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    Home » DIY Projects

    DIY Bath Salts with Herbs and Essential Oils

    October 11, 2022 by Patti Estep 15 Comments

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    Mason jar layered with bath salts and herbs and a small muslin bag.
    Jar of herbal bath salts over the supplies including salts essential oils and different herbs.

    This tutorial will show you how to make bath salts with Epsom salts, herbs, and essential oils. The result is layers of herbs and fragrant bath salts in a glass jar for a beautiful gift presentation.

    Mason jar of bath salts and layers of herbs with a raffia ribbon and instruction tag.

    Making bath salts is a fun and easy craft, and makes a great gift for any time of year.  This project starts with Epsom salts and essential oils. Then you add layers of dried herbs for added beauty and relaxation. Best of all, it looks so pretty in the jar.

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    bowls of herbs and bath salts, bottles of essential oils and different sizes of mason jars and other jarbs.

    The materials for this project include Epsom salts, which have long been used to soothe achy joints and sore muscles. Layered with herbs like lavender, known for relaxation, calendula, and rose petals to soften skin, this "salon in a jar," is as wonderful to look at, as it is to use in the tub. 

    Note: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have any concerns about using these materials please check with your doctor first.

    Ingredients

    • Epsom Salts (aka magnesium sulfate)
    • Lavender Essential Oil
    • Lavender
    • Calendula
    • Peppermint
    • Rose Petals
    • Muslin Bags
    Epsom salts and essential oils are said to work wonders in the bath.

    Making Homemade Bath Salts

    • Pour some of the Epsom salts into a jar. I used about 1 cup to this pint-sized mason jar.  
    • Next, add 20 drops of lavender essential oil and stir.
    • Followed by 1/2 cup of rose petals, lavender, calendula flowers, and 1/4 cup of peppermint.
    • Add a little drawstring muslin bag on top.
    Layers of herbs and salts with a tea bag on top in a pint mason jar with scattered rosebuds and lavender around it.

    Herbs for Bath Salts

    In this recipe, I'm using calendula for its sunny yellow look and skin softening abilities, lavender, rose petals, and peppermint for a little lift. You can layer the herbs in any order you want. Increase or decrease the amounts. Add or subtract the herbs. Other choices are rosemary, lemon balm, chamomile, and sage.

    Essential Oils for Bath Salts

    The most commonly used oil is lavender essential oil known for promoting relaxation and easing tension.

    However, you should feel free to use whatever scents you love in this recipe. Perhaps you are not looking for a relaxing bath but an uplifting bath. Try lemongrass, eucalyptus, sweet orange, or grapefruit essential oils. Or try making a blend of two or more.

    A fancy weck jar with a rubber seal storing the bath salts and herb layers.

    Use a pretty Weck jar like this one instead of the mason jar. Honestly, you can use any kind of jar. Maybe you have been saving glass jars from salsa or pickles to recycle. They would work well too. You could cover the lids with fabric or spray paint them to disguise their original purpose.

    Herbal bath salts in a pint mason jar with scattered dried rosebud and lavender on the table.

    Free Printable:

    herbal-bath-salts-tag-image

     Click on the image above for a pdf sheet of the tag to use as a label for your salts.

    Homemade gifts are some of the best ways to thank those you love during the holidays, and really any time of year.

    Making herbal bath salts, like this one in a jar, has the added bonus of looking pretty all on its own. Perfect for anyone on your list who loves soaking in a hot bath. However, even if someone is more of a shower person, I think they would love to display the jar as part of their bathroom decor.

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    Weck jar with layers of herbs and bath salts scented with essential oil.
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    Bath Salt Recipe

    Layer salts with essential oils and dried herbs for a beautiful look to your bath and a special gifts for friends.
    Active Time30 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Flower Crafts/Decor
    Yield: 1
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $10

    Equipment

    • Spoon

    Materials

    • Epsom Salts
    • Lavender Essential Oil
    • Lavender
    • Calendula
    • Peppermint
    • Rose Petals
    • Muslin Bags
    • Glass Jar

    Instructions

    • Pour some of the Epsom salts into a jar. I used about 1 cup to this pint-sized mason jar.
    • Next, add 20 drops of lavender essential oil and stir.
    • Followed by 1/2 cup of rose petals, lavender, calendula flowers, and 1/4 cup of peppermint.
    • Add a little drawstring muslin bag on top.
    • Print out the instruction card and tie it to the rim of the jar.

    Notes

    You can use different kinds of herbs and essential oils to suit your preference.
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Maggie

      November 11, 2019 at 8:03 pm

      This looks lovely but am I missing the carrier oil used? Coconut, almond, grapeseed, etc.? My skin has always had a bad reaction using essential oils in a bath without a carrier oil and I have never seen a recipe without one. Why does this one not need it, is there something is this recipe that makes it unnecessary? Thanks so much for clarifying!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        November 12, 2019 at 6:57 am

        Maggie, normally you need a carrier oil to mix with essential oils before applying them to the skin. However, in this case, you are mixing them in with Epsom salts. Then the salts and natural herbs are added to the bath. It's not very different than buying scented bath salts. You probably could add a little bit of coconut oil to the mix, though some people don't like the film that oil leaves in the tub. That being said it could be that you are sensitive to the oils so do what is best for you. 

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    2. Beth Bower

      February 08, 2019 at 7:52 pm

      I can't wait to do these! We are on QUITE a budget so this will be a great gift to give! Thank you for your ideas!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        February 09, 2019 at 7:01 am

        They make great gifts Beth. Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Kacey

      November 30, 2017 at 2:02 pm

      Love this! How long will the jars stay good for?

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        December 01, 2017 at 7:56 am

        Hi Kacey,

        The essential oils and herbs will fade a bit over time but they should last for several months.

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    4. Shellie Wilson

      February 19, 2017 at 9:14 pm

      I love the use of herbs in the recipe, thanks for sharing

      Reply
    5. Pale Blue Corner

      November 17, 2016 at 4:20 am

      What a great gift idea, thanks for it!
      Cheers,
      Emese

      Reply
    6. Theresa @DearCreatives

      November 14, 2016 at 11:47 pm

      Love the Week Jars. I need to try this. Thanks for joining us at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Shared.

      Reply
    7. Cristina at Ava's Alphabet

      November 12, 2016 at 11:10 pm

      Gorgeous! What an elegant and pampering gift! Pinned and sharing. Thank you for linking up at Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party this week. We hope to see you back again starting Sunday at 12 EST.

      Reply
    8. Lisa Silfwerbrand

      November 11, 2016 at 11:37 am

      This look heavenly Patti! I love using herbs in the bath... they are always so calming and smell wonderful <3 Thank you for linking your recipe up to the Inspiration Galore Project Party last week. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely weekend.

      Reply
    9. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood

      November 08, 2016 at 7:12 pm

      Thanks for this - I've bee looking into essential oils more lately and this is such a great idea! Thank you for sharing at the Share the Wealth Sunday party - we hope to see you again soon!

      Reply
      • Sheila

        December 31, 2017 at 10:34 pm

        I love these oils and homemade ideas for me and gifts

        Reply
    10. Rebeckah

      November 06, 2016 at 4:49 pm

      I love this so much!

      Reply
    11. creativejewishmom/sara

      November 06, 2016 at 1:10 am

      Love it, and a great gift! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

      Reply

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