Wrapped With Intention: Why We Use Biolefin for Our Bath Bombs
by Tamara Neale
At The Hobbyist, every detail is considered — from the way we handcraft each bath bomb in small batches here in Tofino, to the way we wrap and protect them before they reach your home. For us, packaging is part of the story, and we want it to reflect the same values as what’s inside.
It’s What’s Inside That Counts
Our bath bombs are made simply and intentionally with plant-powered, ocean-safe ingredients:
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Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and citric acid for that perfect fizz
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Simmondsia chinensis (organic jojoba) oil infused with Calendula officinalis (organic calendula) petals and flowers
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Witch hazel infused with locally foraged Achillea millefolium (yarrow) and Rosa nutkana (Nootka rose)
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Scented with our custom coastal blends of pure essential oils
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Colored with ocean-safe, water-soluble pigments
Every bomb is free from preservatives and made in small batches, with care and intention.
Why We Wrap in Biolefin™
To protect each bath bomb until you’re ready to enjoy it, we use 70-gauge Biolefin™ shrink film — a biodegradable, compostable alternative to conventional plastic.
Biolefin™ offers the same clarity and strength as traditional shrink wrap, but with a meaningful difference: once discarded, natural processes like oxygen, light, and microbial activity break it down into biomass, water, and carbon dioxide — without leaving behind harmful microplastics. Unlike plastics that linger for hundreds of years, Biolefin™ is designed to decompose within just a few.
A Thoughtful Balance
We chose the 70-gauge version because it strikes the perfect balance: strong enough to keep each bath bomb safe during curing, storage, and shipping, yet minimal and light to avoid unnecessary waste.
From Our Hands to Yours
When you unwrap one of our bath bombs, you’re not peeling away a piece of single-use plastic destined to sit in a landfill for generations. You’re opening something that has been mindfully considered from start to finish — simple, botanical ingredients inside, and eco-conscious wrapping outside.
From Tofino to your tub, every bath bomb is wrapped with intention — for you, and for the earth.