Homemade Lavender Grapefruit Bubble Bath Recipe

Enjoy the most luxurious bubble bath ever using my lavender grapefruit bubble bath recipe! In just a few minutes and with only a couple of ingredients, you can soak up the experience of a soothing spa-like retreat at home.

After a tiresome day, nothing beats the relaxation a long soak in a warm tub can bring. It’s one of the best ways to unwind, plus it helps with dry skin and soothing sore muscles to boot! For me, the best way to maximize this wonderful experience is to use a bubble bath recipe full of fragrance yet free of harmful ingredients. This way, you can rest easily and let all your worries float away! And by the way, the kids love this recipe, too.  

Why You’ll Love This DIY Bubble Bath Recipe

• This recipe uses natural ingredients.
• No harmful chemicals and irritants used; SLS (sodium laureth sulfate)-free, too!
• It's so fragrant! 
• It's calming and melts away stress.
• The ingredients are easy on the pocket!
• It's easy to make at home!

Ingredient Notes

Castile Soap: This soap is made of plant oils. It acts as a mild cleanser that’s great for all skin types, including sensitive skin. It also makes bubbles or suds in the bath.

Carrier Oil of Choice: This dilutes the essential oils so they won’t irritate your skin.

• I like using Jojoba oil, but you can use coconut oil, olive oil, sweet almond oil, or whatever you prefer. 

Grapefruit Juice: Grapefruit juice has cleansing properties that help exfoliate your skin.

• For best results, use freshly squeezed juice.

Vegetarian Glycerin: This helps lock in moisture and adds other skin-soothing properties to this homemade bubble bath recipe. It also helps create more bubbles. 

Lavender Essential Oil and Grapefruit Essential Oils: These oils provide a calming, soothing scent to the natural bubble bath recipe.

• For those with allergies to lavender EO, you can try chamomile or rose instead.
• If you're allergic to grapefruit EO, try using lemon, bergamot, or peppermint oils.

How To Make Lavender Grapefruit Bubble Bath

1. Combine the soap, oil, juice, glycerin, and essential oils in a lidded jar or other airtight storage container of choice.
2. Give it a good stir, close the container, and then shake everything well until the mixture is well combined.
3. Use right away, or keep stored in the refrigerator or other cool, dark place for up to one week.

How To Use Homemade Bubble Bath Recipes

In a bathtub filled with warm water, pour a few tablespoons of this bubble bath recipe under running water to help create bubbles. Get in the tub, soak up the wonderful scents, and enjoy your own bubble bath at home! 

Top Tips

• Including fresh fruit in the ingredients list reduces the shelf life of this bubble bath recipe. If you want a version with a longer shelf life, omit the grapefruit juice and use an additional 10 drops of grapefruit essential oil. This one should store well for at least 6 months.
• Always use high-quality ingredients, particularly essential oils, to give your bubble bath a lovely, lasting fragrance. 
• You can adjust the amount of essential oils you put in, depending on how fragrant you want your bubble bath to be. 
• Keeping this bubble bath recipe in a sealed container in a cool, dark place is important, so it will always be at its best when you use it. 
• I suggest putting them in pump bottles so they're easier to use. Use a funnel to pour them with ease.

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