Bath truffles are essentially bath bombs with extra skin-loving oils and butters. They add more hydrating properties to the tub than typical bath bombs while still producing fizz. These Heavenly Lilac Bath Truffles are made with cocoa butter and shea butter to moisturize skin. Lilacs are currently in bloom here in the Pacific Northwest, and the Lilac Fragrance Oil captures their romantic scent perfectly.
These bath truffles make a great Mother’s Day gift. Just make sure to handle them with care, as they are rather delicate. To give these truffles a finishing touch, download the free Heavenly Lilac Bath Truffle labels here. Then print them on Waterproof Label Paper to attach to jars, or on card stock to attach as a tag. I found I was able to fit three truffles in the Tall 8 oz. Bail Jar.
I used a combination of Party Pink Mica and Lavender Mica to give these truffles a light pinkish-purple color. In my tests, these bath bombs did not leave color on my tub. I have found that wiping down my tub prior to taking a bath reduces color from transferring. (AKA: keeping a clean tub) The trick to bath truffles or bath bombs that contain a large amount of solid butters is making sure the bath water is hot when placing the product in the tub. If the water is not hot enough to melt the butters, it will inhibit the fizz of the truffle. Do be careful when getting out of the tub, as the butters in this recipe can leave the bottom of the tub rather slippery.
What You’ll Need:
3 Guest Five Flowers Mold
2.5 cups Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
1.25 cups Citric Acid
2 oz. Cocoa Butter
2 oz. Shea Butter
7 mL Lilac Fragrance Oil
1/4 tsp. Party Pink Mica
1/4 tsp. Lavender Mica
6-7 Tbs. Rose Petals
Dropper
Optional: Heavenly Lilac Bath Truffle Label PDF
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ONE: In a large bowl, mix together the baking soda and citric acid. Use your hands or strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to break up any clumps. If using your hands, I recommend wearing gloves because citric acid will strip your manicure. =)
TWO: In a heat safe container, combine the cocoa butter and shea butter. Melt in the microwave using 30 second bursts. Be careful when removing the container from the microwave, it will be hot.
THREE: Add the Lilac Fragrance Oil directly to the melted oils and stir in thoroughly.
FOUR: Pour the melted oil and butter into the baking soda and citric acid mixture. Using your hands, mix together until the liquid is fully incorporated with the dry ingredients.
FIVE: Add the Party Pink and Lavender Micas into the mixture, and use your hands to thoroughly incorporate.
SIX: Add the rose petals and use your hands to mix in.
SEVEN: Place a few rose petals into each cavity, then firmly pack each cavity with the mixture. Continue until each cavity is full. Allow them to harden in the mold for 24 hours. Once completely firm, gently press the back of each cavity to remove the truffles. To use, place them into the bath water to fill the tub with skin loving oils. Be careful when leaving the tub; because these truffles contain plenty of oils and butter, the bottom of your tub may be slippery.
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Heavenly Lilac Bath Truffle DIY
Ingredients
- 3 Guest Five Flowers Mold
- 2.5 cups Sodium Bicarbonate Baking Soda
- 1.25 cups Citric Acid
- 2 oz. Cocoa Butter
- 2 oz. Shea Butter
- 7 mL Lilac Fragrance Oil
- 1/4 tsp. Party Pink Mica
- 1/4 tsp. Lavender Mica
- 6-7 Tbs. Rose Petals
- Optional: Heavenly Lilac Bath Truffle Label PDF
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the baking soda and citric acid. Use your hands or strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to break up any clumps. If using your hands, I recommend wearing gloves because citric acid will strip your manicure. =)
- In a heat safe container, combine the cocoa butter and shea butter. Melt in the microwave using 30 second bursts. Be careful when removing the container from the microwave, it will be hot.
- Add the Lilac Fragrance Oil directly to the melted oils and stir in thoroughly.
- Pour the melted oil and butter into the baking soda and citric acid mixture. Using your hands, mix together until the liquid is fully incorporated with the dry ingredients.
- Add the Party Pink and Lavender Micas into the mixture, and use your hands to thoroughly incorporate.
- Add the rose petals and use your hands to mix in.
- Place 2-3 rose petals into each cavity, then firmly pack each cavity with the mixture. Continue until each cavity is full. Allow them to harden in the mold for 24 hours. Once completely firm, gently press the back of each cavity to remove the truffles. To use, place them into the bath water to fill the tub with skin loving oils. Be careful when leaving the tub; because these truffles contain plenty of oils and butter, the bottom of your tub may be slippery.
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