My personal mission in life is to boldly expand Black women’s awareness of the power they have to transform themselves. Yet, as a clinician and advocate for mental health, I also recognize that influential transformation must start first and foremost with myself. Making this vision a reality includes intentional moments of rest, pleasure, and self-preservation in order to create a life of ease. It relies on self-care, which is the ultimate form of self-compassion, so I can allow myself to show up as my best self in every area of my life.
One of my favorite ways of indulging in self-care is bubble baths. I’ll take them morning or night — bubble baths as self-care, and wellness in general, should be adaptable. And while I’m not new to bubble baths, one Christmas holiday a friend of mine bought me a bottle of Dr. Teal’s Eucalyptus and Spearmint Epsom Bath Foam. This product changed the entire trajectory of how I spend my bath time.
I quickly became a fan, and have since been on a personal life mission to acquire my own Dr. Teal’s collection. To date, I’ve tried 15 Dr. Teal’s products and have many opinions on which are the best. Dr. Teal’s has a devoted following of bath lovers, but if you’re new to the line, it can be overwhelming to figure out which to choose.
So without further ado, here are the 15 top products from Dr. Teal’s, ranked and reviewed:
1. Clarify & Smooth Foaming Bath with Pure Epsom
This product will instantly fill the room with some of the most beautiful scents you’ll ever smell. As soon as I poured the liquid into my bath, I said out loud, “This smells like love.” It’s sweet, fresh, and fruity. It also bubbles up really well and feels like a liquid massage on my body. It’s my absolute favorite of the Dr. Teal’s bubble baths.
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2. Eucalyptus & Spearmint Epsom Bath Foam
Since this was the very first Dr. Teal’s product I received as a gift, I — for a while — I compared all products to this one. The blend of eucalyptus and spearmint gives me the ultimate spa feel, and I prefer to bathe in it when I’m feel especially stuffy. Not only does it relax my joints, but it also clears nasal congestion (which are reoccurring for me).
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3. Restore & Replenish Pink Himalayan Foaming Bath
The combination of steaming water and the Pink Himalayan salt bought a comfort to my body that I hadn’t yet experienced from the other bath oils. The smell is also mildly sweet and citrusy. For this product, I recommend making the water just a little hotter than your normal soaks.
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4. Soften & Moisturize Foaming Bubble Bath
The combination of shea butter and almond oil makes for a great, fragrant bubble bath. Like many of the other products, this one also left my skin feeling soft and smooth. What stands out about this product is that it also makes me feel like I’m using oil on my body. When I get out of the bath, my skin feels luxurious and opulent — no post-bath moisturizer required.
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5. Melatonin Sleep Soak with Essential Oil Blend Foaming Bath
This one, hands down, has changed the way that I sleep at night. It doesn’t foam up as much as the other products, but foam is not the magic ingredient anyway. It’s the melatonin, which does exactly what it is supposed to do. I can attest to feeling more relaxed and ready to drift off to bed after this bath. If you do want the extra bubbles, I recommend mixing it with the Soothe & Sleep with Lavender Foaming Bath.
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6. Soothe & Sleep with Lavender Foaming Bath
The Soothe & Sleep is the perfect addition to a nighttime ritual as it gives you all the calming properties of lavender through a relaxing soak and the power of aromatherapy. Whenever I’m feeling a little stress, I find myself gravitating towards adding Soothe & Sleep in my bath. It works as a standalone scent but it can also be with other Dr. Teal’s products.
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7. Nourish & Protect Coconut Oil Foaming Bath
This did wonders for my skin in the dry winter air. It has a powerful but not overwhelming coconut oil scent that stays on your body hours after leaving the bathtub. Post-bath, it left my skin feeling really soft. It’s one of my ‘go-to’ of this brand.
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8. Calm Your Mind with Ashwagandha & Essential Oils Epsom Soak
You ever take a bath, and the smell still lingers in the bathroom? That’s what happens with this product. The whole experience — from getting in the bath to getting out — is a complete mood booster. I step out of that bath feeling and smelling like bottled up joy.
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9. Soothe & Comfort Pure Epsom Salt Soak
Oats, which are known to be moisturizing and calming for dry, sensitive, and easily inflamed skin, are the ingredients to look out for during dryer winter months. When I feel my skin get dry, I turn to this product. It’s the oat-milk protein in this one for me. And as a newer product that I own, I could easily see this one becoming a top favorite.
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10. Black Elderberry Boost & Renew Foaming Bath
Now for the foam lovers who just want a traditional bubble bath, this product has become my go-to. Made with elderberry extracts, Epsom salts, and oils rich in antioxidants , this product has a great calming and relaxing scent for a complete destressing routine. Plus, there’s vitamin D and E, which are known to help make the skin glow.
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11. Calm & Serenity Foaming Bubble Bath with Rose Essential Oil
Every time I take a bath with this milky oil, I leave the tub feeling silky and hydrated. With the rose essential oil, this product is another mood booster that calms the senses. For people who don’t like bubbles and want more of a creamy feel to their bath, this one will do the trick. Plus, the oil makes for an aesthetically pleasing soak.
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12. Glow & Radiance with Vitamin C & Citrus Essential Oils Foaming Bath
This bath ignited my happy gene. I use this bubble bath primarily in the morning, as the Vitamin C and Citrus Oil sends off signals to my brain and gives me a great mood boost to start my day.
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13. Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed Oil Pure Epsom Salt
A friend told me to get this when she saw that I was building a full Dr. Teals collection — and wow am I glad I took her recommendation.
The first time I took a bath in it, I felt a full mind-body experience of sinking into a state of tranquil calm — two things that I strive for in every bath. With the way I quickly fell into a deep rest after using this, I would highly recommend this soaking solution as a part of any bedtime routine.
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14. Body Therapy Soak with Pure Epsom Salt
Sensitive noses and folks who prefer lighter fragrances will love this product for post-gym workouts, especially routines that have been heavy on the joints. I’ve found this one not to have much of a scent at all, as every time I’ve used it, I’ve combined it with other bath oils. However, if you’re looking to give your olfactory receptors a break, this is an ideal choice.
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15. Cool Vapor with Menthol, Camphor, and Spearmint Foaming Bath
After I took a bath in this one, I had deep memories of being a child and my mother rubbing vapor rub across my body whenever I was sick with a cold. While I prefer my baths to have more light-hearted spirited smells, you’ll enjoy this product if you are looking for something to help relieve and soothe your body while nursing a cold or allergies. The camphor and spearmint really open up your sinuses.
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Want to learn how to draw the ultimate bath? We talked to experts about the benefits of hot baths for tips on when to get into the tub and how hot it should be. And if you’re all for aromatherapy and customizing your baths, check out the types of essential oils that work best for sleep and teas you should drink before bed.
