DIY Bath Salts Recipe (Just 3 Main Ingredients)

Looking to add a little extra relaxation to your bath time routine? Indulge in a spa-like experience from the comfort of your home with these DIY bath salts. Combining therapeutic Epsom salts, sea salt, and bicarbonate of soda with essential oils, this simple blend offers the perfect remedy for aches, pains, and stress.

Why This Recipe Works

This bath salt formula pairs magnesium-rich Epsom salts and sea salt to boost circulation and relieve tired muscles with soothing bicarbonate of soda to balance skin pH and reduce irritation. Customized with pure essential oils, it transforms an ordinary bath into a soothing, restorative aromatherapy soak.

Ingredients

Phase A (Main Salt Base)

56g Epsom Salts

28g Sea Salt

14g Bicarbonate of Soda

Phase B (Select 1 Essential Oil Blend)

Option 1 (Relaxing): 1g Lavender + 1g Bergamot

Option 2 (Energising): 1g Peppermint + 1g Eucalyptus

Option 3 (Uplifting): 1g Lemon + 1g Orange

Instructions

Phase A

Combine the bicarbonate of soda, sea salt, and Epsom salts into a clean mixing container.

Stir thoroughly until the salts and powder are evenly distributed.

Phase B & Storage

Add your selected essential oil combination into the salt mixture.

Stir continuously while breaking up any small clumps to ensure oil dispersion.

Transfer to an airtight jar and store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.

What Are the Key Ingredients in These Bath Salts?

Each mineral ingredient selected provides specific body-soothing and therapeutic benefits during your soak:

Epsom Salts: Helps reduce joint pain, relieves muscle cramps, assists in removing skin toxins, and relieves stress.

Sea Salt: Boosts skin circulation, soothes joint discomfort, and calms minor skin irritations.

Bicarbonate of Soda: Features gentle alkaline properties that repair, soften, and soothe irritated skin.

FAQs About This DIY Bath Salt Recipe

Q: How much bath salt should I use per bath?
A: Dissolve around 1/4 to 1/2 cup of bath salts under running warm water for a relaxing 15–20 minute soak.

Q: Why do I need to break up clumps when adding essential oils?
A: Drops of oil can cause fine salt particles and bicarbonate of soda to cluster. Stirring vigorously ensures the essential oils coat all salt grains evenly for consistent fragrance release.

Q: How long will these bath salts stay fresh?
A: Stored in an airtight glass jar away from moisture and humidity, these bath salts will easily retain their fragrance and potency for up to 12 months.

Shop the Ingredients

Treating yourself or someone special to a soothing bath salt blend is quick, affordable, and deeply pampering. Refined Naturals stocks pure Epsom salts, sea salts, bicarbonate of soda, and 100% pure essential oils for all your DIY bath creations.