. A small pot with a spout makes this task much easier. I use a Turkish coffee pot.
Sprinkle the dried lavender buds over the hot oil, dividing the tablespoons evenly until the bath is melted.
Transfer the silicone mold to the refrigerator and let it cool for 2 hours. Store the finished bath melt in the refrigerator or in a cool place if your home is warm to prevent it from melting before using.
Place one or two bath melts in a bathtub of hot water and soak for at least 20 minutes.
Removing the oil will make the bathtub slippery. Be careful when getting out of the bathtub. After soaking, please clean and wipe immediately so that it can be safely used by the next person.
