Easy Homemade Bath Salts Recipe

This is an easy homemade bath salts recipe that can be made from common ingredients that you probably already have on hand.  

It’s great to make for yourself, but it’s also great for gifting.  Tied up with an appropriately colored ribbon and tag, it can be a thoughtful gift any time of year.    

It’s part of our blogger’s collaboration on Gifts From The Homestead. Scroll down to find links to many more recipes for gifts from your homestead!

Bath Salts Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 cup Epsom Salt (magnesium sulfate)
• 2 cups Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate)
• 2 tablespoons Ground Ginger
• 5 drops Essential Oil (choose your favorite)

Bath Salts Recipe Ingredients

Bath Salts Recipe Instructions For Making:

1. Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl – make sure the ginger is lump-free before adding to the mix. 
   

   Bath Salts Recipe Ingredients Before Mixing

2. Mix ingredients well making sure there are no lumps – getting rid of lumps can be the hardest part.
   

   Bath Salts Recipe After Mixing

3. Store in an airtight jar or package in a cellophane bag. Add an appropriately colored bow and tag to make a great gift any time! You can also add a few drops of liquid food coloring if more colorful bath salts are desired.
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   Bath Salts Can Be Stored In Any Airtight Container

    

Using Homemade Bath Salts:

1. Add 1/2 – 1 cup (for a normal size tub, more for larger tubs) to bath water and soak.  
2. This doesn’t have an overly heavy fragrance and really does help reduce aches and pains after soaking for 20 or 30 minutes. 

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