Do you enjoy taking bubble baths, but don't want to be exposed to the chemicals from commercial bubble bath products sold in stores? You can make your own bubble bath mixture using a few ingredients some of which you may already have at home. By making your own bubble bath, you can modify it further to suit your needs. This wikiHow teaches you how to make your own bubble bath. In addition, this article contains some recipe suggestions that you can try. However, keep in mind that homemade bubble baths may not produce as much foam as commercial products sold in stores.
Ingredients
Classic Bubble Bath
- 120 ml mild liquid hand soap or body liquid soap
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon light almond oil (optional)
- 5 drops essential oil (optional)
For two baths
Vegan Version of Bubble Bath
- 350 ml liquid Castile soap (scented or unscented)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable glycerol
- tablespoon sugar
- 5-10 drops of your favorite essential oil (optional)
For six baths
Step
Part 1 of 4: Making a Classic Bubble Bath
Step 1. Select the desired soap and put it in a bowl
Soap is a good base for bubble baths. After all, the foam that bubble bath produces comes from soap. You will need 120 ml of liquid hand or body soap, as long as the soap used is mild. You can choose soap with scent or not. If you choose an unscented soap, you can modify the fragrance later with essential oils. If you don't have liquid hand or body soap on hand, here are some alternative options:
- Dish soap, whether scented or not
- Liquid Castile soap, whether or not scented
- Mild shampoo (eg baby shampoo)
Step 2. Add honey to the bowl
Honey not only has a sweet aroma, but also helps moisturize the skin. You need a tablespoon of honey. Make sure you use a light, transparent honey.
Step 3. Add light oil if desired
If your skin is very dry, it's a good idea to add a tablespoon of light almond oil. If you don't have one, replace the oil with:
- Olive oil
- Jojoba oil
- Milk
Step 4. Put the egg whites in a bowl
It might seem odd when you add egg whites to your bubble bath (and soaking tub) mix. However, egg whites can create a smoother, more durable foam. To get the egg whites, you need to separate them from the yolks first, then add them to the bowl along with the other ingredients. Follow these steps to separate the egg whites from the yolks:
Open the egg and allow the yolk to settle in one of the shell pieces. Hold the two shell pieces over the bowl, and alternately transfer the yolks from the first to the second. Every time the yolk gets into the shell, the egg white will drip and fall into the bowl. Keep doing this until all the egg whites are in the bowl. You can discard the yolks afterwards or save them and use them for other purposes such as cooking or making hair masks
Step 5. Try adding essential oils
If you want to reap the benefits of aromatherapy while bathing, add 5 drops of your favorite essential oil. The bubble bath mixture will smell good and help relieve the stress you feel throughout the day. Here are some choices of essential oils that are suitable for bathing:
- Chamomile
- lavender
- Rose geranium
- Sandalwood
- Vanilla
Step 6. Stir all ingredients
Once all the ingredients are put in a bowl, mix carefully. Do not stir or mix the ingredients for too long. Otherwise, the soap and egg whites will harden and foam.
Step 7. Transfer the mixture to a container
You can store your bubble bath in any container you want as long as the container is tightly closed. You can use glass jars, glass bottles with swivel lids/seals, or glass bottles with cork stoppers.
- It's a good idea to make a label for the bubble bath container.
- Decorate the container by tying a string or attaching diamonds.
Step 8. Store bubble bath properly
This mixture contains egg whites so it will go stale or spoil. When not in use, store the mixture in the refrigerator and try to finish it within a few days.
Part 2 of 4: Making a Vegan Version of a Bubble Bath
Step 1. Try making a vegan version of the bubble bath
Although egg whites maintain a foamy shape and honey can moisturize the skin, these two ingredients are not required to make a bubble bath. You can still make a bubble bath without both. This segment will show you how.
Step 2. Find a container or bowl
You can use a saucepan, bowl, or even a jar to mix the ingredients. After that, you need to pour the ingredients into another container.
Step 3. Pour the soap into the bowl
You will need 350 ml of liquid Castile soap. You can choose either the flavored variant or not. If you are using an unscented soap, you can add your own fragrance later using essential oils. If you don't have liquid Castile soap, use another liquid soap and shampoo instead, but be aware that the soap or shampoo may not be olive oil-based or formulated for vegans. Here are some options you can try:
- Unscented mild dishwashing soap
- Baby shampoo or other mild shampoo
- Hand soap, whether or not scented
- Body liquid soap, whether scented or not
Step 4. Add glycerol and sugar
Measure out 2 tablespoons of vegetable glycerol and tablespoon of sugar. Put them both in a bowl. Sugar and glycerol help create a larger, longer-lasting foam.
You need to remember that a homemade bubble bath will not produce as much foam and as much foam as a commercial product that you buy from the store
Step 5. Try adding fragrance using essential oils
This oil is not required to be added, but makes the soaking water more fragrant and the sensation of bathing feels more enjoyable and calming through aromatherapy. Here are some oil options you can try:
- Chamomile
- lavender
- Rose geranium
- Sandalwood
- Vanilla
Step 6. Stir all ingredients
Use a fork or spoon to stir all the ingredients. Do not stir the ingredients too long so that the soap does not foam.
Step 7. Transfer the mixture to a sealed container
Pour the bubble bath mixture into a sealed container. You can use a funnel to move it. Use a variety of objects as containers that can be tightly closed (eg glass jars, glass bottles with swivel lids, or glass bottles with cork stoppers).
- Make bottles seem more personal by labeling them.
- Decorate the bottle by attaching small diamonds or tying a ribbon.
- Glycerol may settle to the bottom of the bottle. This is natural because glycerol is heavier than soap and water. Just shake or turn the container before you use the bubble bath.
Step 8. Preserve the bubble bath before use
You need to wait for 24 hours before using it. Thus, the mixture can be preserved.
Part 3 of 4: Following Other Bubble Bath Recipes
Step 1. Add a touch of sweetness using vanilla and honey
Vanilla and honey bubble baths are a popular option, and the reasons are unquestionable. This blend combines the sweet aroma of honey and vanilla extract. This bubble bath also uses almond oil which can nourish and moisturize the skin. Here are the materials needed:
- 120 ml light almond oil
- 120 ml hand or body liquid soap
- 60 ml honey
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Step 2. Add dried lavender to the bubble bath
You can add dried lavender to a bubble bath bottle. Dried lavender produces a calming aroma and colors the mixture. Here are the ingredients needed to make a lavender bubble bath:
- 225 ml transparent color dish soap (unscented)
- 150 ml liquid glycerol
- 4 tablespoons of water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 5-15 drops of your favorite essential oil (choose a scent that matches lavender)
- A few sprigs of dried lavender
Step 3. Make a bubble bath with a sweet aroma
You can make a bubble bath mix that reminds you of the smell of an orange popsicle through a combination of citrus-scented soap and extract. After mixing all the ingredients, let the mixture sit for 24 hours before using it. Here are the materials needed:
- 120 ml Castile soap (choose a citrus scented product)
- 60 ml distilled water
- 60 ml glycerol
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange extract
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Step 4. Mix several choices of essential oils
You can create your own distinctive aroma by combining several types of essential oils and adding them to a bubble bath bottle. Make sure you stir the bubble bath mixture before use to mix all the oil. Here are some mixed suggestions you can try:
- Lavender-Lemon oil: 5 drops lavender oil, 4 drops lemon oil, and 1 drop chamomile oil.
- Citron-floral oil: 5 drops of bergamot oil, 4 drops of orange oil, and 1 drop of rose geranium, reminiscence, or jasmine oil.
- Lavender oil and herbs: 5 drops lavender oil, 4 drops patchouli or sandalwood oil, 1 drop clove oil (not recommended for sensitive skin).
- “Dream” rose oil: 3 drops pure rose oil, 2 drops palmarosa oil, and 1 drop rose geranium oil.
- Cool and refreshing oil blend: 5 drops eucalyptus oil and 5 drops peppermint oil.
- Soothing lavender oil blend: 5 drops lavender oil and 5 drops bergamot oil.
- Soothing rose oil blend: 6 drops lavender oil, 3 drops geranium oil, and 3 drops rose oil.
Part 4 of 4: Using Bubble Bath
Step 1. Fill the soaking tub with water
Put the plug in the drain hole and open the faucet. Use water at the temperature you want. Fill the tub for a few minutes. At this stage, do not immediately fill the tub completely.
Step 2. Pour the bubble bath into the stream of water
Take out about 60 ml of the bubble bath and put it in the soaking tub. Make sure you pour it under the running water from the faucet. Thus, the mixture can foam. After that, a soft and large foam will immediately form in the soaking tub.
Step 3. Refill the tub as desired
Open the faucet until the water level reaches the desired level. Remember that the deeper the water level, the longer the water temperature can be maintained.
Step 4. Shake the water if necessary
To produce more foam, dip your hands into the water and move them back and forth rapidly. It doesn't matter if water splashes around you. After a while, more foam will form.
However, keep in mind that homemade bubble baths may not produce as much foam as commercial products available in stores
Step 5. Get into the tub and soak
Lean against the side of the tub and sit in the water. You can read a book or just close your eyes and relax. Soak for about 20-30 minutes.
Tips
- Play music to create a relaxing atmosphere.
- Turn off the bathroom lights and light candles for a more calming effect.
- Do something else while bathing, like meditating, reading a book, or even doing a pedicure.
- Keep in mind that most homemade bubble bath mixes don't produce as much of a commercial product that is usually sold in stores. This is because the mixture does not contain much surfactant which is capable of producing more foam and froth.
Warning
- Keep an eye out for burning candles when you use them. Do not leave candles burning unattended.
- Do not lock the bathroom door if you slip, fall, or get injured at any time. That way, someone can help you.
- Soaking for too long can dry out the skin.
- If you are a woman, keep in mind that bubble baths can cause vaginal irritation.
- Do not soak in hot water or bubble bath while you are pregnant. This can lead to complications in your pregnancy.
