This rejuvenating recipe for Peppermint Bath Salts is an easy and fun DIY. It's a natural and homemade gift for friends and loved ones or yourself.
We love homemade beauty products like Sugar Scrubs and this DIY Peppermint Foot Soak! We also have an incredibly relaxing recipe for Lavender Bath Salts.
This recipe for rejuvenating Peppermint Bath Salts is a great, homemade gift for your friends or loved ones {or yourself}. It requires only a few ingredients and can be made in less than 10 minutes!
You can use food coloring for a layered effect or go natural. DIY Beauty products are the best! Natural and inexpensive!
Peppermint is so refreshing and makes a perfect gift during the holidays!
Have you tried making a sugar scrub? They're the perfect skin exfoliator!
Materials Needed
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Epsom Salt
Sea Salt or Coarse Kosher Salt
Baking soda
Peppermint essential oil
Food coloring {optional - we used red}
Pretty jars
Ribbon or Twine if it's a gift
How to Make A Recipe for Peppermint Bath Salts
2 cups Epsom salt
½ cup sea or Kosher salt
½ cup baking soda
15-20 drops peppermint oil
4-8 drops food coloring {optional - we used red}
If you want a more natural food coloring, this is a good option.
Step one -Mix Ingredients
Combine Epsom salt, sea or Kosher salt, and baking soda in a large bowl.
Step two - Add Peppermint Oil
Add peppermint oil and stir or whisk to distribute evenly. We use about 15 drops of peppermint oil. You can add more or less, depending on your preference.
Yields 3 Cups/Jars.
Tips for Success
- Coloring Your Bath Salts: The food coloring to create the colored layers is optional, so leave it out if you have any concerns.
- Yield: This recipe makes about 3 cups. Depending on how you plan on using or gifting it, you can divide it into three containers or keep it in one.
- Reader Tips: Angel, one of my readers,, has a great idea: Use Pink Himalayan Salt instead of food coloring. Brilliant! Another reader suggests adding red (or whatever color) sprinkles for a festive touch!
Is It Okay to Use Peppermint in Your Bath Products?
Yes, it is absolutely okay to use peppermint in bath products like bath salts.
The Peppermint essential oil used in Peppermint Bath Salts is often found to eliminate harmful bacteria, relieve muscle spasms, disinfect and soothe inflamed skin, as well as release muscle tension. It's also great for headaches and clearing your sinuses.
What Are the Benefits of Using Bath Salts?
Bath salts have multiple benefits. They can be deeply relaxing, therapeutic, and restorative for the soul, as well as providing relief from tension and stress.
The salts can also draw impurities from your skin to help with detoxification.
How to Use Baths Salts
For best results, fill your tub with water and then take a handful or two of bath salts (½ - 1 cup) and pour them into the bathwater by holding your hand under the running faucet.
This allows your bath salts to fall with the water into the tub and release their fragrance to gain the full aromatherapeutic effect.
How to Make Bath Salts for Gifts
Most of my friends received a pretty little jar of these salts for Christmas, but they are good year-round when you need a relaxing and refreshing bath. This recipe is all-natural {minus the food coloring}, so it should be used fairly soon after making it.
These cute little jars are from Michael's, but we have seen ones at Target as well. You could also use these mason jars. Any of these would work well for gifts.
FREE Printable Tags
If you are planning on gifting your Peppermint Bath Salts, here are some handy printable tags. Attach them with a piece of ribbon or baker's twine, and you're all set!
Updated with Printable Tags August 2018
Click here for your Peppermint Bath Salt Tags.
DIY Peppermint Bath Salts
This rejuvenating recipe for peppermint bath salts is an easy and fun DIY! A natural and homemade gift for friends and loved ones or yourself.
Materials
- 2 cups Epsom salt
- ½ cup sea or Kosher salt
- ½ cup baking soda
- 15-20 drops peppermint oil
- 4-8 drops food coloring {optional – we used red}
- Container
Tools
- Bowl and spoon. Plus a container to keep it in.
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine Epsom salt, sea or Kosher salt, and baking soda.
- Add in peppermint oil and stir or whisk to distribute evenly. We use about 15 drops of peppermint oil. Add more or less depending on your preference.
Notes
If you want colored layers, take half of the mixture and place a few drops of food coloring in it or use Pink Himalayan salt and alternate the two mixtures when putting it in your jar for a layered look.
You can learn more about the benefits of Epsom Salt, such as stress relief and elimination of toxins.
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Deb says
Hi. I am a start-up gift basketeer. The bath salts and sugar scrubs sound great and I can't wait to try out the recipes. I would like to include them in gift baskets I sell. What advice do you have regarding any steps I should take before selling these items?
Erin says
I would make sure your customers know how to use them and their shelf life. I have a sugar scrub book you can find here: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Homemade-Sugar-Scrubs-Exfoliate-ebook/dp/B075ZJ3PQ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537208127&sr=8-1&keywords=sugar+scrubs+erin+henry
It has all the information you need to make and store as well as their benefits.
Annette says
I’m wondering how much does one batch make?
Erin says
Hi Annette, this recipe makes about 3 cups of finished product, so I put it in 3 one-cup jars. However, you could put all of it in one or divide it up. Enjoy!
Lori says
I was excited to try this out! I just made some intending it to be part of a Valentines gift. Unfortunately the red food colouring for some reason turned black!! I'm fairly disappointed, as the red in the photos looks so cute, but I hope it still works nevertheless.
Any suggestions on brand(s) that may prevent this problem? I assume the colouring I bought is no good.
Thanks!
Erin says
Oh, no, Lori! I've never seen that happen. For this recipe, I used a basic gel food coloring. I also like this vegetable based food coloring http://amzn.to/2ESoRzM.
Cris byrd says
I made this and i think the food coloring made it to hard. Any suggestions on how to keep it soft?
Erin says
Since these are bath salts, they stay on the drier side. They dissolve when added to water in the bath.
jennifer says
Hello! Any chance of getting printable labels for the peppermint bath salts? I would greatly appreciate it.
Erin says
I'll add that to my list next year, Jennifer! It's a great idea!
Amalia says
Is there any chance that the food coloring will stain the tub?
Erin says
Good question, Amalla. I have never had an issue, it washed right down. However, just to be safe, I would test a small section in your tub to be sure. Also, the food coloring isn't necessary, so you could always leave it out.
Mary Jernigan says
How much do you use at a time? 1 tsp? 1/2 cup??
Erin says
Great question, Mary. Depending on how big and how deep you fill your tub, 1/2 - 1 cup would do the trick! Enjoy your DIY! Cheers.
Jelica says
I love how simple this is! And pretty too. Going to try this one. Pinning!
Erin says
Ahh, thanks, Jelica! Thanks for coming by and you so sweet to also give it a pin! It is so simple and pretty!
Jennifer Thom says
A Beautiful and Thoughtful Gift!
Erin says
Thanks, Jenny! You're beautiful for stopping by and taking a look!
Tori says
I cannot wait to try this! I love my peppermint essential oil and this is sure to be awesome! I may give it as a Valentine's Gift to the teachers 🙂 Found you on Titus 2 Tuesdays! So glad I did!
Erin says
Yeah! I'm sure you'll love it...and it would certainly make a great gift for the teachers! Thanks for popping by!
Rebecca says
This looks so refreshing and relaxing. I love the smell of peppermint and this would make an awesome gift for a tired mom or even a grandma like me !!! Thanks for sharing.
Erin says
You're so right - any mom for grandma would love this! I appreciate you coming by!
Megan says
This is such a pretty little gift, and something quite useful! I've not read about Epsom salts and detoxifying, but I will be now! Thanks for sharing this with us at Merry Monday! Pinned and tweeted!
Erin says
I appreciate the pin and tweet, Megan! This pretty DIY makes a great gift.
Lauren says
This is great! Perfect for gifting too.
Erin says
Yes, it's a perfect little gift. Handmade and cute! Thanks for visiting, Lauren!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
Erin, I take a hot bath every night and I love to add a bath bomb or bath salts. I have APS and my legs take the brunt of it, so a hot bath helps with the pain and the salts help with muscle ache and detox. This is the perfect recipe for a perfect bath! Pinning, thanks for the recipe, I'm really excited to try it.
Erin says
I agree, Nikki! Perfect recipe for a perfect bath. I take Epsom salt bath to relax and unwind at night - the peppermint is a nice addition. Thanks for stopping by!
Courtney J says
What a beautiful gift this would make!Thanks for posting; I'm definitely going to give this a try.
Erin says
Thanks, Courtney! My friends all love it! Let me know how yours turns out!