Holiday DIY - Epsom Salt Bath Soak

If there’s one gift that fits everyone on your list, it’s the gift of a quiet moment. And nothing delivers that better during the winter than a warm, fragrant bath.

This Homemade Holiday Epsom Salt Bath Soak is simple to make and inexpensive, but still looks polished and festive. Plus it is totally customizable making gift-giving a bit more personal. An fragrant epsom soak can feel like a luxorious spa treatment that can soothe muscles and relax an over-stimulated nervous system. Even better? You can mix up a big batch in under 10 minutes.

Homemade Holiday Epsom Salt Bath Soak

Makes 2–3 gifts

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Epsom salt

  • 1 cup coarse sea salt (optional for texture)

  • ½ cup baking soda (softens the water and soothes skin)

  • 10–15 drops essential oil

  • 1–2 tablespoons dried botanicals (optional: crushed peppermint leaves, dried orange peel, rosemary sprigs, rose petals)

  • 1 teaspoon carrier oil (optional: jojoba or sweet almond oil are great)

  • Glass jars or festive airtight containers

Festive Scent Combinations

Candy Cane Mint
Peppermint + vanilla — refreshing with a cozy sweet finish.

Winter Forest
Pine + eucalyptus + rosemary — smells like a fresh-cut tree and crisp air.

Cozy Orange Spice
Sweet orange + clove + a hint of cinnamon — warming, nostalgic, and perfect for winter nights.
(Use spice oils sparingly—they’re powerful!)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the Epsom salt, sea salt, and baking soda.

  2. In a small separate bowl, mix your essential oils with the carrier oil.

  3. Pour the scented oil mixture over the salts and stir until evenly distributed.

  4. Add dried botanicals if desired.

  5. Spoon your finished bath soak into clean, dry jars and seal tightly.

How to Use

Add ½–1 cup of the bath soak to warm running bathwater. Let it dissolve, breathe deeply, and enjoy.

Gifting Tips

  • Use glass jars, mason jars, or clear ornament-shaped containers for extra charm.

  • Tie a pretty ribbon or twine around the lid.

  • Add a tag with:

    • the scent name

    • instructions for usage

    • a short note like “Wishing you peace, warmth, and a moment of calm this season.”

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