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Give your loved ones the gift of some at-home pampering with these homemade spa gifts in a jar! We have recipes for luxurious bath treats, moisturizing skincare products, and more, all packaged in a lovely jar.
These make the cutest gifts for the holidays, Mother’s Day, and end-of-year teacher gifts!
I make a lot of homemade gifts; for any occasion, really, but especially around the holidays.
In fact, last year I shared 18 homemade Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list!
I’ve loved everything I’ve made as gifts (otherwise I wouldn’t give it to my loved ones!), but there’s something about a pretty jar that just makes me extra proud of a homemade product.
It makes the bath or skincare product feel like something really special, plus the recipient gets a nice container to reuse once it’s empty.
I decided to fill jars with different spa-themed gifts this year. Everyone needs a little push to pamper themselves, and I certainly can’t give every person I know a visit to the spa!
But a homemade product that provides a touch of luxury and relaxation? That I can offer them!
If you’re on the hunt for good homemade gifts, consider one of these spa gifts in a jar! There are so many to choose from, and be sure to check out the tips on how to give them a personal touch at the end!
Bath Soak Jars
DIY Oatmeal Milk Bath
This oatmeal milk soak recipe turns your bath into a relaxing and nourishing experience. It has colloidal oats, which dissolve to make your water silky and creamy, and essential oils for some soothing aromatherapy! You may find your friends asking for the recipe after they give this homemade gift a try!
Learn how to make an oatmeal milk bath jar here.
6 DIY Bath Oil Recipes
Bath oil feels like such a luxury, yet it’s so easy to make! You can give your loved ones an opportunity to slow down and relax in the tub with this oil that will make it all the more enjoyable. You’ll find 6 different scent options in the post — choose one that sounds the best or try them all!
Make homemade bath oil with this easy tutorial.
DIY Bubble Bath with Castile Soap
Something about big, foamy suds just makes a bath more appealing, don’t you think? This homemade bubble bath adds some soothing aromatherapy to your bath water while giving it those glorious bubbles! Feel free to customize the essential oils in this bath to match your recipient’s preference.
Learn how to make DIY bubble bath here.
Rose Bath Salts
These rose bath salts infuse the air with wonderful aromatherapy as you take a warm, relaxing bath. They also make the most beautiful gift when packaged in a nice jar! I can’t get over that beautiful rosy color, and they smell just as delightful.
Learn how to make rose bath salts here.
Whipped Jars
DIY Whipped Foaming Sugar Soap
This whipped foaming sugar soap is such a fun recipe. A combination of a silky bath butter and a classic sugar scrub, it exfoliates, cleanses, and moisturizes in one easy recipe! Don’t be afraid to get creative with the colors and scents for this homemade gift!
Learn how to make whipped foaming sugar soap here!
Whipped Soap
Whipped soap in a jar takes a classic bar of soap and makes it a fun cleansing experience! It’s also easy to make and absolutely gorgeous. Add a color and scent of your choosing to make this creamy bath butter one-of-a-kind.
Find the recipe for whipped soap here.
Homemade Whipped Mango Body Butter
Whipped mango body butter is fluffy and hydrating, and just a delight to use. It keeps the skin feeling incredible no matter how dry and cold it is outside! Skip the store-bought bottle of lotion and instead give them this rich, creamy homemade whipped body butter.
Learn how to make whipped mango body butter here!
Scrub and Butter Jars
Simple Dead Sea Salt Scrub
Salt scrub is always one of my favorite ways to treat my skin to a little extra TLC. Once you’ve felt that fresh, smooth skin after a good exfoliation, you’ll want to keep some body scrub on hand at all times! Make this lovely Dead Sea salt scrub and package it in a nice jar for the perfect self-care gift.
Find the tutorial for Dead Sea salt scrub here!
Homemade Body Butter for Glowing Skin
This body butter for glowing skin is rich and creamy without feeling greasy. It leaves the skin soft, moisturized, and glowing! This is one of my go-to homemade Christmas gifts because everyone needs a good body butter in the dry winter months.
Find the tutorial for homemade body butter for glowing skin here!
Goat Milk Lotion
Homemade goat milk lotion makes the perfect gift because it isn’t something that can typically be bought in the store, and it’s so enjoyable to use! The goat milk leaves your skin deliciously soft and moisturized, and the texture is creamy yet fast-absorbing. You can leave this lotion unscented or put some essential oils in it, depending on the recipient.
Find the tutorial for homemade goat milk lotion here.
Little Luxury Jars
Easy DIY Cleansing Balm
DIY cleansing balm is a soothing and lavish way to get your skin clean at the end of the day. As a type of homemade oil cleanser, it melts away makeup, dirt, and other impurities without drying the skin. Cleansing balm is the perfect gift that they may not buy for themselves, but will absolutely love using.
Learn how to make DIY cleansing balm here.
Homemade Calendula Oil
Infused calendula oil is as useful as it is beautiful, with that deep golden color! This oil is excellent to rub into the skin on its own, or it can be added to massage oil, body oil, and more. If gardening is up your alley, you can take “homemade” a step further by growing and drying your own calendula!
Learn how to make homemade calendula oil here.
DIY Essential Oil Reed Diffuser
A reed diffuser is such a beautiful piece of decor in your home that also makes it smell wonderful! You can make a reed diffuser for homemade gifting with a nice bottle and some essential oils. Choose a bottle your recipient will love at the craft store, home goods store, or thrift store, and package the reeds on the side.
Learn how to make a homemade reed diffuser here.
Tips for Making Gifts in a Jar
Putting a little extra effort into making your gifts personal and lovely goes a long way in elevating a homemade gift. For the most beautiful and professional-looking DIY spa gifts in a jar, try adding some of these simple yet festive touches:
- Tuck a piece of fabric under the ring of the jar, or tie one on top of the lid with a piece of twine
- Tie a little wooden scoop to the neck of the jar
- Add a beautiful homemade tag that explains what it is and how to use it
- Tie a sprig of fresh rosemary or dried lavender to the neck of the jar
- Add a printable label to the front (for some of my recipes, you can find free labels in my member resource library!)
FAQs
You can reuse jelly jars, thrift fun containers, shop your local craft store, or find a lot of great options online. If I don’t thrift them, I usually buy my jars on Amazon — they have everything from simple canning jars to sleek, elegant containers.
If you’re aiming for fast and easy, I would recommend bubble bath, bath oil, bath salts, or an oatmeal milk bath! All of these recipes are as simple as combining the ingredients and mixing well. You can have your homemade gifts made in just a few minutes!
That really depends on the recipe you select, so I recommend choosing that first and then buying your jars. You can also double a recipe, halve a recipe, or split it in two to fit the jars you want to use!
I hope this inspired you to create fun, homemade spa gifts in a jar for your friends, family, teachers, neighbors, or coworkers! You can show you care and give them the gift of some well-deserved pampering with these simple yet decadent DIY products.
Whether you opt for a homemade bath treat, a skincare product, or something else, they’re sure to love it and appreciate the time you spent making it!
Be sure to bookmark or pin this page before you go so you can come back for more homemade spa gift ideas! And please leave a comment below and let me know what you decided to make first. Thanks for visiting!
