Bath bombs! I have always loved them. As a child, my mum used to buy them for me often. I loved watching them fizzle and spin around the tub as they dissolved, swirling into a rainbow of colors and glitter. However, I am not sure that these bath bombs were particularly eco-friendly or easy on my skin, and they certainly were not organic. Yet - no worries, as here we are going to take an in-depth look at the best organic bath supplies. They are all you need to properly care for your skin and relax while you are at it!
Now, thankfully as times have begun to change and the organic market has expanded, there are some truly fantastic organic bath supplies and plenty of different options to care for your skin properly. Here we have a review of eight of the best organic bath bombs, each one to suit a different need! We will start off with a brief description of each product and then dive into all one by one for more details.
Each one is extra large, weighing 6 oz. The set includes bombs with the following fragrances: Lavender, Rose, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Vanilla Chai, Lemon Zest, Sage & Juniper, Strawberry Cacao, Ginger Lemongrass, Chamomile Peppermint, Oatmeal Aloe E, Citrus Blast. Wholly Organic and handmade in the USA. Gift boxed in eco-friendly packaging. Buy on Amazon
Dr Hempster: Essential Oils Bath Bombs, six bath bombs made with Hemp, with a fragrance of Lavender and Eucalyptus. Each bomb is organic and rich in vitamin E. One box brings 3 Lavender bombs and three Eucalyptus bombs. They are GMO free and come delivered in eco-friendly packaging. Buy on Amazon
Pure Scentum: 6 organic bath bombs in various scents: Lavender, Coconut, Grape, Plum, Citrus, Ocean, or Herbal. All are blended with essential oils and packaged attractively in a black-and-white gift box. Free from: harsh chemicals - Parabens - SLS - and Phthalate. Buy on Amazon
J'ADORE SKIN: 12 Individually wrapped organic and vegan bath bombs set. The set comes with 12 different fragrances. These scents include Rose, Chamomile, Ocean Fragrance, Peach, Strawberry, Lavender, Mango Papaya, Cherry Blossom, and more. Made with natural food colorants and free from toxic chemicals to protect your skin. Buy on Amazon
Thrive Organics: 12 Organic Rose Bath Bombs, extra large and to be used for aromatherapy. Made with organic rose petals and essential oils, with organic, vegan, non-GMO ingredients. Zero plastic is used in the packaging, which is 100% recyclable and eco-friendly. Buy on Amazon
Joanne Arden Organics: 12 brightly colored, lavender-scented organic. Made with pure essential oils. Completely free from parabens, sulfates, and added chemicals, all-natural ingredients. Include dead sea salts, Shea butter and coconut oil, and approved-safe colorants. All bombs are lavender-scented. Buy on Amazon
Relaxation Store: All Natural Epsom Salt bath bombs; each pack brings six bombs. Made with: Epsom Salt, Dead Sea Salt, Himalayan Salt, Apricot Kernel Oil, and Essential and Natural Oils, without parabens, phthalates, or SLS. Vegan and Gluten Free. Buy on Amazon
Aromaworks: Signature Range - Aromabomb Quad Box Bath Bombs Set. Each box brings four distinct scents called: Calm, Uplift, Revive & Relax. And each bomb comprises a different scent and different ingredients, including May Chang Roman Chamomille, Lavender, Sandlewood, Neroli, Bergamot, Mandarin, Bay, and many more. All ingredients are ethically and sustainably sourced, and packaged in a simple and attractive white box. Buy on Amazon
These bath bombs are great all-rounders! We think they tick all the boxes well, and so, for this reason, they are our favorite product here at SW. The box comes complete with 12 bombs, which is a generous number that should keep you going for a long time. Of course, all the bombs are organic and vegan, and they come free from unnatural dyes and harsh chemicals that can upset your skin. This pack from Thrive Organics offers a great range of scents in the pack as well: Lavender, Rose, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Vanilla Chai, Lemon Zest, Sage & Juniper, Strawberry Cacao, Ginger Lemongrass, Chamomile Peppermint, Oatmeal Aloe E, and Citrus Blast.
It is clear that Thrive Organics takes sustainability seriously. They have no plastic in their packaging and instead use entirely sustainable materials. What I think is great about them is their simplicity. They only have four ingredients: Baking soda, pure essential oils, flowers, and herbs. So if you are looking for a product that will offer you a good range of scents for all your bathing needs, that is reliably sustainable, and soft on your skin, these organic bath bombs are your best bet!
These bombs are a great option if you are looking for an organic bath bomb that will work well for easing muscular aches and pains. I know that when I do a tough workout at the gym, I often need some TLC afterward. If you can identify with this, then these are the perfect bombs for you! The smell is very strong, and the essential oils really get to work on easing up those aches and pains. Eucalyptus is a great all-rounder as an essential oil.
Eucalyptus is known for its ability to aid with congestion; so for if you suffer from allergies or have a stuffy nose, these bombs can provide some relief. It is also great for joint pain, which can be a product of exercise or any other joint-related condition you or a loved one may suffer from, it can also even be used to help heal wounds and cold sores! The relaxing properties of Lavender are well-known; it complements the Eucalyptus well in that it is a known treatment for insomnia and acts as an anti-anxiety remedy.
These bombs are also good for moisturizing your skin; they don't dry you out too much, which is great as many bath bombs have a tendency to do this. Another added benefit is that these bombs contain hemp oil, which is also known to help treat and alleviate the symptoms of many conditions associated with sensitive skin, such as Eczema, Psoriasis, and Acne. More added benefits are that they are vegan and not tested on animals. As with many of the bombs on this list, they also come in a simple, brown paper packing with no frills and unnecessary extras. The packaging is attractive, however, and its simplicity makes it more eco-friendly. If you are interested in learning more about how to be eco-friendly in other aspects of your beauty regime, you can check out some Sustainable Warrior ideas here:
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If you are looking for a bit of fun before a night out or fancy dinner to get yourself ready, pampered, and prepped, these could be the perfect bombs for you. They bring a great range of scents from lavender to coconut, grape, plum, citrus, and ocean herbal. The scents are potent and linger on the skin afterward, so you can go out wafting lovely perfume in the air as you pass by! Pure scented bombs are inspired by Parisian summer nights and boudoirs, so if channeling the Moulin Rouge is your video fill up your bathtub and drop one of these beauties right in!
A couple of things to bear in mind with these organic bath supplies is that although they use organic essential oils and ingredients, the product also contains parfum which is not wholly natural nor organic. Highly perfumed bombs are likely to upset those with sensitive skin. So if you feel that this is you, I would recommend that you choose a different product from our list. On the plus side, each bomb is a good size - the same as a tennis ball! They are also hand-made by a team of women in the USA, so if you are interested in supporting female-led initiatives, these organic bath bombs are a fantastic option.
These organic bath bombs are made by hand. They have a strong base of Shea butter and sea salt, which makes them both relaxing for tired muscles and also deeply moisturizing for your skin. J'adore skin's bombs also have no toxic chemicals or dyes, but they are still brightly colored, and so have some extra ingredients that might not sit so well with sensitive skin types, so once again, be careful if this is you. I say that they are a great gift for teenagers as the design of the bombs is fun and attractive. Some bombs have swirly marbled effect designs, with bright colors from blue to pink to yellow and violet. The packaging is also great in that it is bright pink with colorful paper on the inside which combines well with the bombs, which would be attractive for a younger person, perhaps making them a great gift option.
J'Adore Skin's organic bath bombs also bring a great variety of scents that are perhaps more attractive to younger users. While less sophisticated than the fragrance combinations of others, the mix of brands lavender, cherry, strawberry, mango, rose, and chamomile, alongside the bright packaging and vibrant bombs, certainly makes them fun. Something to be in mind in terms of sustainability is that the packaging is not so eco-friendly as is the case with other brands, and so these bombs may be better for a one-off or once-in-a-while gift rather than a regular purchase.
These bombs are fantastic for transporting you to an English country garden in mid-summer. The smell of roses will fill your bathroom and promise you a really relaxing soak in the bath. Twelve wholly organic bombs offer the chance to rest your body and also to escape into the realms of your imagination. For me, the smell of roses is nostalgic and comforting. It is also a class aroma, romantic and vivid. The packaging also reflects the simplicity of the product in that it is entirely plastic-free and easily recyclable. These bombs are thus a great mix of being great for your mind and body and the environment.
These bombs also make a great alternative to gifting flowers! As there are twelve rose-scented bombs, they play to the idea of the bouquet of twelve roses, and so could be the perfect romantic gift. What is really great about Thrive Organics' products is that they are very suitable for sensitive skin as well. They only contain four main ingredients: baking soda, essential oils, citric acid, and petals. All ingredients are 100% organic: organic Baking Soda, organic food-grade citric acid, organic pharma-grade Epsom salts, organic coconut oil, organic wildcrafted witch hazel, and organic essential oils. The only drawback, perhaps, is the lack of variety in the pack - but if roses are your thing, then go for it!
These bombs are fantastic for true lavender lovers! Intensely violet in color and lavender scented, if this herb is your thing, then dive right in! Joanne Arden bombs are made with all-natural essential oils, however, they do contain non-natural colorants. Such colorants are in the product's dye and may stain your bathtub. Although they are approved as safe for use in cosmetics they are not technically natural, so if you are looking for something that really ticks all the natural boxes, looking for a lavender product from another brand may well be the thing to do.
The packaging for these bath bombs is vibrant and exciting with white and violet whirls. It may not be the most sustainable, however, so this is something to bear in mind if you are looking for a truly sustainable product. These bombs come in plastic wrapping. Personally, I prefer a paper wrap that, while more prone to staining, offers a more viable ecological solution to the product's presentation. They do offer great fizzing when plopped into the bathtub, along with their strong coloring, making them a truly multi-sensory experience.
These organic bath bombs have been made with great precision and attention to detail. They are each a distinct color that represents the scent upon which the bomb is based. The Relaxation Store also offers a great range of fragrances with these bombs: blossom euphoria, eucalyptus wave, mango-papaya, lavender sky, cedarwood forest, and rose garden. So if you like a good range of scents from the woody to the citric, these bombs could be good for you.
However, although these bombs claim to be free of dyes from their colors, this seems a little unlikely. The colorants used are safe for the skin, but they may not be wholly suitable for those with sensitive skin, so if this is you, you might want to give them a miss. Their size is good and generous and, in this sense, good value for money. As I say, they are also very pretty, so can make for a great gift!
If you are looking for a bit of class and subtlety, then these organic bath bombs by Aromaworks are for you. Although the pack only brings you four bombs, each is really intricately crafted with some bespoke scents and ingredients. Each bomb is tailored to meet a specific mood need, so if you are in need of a bit of reconnection and deep relaxation, these are definitely the bombs for you! The four bombs are called: Nurture, Serenity, Inspire, and Soulful. Nurture has base scents of may chang and sandalwood, Serenity: lemongrass and geranium, Inspire bergamot and black pepper, Soulful: frankincense and juniper berry.
These bombs are also wholly free from harsh chemicals that can upset your skin, they are not tested on animals, and have no GMOs. All bombs contain Himalayan sea salt and calamine powder, known ingredients for their healing, detoxifying and relaxing properties. The packaging is very aestethic though perhaps not as sustainable as it could be, so this is something to remember when purchasing this. Their fragrances are intricate and of very high-quality and so if you are looking for something classic and chic to add to your bath time routine than these bombs are a brilliant option.
So there you go, or a comprehensive list of the best organic bath bombs out there on the market. There is something here to suit everyone's needs, whether a post-workout muscle relax session or a bath to uplift and energize you. All these products are organic and overall gentle on your skin, so try out as many as you can!
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