The 15 best bath bombs to add to your self-care routine this autumn

Hardly anyone can deny that taking a bubble bath with one of the best bath bombs can vastly improve your mood. After all, it's incredibly relaxing, especially after a particularly stressful day. What better way to finish off the workday than to lounge around in a steaming hot body of water to pamper yourself? We'd also recommend throwing in a splash of colour and excitement in the mix.

And that's where bath bombs come in. They come in all shapes and sizes, with some focusing on making you feel luxurious while others focus on the ethical formulations that are kind to dry and sensitive skin by only including organic, cruelty-free, vegan and natural ingredients, including bicarbonate of soda, shea butter, bath salts such as epsom salt and essential oils such as coconut oil.

However, bath bombs are not just for decoration or pure indulgence, although, let's be honest, that alone is enough to convince us. Some also add emollients and softeners to your bath's water that serve as a fizzy and fun moisturiser leaving your skin feeling soft, silky and supple. Some will also have really effective cleansing properties. Some will have more energising properties over relaxation, and while they may create an atmosphere, they can be gentle and soothing on the muscles.

Although scent on skincare can have a bad rep, the fragrances on bath bombs can carry some serious aromatherapy benefits. Bath bomb aromas are the type to linger on skin for hours on end, so it's best to opt for citrusy scents in the morning for energising aromatherapy, which are known for waking up tired skin and sleepy minds. For evening time, calming scents like lavender are more popular to help you relax and prep your body for a smooth drift into a deep sleep.

Best bath bombs at a glance:

1. Best bath bomb for relaxation: OUAI Chill Pills Bath Bombs, £25, LookFantastic
2. Best bath bomb for dry skin: Pink Grapefruit Fragranced Bath Bubble, £1.50, The Body Shop
3. Best CBD bath bomb: Vitality CBD Bath Bomb, £10, GreenBox
4. Best bath bomb for autumn: Vanilla Pumpkin Fragranced Bath Bomb, £5, The Body Shop

In fact, practically all bath bombs contain sodium bicarbonate and citric acid. The fusion of these two ingredients not only help create the fizzing sensation that we've come to know and love, but they also clean and repair skin and are even known for strengthening blood vessels. In other words, they're pretty darn great if you want healthier and more youthful-looking skin.

Of course, that also means that you can always make your own bath bombs using just a few dry ingredients, a mixing bowl and a set of moulds – it's actually fairly simple. Creating personalised homemade bath bombs is definitely a great DIY activity for an autumn weekend too.  But if you want to reap skincare benefits and truly enjoy your bathing experience, then it might be something that you want to leave to the professionals. 

But figure out which of the best bath bombs you should buy isn't exactly the most stress-free activity, especially if you take into account the hundreds of options that are out there. To help you pick, we've put together a list of all the best ones to fit every budget and preference. Hurry up before the bath gets too cold!

For more shoppable beauty content from Glamour UK Commerce Writer Denise Primbet, follow her on Twitter @deniseprimbet and Instagram @deniseprimbet.

Here are the best bath bombs to spice up your bath time, one fizz at a time...