I've been obsessed with bath bombs since I was old enough to keep my head above water (without one of those toddler bath seats). Back then, though, I wasn't concerned about the ingredients list, or which brands keep your safety in mind. The best vegan bath bombs available today are a hell of a lot more trustworthy than the ones I used to buy with my grandma. Yeah, those were sparkly and shaped like turtles, but they were also loaded with synthetic fragrances, artificial dyes, and skin-drying ingredients.
I've since jumped on the label-reading, all-natural bandwagon, especially when I'm going to be literally soaking my entire body in a product. Baths are a wonderful and healing activity, and since you'll be in there for a while, they're the perfect opportunity to let quality ingredients do their thing. But it also means that potential irritants like harsh cleansing agents, artificial fragrances, and synthetic dyes will remain on your skin longer — making them even more like to leave your skin red and itchy. So, it's important to really know what you're getting yourself into, quite literally speaking, before taking the plunge into bath time bliss.
These gorgeous bath bombs are cruelty-free, vegan, and highly rated, so you can leave the guilt outside of the bathtub.
1This Hydrating Set Shaped Like Delicious Treats
BRUBAKER Pink Moments Handmade Bath Melts, $18 (Set of 6), Amazon
This adorable BRUBAKER Pink Moments set is handmade in Germany and Austria, and each bath bomb looks like a delicious treat. They melt rather than fizz, and they leave your skin soft and smelling gorgeous. They're also loaded with shea butter and coconut oil to provide adequate hydration to even the driest skin.
2These Aromatherapy Bombs Made With USDA-Certified Organic Essential Oils
Fleur D’Extase Natural Bath Bomb Fizzies, $12 (Set of 9), Amazon
Made with USDA-certified organic essential oils, these Fleur D’Extase natural bath bombs give you tons of fizz, effervescence, and relaxing aromas. They turn your bathtub into a mood-balancing spa with these aromatherapy scents: sea salt and lavender, coconut and lemongrass, white tea and ginger, and sandalwood and patchouli.
3This Affordable Alternative To Lush Bath Bombs
LifeAround2Angels Bath Bombs Gift Set, $27 (Set of 12), Amazon
People can't seem to get enough of this LifeAround2Angels bath bombs gift set. They come in a pack of 12, and each one has a unique all-natural scent with flower petals, pearls, colors, flakes, or shimmer. They're formulated for normal to dry skin, and reviewers are saying that they're a great and affordable alternative to Lush.
4All Natural And Vegan Nectars To Stimulate Your Senses
Stimulate Your Passion Bath Bombs, $10 (Pack of 2), Amazon
This set of two bombs is called "Stimulate Your Passion," and it's made with fresh nectars of strawberry, white peach, and banana to fill your bathroom with a fruity scent for hours. They've also got kaolin clay and epsom salts to cleanse and soothe your body. One reviewer even says, "As someone who no longer has time to make my own products, these are a wonderful product."
5This Detox Bath Bomb Kit With One Bomb For Each Week
Simply Coco Beauty Detox Bath Bombs, $20 (Set of 6), Amazon
These Simply Coco Beauty Detox bath bombs are made with a base of coconut oil and essential oils. They're meant to be used once weekly for a six week detox program filled with relaxation, rejuvenation, and skin-soothing comfort. Each one has a different scent, from jasmine to ginger, and reviewers say it leaves their skin soft and subtly fresh.
6This Awesome Collection For People Who Are Sensitive To Fragrances Or Additives
Bombe la la la Bath Bombs, $26 (Set of 6), Amazon
Made without GMOs, parabens, SLS, phthalate, or fake dyes, people are saying that Bombe la la la bath bombs are the absolute best for sensitive skin. They've got ingredients like witch hazel and sweet almond oil to leave your pores clear, tight, and hydrated. "I'm very sensitive to fragrances but because these are made with natural ingredients, including essential oils," says one reviewer. "I do not have a problem with them at all."
7This Black Kaolin Bath Bomb That Makes Your Bathwater Sparkle
Intimate Bath and Body Sparkly Little Black Dress Bomb, $6, Amazon
The Sparkly Little Black Dress bomb turns your water black with kaolin clay and black rose. It's got a lovely blood orange and sandalwood scent, as well as a subtle shimmer that gets left on your skin. It's also really easy to wash away once you're done in the bath. "Made me feel like I was bathing in the souls of my enemies," says one reviewer. "Apparently their souls smell wonderful."
8These Bath Bombs Dissolve To Reveal A Surprise Gift
Amor Bath Bombs, $22 (Pack of 2), Amazon
These giant Amor Bath Bombs are the size of a tennis ball, and each one comes with a gorgeous ring inside. They're made with essential oils, vitamin E, and baking soda for a clean but moisturized feel, and reviewers say, "It's the gift that keeps on giving. A relaxing bath that smelled amazing, left my skin feeling soft, and beautiful AND a gorgeous ring to add to my collection."
9These Handmade Bath Bombs That Come With Enough Candles For Each Bath
RoseVale Natural Vegan Bath Bombs, $13 (Set of 6), Amazon
With ingredients like shea butter, essential oils, and clay, RoseVale bath bombs are incredible for those with sensitive, dry, or acne-prone skin. They're free of artificial colors and dyes, leave no residue in your tub, and also come with six complimentary candles to snazz up bath time a bit more. "Always great to spoil yourself or someone you love," says one reviewer. "Smell great, beautifully packaged."
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