Best Bath Bombs for Men
9 of the Best Bath Bomb Sets for Ultimate Relaxation
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They’re colorful, they’re fragrant, and, frankly, they’re fun. Bath bombs are a wonderful addition to any at-home relaxation routine. Simply toss the baking soda, citric acid, and cornstarch-based sphere into a tub of hot water and watch it disintegrate into a frothy, tie-dyed, pleasant-smelling oasis of skin-softening botanicals and essential oils.
While the tennis ball-sized bath upgrades may be primarily marketed to women with stereotypically sweet and floral scents, there is no reason men can’t get in on the trend to bring the experience of a spa into their own bathrooms.
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We’ve rounded up nine of our all-time favorite bath bomb sets, all of which are manufactured in the U.S. and marketed towards dudes. These excel in not only offering more gender-neutral fragrances but also high quality ingredients that will cleanse and soothe your skin as you kick your feet up, relax, and distance yourself from the chaotic world around you.
Check out the list below.
Refugee Bath Co. Bath Bombs
Refugee Bath Co.
Every bath bomb duo is hand-made by refugees in Washington State who have been offered employment by this renowned beauty and skincare company. Each box also comes with a thank you card that explains more about the individual manufacturer and their personal story, making this an investment that is equal parts special and heartwarming. A portion of sales is donated to refugee assistance programs, so it’s a purchase you can feel even better about (if that was even possible).
$30.95 at Amazon.com
Axenwood Bath Bombs
Axenwood
If you’re a fan of woodsy smells, this quad of bath bombs more than delivers in capturing the refreshing scents of Mother Nature’s forests through sandalwood, cedarwood, cyprus and walnut. You can close your eyes and pretend that you’re bathing below the canopy of tall trees, but a bird noise album is not included.
$20.87 at Amazon.com
ZenseMe Bath Bombs
ZenseMe
We could do without the gender normative branding of “for real men,” but this set includes eight different scents (sandalwood, peppermint, lemon-grass-orange, green tea, aloe vera, jasmine, eucalyptus and vanilla) with a particularly long fizz and strong smell so that you feel like you’re getting the most bang for your buck.
$23.95 at Amazon.com
Beauty By Earth Bath Bombs
Beauty By Earth
These adorably-packaged and labeled bath bombs are formulated to target different needs like muscle relief, relaxation, sleep, joint pain, and impending illnesses. They’re also organic and made with only the purest of ingredients so that sensitive skin sufferers should be able to pamper themselves without the fear of breaking out in acne, rashes, or rosacea.
$31.99 at Amazon.com
Aqua Elegante Bath Bombs
Aqua Elegante
If you’re looking for a more colorful bath time experience, look no further than Aqua Elegante’s rainbow range of vegan bath bombs. The scents are just as bold as the colors, featuring a bevy of tropical offerings like coconut, mango, jungle flower, and ginger so that you can bring the familiar and much-desired smells of a beach vacation into your own home. All that’s missing is a mai tai.
$27.95 at Amazon.com
Mr. Bomb Bath Bombs
Mr. Bomb
“Manly scents” like tobacco and leather, balsam cedar, eucalyptus, fresh brewed coffee, autumn spice, and whiskey are presented to cleverly correlate with the type of guy they represent (cowboy, golfer, backpacker, gamer, fisherman, and backyard griller, respectively). These make an excellent gift for Father’s Day, but be sure to purchase a set (or seven) for yourself to avoid any bouts of temporary regret.
$30.98 at Amazon.com
Pure Bath Bombs
Pure
Calling all serious bath bombers: This set of 24(!) will hold you over for at least a month or two. Crafted with high-quality ingredients like shea butter, dead sea salt, and premium grade essential oils, Pure goes above and beyond to ensure their products are not just relaxing and invigorating, but also wonderful for your dermis. Check out the brand’s line of butters and serums for even more excuses to stay in, pour a glass of wine, and play your favorite jazz album.
$34.99 at Amazon.com
Dr. Hempster Bath Bombs
Dr. Hempster
Coconut and hemp oils (rich in vitamin E and fatty acids) have been scientifically proven to moisturize and balance skin (especially if it’s oily). These six bath bombs boast both ingredients and offer some of the most unique scents of the bunch, including aloe and orange, fresh mist, honey oatmeal, and deep forest. Aim to use one per week for consistently smooth skin.
$34.98 at Amazon.com
Sportigift Golf Ball Bath Bombs
Sportigift
Honestly, these are worth the splurge for the novelty alone. They may not be the most nourishing or best-smelling, but the can and packaging makes this set a hole in one. It’s an ideal gift for those who enjoy the sport or those who suck at the sport and would rather be taking a bath. Either way, you can’t go wrong and we are officially petitioning to have these come in a tennis ball version in the future.
$12.99 at Amazon.com
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