Treat yourself to a little luxury with these DIY rose coconut milk bath bars! With my recipe, you’ll be able to sink into a creamy, nourishing, and fragrant bath all at once. Packed with skin-loving ingredients, these bars will make you feel like you’re in a spa — all without leaving the comforts of home!
I love making my own bath bars because it lets me customize scents and ingredients just the way I like them. There’s something extra special about knowing exactly what’s in your milk bath recipe! That’s why this one is so perfect for your self-care routine — coconut milk and dried rose petals are exactly what you need to enjoy a truly indulgent and amazing bath experience. Try it today and see the difference!
Why You’ll Love This DIY Milk Bath Recipe
- This coconut milk bath uses all-natural ingredients. You won’t find any chemicals or additives in this blend - just premium, quality ingredients!
- Coconut milk powder has nourishing properties and is great for fighting common signs of aging, such as dull and dry skin.
- Dried rose petals are full of vitamin C, an excellent antioxidant for the skin.
- You can customize the amount of ingredients you put in.
- It can make for a wonderful homemade gift to family and friends!
- The bar feels so soft and luxurious on your skin when you indulge in a coconut milk bath soak!
Ingredient Notes
Coconut Milk Powder: Hydrates the skin, even after a bath.
Unrefined Coconut Oil: Leaves the skin feeling soft and deeply moisturized, which is perfect for combatting skin dryness.
Sea Salt: Adds gentle exfoliating properties to the coconut milk bath, allowing it to slough off dead skin cells and remove toxins with each use. You can use fine to medium ground sea salt for this recipe.
Rose Absolute Essential Oil: Provides the bath bar with a lovely floral scent that can calm and lift your spirits while using it.
Dried Rose Petals: Make the bath bars look visually appealing. They also have skin-soothing properties that can help with skin irritation (e.g., eczema, psoriasis, and itchy skin).
How to Make Coconut Milk Bath Bars
- In a large bowl, mix together the coconut milk powder, melted coconut oil, sea salt, and your chosen essential oil. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
- Gently fold in the crushed rose petals to evenly distribute them.
- Spoon the mixture into silicone molds of any shape you like.
- Place the molds in the freezer for about 15 minutes to set quickly, or allow them to harden at room temperature over several hours.
- Carefully pop the hardened bars out of the molds.
- Store the bars in a cool, dry spot away from direct sunlight, and they'll keep fresh for up to 6 months.
- To use, simply drop one into a tub of warm, running water and let it dissolve.
- Relax and enjoy your luxurious bath!
Top Tips
- When making this recipe, use the best ingredients possible. Opt for organic dried rose petals and pure rose essential oils to make your bath bars as fragrant and nourishing as possible.
- Before using, sift the coconut milk powder first to avoid clumping. This will give your bath bar a smoother texture.
- You can add other essential oils like lavender, jasmine, chamomile, or ylang-ylang if you like.
- Essential oils can be potent, so start with a small amount and slowly increase until you’ve achieved your preferred scent strength.
- When putting in molds, press the mixture down firmly and tightly. It will help the bars hold their shape and prevent them from crumbling.
Storage Tips
Store your coconut milk bath bars in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight - like a closet or cupboard. Use mason jars, glass jars with rubber seals, or small tins, as these will prevent moisture from getting in.
If storing for long periods, consider wrapping each bar in wax or parchment paper to prevent them from sticking together.
If at any point these bath bars smell sour or musty, develop unusual discoloration and mold, or feel slimy or sticky to the touch, discard them quickly.
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DIY Rose Coconut Milk Bath Bars Recipe
Equipment
- Silicone molds of choice (I like to use floral soap molds)
Materials
- 1 cup coconut milk powder
- ½ cup unrefined coconut oil
- ½ cup sea salt fine to medium ground
- 10 drops rose absolute essential oil
- ¼ cup crushed dried rose petals
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk powder, coconut oil, sea salt, and essential oil. Whisk everything until smoothly combined.
- Fold in the crushed rose petals.
- Pour the mixture into silicone molds of your choosing.
- Pop the molds into the freezer to set for about 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can let them set at room temperature for a few hours instead.
- Gently remove the bars from the molds.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight for up to 6 months.
- To use, drop one into warm, running water in a bathtub.
- Enjoy!
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