How to Make Bath Salts
Who doesn’t love a relaxing soak in the tub? Especially when you have luxurious, florally-fragrant bath bombs, cleansers, and salts on hand? I was determined to learn how to make bath salts. The results were even better than I imagined, and super affordable.
My sister-in-law is a diehard fan of “bath bombs,” beauty “smoothies,” and a plethora of other beauty indulgences. So, when her baby shower came around, I knew it was time to figure out how to make some homemade bath time goodies that were soothing for her and healthy for her baby.
My first attempt was an organic bath bomb. (Read more about how I finally came up with my bath bomb recipe.) Once this proved a bit of a challenge, I decided to hone in on my bath salts recipe. The results were better than expected. The trick was all in the ingredients.
What are bath salts?
Bath salts are a blend of soothing salts, flowers, herbs, and oil for tending to aching muscles and purging bodily toxins. Think of them as a holistic treatment for soreness and sickness.
For centuries and centuries, bath salts have been renowned for their healing remedies all over the world. They’ve been used to soothe, strengthen, and cleanse. Soaking in bath salts is also a great way to relax and improve wellbeing. Learning how to make bath salts is a cheap and easy way to stock up on beauty goodies, or to share them with others. Loving this bath salt recipe? Learn how to make homemade soap, the melt and pour method.
What are the advantages to making homemade bath salts?
On a practical level, one of the biggest advantages when learning to make bath salts is the saved costs. While many beauty items are marketed and sold as luxury items with a hefty pricetag, making them yourself is a much more accessible option and often better for you and for the environment. By the way, try out our sugar scrub recipe for another sustainable, affordable bath ritual treat.
Another advantage to making homemade bath salts is your ability to customize them according to your needs. If you are struggling with bone and joint pain, adding healing ingredients like eucalyptus can make a world of difference.
Do I need a bathtub to be able to enjoy bath salts?
Not necessarily! In my apartment, our bathtub is full of icky mold and residue, despite many attempts to get it cleaned out. I prefer to stick to taking showers in my space. However, you can enjoy a salt soak and all of its benefits in isolation, with the most popular option being a foot soak, once you learn how to make bath salts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup epsom salt
- 30 drops essential oils
- flowers (recommended: rose, lavender, chamomile)
- 1/3 cup himalayan salt
Instructions
1. Add your salts to a bowl.
2. Mix together your essential oil blend in a separate bowl.
3. Slowly mix together your wet ingredients with your dry ingredients.
4. Sprinkle in all desired flowers and herbs.
Tips for Making Homemade Bath Salts
Can I use any salt for my bath salts?
Yes! You can utilize table salt for bath salts, or any other salt for that matter. We suggest Epsom salt in this recipe, which is technically a compound of magnesium and sulfate, and benefits your skin and body.
What essential oils are best for bath salts?
Lavender and Eucalyptus prove to be the most popular options for bath salts. Other popular options are: chamomile, tea tree, sweet orange, jasmine, rose, peppermint, and lemongrass.
How much bath salt should I use?
Generally speaking, you can add one to two cups of bath salts to your bath.
How to Make Bath Salts
Looking for ways to add some natural goodness to your bathtime routine? Look no further! Here's how to make bath salts.
Instructions
- Add epsom salt and pink himalayan sea salt to your bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add essential oils to salt mixture. Stir thoroughly.
- Combine dried flower petals (optional).
- Add one to two scoops to bathtub or foot soak for added cleansing and rejuvenation.
