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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Will the La Bomb colorants work for these? I’m not experienced in mica colorants.
Yes, La Bomb Colorants will work well. Just add a few drops to the mixture and incorporate with your hands. If you want them brighter you can add a few more drops from there.
La Bomb Colorants: https://www.brambleberry.com/A-Set-Of-12-La-Bomb-Colors-10ml-P4357.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Great recipe thank you! My question is in regards to the butters, the amounts of butter are they weight amounts?
The butter amounts are measured by weight! We like to weigh them out in a container on a scale, melt, and add to the bath bomb mixture. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Good morning, Happy New Year!
I made these truffles, they turned out wonderful; with one exception. When I pulled them out of the mold after 24 hours, the flower mold tips on the truffle crumbled.
I did use a different, deeper flower mold.
** I am just wondering if that is what made the tips of the flower (from the mold) fall off?
** Also, how does one store these beauties…..?
Other than a few of the “Mold” petals fell of, these are simply……divine!
I would post a pic, however, either I’m not that techy or I just have know idea what I am doing!
So glad these truffles turned out well! Rose petals are fairly fragile, so some will break when they’re unmolded. It helps to sprinkle the petals in and pack the bath truffle mixture on really tightly. That way the mixture will grab ahold of the petals and hold them in. Also, to store them, we recommend wrapping tightly with plastic wrap and storing in a cool, dry place. 🙂
Read more about storing bath products here: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-store-handmade-bath-products/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Can I substitute Shea oil instead of Shea butter? I guess the truffles will be a little softer, but was would be a suitable substitution rate?
You sure can! The truffles will be a bit softer than they are with the shea butter, but will still feel really nice. If you like a harder truffle, you can do 3 oz. of cocoa butter and 1 oz. of shea oil. Or, you can do 2 oz. and 2 oz. 🙂
Shea oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Shea-Oil-Liquid-P4892.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
These are beautiful, and I can’t wait to make some truffles! My question is, I always prefer to use Polysorbate 80 in my bath bombs. Would the recipe still turn out ok if I add my Polysorbate as usual? Thanks so much!
You can definitely add Polysorbate 80 if you like! That will help the butter mix into the bath water. We recommend about .1 ounces per cup of truffle mixture. 🙂
Polysorbate 80: https://www.brambleberry.com/Polysorbate-80-P4438.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I was really worried these wouldn’t turn out (I’ve had a hard time getting bath bombs right)…. They turned out perfect! Gift worthy 🙂 thanks for another great recipe!
Oh that’s awesome, so glad to hear that Chelsey! These will make amazing gifts for sure. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Can you skip the shea butter, citric acid, and mica?? I don’t have any of those.
Hi there!
The combination of baking soda and citric acid is what causes the fizzing reaction in these truffles. So, without the citric acid they won’t fizz. They will be more like a bath melt. You may want to make a small test batch to see how they do in the tub! I would recommend breaking them up under running water so the cocoa butter melts nicely. Also, the color is optional so you can skip it. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I also cannot wait to try these! Is it possible to substitute coconut oil for cocoa butter? I have Shea butter and Coconut oil that I would like to use up first-but no cocoa. If coconut oil is not recommended would it work to substitute more Shea butter for Cocoa butter?
You can use coconut oil in this recipe if you like! It’s a bit softer than the cocoa butter, so the truffles will be a bit softer overall. They should still feel really nice though. If you like you can make a small test batch to see what you think of the consistency!
Have fun giving these truffles a try Jane. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Sounds lovely ! I’m waiting for my last order and I can’t wait to make them .
I just wondering can I use the bath bomb molds for these bath truffles ? Just for the extra edded butters the mixture will not stick into the molds ?
Thanks so much for your order Tunde! You can use the bath bomb molds for these truffles. The extra moisture from the butters will help the mixture keep its shape nicely. 🙂
Learn more about working with the bath bomb molds in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgODHmkSTqQ
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I didn’t add any polysorbate…., will they still be ok? Hope so, I’m making them as a wedding gift. Made half pink and half teal-blue and made half with pikake and half ith island nectar frangrance oil…now i just hopw they’ll come out. The left over was nice and fizzy. Thanks
Hi Andrea!
That will be just fine! Polysorbate 80 helps the oil mix in with the bath water. Without it, the oil will stay on top of the bath water. Either way feels nice and moisturizing on the skin. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Polysorbate 80: https://www.brambleberry.com/Polysorbate-80-P4438.aspx
Kelsey,
They came out amazing! My friend loved them and said they were very nice and she loved them! Thanks for all the amazing recipes!
Yay, I’m so glad they turned out well Andrea! Bath truffles are such a nice way to relax. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
How many truffles do this make? I would like to make this for a few people in my family for mother’s day. I want to know how many per batch before I start ordering supplies.
Are the molds 1 tray with all 5 molds on it or each tray is a different mold.
Hi Shantee!
This recipe makes about 15 truffles. It looks like we forgot a yield at the top of the post, I’m sorry about! I updated this post with that information. 🙂
There are three Guest Five Flowers Molds included in this recipe, each with 5 cavities: https://www.brambleberry.com/Guest-Five-Flowers-Mold-P3086.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
These are gorgeous! Plan on giving for Mothers Day to several people!!
Thank You!
You’re welcome Dawnia! I think your friends and family will love these truffles. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Great looking recipe, thank You.
Just curious, why is the mica added After the oils? I’d have expected it to be mixed with the dry ingredients, would have thought that would insure better blending?
Thanks,
Grey Dove
I thought that too, that’s how I do mine. But everyone has their own way, maybe that’s just how they do it. Truffles are so much easier to make than bath bombs! Less fuss about consistency, not as fragile, no early fizzy reaction, easier to package. I’ve never tried them in a mold, I always use an ice cream scoop.
Because this mixture is quite wet from the butters, the micas mixed in nicely! You can definitely add the micas to the powders though. That may mix in a little more easily. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I already have most of these ingredients! Now if I only had a bathtub that didn’t leak. LOL I think I’ll try these with Violet FO, or maybe Heavenly Honeysuckle instead of the Lilac. So many fragrance oils, so little money…
Oh these would smell amazing with Violet or Heavenly Honeysuckle Fragrance Oil! The colors fit perfectly. Enjoy Robin. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Violet Fragrance Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Violet-Fragrance-Oil-P3889.aspx
Heavenly Honeysuckle Fragrance Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Heavenly-Honeysuckle-Fragrance-Oil-P5928.aspx
Great recipe! How much polysorbate 80 should be added to this to emulsify? Thanks!
Thanks Ann, glad you like it! You can add Polysorbate 80 up to 6% in this recipe. We like to add about .1 ounce of Polysorbate 80 per cup of fizzy mixture. We find that helps emulsify the butters in the bath water nicely. It also gives it great fizz! 🙂
Polysorbate 80: https://www.brambleberry.com/Polysorbate-80-P4438.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry