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Honey Lavender Homemade Relaxing Bath Melts

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Honey Lavender Homemade Relaxing Bath Melts - Only costs $0.20 each to make!!

There are two things that have recently turned me into a bath person.

The first being my big tub. The second being these homemade Honey Lavendar Stress relief bath melts.

Honey Lavender Homemade Relaxing Bath Melts - Only costs $0.20 each to make!!

I am finding that I absolutely love to put my hair up into a messy bun, fill my tub with super hot water, close the door, put on my favorite Pandora relaxation station, set a candle, add in a glorious bath melt and relax my troubles away.

I usually am more of a quick shower girl..since I am constantly running, taking care of my kids, worrying about meals and my to-do list. But ever since I started making my own melts my baths have now increased to once per week. And they are glorious.

Because I am on a homemade beauty product kick, I thought it would be fun to make my own bath melts. Not only would I save money making my own (store bought melts and bath bombs run around $6-$10 a piece) but I would also be able to make a big batch at once. This way I could store them in a jar by my tub and so they would be ready for the random evening when I need some time to decompress, relieve super sore muscles and enjoy some quiet relaxation.  Plus these would make a nice gift too.

Here are my ingredients:

— 50 grams Shea Butter

— 50 grams Cocoa Butter

— 1/4 teaspoon Yogi brand Honey Lavendar Stress Relief Herbal Organic Tea

— 1 teaspoon lavendar flowers (you can also find this at your local craft store possibly.. or dry your own to use)

— 30 drops Lavender essential oil (my favorite brand)

— Silicone heart mold

Honey Lavender Homemade Relaxing Bath Melts - Only costs $0.20 each to make!!

To make these just weigh out the 50 grams of the shea butter and cocoa butter on a scale. If you don’t have a scale you can measure out around 1/4 cup of each instead. Using a double boiler or your microwave, melt the butters together until melted.  Break open a tea bag and measure out 1/4 teaspoon of the herbs inside. Add the tea and lavender to the melted shea/cocoa butter mixture. Stir to combine.

Honey Lavender Homemade Relaxing Bath Melts - Only costs $0.20 each to make!!

Put your silicone mold on a cookie sheet. Take your essential oils and drop 2 drops into each heart in the mold. Then pour your melted mixture into the mold.

Allow to cool (I stuck mine into the freezer for 20 minutes) and then pop your melts right out of the silicone tray. Makes 15 melts in this batch. That is 15 gloriously relaxing bath nights.

Honey Lavender Homemade Relaxing Bath Melts - Only costs $0.20 each to make!!

I know how you all love the price break down on my projects so here it is:

If you have none of the ingredients it would cost you around $60 to get all the supplies, but you will have lots of extra cocoa butter and shea butter to use for other projects like chapstick or lotions. Plus a mold to use again and again.

Honey Lavender Homemade Relaxing Bath Melts - Only costs $0.20 each to make!!

Actual price breakdown per batch of 15 melts:

  • Shea butter:  $1.54 for the batch
  • cocoa Butter: about $1.30 for the batch
  • Tea: around $3.00 for a 16 pack, you use 1/10 of 1  tea bag. = $0.30
  • Lavender: Found $3.00 bag at Hobby Lobby – used 1/10 of bag = $0.30
  • Essential oil: 250 drops in a 15mL bottle/$21.00 = $0.08 per drop. You use 30 drops in this batch = $2.40

Final price: $5.84 for 15 melts.  That means they are each only $.39 per melt!

What a great price. And they would make for a thrifty gift too. Just add a batch to a little jar and you have a lovely homemade thoughtful gift.

Honey Lavender Homemade Relaxing Bath Melts - Only costs $0.20 each to make!!

Hope you love them!!

By the way, are you a shower person or a bath person?

xoxo
Karrie

Honey Lavender Bath Melts

Make these for yourself, or give them as gifts. Honey and Lavender Bath melts are a luxurious addition to your bath. 
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Course: homemade diy
Cuisine: Wellness
Keyword: bath melts
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 15
Author: Karrie

Ingredients

  • 50 grams Shea Butter
  • 50 grams Cocoa Butter
  • 1/4 tsp Yogi brand Honey Lavendar Stress Relief Herbal Organic Tea
  • 1 tsp lavendar flowers  you can also find this at your local craft store possibly.. or dry your own to use
  • 30 drops Lavender essential oil
  • Silicone heart mold
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Instructions

  • Weigh out the 50 grams of the shea butter and cocoa butter on a scale. If you don't have a scale you can measure out around 1/4 cup of each instead. 
  • Using a double boiler or your microwave, melt the butters together until melted. Break open a tea bag and measure out 1/4 teaspoon of the herbs inside. Add the tea and lavender to the melted shea/cocoa butter mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Put your silicone mold on a cookie sheet. Take your essential oils and drop 2 drops into each heart in the mold. Then pour your melted mixture into the mold.
  • Allow to cool (I stuck mine into the freezer for 20 minutes) and then pop your melts right out of the silicone tray. Makes 15 melts in this batch. That is 15 gloriously relaxing bath nights.

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October 28, 2013
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Comments

  1. Teri says

    December 9, 2017

    Hi. Just came across this new Pinterest and was wondering, how long do they last in an airtight container? And would they last longer if placed in the refrigerator? Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      December 12, 2017

      I kept mine out at room temperature and they stayed great for 5-6 months until I used them all up! But if you like, yes you can place in fridge for longer storage.

      Reply
  2. Olivia says

    August 26, 2017

    I don’t have the Yogi Tea on hand, but I do have an extensive collection of dried herbs. What herbs would I need to use for this? How would you suggest getting the honey flavour/aroma into the melts? Also, do you think that adding a few drops of Vitamin E oil would extend their shelf life, or is their shelf life that of the butter used?

    Cheers

    Olivia

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      August 30, 2017

      Hmmm, probably lavendar would be a good one to use. You could totally try and add vitamin e oil, that stuff is pure gold and never hurts to add. Good luck!

      Reply
  3. Miah says

    February 6, 2017

    Do you use unrefined or refined? I find that the unrefined have such a stronger smell and it can be hard to smell the actual essential oil in them. Also have you tried them in paper baking cups? I’ve seen a few recipes with them and wonder if they peel off easily?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      February 7, 2017

      I think I used refined, but can’t remember! I haven’t tried in paper cups, but let me know if you do! I’m sure they would work.

      Reply
  4. Nicky says

    December 23, 2016

    Just wondering what the shelf life is for these? Just made a batch for my mum for Yule 🙂

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      December 27, 2016

      I kept mine for 6 months the first time, so they should last quite a while.

      Reply
  5. Holly says

    September 25, 2016

    I want to make these and use in the shower cause I’m not a big tub fan so I can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
  6. Lukas says

    March 29, 2016

    I love these! I copied your recipe, but made a blend of lavender and sandalwood oils and used heather flowers (the lavender flowers I had have gone dull). They are incredible in the bath, the only problem I’m facing is that they don’t store well. I’m finding it difficult to keep them dry at room temp. Any advice? Lukas

    Reply
  7. netti says

    December 9, 2015

    Hello

    These are wonderful- easy to make and feel/smell amazing. I stored them in a kilner jar (sealed) and unfortunately they went mouldy within a week 🙁 I’d like to make some for Christmas for gifts this week. Any tips on storage?
    Many thanks x

    Reply
  8. Patti says

    November 5, 2015

    How would you store these?
    I was thinking about giving them as gifts.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  9. Courtney Long says

    August 9, 2015

    Thank you so much Karrie! These are ADORABLE and such a great gift idea. I can’t wait to make them. I love that they’re made of all natural ingredients too. I used to make crafts all the time but haven’t in several years. This just got me excited again. I can’t wait to explore the rest of your page. Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Lowri says

    June 5, 2015

    I just made these and had a bath with them, and they’re fab! Thanks for the recipe :-). They’ve left my skin lovely and soft. I’d like to make them as a favour for my wedding- any idea how far in advance I’d be able to make them so that they would still be fresh and lovely 🙂

    Reply
    • Happy.MoneySaver says

      June 6, 2015

      What a great idea! I would say you could make them 3 months before the wedding. The hard part would be finding a place to store them where they won’t melt especially over the summer! Congrats on your upcoming wedding!

      Reply
  11. The Nova Studio says

    May 21, 2015

    These are super cute! If you wanted, you could add your essential oil directly to your oil mix. If you used your glass pyrex as a “double boiler” as sorts, you could pour right into your mold & save on dishes, which we’re all about 😉 Any extra can be stored in the pyrex covered with saran wrap until next time!

    Reply
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