Learn how to make fizzing bath salts for ultimate relaxation and aromatherapy benefits. Fizzy bath powder can be a fun addition to kids bath time or can be used for calming before bedtime. This recipe is both simple to make and easy to use.
These fizzing bath salts are so fun to make and use. My kids love adding them to bathtime, and I love that they are getting aromatherapy benefits when using them.
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They are similar to most bath bomb recipes but even easier to make. My daughter loves to get involved with my DIYing, and this is one of her favorites to help with. I found some all-natural skin safe coloring to make these fizzing bath salts even more fun! Of course, her favorite is rainbow!
I love taking a hot bath, especially during wintertime. Since baths are few and far in between, I like to make the most of every bath. Haha. Adding in a scoop of fizzing bath salts is just the thing I need after a long day. OK, now I want to stop writing this post and get in the tub! 😉
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HOW TO MAKE FIZZING BATH SALTS
Similar to my simple bath bomb recipe, you will need baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salt, corn starch, and fractionated coconut oil. I am adding pink Himalayan salt to the list because I like to mix the two salts for added benefit, more on that later.
You have the option of using coloring, which is highly recommended if making these for kiddos. I promise they love it!
THINGS NEEDED TO MAKE FIZZING BATH SALTS (AFFILIATE LINKS):
Salts can be added to a warm bath to help with skin irritations, muscle aches, and to detox the body. The minerals found in salts will absorb through the skin and get into your body to help with these things. Soaking in warm water alone can help to relax muscles and loosen joints.
Helps with digestive issues, especially constipation
Reduces stress
Increase magnesium levels
BENEFITS OF PINK HIMALAYAN SALT
Increases hydration
Balances pH levels
Relieves muscle cramping
Lower blood pressure
It contains calcium, potassium, magnesium, and other minerals not found in regular salt.
ADDING ESSENTIAL OILS TO FIZZING BATH SALTS
Adding essential oils to your fizzing bath salts is optional, but highly recommended. You can add in a single essential oil or a blend of oils. I like to make a large batch of bath salts at a time, about 3 cups. For this amount, I use around 30 drops of essential oils. You can adjust this according to how strong you like the scent to be.
Here are a few of my favorite essential oils to use:
You can receive aromatherapy benefits from essential oils anytime you breathe them in. It can be as simple as taking the cap off of an essential oil bottle and sniffing, or by using an essential oil diffuser.
Using bath salts is another way to receive aromatherapy benefits. As the salts hit the warm water, it releases tiny essential oil molecules into the air that you are breathing.
I like to keep my bath salts in a large mason jar with an airtight lid. It is always best to store things made with essential oils in glass containers rather than plastic. Over time essential oils can break down most plastics.
It is also best to store essential oil products out of direct sunlight, as that can make them lose potency over time. Keeping the bath salts under the sink or in a bathroom away from a window sill is a great place to store them.
HOW TO USE FIZZING BATH SALTS
Add 1/4 cup of the bath salts to a very warm bath. Stir the water with a washcloth or pour them in under a hot stream of water to help the powder to dissolve if desired.
If using bath salts for kids, you can reduce the amount of essential oils in the recipe while making them or use a half serving per bath.
HOW TO MAKE RAINBOW BATH SALTS
Earlier I mention that my daughter loves to make her bath salts “rainbow” color. This will add a couple of extra steps to the bubbling bath salt recipe, but it is still simple to do.
When you finish making your salts, you will have to add the color in batches and layer it into the mason jar to keep the colors separate. If making a 3 cup batch, you will want to do the colors in 1/2 cup batches.
Take a 1/2 cup of the bath salts and place it in a glass bowl. Add several drops of red coloring and stir until well combined. You can add as much as you want, depending on how deep of a color you are wanting. Pour the red salts on the bottom of the mason jar. Press down to make sure all the air bubbles are out to make a sturdy surface for the next batch of color.
Repeat these steps for orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
Yield: 12
Fizzing Bath Salts
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup epsom salt
1/2 cup coarse pink salt
1/2 cup citric acid
1/2 cup corn starch
1 tablespoon carrier oil
30 drops essential oils
Natural coloring (optional)
Instructions
Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
Slowly add in the fractionated coconut oil and essential oils stirring about halfway through.
If using color, add 1-2 drops at a time and stir into the mixture.
Store in an airtight container. I put mine in a glass mason jar and keep it underneath the bathroom sink.
Notes
If making layers with the natural coloring, separate the mixture in to several small bowls. Stir in each of the different colors into the individual bowls. Then layer each colored mixture into a glass storage container.
Just wondering your thoughts on using activated charcoal in fizz salts. For the benefits of charcoal but also for aesthetics of it. Any type of adverse reaction with the dry ingredients (acids etc) Appreciate your advice
Marisa says
We love bath salts! Fizzing ones are so fun.
Laura says
My kids love them too!
Dawn says
Hello! I do not have fractionated coconut oil. One of the oils I use as a carrier oil is avocado. Do you think this would work here?
Thank you!
Laura says
Yes, avocado oil works too!
Hazel says
Just wondering your thoughts on using activated charcoal in fizz salts. For the benefits of charcoal but also for aesthetics of it. Any type of adverse reaction with the dry ingredients (acids etc)
Appreciate your advice
Laura says
I have used it in baths before. It is great for the skin and it would be fine to add to this!