This bath salt recipe made with dried herbs is easier to make than you think. Perfect to add to a hot bath after a long day, it’s a great way to unwind when you need to destress.

DIY Bath Salts Recipe With Lavender And Rosemary

Bath Salt Recipe With Dried Herbs

There are many different ways you can alleviate pain in sore muscles. However, I find a bit of warm water and coarse sea salt go a long way. Here’s a great recipe to follow, using ingredients available at most grocery stores, that you can put together in minutes.

Yields: 2 cups

DIY Irish Bath Salts Ingredients

1 cup Epson salt
1/2 cup coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
1/4 cup baking soda
15 drops rosemary essential oil
10 drops lemongrass essential oil
5 drops rose geranium essential oil
5 drops lavender essential oil
2 Tablespoons dried rose buds
2 Tablespoons dried lavender buds

Directions For DIY Bath Salts

In a large bowl, combine the Epson salt, coarse salt, and baking soda with a whisk Add all of the essential oils and whisk again to distribute the oils.

Add the rose and lavender buds and stir well. Transfer to an airtight container and store for up to six months.

Tips and Variations

If you cannot find dried rose and lavender buds, you can substitute rose petals and lavender flowers.
Similarly, in a pinch, you can also break apart your favorite tea bags and incorporate the mixtures as well.
Store excess in a sealed mason jar or glass jar.
There are so many different combinations you can make when it comes to lavender bath salts. It’s important to always include a carrier oil when combining your favorite scents.
Be mindful of your personal skin conditions when adding your bath soak to your hot water. Use a little bit at a time.
This combination makes a perfect Mother’s Day or Christmas gift. Homemade gifts are always welcome during the holiday season!
Consider adding chamomile flowers or mountain rose herbs.
You don’t have to use this DIY combo for a relaxing bath. You could apply it in a foot soak as well.

This homemade bath salt recipe will turn a good soak into a great one. Bath time will become a luxury and muscle aches will become a thing of the past. What an easy way to treat yourself. Personally, as a bath person, I love to treat myself using this herbal bath salt recipe.

DIY Bath Salts Recipe With Lavender And Rosemary

Yield: 2 cups

Materials

1 cup Epson salt
1/2 cup coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
1/4 cup baking soda
15 drops rosemary essential oil
10 drops lemongrass essential oil
5 drops rose geranium essential oil
5 drops lavender essential oil
2 Tablespoons dried rose buds
2 Tablespoons dried lavender buds

Instructions

Add the Epson salt, coarse salt and baking soda to a medium mixing bowl.
Whisk to combine.
Add all of the essential oils and whisk again to distribute the oils.
Add the rose and lavender buds and stir well.
Transfer to an airtight container and store up to six months.