After a long week the number one thing I love to do is soak in a bath. But not just a plain bath. I use these DIY Lavender Bath Salts. They are so simple to make, but first let’s talk about why you want to avoid store-bought bath salts.
Have you ever gone to the mall and stepped into one of those bath and body stores? They’re hard to resist. It can be fun to go through and test out all those bath and body products. But here’s the thing… most of them are full of toxic chemicals. Look at the ingredients list and and you’ll find a laundry list of ingredients you likely can’t even pronounce.
Ditch those chemicals and make your own DIY Lavender Bath Salts instead. It’s so easy – it takes just a few simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen or pantry.
DIY Lavender Bath Salts
About the Ingredients
- Lavender essential oil – helps to soothe skin and promotes relaxation, like you’ve been transported to a luxurious spa
- Carrier oil – helps to disperse essential oil evenly to bath and moisturizes skin
- Epsom salt – helps to deliver magnesium to the body through the skin and soothes tired muscles
Ingredients
- 2 cups Epsom salt
- 2 tbsp of your favorite carrier oil (sweet almond, jojoba, apricot kernel, olive oil)
- 10-15 drops Lavender essential oil (where to buy)
Directions
- In a medium-sized glass mixing bowl, add Epsom salt and carrier oil and mix well. Do not use plastic (the essential oils will absorb into the bowl).
- Add essential oils and mix again.
- Store in an airtight glass container.
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You said to use 1 cup … Would you use the same amount for children ( 5 yr old ) ?
I would do about 1/4 cup for a 5 year old child. You can also follow the directions on the Epson salt package for use on kids.
Please let us know how much to put in tub
1 cup
can you add some food coloring to make it a lavender color?
You could. I would opt for a natural food coloring so it doesn’t stain your tub or absorb into your skin. 🙂
Did you mix in crushed dried lavender ?
Yes, you can as an option. The Lavender essential oil provides the scent.
How much sea salt do I add? That is not listed on the ingredient list.
Sorry that was a typo. There is no sea salt in this recipe, just Epsom salt. I updated the recipe.
Thanks for the wonderful recipe! How much do I put in my bath? Thanks!
I’m new to learning about EO. Can this be used fke both baby/toddler & pregnant ladies?