13 Best Bubble Bath Products For a Relaxing Escape at Home

Lavender has proven aromatherapy benefits that bring calm, relaxation and stress relief, so take a much-needed escape by soaking in L'Occitane's bubble bath infused with French lavender. Pour two to three tablespoons into warm water to transport your senses. "You only need a small amount to create the most voluminous, lush lather in the bath, so the bottle lasts forever," says GH Beauty Director April Franzino.

These affordable Dr. Teal's Epsom bath salts are GH Beauty Lab chemist Danusia Wnek's go-to. "This is a two-for-one for me because I love Epsom salts and essential oils in the bath as a combination for total relaxation," she says. "The salt is great to unwind any muscle tension and the lavender scent is so calming and helps get me ready for bed."

Thanks to their skin-softening effects, these Nubian Heritage bath bombs are a favorite of Good Housekeeping Institute Senior Chemist Sabina Wizemann. "The essential oil fragrance is warm and earthly, and there is also a richness to the formula thanks to shea butter and apricot kernel oil," she says. "It's fun to watch them fizzle and disappear in water, but most importantly, they leave my skin nourished and smoothed after the bath."

Scents of frankincense and patchouli help you to feel grounded and relaxed, so just crumble the bar under warm running water and get a sky-blue bubble bath. Plus, you can split it into two to save some me-time for later. "It is a heavenly experience, much like the clouds I'm floating on in my mind as I enjoy every bath with this bar," exclaims a reviewer.

This set of 12 multi-scented and colored handmade bath bombs makes a great gift for someone else (or yourself!). They have over 5,000 reviews on Amazon and an average 4.9-star rating. "Each one is its own unique scent," says a reviewer. Mixed with vitamin E, coconut oil and other well-known moisturizers, you'll emerge feeling silky-soft as well.

If bubbles aren't your thing, consider Pink Stork's bath salts, which ensure relaxation, as well as alleviate aches and pains, giving expecting mothers the extra TLC they deserve. "Pregnancy has gifted me aching feet and a tight lower back; these salts are not only relieving, but give my entire body the boost of energy that it needs to care for a growing baby," says a reviewer.

A Black-founded brand, Alaffia has made an impact in the beauty industry since its inception in 1996. Made with unrefined shea butter and a lavender scent, you'll nourish your skin and de-stress with just one ounce. "I love this bubble bath, it smells great, is safe for my kids' sensitive skin and a little goes a LONG way," says a reviewer.

Made without synthetic fragrances, this hypoallergenic formula is so gentle on dry skin that it can even be used on babies. Pour two to four capfuls under running water and voila — watch the bubbles start to form. "I was hesitant to order this because it seemed pricey, but it works so amazingly well that I'll never order anything else for my son," says a reviewer. "The smallest amount makes a full tub of bubbles and they last thru the whole bath!"

Allow your muscles to relax by sprinkling some salts into your bubble bath. Ahava's are made with salt from the Dead Sea and soothing lavender to help both your body and mind decompress. (The aroma of lavender has been shown to promote deep sleep.) "The lavender scent of these salts is intoxicating and really relaxes your senses," Franzino says.

This honey-esque Laura Mercier bath soak is like a delicious dessert for your skin. The rich formula is packed with skin-softening ingredients such as shea butter and honey extract. "I've been obsessed with the scent of this bath and body collection forever — it's sweet and warm yet sophisticated," Franzino says. Bonus: It comes with a wooden honey dipper, so just dip it in the jar and swirl product around for a luscious foam bath.

Try this multipurpose shampoo, body wash and bubble bath to reduce the amount of products you store in your bathroom. Their formula is EWG-verified and cruelty-free, so you can enjoy your soothing bubbly bath experience while feeling good as well. "This is a great value [and] lathers up great," says a reviewer.

Get any child excited for bath time with the help of Mr. Bubble! This formula not only creates mountains of bubbles, but it's also hypoallergenic and tear-free, so it's completely safe for even the most sensitive skin. "Our baby has eczema on her shoulders and thighs, so we are forced to use fragrance-free products... I was absolutely elated to find that Mr. Bubble made an unscented version," says a reviewer. "She finally gets to know the joy of bath bubbles! We've used it for a few months now with no flare-ups."

Before slipping away into a deep slumber, take a bath: This Kneipp bath oil is infused with potent sleep-inducing scents, like valerian essential oil and hops extract, to fully unwind and relax. "An essential component for a muscle-soothing bath," says a reviewer.