13 Self-Love Bath Soak Recipes to Make You Feel Like a Goddess

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Pamper yourself with a self-love bath soak recipe that will make you feel like a goddess. Indulge in the ultimate self-care ritual!

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Bath rituals: The ultimate in self-care

Are you looking for a way to truly pamper yourself and prioritize your well-being? Look no further than a personalized bath ritual, which can be the ultimate act of indulgence, self-care, and self-love. 

What gives you joy? What speaks to your soul? What lifts you up from the drama within and without?

By taking the time to create an experience that caters to your specific needs and desires, you’re giving yourself permission to slow down, relax, and reconnect with your inner self.

Whether you want to destress after a long day, boost your mood, or simply indulge in some much-needed alone time during the full moon, a self-love bath ritual can be the perfect solution. So why not treat yourself to this luxurious form of self-care and see what transformation it brings to your life?

What is a self-love bath?

A self-love bath (sometimes called a goddess bath or a healing bath) is a ritual that involves taking an enhanced water bath with the intention of nurturing yourself. It’s a time to slow down, relax, and pay attention to yourself – to lavish yourself with the love and attention you often give others. 

Self-love baths can be customized to suit individual needs and preferences, so you can include a variety of pampering and nourishing ingredients such as essential oils, herbs, salts, and flower petals. The ritual can also include setting intentions, affirmations, and visualization to promote self-love and self-acceptance – or even getting in touch with the divine feminine within by meditating on popular goddesses, such as Aphrodite and Hathor. You’ll find some recipes below that are inspired by them, along with more secular options. 

Choose whichever one calls to you.

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What do you put in a self-love, goddess, or healing bath? 

Here are some ingredients you can add to your self-love, goddess, or healing bath to create a nourishing and indulgent self-care experience:

Bath salts

Bath salts are popular because they offer the mind and body various benefits such as muscle relaxation, skin health improvement, and overall rejuvenation. Incorporating bath salts into your self-care routine can take your relaxation experience to the next level. Salts commonly used as part of bath rituals are:

• Epsom salt
• Himalayan salt
• Sea salt

Bath milk

Adding bath milk to your bath ritual for self love is a common – and highly recommended – way to nourish the skin and promote relaxation, offering various benefits, such as moisturizing and soothing your skin. It also provides a touch of luxury and opulence that leaves you feeling revitalized and pampered. I don’t know about you, but when I think of milk baths, I always think of Cleopatra Thea Philopator – and you can’t get any more luxurious than the Queen of Ancient Egypt herself. Popular bath milk options are:

• Goat’s milk
• Coconut milk
• Almond’s milk
• Buttermilk
• Heavy cream

Bath emollients

Bath emollients provide various skin benefits and can contribute to overall well-being, such as hydration, nourishment, and relaxation. By incorporating these elements into your bath, you can treat yourself to a luxurious and indulgent experience that can leave you feeling revitalized, rejuvenated, and balanced. You can use one or a combination of the following:

• Olive oil
• Honey, preferably raw
• Frankincense resin
• Myrrh resin
• Essential oils

What essential oils are great for a self-love bath?

Essential oils offer a range of therapeutic and healing benefits, such as relaxation and stress reduction (primarily via aromatherapy) – and they can transform an ordinary soak into a luxurious and rejuvenating experience for your mind, body, and spirit. Common essential oils in self-love exercises and activities that induce or encourage relaxation are:

• Lavender
• Chamomile
• Rose Geranium
• Ylang-lang
• Bergamot
• Lemongrass
• Sweet orange
• Sandalwood

Bath flowers and extracts

Bath flowers (such as lavender buds or sunflower petals) and extracts (vanilla being the most common) provide a range of benefits for the skin and overall well-being, including soothing, detoxifying, and aromatherapy properties. You can add them directly to your bath water or create a sachet or tea bag to steep in your bath for a luxurious and relaxing self-love bath ritual. Common flowers used in many bath soak recipes are:

• Rose petals
• Lavender buds
• Chamomile flowers
• Calendula
• Lemon balm
• Bergamot
• Vanilla extract

Take inspiration from this blog post and create a bath soak recipe to treat yourself like the goddess you are. Remember that you can mix and match bath salts, milk, oil, moisturizers, resins, flowers, and extracts in your bathwater. Use as much or as little as you like to create a luxurious and indulgent self-love bath ritual that gives you the exact experience you need.

You deserve it!

13 Self-love bath soak recipes you need to try (ritual bath recipe):

Are you ready to give self-love bath rituals a try? The recipes in this section will nourish your mind, body, and spirit with natural, healing ingredients that have long been associated with love. So grab your favorite book, put your playlist on loop, light a few candles, and soak your cares away with these amazing self-love bath soak recipes.

Note: Before you begin, it’s best to open the ritual. Once you’re done with your bath, close the ritual, rinse off with warm water, and pat dry.

Rose milk bath recipe

The red rose has had a long history as the flower of love. This bath soak recipe is a great way to tap into that legacy and give yourself the self-love you deserve! It also includes Epsom salt, which can help to relax your muscles, improve circulation, and detoxify your skin; whole milk and heavy cream to gently exfoliate and moisturize; and, coconut oil and jojoba oil to hydrate and soften your skin. This makes for a truly decadent and pampering rose milk bath. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup rose water
• ¼ cup raw honey
• ¼ cup dried rose petals
• ¼ cup Epsom salt
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp jojoba oil
• 5-7 drops of rose essential oil

Instructions:

1. Mix the whole milk, heavy cream, rose water, and honey together in a large bowl.
2. Add in the dried rose petals, Epsom salt, coconut oil, and jojoba oil. Mix well.
3. Add 5-7 drops of rose essential oil to the bath (if using).
4. Pour the mixture into your bathtub, filling it with warm water.
5. Mix the water well with your hands.
6. Soak in the bath for at least 20-30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to soothe and nourish your skin.

Cleopatra bath recipe

This self-love bath soak recipe is inspired by the Queen of Egypt, who is believed to have bathed in milk to improve her complexion. Of course, it was apparently soured donkey’s milk she bathed in, which does not at all sound appealing – or particularly accessible. So, this recipe uses coconut milk instead, which I believe is a great alternative to donkey’s milk; it’s rich in fatty acids, which can help to hydrate, nourish, and soothe the skin. Plus, you can buy it anywhere!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups goat’s milk
• 1 cup coconut milk
• ½ cup raw honey
• ½ cup pure olive oil
• ½ cup dried rose petals
• ¼ cup frankincense resin
• ¼ cup myrrh resin
• 5-7 drops of geranium essential oil

Instructions:

1. Mix the goat’s milk, coconut milk, raw honey, and olive oil together in a large bowl.
2. Add in the dried rose petals, frankincense resin, and myrrh resin. Mix well.
3. Add 5-7 drops of geranium essential oil to the bath.
4. Pour the mixture into your bathtub, filling it with warm water.
5. Mix the water well with your hands.
6. Soak in the bath for at least 20-30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to soothe and nourish your skin.

Goddess bath recipe

Here’s a self-love bath soak recipe for a luxurious and decadent experience that will leave you feeling like a goddess. You have full-fat coconut cream (and milk!) and pure almond oil to hydrate and nourish your skin, raw honey to lock in moisture, dried lavender, chamomile, and rose petals to soothe and calm you, and jasmine and sandalwood essential oils to add a luxurious and sensual aroma that can promote relaxation and calmness.

Note: Coconut cream can separate when it's cold. Heat it up first and mix thoroughly before mixing with other ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups full-fat coconut cream
• 1 cup coconut milk
• ½ cup raw honey
• ½ cup pure almond oil
• ½ cup rose water
• ¼ cup dried lavender
• ¼ cup dried chamomile
• ¼ cup dried rose petals
• 5-7 drops of jasmine essential oil
• 5-7 drops of sandalwood essential oil

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the full-fat coconut cream, coconut milk, honey, and almond oil until well combined.
2. Add the rose water, dried lavender, dried chamomile, and dried rose petals to the bowl and mix well.
3. Add 5-7 drops of jasmine essential oil and 5-7 drops of sandalwood essential oil to the bath.
4. Pour the mixture into your bathtub, filling it with warm water.
5. Mix the water well with your hands.
6. Soak in the bath for at least 20-30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to soothe and nourish your skin.

Aphrodite self-love bath recipe

This luxurious bath ritual for self love is inspired by Aphrodite, the Ancient Greek goddess of love, beauty, and pleasure, and uses sensual and indulgent ingredients associated with her. Indulge in this decadent bath and allow yourself to embrace your inner goddess of love and beauty.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Epsom salt
• ½ cup pink Himalayan salt
• ½ cup dried lavender buds
• ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
• ½ cup dried rose petals
• 1 cup goat milk
• 1 cup olive oil
• 10-15 drops rose essential oil
• 10-15 drops jasmine essential oil
• 1 tbsp raw honey

Instructions:

1. Begin by drawing a warm bath and adding the salts and dried flowers to the water. Stir gently to help dissolve the salt and release the aromas of the flowers.
2. Next, add the goat milk to the bath. Goat milk has been used for centuries in Greece for its nourishing and moisturizing properties.
3. Add olive oil and the essential oils – rose and jasmine. These oils are known for their calming and uplifting properties, and will help create a luxurious and pampering atmosphere in the bath.
4. Finally, add a tablespoon of raw honey to the water. Honey has been used in Greek beauty rituals for its moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
5. Soak in the bath for at least 20-30 minutes, allowing the nourishing ingredients to work their magic on your skin and mind. Take deep breaths and allow yourself to fully relax and indulge in the luxury of the moment.

Hathor self-love bath recipe

Hathor was an ancient Egyptian goddess associated with beauty, love, fertility, and motherhood. To create a decadent, pampering, and luxurious Hathor-inspired bath, you can use ingredients associated with her feminine energy.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of rose petals
• 1 cup of hibiscus flowers
• 1 cup of coconut milk
• 10 drops of jasmine essential oil
• 5 drops of neroli essential oil

Instructions:

1. Fill your bathtub with warm water.
2. Add the rose petals and hibiscus flowers to the water.
3. Stir the water with your hand, infusing it with the energy of the flowers.
4. Add the coconut milk to the water, which will leave your skin feeling soft and silky.
5. Finally, add the jasmine and neroli essential oils, which are both associated with love, beauty, and sensuality.
6. Soak in the bath for at least 20 minutes. If you wish to, you can visualize yourself surrounded by Hathor’s loving and nurturing energy.

Oshun self-love bath recipe

The Yoruba goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, Oshun is known for her sensuality and the healing power of her waters. A bath inspired by her can help bring out your inner radiance and leave you feeling rejuvenated. Here’s a recipe you can try:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of honey
• ½ cup of coconut milk
• ½ cup of shea butter
• ¼ cup of olive oil
• ¼ cup of almond oil
• 1 tablespoon of rose petals
• 1 tablespoon of lavender buds
• 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers
• 1 tablespoon of sunflower petals
• 5-10 drops of orange essential oil 
• Oshun perfume (optional)

Instructions:

1. Begin filling your bathtub with warm water.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, coconut milk, shea butter, olive oil, and almond oil until well blended.
3. Add the mixture to the bathtub and stir it into the water.
4. Sprinkle the rose petals, lavender buds, chamomile flowers, and sunflower petals into the bath.
5. Finally, add 5-10 drops of orange essential oil to the water, and stir gently.
6. Soak in the bath for at least 20 minutes.

Lakshmi self-love bath recipe

Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, and beauty. Her name means “good luck” or “fortune”, and she is often depicted with lotus flowers, symbolizing purity and beauty. Taking a luxurious bath inspired by Lakshmi is a great way to invoke her energy and bring more abundance and beauty into your life. To make a decadent Lakshmi-inspired bath, you will need:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of coconut milk
• ½ cup of honey
• ¼ cup of rose water
• ¼ cup of sandalwood powder
• ¼ cup of dried rose petals
• ¼ cup of dried marigold petals
• ¼ cup lotus bath flowers
• 1 tablespoon of almond oil

Instructions:

1. Mix the coconut milk, honey, and rose water in a large bowl.
2. Add the sandalwood powder and mix well.
3. Add the dried rose, marigold, and lotus petals to the mixture.
4. Add the almond oil and mix everything together.
5. Run a warm bath and pour the mixture into the water.
6. Soak in the bath for at least 20 minutes, allowing the nourishing and moisturizing ingredients to soak into your skin.
7. As you soak, visualize Lakshmi’s energy flowing through you, bringing abundance and beauty into your life.

Bridgid self-love bath recipe

Bridgid, the Celtic goddess of fire, poetry, and healing, was often associated with the element of water and the natural springs and wells that were believed to possess healing properties. This luxurious Bridgid-inspired bath recipe incorporates ingredients that are associated with her, such as honey, lavender, and oats, and alos includes moisturizing ingredients that will leave your skin feeling soft and nourished.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• ½ cup honey
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup sea salt
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• 10 drops lavender essential oil
• 5 drops rose essential oil
• ¼ cup lavender buds

Instructions:

1. In a blender or food processor, pulse the rolled oats until they are finely ground.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground oats, honey, milk, sea salt, coconut oil, lavender essential oil, and rose essential oil. Add the lavender buds. Mix well.
3. Fill your bathtub with warm water and add the mixture to the water.
4. Soak in the bath for at least 20 minutes, allowing the ingredients to nourish and moisturize your skin.
5. Relax and enjoy the healing and soothing properties of this luxurious Bridgid-inspired bath.

Homemade bath soak recipe without Epsom salt

This bath soak recipe is rich in minerals, thanks to the Himalayan pink salt, and baking soda and cornstarch can help soothe and soften your skin. The dried flowers and essential oils add a lovely fragrance and can promote relaxation and stress relief. Give it a try and enjoy a luxurious bath experience!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Himalayan pink salt
• ½ cup baking soda
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ¼ cup dried rose petals or lavender flowers (or both)
• 10-15 drops of your favorite essential oil (such as lavender, eucalyptus, or peppermint)
• A few drops of vitamin E oil or sweet almond oil for added moisturization (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine the Himalayan pink salt and baking soda. Mix cornstarch with a bit of cold water.
2. Add the dried rose petals or lavender flowers and mix well.
3. Add the essential oil and mix again, making sure to distribute the oil evenly throughout the mixture.
4. If desired, add a few drops of vitamin E oil or sweet almond oil and mix well.
5. To use, add ½ to 1 cup of the bath soak mixture to your warm bath water and stir to dissolve. 
6. Soak in the bath for 20-30 minutes and enjoy!

Note: Cornstarch can clump. To prevent that, mix the cornstarch thoroughly with cold water. Don’t put it directly into your bath water. 

Milkshake bath soak recipe

This bath soak recipe is rich in milk (a natural exfoliant) and antioxidant-rich cocoa powder, providing a sweet and fun experience.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup powdered milk
• ½ cup baking soda
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 10-15 drops of your favorite essential oil (optional)
• Whipped cream, sprinkles, and/or chopped chocolate (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the powdered milk, baking soda, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar.
2. Add the vanilla extract and essential oil (if using) and mix well.
3. Transfer the mixture to an airtight jar or container for storage.
4. To use, add ½ to 1 cup of the milkshake bath soak mixture to your warm bath water and stir to dissolve.
5. Soak in the bath for 20-30 minutes and enjoy the luxurious, pampering experience.

Hawaiian-inspired bath soak recipe

If Hawaii is your happy place, then this self-love bath soak recipe is perfect for you!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Epsom salt
• ½ cup sea salt
• 2 cups of coconut milk
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 10-15 drops of ylang-ylang essential oil (optional)
• Hibiscus flowers or plumeria petals (optional)
• Pineapple (optional)
• Kukui nut oil (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Epsom salt, sea salt, coconut milk, coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, and ylang-ylang essential oil – and the optional ingredients, if using.
2. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
3. To use, add ½ to 1 cup of the Hawaiian bath soak mixture to your warm bath water and stir to dissolve.
4. Soak in the bath for 20-30 minutes and enjoy the luxurious, pampering experience.
5. You can add some hibiscus flowers or plumeria petals to your bath water for a touch of tropical paradise.

Grounding bath recipe

This grounding self-love bath soak recipe contains ingredients that are designed to reconnect you with the earth, encouraging a sense of stability. Here’s a recipe to try:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Epsom salt
• ½ cup baking soda
• ¼ cup finely ground oats
• 10-15 drops of cedarwood essential oil
• 5-10 drops of patchouli essential oil
• ¼ cup dried lavender flowers
• A handful of dried rose petals, dried chamomile flowers, or dried calendula flowers (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Epsom salt, baking soda, and finely ground oats.
2. Add the cedarwood and patchouli essential oils to the mixture and stir until well combined.
3. Add the dried lavender flowers (and any other optional dried flowers) to the mixture and stir again until well combined.
4. Draw a warm bath and sprinkle the grounding bath mixture into the water.
5. Step into the bath and allow yourself to fully relax, feeling the warm water and the earthy scents of the essential oils and dried flowers envelope you.
6. Stay in the bath for at least 20 minutes, focusing on your breath and allowing yourself to feel grounded and supported.

Cinnamon bath for love

Cinnamon is a spice known to have warming and stimulating properties, which can help to increase circulation and promote feelings of love and passion. If you wish to nurture yourself, then this self-love bath soak recipe is a must-try.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of whole milk
• ¼ cup of honey
• ¼ cup of coconut oil
• 1 tsp of cinnamon powder
• 5 drops of vanilla essential oil

Instructions:

1. Draw a warm bath and add the milk, honey, and coconut oil to the running water. Swirl the water to mix the ingredients.
2. Add the cinnamon powder and stir to distribute evenly in the water.
3. Add five drops of vanilla essential oil and swirl the water again to disperse the oil.
4. Get into the bath and soak for at least 20 minutes.
5. Close your eyes and take deep breaths, inhaling the sweet and spicy aroma of cinnamon and vanilla.
6. As you soak, visualize yourself surrounded by a warm, loving energy that fills your heart with joy and happiness.

Make yourself feel like a goddess with these self-love bath soak recipes

As you can see, taking a self-love bath soak is a powerful way to shower yourself with much-needed love and care. These 13 self-love bath soak recipes can boost your mood, enhance your well-being, and feel like a goddess. Remember, you deserve all the love and care you give to others. So, take the time to prioritize yourself. Give yourself permission to slow down, recharge, and reconnect with your inner strength. Make self-love a daily practice (try one of our self-care ideas here) and experience the incredible transformation it can bring to your life.

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