These lovely little Bath treats pack plenty of romance into tiny foil cups. In this decadent recipe, each Melt is topped with a single rose bud, and scented with heavenly Rose Otto Essential Oil. Alternatively, you can substitute Rose Fragrance Oil for a more affordable version. Adding Red Jojoba Wax Beads is also optional. We created two batches, one colored with Red Jojoba Wax Beads, and one left without color. Both batches look beautiful, and create a striking presentation when arranged side by side.
Rose Bud Bath Melts
Makes between 8 – 10 melts
Ingredients
1 teaspoon Jojoba Esters MP70
1/4 teaspoon Red Jojoba Wax Beads (optional)
1 ounce Babassu Oil
1 ounce Coconut Oil
1 ounce Passionfruit (Maracuja) Oil
1 tablespoon Fine Colloidal Oatmeal (sifted)
8 – 10 Pink Rose Buds
1/2 teaspoon – 1 teaspoon Rose Otto Essential Oil*
8 – 10 Small Foil Cups
Directions
Begin by covering a baking sheet or platter with wax paper or parchment paper, then set it aside. In a double boiler, gently heat the Jojoba Esters (and optionally, the Red Jojoba Wax Beads) until fully melted. Next, add the Babassu and Coconut Oils and heat until they are fully melted as well. Add the Colloidal Oatmeal to the hot mixture. This works best if it is sifted through a fine mesh strainer or flour sifter as it is added. Stir the mixture well, then remove it from heat. Add the Passionfruit Oil, and the Essential Oil and stir well. Carefully pour the mixture into the foil cups. If you fill the cups completely you should have enough for about 8 melts, but I recommend leaving a 1/4 inch or so of space in each cup. If you do this, you should have enough for about 10 cups. Allow the Melts to cool for about 5 – 10 minutes. The Melts should thicken as they cool, leaving a firm layer on the top. The time that this will take will vary depending on your room temperature. After this layer forms, carefully place on Rose Bud in each cup. Allow the Melts to set for another hour or two before attempting to move them.
Usage & Packaging
Rose Bud Bath Melts should be used one at a time. Simply unwrap the melt and pop it into a warm bath. The Essential Oil will fill the bathroom with its wonderful aroma while the moisturizing oils begin to melt in the bath water. These Bath Melts look beautiful when packaged in small candy or gift boxes. Check out your local craft supply or baking shop for small boxes. Ribbons, stickers, and even fresh flowers can be used to enhance the presentation of your melts, especially when giving them as a romantic gift!
* Red Rose Fragrance Oil makes an affordable substitute for Rose Essential Oil.
do these harden nicely or do they stay semi soft?
At room temperature the Rosebud Bath Melts stay a little soft, though when the temperature drops they harden fully. I’d compare their average texture to a medium to soft lip balm. They hold their shape, and stay pretty shapely in their foil cups, but you can squish them with your fingers if you feel so inclined. You could add a little extra MP70 to harden them up, but I like keeping them a little soft so that they melt easily in the tub.
OK, well I make bath melts with 60% cocoa butter and 40$ sweet almond oil, they are then hard even at room temperature and way easier to put together!
Hi Lorraine. It sounds like your alteration of the recipe turned out really well. Thanks for sharing it with us! I bet the Rose Oil would work very nicely with Ultra-Refined Cocoa Butter, our odorless variety.