I’ve always been a HUGE fan of baths… and the whole pretend-spa-at-home thing! I love setting aside a little “me time” in the form of a face mask, a hot bath and maybe a glass of wine? Today I’m excited to teach you a really simple recipe for an epsom salt bath soak.
When I started “cleaning up” my beauty (and household products) routine last year, it took time. Like, A LOT of time. I am still replacing products one at a time. I use the Think Dirty app to check how clean the products are that I see at the store (you can scan barcodes, which is nice), and I also use it to look up individual ingredients when I make my own recipes.
Anyway! This is a replacement for the popular epsom salt bath soak I used to buy, which was loaded with artificial fragrances. I like this recipe because there are SO few ingredients, and it smells incredible. I made two versions of scents, just for fun.
-Epsom salt (I got this giant bag. Be sure to get a brand where the only ingredient is Epsom salt.)
–baking soda (aluminum free)
-essential oils for scent (I used lavender, peppermint, fir needle, lemon and tea tree.
-glass or plastic containers
-cute measuring cups or scoops for each jar
Mix 4 cups epsom salt, 2 cups baking soda and 30 drops essential oils.
For my first batch, I used 20 drops lavender and 10 drops peppermint. It’s just the right amount of both and super refreshing! For the second batch, I mixed 10 drops each white fir, lemon and tea tree. It smells super fresh and clean.
Pour each batch into a jar, add a cute measuring cup, and it’s done. Easy peasy!
If you know me at all, you know I LOVE LABELING THINGS.
For this set I used paint in colors that somewhat represented the fragrances to me. I just painted straight onto the jar with acrylic paint. Later on when I want to repurpose this jar, it will scrub right off!
I wasted no time. I took a bath like 30 minutes after I took this photo…. Haha! These jars make amazing gifts too…. just replace it with a screw-top jar and add a cute ribbon.
xoxo! Elsie
I made this last month and it’s my new favorite thing!! Quick question: any tips for softening it up?? It’s completely solidified and I’ve been trying to chisel it apart with a knife to no avail. Any suggestions? I have the same glass jars as shown above.
I’d make it each time you need it. Doesn’t take long to mix.
Same some silica packets from something and put them in to keep the moisture out.
Making these today! How much of it do I use for a bath? 1 cup? 1/2 cup?
Hi! I would add around 1 cup to the bath. You can always add more or less, depending on your preference.
Hey there! Thank you for sharing this! I have a question.. a friend of mine suggest not putting essential oils into the bath salts because it loses it’s scent. Have you had any experience with this? I plan on making my own concoctions and selling them but I don’t want to waste all my oils if the aroma just goes away. TIA!
Seems really easy to do. And, definitely worth a try. Usually use bath crystals when I have the time to soak (usually it’s a quick shower, with a good sea salt soap). Will try your suggestion soon! Your bottles look very cute!
I seriously LOVE this for baths. It makes me feel like I am at a spa. I have even added some himalayan sea salts for an extra detox boost!
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Why add the baking soda?
awesome – thank you. I do bath mixes all the time but had not heard about that before.
And for those with no time for that wonderful bath this week..there is now an Epsom gel in a tube that is wonderful for aches and pains..find it at Walmart near the pharmacy.
Epsom salt soaks are my favorite thing to do at the end of a long day! Totally going to be making this soon!
Paige
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This would be so relaxing! http://www.likehanna.com
I made a ton of this for Christmas and gave them out as gifts! Mixed it with pink flower petals and Himalayan salt to give it some nice colour 🙂
I have been hearing about Epsom Salt baths everywhere. I know, I know…it’s a sign.
That’s awesome Jess. Me too! I have been working at this for about a year and a half and I still learn something new every single week.
xx- Elsie
Hey there!
Here’s a helpful article on some of the benefits- http://www.curejoy.com/content/benefits-baking-soda-for-skin/ xx- Elsie
Yay! I’m glad you enjoyed it Diana!
xx- Elsie
This looks amazing – I’ve been trying to take harmful chemicals out of my beauty routine too, so it’s nice to have easy recipes like this to turn to! I bet the lavender and peppermint sounds amazing, two of my favourite scents xx
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Love the painted labeling!
So cute!
Ahhh bath soak… i actually love everything that you can put in your bath really, bath bombs have my preference so far but since i have everything at home to try these bath soaks, i’m gonna give them a go!
Thanks Elsie! xo
Melodie
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