White Chocolate Bath Melts
Ingredients:
- 50g (1.8oz) White Cocoa Butter, Unrefined
(more chocolatly) or Refined
- 25ml (0.8 fl oz) Refined Coconut Oil
- Around 10 drops essential oil or fragrance (optional)
(The cocoa butter has a naturally rich chocolate aroma which would go well with Rose, Sweet Orange, Peppermint, Lavender or even Grapefruit oils. Chocolate or vanilla would both be great fragrance options too).
The links above are for products on Amazon available in the US. I’ve put together a list of more international online suppliers for these ingredients if you have any trouble sourcing them.
You will also need:
- Chocolate moulds or an ice cube tray
I used these ones, if you’re in Australia they currently have them at the Reject Shop. I’ve also seen them on ebay too. I really like these Rose and Daisy ones too.
Method:
1. Shave cocoa butter into small pieces and flakes using a large, sharp knife (or you could use a grater).
2. Bring about 1 1/2 cups of water (1″ depth of water or so) to boil in the saucepan and let it simmer at a low temperature.
3. Place the cocoa butter and coconut oil in a bowl over the saucepan and stir until melted. I like to prop the bowl up on a spoon so steam can escape easily from the side.
4. Take the melted oils off the heat and add the essential oil (if using).
5. Pour into moulds and let them set in the refrigerator for a few hours.
6. Once set, gently remove from moulds and store in a cool,dry place.
These have a tendency to melt (similar to chocolate) in warmer temperatures and can stick together too. I store mine in an airtight jar in the refrigerator (make sure to label them so that they won’t be mistaken as food!)
How to use:
Simply drop one or two into a warm bath and enjoy. I usually add a cup or two of epsom salt as well.
*Safety Advice*
These can make the bath pretty slippery so please be really careful. Use a good quality bath mat and add the melts after you’ve gotten into the bath so that you don’t slip getting in. It’s a really good idea to give the bath a quick wipe around after you’ve finished to remove the oil too. I just use a cleaning cloth with some cheap face cleanser or shower gel.
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So so so pretty and a wonderful gift idea + I love your photography and the way you introduced them makes me wanna eat ’em :(
-Nash @onceuponherdream.blogspot.com
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Oh thanks so much Nash! – Glad you enjoyed it :)
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These seem more like a lotion bar, how long do they take to melt in tub. Was thinking it was fizzy.
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Hi Krystal! Yep! These are actually exactly like little mini versions of lotion bars. I make them quite small like 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter – so they melt reasonably quickly – probably 2-3 mins. If you’d like to make a fizzy version this is a good recipe http://www.easy-home-made.com/homemade-bath-fizzies.html . I also like adding a spoonful of cocoa butter or coconut oil to bath bombs when I make them too so they also become slightly moisturising.
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Wow I’m going to try these but can you just use regular cocoa butter or does it have to be a certain kind? And also does it just harden like that or do you need something else in it? Also if you put scents in them would it ruin the recipe?
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Hi Debbie, yes regular cocoa butter will work great. Mine set just fine like this but it can depend too on your climate as they can melt and not set properly if its a really hot day. If the oil and butter is solid before you make them they should set fine – if not perhaps add less coconut oil or store them in the fridge? I’ve used essential oils with these and that has worked great. I don’t have any experience with other fragrances but I know you can get some that are specifically for homemade beauty products online and at craft stores. Hope that helps :)
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Simple yet lovely recipe! Thank you for staring it. I love the shapes you made.