Shea Butter Bath Melts DIY Lemon Bath Recipe with Essential Oils – Loving Essential Oils (2024)

A quick and simple way to soothe and soften the skin is by using homemade shea butter bath melts with essential oils that contain a nourishing blend of oils and butters. These DIY Bath Melts with also boost your mood with its refreshing aroma.

Don't have time for a bath, grab a bath melt and use it in the shower by rubbing it over your skin, it will melt as it hits your skin and the warm water. The melts are deeply moisturizing for dry skin.

The main ingredients in our DIY melts include shea butter and lemon essential oil, so we will take a closer look at these two natural remedies. Keep in mind that this bath melt recipe can be customized to your needs and made with your desired essential oil.

What is Shea Butter Good For?

Shea butter is a fat that is derived from the nut of the shea tree. It has been used for centuries in Africa for its skin healing properties. Shea butter is an excellent moisturizer and can be used to treat various skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and sunburn.

It is also effective in reducing stretch marks, scars, and wrinkles. In addition to its cosmetic benefits, shea butter also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties making it effective in assisting with a number of ailments such as headache, muscle pain, and arthritis.

What is Lemon Essential Oil Good For?

Lemon essential oil is derived from the lemon fruit, and it has a variety of uses. From boosting your immune system to cleaning your home, lemon oil is a versatile and affordable natural remedy. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of lemon oil!

While you can use any essential oil in this recipe, I chose lemon because I love its fresh aroma. Its so cleansing to the skin and invigorating to the mind and body.

Lemon essential oil is one of the most popular essential oils on the market, along side lavender and peppermint oil. It has a refreshing and uplifting scent that can improve your mood and give you energy.

Here are just some of the benefits that lemon oil offers:

• Tones skin and boosts circulation
• Acts as a natural antiseptic
• Aids in detoxification
• Cleanses oil-prone skin and hair
• Deodorizing scent that uplifts the mood
• Promotes mental focus and positivity

You can read more about Lemon Essential Oil in our spotlight on this exceptional natural product!

What are Bath Melts?

Who doesn't love a good bath? Especially after a long day, there's nothing quite like hopping in the tub and letting all your stress melt away. And if you can make your bath even more relaxing with some homemade essential oil melts, that's an added bonus!

Bath melts are basically just solidified butters, oils, and moisturizers, making them the perfect way to pamper your skin.

Since these bath melts are made with natural oils and butters they essentially "melt" in warm to hot water, leaving you with a luxurious, relaxing bath experience that is nourishing to the skin, body, and mind.

Plus, they are really easy to make—all you need is a few simple ingredients. Keep reading for recipe and tips on how to create the perfect at-home spa experience with these diy melts.

Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter and Coconut Oil

These three natural butters and oils are used as the base of this recipe. Cocoa butter, shea butter and coconut oil all are natural moisturizers that will keep your skin soft and glowing. These ingredients work together to provide deep conditioning and hydration to the skin.

Plus, they are all natural, which means they are gentle on the skin and shouldn't cause any irritation. So if you're looking for a new way to protect your skin from the cold weather, give these nourishing DIY bath melts a try!

Can you substitute ingredients? Sure you can, but I have only made this recipe with the ingredients listed. I tried adding beeswax once to make them more stable at room temperature but the recipe didn't melt in the shower, it became sticky instead.

Homemade Lemon Bath Melts

I choose lemon essential oil for this bath melt recipe, but these can be made with your choice of essential oil. Substituting lavender oil is perfect for bedtime bath melts, sweet orange essential oil for uplifting bath melts or even frankincense oil for skin beautifying melts.

Here are the ingredients needed (affiliate links):

• 1 oz cocoa butter wafers (by weight)
• 1 oz shea butter (by weight)
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 20 drops Lemon (or essential oil of choice)
• Silicone mold

The flexible silicone material makes it easy to remove your finished product, and it's easy cleanup. This mold is sure to come in handy with your bath and beauty recipes. Here is the silicone mold I used for this recipe, I have used for other DIY crafts, I really like it.

Directions: Essential Oil Bath Melts Tutorial

Step 1:

Weight out the cocoa butter wafers and shea butter. Place a glass measuring cup onto the scale, turn the scale on and then hit the "TARE" button to get the scale to zero with the cup still in place, add wafers until you hit 1 oz, then add shea butter until the scale reaches 2 oz.

Step 2:

Place glass measuring cup into a pot of gently boiling water to melt, it will not take long.

Step 3:

Once melted, carefully remove from heat.

Step 4:

Add coconut oil and essential oil. In the photo I made my second batch with coffee essential oil that is why the oil is brown :)

Step 5:

Pour into the silicone mold, one recipe makes a batch of 4 bath melts. I made 2 separate batches that'swhy my photo has 8 melts (one batch with lemon oil, one batch with coffee essential oil). Place in the refrigerator so they can cool and set.

Step 6:

Once they are set, pop out of the mold and place it into a container. These need to be stored in the refrigerator or they may get too soft at room temperature (I wanted my homemade melts made with just the butters and oils). They keep for up to 3 months in the fridge.

What are the Best Essential Oils for Bath Melts?

Bath Melts are easy to make at home with just a few ingredients, and they're the perfect way to pamper yourself. But what essential oils should you use in your bath melts? Here are some of our favorites.

Lavender Essential Oil:

Lavender oil is one of the most popular essential oils because it's so versatile. It's frequently used to promote relaxation and stress relief, making it perfect for use in bath melts. Its sweet, floral aroma is also pleasant and calming, making it ideal for use in the evening before bedtime. If you're looking for an all-around great essential oil for your bath melts, lavender is a good choice.

Chamomile Essential Oil:

Like lavender, chamomile essential oil is also frequently used for its calming properties. It's a popular ingredient in many sleep-promoting products thanks to its ability to help reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.

Chamomile oil is also gentle enough for use on sensitive skin, making it a good choice if you have dry or irritated skin. Add a few drops of chamomile oil to your bath melts for a truly relaxing experience.

Peppermint Essential Oil:

Peppermint oil is invigorating and refreshing, making it a great choice if you need a pick-me-up during the day. It's also excellent for relieving muscle aches and pains, so it's perfect if you've had a long workout or if you've been sitting at your desk all day.

The menthol in peppermint oil can also help clear congestion and ease respiratory difficulties. Just be careful not to add too much peppermint oil to your bath melts, as it can be drying to the skin in large amounts and can cause skin irritation. Start with just a few drops and increase the amount if needed.

Final Thoughts on Essential Oil Bath Melts

There are tons of different essential oils that would be great in bath melts, but these three are some of our favorites. Lemon for its cleansing qualities and uplifting aroma. Lavender oil is versatile and calming, chamomile oil is perfect for promoting relaxation, and peppermint oil is invigorating and refreshing.

So next time you're planning on making some bath melts, be sure to give these essential oils a try!

More DIY Essential Oil Recipes

If you're like me, you love essential oils. Not only do they smell great, but they also have a host of benefits for your mind, body and soul. I'm always looking for new ways to use them, and that's why I love DIY essential oil recipes.

They're a great way to get the most out of my oils and to customize them to my own needs. If you're interested in giving DIY essential oil recipes a try, here are some of my favorites.

DIY Patchouli Essential Oil Body Oil with Citrus

Are you looking for a natural body oil that is both refreshing and relaxing? Patchouli essential oil is known for its stress-relieving and mood-boosting properties, and when combined with citrus oils it creates a wonderfully uplifting body oil. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to make your own DIY Patchouli Essential Oil Body Oil with Citrus. It's easy, fun, and best of all, it only takes a few minutes!​

Homemade Coconut Oil Lip Balm

If you have dry, chapped lips you'll love this easy homemade coconut oil lip balm recipe! Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer that will help keep your lips hydrated all day long. Plus, this lip balm is free from harmful chemicals and fragrances. So, it's perfect for those with sensitive skin. Give this recipe a try today and say goodbye to dry lips!

Happiness Essential Oil Blend Recipe

Did you know that there are essential oils that can help you feel happier? Essential oils like bergamot, lime, and orange oil all have uplifting effects on the mind and body. This recipe is made with a combination of these three essential oils, as well as frankincense oil. The frankincense essential oil helps to calm and soothe the mind, while the citrus oils help to boost your mood. Give this happiness oil blend recipe a try the next time you need an instant pick-me-up!

DIY Essential Oil Chest Rub Blend

When you feel a cold or the flu coming on, you might reach for Vick's VapoRub to help clear your chest and nose. But did you know that you can make your own DIY chest rub with essential oils? This recipe includes eucalyptus and lime, which are both known for their respiratory benefits. Plus, it smells great! Give this rub a try the next time you feel under the weather.

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