The Best Clean Bath Soaks of 2025: Transform Your Self-Care Ritual
NoneTraditional bubble baths achieve their foam through surfactants like sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). While these ingredients create pleasing bubbles, research has raised questions about their broader impacts. The FDA's ongoing studies and published research highlight several considerations about common bath product ingredients:
- Synthetic fragrances often contain phthalates, which the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and FDA continue to study for their potential endocrine-disrupting properties
- Artificial colorants require specific FDA labeling due to documented sensitivity concerns
- Certain preservatives commonly used in bath products have been shown in peer-reviewed studies to be absorbed through the skin and are under ongoing research for their systemic effects
The science of skin absorption becomes particularly relevant during bathing. According to published dermatological research, warm water can increase the skin's permeability, potentially enhancing the absorption of both beneficial and concerning ingredients. This makes bath time a crucial moment for ingredient awareness, as exposure is both prolonged and full-body.
As part of the 10th annual Clean Beauty Awards program, one of the industry's most rigorous clean beauty evaluation platforms, an external and independent panel of clean beauty advocates and experts conducted conducted an extensive testing of bath soaks over three months. This prestigious program has been setting the standard for clean beauty excellence for a decade, with a thorough evaluation process that ensures only the highest-performing clean products receive recognition. This year, 355 products entered the Awards program for evaluation in 21 categories. This is the top 5 performing bath soaks in the industry of 2025.
Evaluation Criteria
Therapeutic Effect & Product Performance (40%)
- Muscle relaxation
- Skin benefits
- Aromatherapy impact
- Duration of effects
- Overall wellness benefits
User Experience
- Dissolution rate
- Tub residue
- Packaging functionality
The clean bath soak category continues to evolve, with formulators finding increasingly sophisticated ways to deliver therapeutic benefits through safe, clean ingredients. This year's top performers prove that effective treatment can coexist with clean beauty standards.
The Top Bath Soak Products
#1: 39 Degrees - SLEEP WELL Natural Magnesium Mineral Bath Tonic - $39.91
Immerse yourself in a peaceful and rejuvenating bath experience with this luxurious bath tonic. Infused with calming lavender, cedarwood, and chamomile, this formula promotes deep relaxation and helps ease you into a restful sleep. Packed with essential minerals like magnesium, chloride, potassium, and trace elements such as boron and silica, it mimics the benefits of a hot spring soak. The silky, milky water nourishes your skin with sunflower oil, enhancing moisture retention and offering gentle cleansing. Perfect for sensitive skin and those prone to eczema, this bath tonic provides a serene escape, leaving you feeling like you've just stepped out of a day spa.
Expert Notes:
"Definitely one of my favorites and one that I kept on reaching for! Loved how it helped my skin and stress levels." - Brianna Salerno, @blessedholisticlife
#2: Buck Naked Soap Company - Cotton Candy Bath Macarons - $19.99
Transform your bath into a carnival of fun with these whimsical Cotton Candy Bath Macarons! Inspired by the sweet, nostalgic scent of spun sugar, these bath treats fizz and dissolve into a cloud of indulgence, enveloping you in sugary, dream-like aromas. Perfect for adding a playful touch to your self-care routine, these bath macarons combine the joy of a sweet treat with the relaxing benefits of a bath soak. It's time to pamper yourself and add a little sass and sweetness to your day!
Expert Notes:
"Imagine a french cookie that you toss into a bath and turns into a magical carnival experience. I fell in love with The Buck Naked Soap Co. Cotton Candy Macarons. Offering an enjoyable milk bath.
They fizz like a bath bomb with an effervescent purple smokey cloud. The scent is soft and lovely but a beautiful experience.
This calming and uplifting bath will send you off to dreamland. Afterwards, dry off smelling like a dream, you won’t need moisturizer. The ingredients include it with fruit and seed butters The Ylang Ylang, Vanilla, Spearmint and Cinnamon add to the fantastical scent.
They are heartfelt and handmade packaged with shredded eco-friendly paper, tissue, and mini cupcake holders inside. These macarons are so very cute in the box! They would make a wonderful gift for many occasions.
They’ll bring playfulness and sass to a bath! I’ll be cherishing these bath macarons." - Marie Karla, @healthandbeautycoach_
"Lovely scent, great formula. My skin was so soft after my bath. Gorgeous product that would make an incredible gift. I love how many macarons come in each box. They are pretty enough to eat!" - Brittany Beaver, @thepaleodietitian
"If you want cute bath bombs that make your mouth water, these are for you. As someone with a sweet tooth (and a toddler) these were temping to eat :)" - Cassandra McClure, @cassandramcclure
#3: Mad Ritual - Grapefruit+Cypress CBD Bath Bomb - $15
Relax and unwind with the soothing power of Mad Ritual's Grapefruit+Cypress CBD Bath Bomb. Packed with 100 mg of CBD, this fizzy, velvety-soft bath bomb creates a calming, spa-like experience in the comfort of your own tub. The invigorating grapefruit and cypress blend helps to refresh the senses while the CBD works to ease tension and promote relaxation. Perfect for a rejuvenating soak, this bath bomb is the ultimate way to elevate your self-care routine.
Expert Notes:
"Loved how relaxed I felt from both a warm bath and the addition of the CBD. The scent was very subtle. My skin felt super soft afterwards." - Brittany Beaver, @thepaleodietitian
"This was a standout product for me. It actually helped my tired/sore skin and body aches (I get really bad back pain, specifically in my shoulder.) I love this brand, its ethics and overall look and feel! Love that its woman-owned and made local." - Cassandra McClure, @cassandramcclure
#4: Naturobath - Urban Mermaid - $28.99
Transform your bath into a rejuvenating escape with Naturobath's Urban Mermaid soak. This all-natural, clean beauty blend features nourishing deep-sea algae, marine collagen, and seaweed to enhance skin health and radiance. Algae provides vitamins B and C to brighten your complexion, while marine collagen supports natural collagen production and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Seaweed's polysaccharides deliver deep hydration, leaving your skin soft and glowing. Embrace your inner sea goddess with this luxurious bath experience designed to refresh and revitalize.
Expert Notes:
"The best bath soak experience ever, like stepping into a sancuary! Therapeutic and healing addressing various skin concerns. It also boasts a serene luxurious bathing experience. The scent is truly transporting, reminiscent of Cleopatra's bath house. A floral, clean, and comforting refuge. I could enjoy this forever!
Certified organic ingredients “harmoniously merge ancient wisdom with modern science” Oatmeal, marine collagen, seaweed, sea salt, coconut milk, white lotus extract Jasmine, neroli, vetiver, and rose oil.
It had an effervescent explosion when you splash it into the water and a soft milky pleasant feel on the skin while bathing. The scent, skin effects, and relaxation, is the best payoff you can get for an organic bath soak. It’s sheer magic!" - Marie Karla, @healthandbeautycoach_
"I truly felt like a mermaid! I loved how it turned the bath, a different color and I loved how my skin felt so soft! This was one of my favorites for sure! Very impressed!" - Brianna Salerno, @blessedholisticlife
#5: Buck Naked Soap Company - Cake Batter Bath Macarons - $19.99
Buck Naked Soap Company Cake Batter Bath Macarons offer a luxurious and indulgent bath experience with their mouth-watering scent of sweet cake batter and a hint of coconut. These bath macarons dissolve in your tub, releasing a sugary aroma that creates a decadent, cloud-like atmosphere. Perfect for treating yourself to a bath full of sweetness and relaxation, these macaron-inspired treats bring a touch of playful luxury to your self-care routine.
Expert Notes:
"Imagine tossing a macaron birthday cake cookie and it melting into a moisturizing bath soak experience. It's novel and fun, reminiscent of bakeries in Paris.
The ingredients are unique, they're filled with what looks like quality butters and oils.
The packaging was cute and playful. Inside you will find a beautiful eco-friendly tissue. I like the way it slowly melted into the bath, a little different than a bath bomb.
These are made with love. I think it would be great for many different kinds of gifts. It brings playfulness and sass to my bath!" - Marie Karla, @healthandbeautycoach_
"Love these fun natural scented bath bombs! Super impressed with the smell and how well they work!" - Brianna Salerno, @blessedholisticlife
"Lovely scent, great formula. My skin was so soft after my bath. Gorgeous product that would make an incredible gift. I love how many macarons come in each box. They are pretty enough to eat!" - Brittany Beaver, @thepaleodietitian
A great bath soak is a relaxing opportunity to nourish your skin, ease tension, and support overall wellness. This year’s top clean formulas proved that you don’t need synthetic fragrances or harsh foaming agents to create a spa-like experience at home.
That said, self-care doesn’t stop in the bath. Clean beauty has also redefined eye color products, proving that rich pigments and long wear can be achieved without questionable additives. Next, we reviewed the best clean eye color products of 2025, highlighting the top-performing formulas for vibrant, skin-safe makeup.
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