Bath salt is an ideal way to give yourself some relaxation while also supporting the health of your skin. Do you want to turn your bath into a true wellness experience? We have prepared three different recipes for you that you can easily try at home — treat yourself to a well-deserved moment of rest and care for your body.
Choose the soothing lavender, the energising citrus or the luxurious rose bath salt.
About this recipe
Three simple bath salt recipes put together by the Handymade team. Each blend consists of two phases — phase A (salts and dried flowers) and phase B (vegetable and essential oil) — and you mix it at home in a single bowl.
Soothing lavender salt helps release stress and prepares you for a peaceful sleep. Energising citrus salt is packed with the refreshing scent of orange, lemon and grapefruit, which awakens your senses. Luxurious rose salt, with the scent of roses and delicate petals, is an ideal choice for relaxing after a demanding day or as a romantic self-care ritual.
Key benefits
- Relaxation and well-being
Bath salt is an ideal way to give yourself some relaxation — it relaxes both body and mind after a demanding day.
- Support for skin health
The combination of natural salts and vegetable oils also nourishes the skin.
- Three scents to suit your mood
Soothing lavender for a peaceful sleep, energising citrus for hectic mornings and romantic rose for moments of pampering.
- Simple to make
You can easily try the recipes at home — just mix the ingredients in a bowl one by one.
- Fun, and a gift too
Making bath salt is a fun and relaxing activity; the finished salt or a DIY set also makes a lovely gift.
Product properties
Key ingredients in the recipe
All three recipes are based on natural salts, complemented by dried flowers and a small amount of vegetable and essential oil.
Epsom salt
Epsom salt (magnesium sulphate) is part of both the soothing lavender and the energising citrus blend — it makes up 23 % and 26 % of the batch respectively.
Himalayan salt
Coarse Himalayan salt makes up 70 % of the citrus blend; finely ground Himalayan salt is the base of the luxurious rose salt (60 %).
Sea salt
Coarse sea salt makes up 75 % of the soothing lavender blend; finely ground sea salt complements the rose salt (29 %).
Essential oil, lavender
The essential oil gives each blend its characteristic scent — lavender in the soothing salt, a blend of lemon, orange and grapefruit in the citrus one, and rose geranium in the rose salt.
Formulations (100 g)
The percentages of the individual ingredients relate to the total weight of the batch. With each formulation you will find a shopping list that recalculates the amounts for your chosen batch size automatically.
Soothing lavender salt
This salt helps release stress and prepares you for a peaceful sleep.
| Phase / ingredient | Content |
|---|---|
| Phase A — salts and dried flowers | |
| Sea salt, coarse | 75,00 % |
| Epsom salt | 23,00 % |
| Dried lavender flowers | 1,00 % |
| Phase B — oils | |
| Essential oil, lavender | 0,50 % |
| Almond oil, cold-pressed | 0,50 % |
Energising citrus salt
Start your day with a dose of energy and freshness! This citrus bath salt is packed with the refreshing scent of orange, lemon and grapefruit, which awakens your senses and gives you vitality. Thanks to the combination of Himalayan salt, Epsom salt and essential oils, it also nourishes the skin and relaxes the body. A perfect ritual for hectic mornings or when you need some extra stimulation.
| Phase / ingredient | Content |
|---|---|
| Phase A — salts and dried flowers | |
| Himalayan salt, coarse | 70,00 % |
| Epsom salt | 26,00 % |
| Dried orange and calendula flowers, dried orange peel | 3,00 % |
| Phase B — oils | |
| Blend of essential oils of lemon, orange and grapefruit | 0,50 % |
| Jojoba oil | 0,50 % |
Note: We do not currently stock dried orange flowers or dried orange peel.
Luxurious rose bath salt
Create a luxurious bath experience at home with this rose bath salt. The scent of roses, delicate petals and a blend of natural salts will care for your skin while relaxing both body and mind. This salt is an ideal choice for relaxing after a demanding day or as a romantic self-care ritual. Treat yourself to a moment of pampering that you deserve.
| Phase / ingredient | Content |
|---|---|
| Phase A — salts and dried flowers | |
| Himalayan salt, fine | 60,00 % |
| Sea salt, fine | 29,00 % |
| Baking soda | 5,00 % |
| Dried rose petals | 5,00 % |
| Phase B — oils | |
| Essential oil, rose geranium | 0,50 % |
| Apricot oil | 0,50 % |
Method
The method is the same for all three salts — only the ingredients differ.
Soothing lavender salt
- Mix the salts
Mix the sea salt and Epsom salt in a bowl.
Phase A - Add the dried flowers
Add the dried lavender and mix.
Phase A - Add the oils
Add the almond oil (or another vegetable oil) and the essential oil and mix well. If you mix by hand, we recommend using gloves.
Phase B - Storage
Store the finished salt closed in a glass jar in a dry place.
Energising citrus salt
- Mix the salts
Mix the Himalayan and Epsom salt in a bowl.
Phase A - Add the dried flowers
Add the dried flowers and mix well.
Phase A - Add the oils
Add the jojoba oil (or another vegetable oil) and the blend of essential oils and mix well. If you mix by hand, we recommend using gloves.
Phase B - Storage
Store the finished salt closed in a glass jar in a dry place.
Luxurious rose bath salt
- Mix the salts
Mix the Himalayan salt, sea salt and baking soda in a bowl.
Phase A - Add the dried flowers
Add the dried rose petals and mix well.
Phase A - Add the oils
Add the apricot oil (or another vegetable oil) and the essential oil and mix well. If you mix by hand, we recommend using gloves.
Phase B - Storage
Store the finished salt closed in a glass jar in a dry place.
How do you work out the amounts you need?
To work out the weight of each ingredient, simply decide on the batch size you want (e.g. 500 g) and use the percentages to calculate the amount of each ingredient:
- Amount = (total weight × percentage) / 100
For example, for a 500 g batch of the soothing lavender salt:
| Ingredient | Content | Formula | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea salt, coarse | 75,00 % | 500 × 75 / 100 | 375 g |
| Epsom salt | 23,00 % | 500 × 23 / 100 | 115 g |
| Dried lavender flowers | 1,00 % | 500 × 1 / 100 | 5 g |
| Essential oil, lavender | 0,50 % | 500 × 0,5 / 100 | 2,5 g |
| Almond oil | 0,50 % | 500 × 0,5 / 100 | 2,5 g |
Tip: You do not have to work it out by hand — the shopping list with each formulation recalculates the amounts for your chosen batch size automatically.
How to use
Add several tablespoons of salt to a warm bath, let it dissolve and relax. Store the finished salt closed in a glass jar in a dry place.
Ready-made creative sets
If you want to buy everything you need to make the salt at once or give a DIY gift set, you can choose from the following ready-made sets for making bath salts. Making bath salt is not only fun but also a relaxing activity. In this way, you will not only create a finished product, but you will also give the recipient a pleasant creative process.
Creative set Make your own BATH SALT Calendula
Frequently asked questions about the recipe
Practical questions about making and using homemade bath salt — dosage, storage and ingredient substitutions.
How much salt should I add to the bath?
Add several tablespoons of salt to a warm bath, let it dissolve and relax.
How should I store the finished salt?
Store the finished salt closed in a glass jar in a dry place. That will protect it from moisture.
Can I use a different vegetable oil?
Yes — you can replace the almond, jojoba and apricot oil in the recipes with another vegetable oil that you have at home.
How do I recalculate the formulation for a different batch size?
Decide on the batch size you want and use the formula amount = (total weight × percentage) / 100. The shopping list with each formulation also recalculates the amounts automatically.
Why use gloves when mixing?
If you mix the blend with essential oils by hand, we recommend using gloves.
Let yourself be inspired by these simple recipes and create your own ritual of well-being. You will find all the salts, dried flowers and essential oils from the recipes in the Handymade.sk range.
