Why Do Some Products Turn Brown? Don’t Worry—It’s Just Vanilla Magic!

Jan 7

At Urban Bubbles, we love creating products that smell just as good as they look. One of the superstar ingredients in many of our most-loved fragrances is vanilla, known for its warm, sweet, and comforting aroma.

Recently, we’ve had some questions about why products with vanilla can change color over time, sometimes turning from a slight tint to a full-on brown hue. Those questions got me thinking—it’s the perfect topic for a blog! I wanted to share some insight to clear up any concerns and help you feel confident and excited about your Urban Bubbles goodies.

What Causes This?

Vanilla contains a natural compound called vanillin, which can react with other ingredients in bath and body products. This reaction is completely normal and often results in a color change, especially in lighter-colored items like bath bombs, bubble scoops, or shower steamers.

To help prevent this, we use a vanilla stabilizer in our products. While stabilizers work well most of the time, they’re not always foolproof—especially with higher levels of vanillin or over longer periods.

Here’s the Good News:

The color change is completely natural and safe.
It doesn’t affect the product’s quality, scent, or performance. Your bath will still be as bubbly, relaxing, and enjoyable as ever.

Is It Safe to Use?

Absolutely! Whether your product has stayed the same or developed a richer hue, it’s still 100% safe and fabulous. The only thing changing is the color—everything else remains as delightful as the day you got it.

Why We Use Vanilla

We love vanilla not just for its scent but for the experience it creates. Its warm, cozy aroma adds a special touch to bath time, and we believe that little quirks like discoloration are a small price to pay for such an incredible ingredient.

Why This Blog?

Your questions inspired me to write this post because I want every Urban Bubbles customer to feel informed and confident about what goes into our products. While we do our best to minimize color changes, sometimes vanilla’s personality shines through! Now you know—it’s just vanilla showing off!

A Quick Tip

If you prefer products without vanillin, check out our other fragrances that don’t contain this playful ingredient. But trust us—vanilla is always worth it!

Questions or Concerns?

We’re here to help! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. At Urban Bubbles, your satisfaction is our top priority, and we’re always happy to make your bath time extra special.

Thanks for trusting us to bring joy to your self-care routine. Stay bubbly!