How to Make Homemade Bath Salts

Today we are back with another do it yourself self-care staple, homemade bath salts! I’m a huge fan of taking a relaxing bath at the end of the day and why take a boring normal bath (???) when you can take the experience to a whole new level! — with scented candles, bubble bath, a glass of wine, and bath salts, of course!

Follow our tutorial below on how to mix up a soothing jar of your very own bath salts. And if baths aren’t really your thing, be sure to check out our Homemade Shower Steamer post for an idea on how to get that spa-like bath experience in the comfort of your shower!

My favorite thing about making these homemade bath salts is that they are super customizable with endless options of essential oil blends for whatever mood you’re feeling. They are fairly cheap to make (except the essential oils themselves can be expensive, but I know a lot of people keep some on hand) and they can also make a great DIY gift idea!

Firstly, let’s talk about what each of the ingredients are used for in your bath salt:

Epsom salt (also know as magnesium sulfate) is easily dissolved in water and is thought to relieve muscle tension and soothe sore muscles.

Sea salt contains a plethora of minerals that are good for replenishing your body.

Baking soda is used in bath salts to reduce skin irritation and is known to have detoxifying qualities. Baking soda also helps absorb essential oils to allow the bath salts‘ scent to last longer.

Fractionated coconut oil is used as a carrier oil to dilute your essential oils to make them safer to be used on your skin. Some essential oils are too concentrated and could cause skin irritation without the use of the carrier oil.

The essential oils are what give your bath salts the beautiful aroma! I would say the most common essential oils to use in bath salts are lavender, chamomile, and eucalyptus because these scents give off a relaxing and calming feeling. But you can totally use any oils that you would like! Citrus scents tend to be more invigorating and uplifting. Some essential oils even have therapeutic benefits that can be absorbed by your skin. I was in the autumn mood when I made these bath salts so I used a blend from Plant Therapy called Autumn Blooms, which is a mixture of oils that create a very floral, herbal, woodsy scent.

And there you have it, let’s get started!

DIY homemade bath salt supplies:

Epsom salt (1-1/2 cup)
Course sea salt (1/2 cup)
Baking soda (1/4 cup)
Fractionated coconut oil or other carrier oil (2 tablespoons)
Essential oils (any blend you would like — I used this Autumn Blooms blend)
Measuring cups/spoons
Glass container (I used these storage jars)

How to assemble your bath salt mixture:

Combine 1-1/2 cups epsom salt in a bowl with 1/2 cup sea salt and 1/4 cup baking soda. Stir mixture.

In a separate small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of the carrier oil of your choice (I used fractionated coconut oil) and 15 drops of your essential oil blend.

Now pour your oil mixture into your salt mixture and stir together thoroughly. Scoop the bath salts into a glass container for storage and your homemade bath salt is complete!

Pour a few scoops of the bath salts into your next bath, then sit back and relax! I like to combine bath salts with a bubble bath too for the ultimate relaxing & aesthetic bath experience.

Kevynn loves to lay in our bathroom when I’m having a bath. We even have a permanent dog bed that we leave in the room for her. So she had to sneak a peek at what was going on while I was shooting these photos! :P

I’m obsessed with these ribbed storage jars that I found on Amazon! As you know, I’m all about presentation and I love that these jars are functional but also make the bath salt a beautiful piece of decor sitting on my bathroom shelf.

I think a jar of bath salts would make such a cute and useful gift for someone you know who could use some self care!

If you try out this project yourself, I’d love to know what blend of essential oils you used. Did you go for something relaxing like a lavender blend? Or something autumnal for the season?

Hope you have a relaxing bath! Xo Rachael