DIY Bath Products: Relaxing Bath Salts & Fizzy Bath Bombs 🛁✨

Few things feel as soothing as a warm, fragrant bath. Adding bath salts or bath bombs can transform your soak into a spa-like ritual—relaxing your muscles, calming your mind, and softening your skin. The best part? You can make your own at home with simple, natural ingredients.

Why DIY Bath Products?

Homemade bath salts and bath bombs are:

• Natural – no harsh chemicals or artificial dyes
• Customizable – choose your favorite scents, colors, and skin-loving add-ins
• Affordable – make luxurious products for a fraction of store prices
• Perfect for gifts – thoughtful, handmade self-care treats

DIY Bath Salt Recipes

1. Lavender Relaxation Bath Salts 🌿

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Epsom salt
• ½ cup sea salt
• 10 drops lavender essential oil
• 1 tbsp dried lavender buds (optional)

Directions:

1. Mix salts together in a bowl.
2. Add lavender essential oil and stir well.
3. Mix in dried lavender buds.
4. Store in a glass jar and add ½–1 cup to warm bath water.

2. Citrus Energy Bath Salts 🍊🍋

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Epsom salt
• ½ cup pink Himalayan salt
• 5 drops orange essential oil
• 5 drops lemon essential oil
• 1 tsp grated orange or lemon zest (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine salts and essential oils.
2. Add zest for a fresh, uplifting boost.
3. Store in a jar and use as desired.

DIY Bath Bomb Recipe 💣

Fizzy Rose Bath Bombs 🌹

Ingredients:

• 1 cup baking soda
• ½ cup citric acid
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup Epsom salt
• 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
• 10–15 drops rose essential oil
• 1–2 tsp water (as needed)
• Optional: dried rose petals, mica powder for color

Directions:

1. Mix baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, and Epsom salt in a large bowl.
2. Add coconut oil and essential oil, stirring until combined.
3. Slowly spritz with water (a little at a time) until the mixture holds when pressed.
4. Press mixture into bath bomb molds and let dry for 24 hours.
5. Store in an airtight container and drop one into your bath to watch it fizz.

Tips for DIY Bath Products

• Store in airtight containers to keep salts fresh and bath bombs fizzy.
• Always test essential oils on a small patch of skin first.
• For gifts, package in glass jars, kraft paper, or organza bags for a spa-like presentation.
• Mix and match scents (like eucalyptus + peppermint or lavender + chamomile) to create your own blends.

✨ With DIY bath salts and bath bombs, your bath transforms into a luxurious self-care ritual. Whether you need calming lavender, uplifting citrus, or a fizzy floral escape, these simple recipes bring spa magic right to your home.