Bubbling Bath Salt Recipe (2024)

Learn how to make fizzing bath salts. This is a fun and easy recipe to make at home. It's great for both kids and adults. You can use your favorite body wash or bubble bath to make this bubbling bath salt recipe.

Taking a bubble bath is a great way to relax. Epsom salt baths are also relaxing. If you want to relax before bedtime, which one should you choose?

Now you don't have to choose with this bubble bath Epsom salt recipe. This is like a bubble bath and Epsom salt bath in one foaming bath salts recipe.

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This is a fairly easy recipe that looks like a bath salt and you use like a bath salt, but it's a foaming bath salts recipe. When you add it to the water, it fizzes like a bath bomb.

This foaming bath salts recipe can have a lot of bubbles if you use a bubble bath or body wash with a lot of bubbles. It's made without SLS, so it's easy for beginners to make.

Do Bath Salts Make Bubbles?

Regular bath salt recipes do not make bubbles. They are meant for their scent or other therapeutic benefits.

However, this fizzy bath salts recipe is meant to make bubbles.

How Do You Make Bath Salts Fizzy?

You can make bath salts fizzy a few different ways. You can use citric acid and baking soda to create a reaction that bubbles and fizzes when it hits the water. That's how I made these unicorn fizzy bath salts.

You can also use SLSa, which is used to create thick bubbles in bath bombs and other bath products.

The majority of my recipes are for home use, and I'm pretty sure that you don't have SLSa on your shelf. For that reason, I want to show you how to make fizzing bath salts without SLSa.

Instead, I used a body wash for this bubbling bath salt recipe. You can also use a bubble bath if you prefer.

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Can You Put Citric Acid in Bath Salts?

Yes, you can put citric acid in bath salts. However, you will also need to add baking soda if you want bubbling bath salts. It's the reaction between the two when they get wet that creates the bubbles.

How Do You Make Fizzy Bath Salts Without Citric Acid?

If you want to make a foaming bath salts recipe without citric acid, then you will have to use SLSa or a body wash or bubble bath like I used in this recipe.

What Are Bubbling Bath Salts?

Bubble bath Epsom salt looks like a bath salt and you use it like a bath salt, but it fizzes and bubbles like a bubble bath. You can also try this homemade bubble bath recipe.

How Do I Keep My Bath Salts From Clumping?

Bath salts, including this fizzy bath salts recipe, will clump if exposed to the air. The salt draws moisture from the air, creating chunks.

As soon as you make this bubbling bath salt recipe, store it in an airtight container. I don't recommend storing it in your bathroom because it is too humid.

Can You Put Bubbling Bath Salts in Plastic Containers?

Yes, you can absolutely put your bubbling bath salts in plastic containers. If you use essential oils, then there's some concern about using essential oils in plastic.

However, they will be diluted, and the plastic should not deteriorate.

I prefer plastic for my fizzy bath salts recipe because I don't want broken glass in the bathroom if I drop it. I'm clumsy, so it's a concern for me.

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What Kind of Salt is Used in Bath Salts?

You can use Epsom salt like I did in this bubbling bath salt recipe. You can also use sea salt.

The Best Bubble Bath or Body Wash for Fizzy Bath Salts Recipe

I used a body wash when I originally made my foaming bath salts recipe. Keep in mind that the better the bubbles from your body wash or bubble bath, the more bubbles you'll get in the final product.

Mountain Rose Herb just came out with an unscented bubble bath base. It's all natural and made with aloe vera juice and plant derived surfactants for big bubbles without any sulfates or parabens.

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Essential Oils for Foaming Bath Salts Recipe

If you use a scented bubble bath or body wash, then you don't need to add any essential oils. However, if you use the unscented base, then you can add 1 to 2 percent essential oils.

You can use your favorite blends, but I recommend one of the following:

Or try one of these fun essential oil blends that smell like candy for your bubbling bath salts.

How Do You Make Easy Bath Salts?

This fizzy bath salts recipe is fairly easy to make. If you're looking for more easy bath salt recipes, try one of these:

  • Bath Salts for Cold and Flu
  • Lemon Rosemary Detox Bath Salts
  • Hot Chocolate Bath Salts
  • Lavender Mint Bath Salt Recipe
  • Sore Muscle Bath Salt Recipe
  • Stress Relief Bath Salts
  • Lemon Lavender Bath Salts

Learn how to make 30 bath salt recipes in my printable Bath Salt recipe ebook. You can view from a phone or table or print and add to a binder.

Bubbling Bath Salts Ingredients

To make a foaming bath salts recipe, you will need the following:

Foaming Bath Salts Recipe

Step #1

Place the Epsom salts in a bowl. Add the body wash or bubble bath.

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Step #2

Add the essential oil to the jojoba oil in a small bowl. Add to the Epsom salts and body wash. Add food coloring if desired. Stir well.

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Step #3

Spread on a cookie sheet and let dry for 24 hours. Stir it every few hours before you go to bed so it doesn't stick together. If your house is humid, this can take longer than 24 hours.

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Step #4

When it's dry, break up the large chunks and pour the bubbling bath salts in a jar.

To use this foaming bath bath salts recipe, add 1/2 cup to your bath as the water is running and enjoy!

Now you know how to make fizzing bath salts.

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Yield: 2 cups

Author: Cari @ Everything Pretty

Estimated cost: $5

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Bubbling Bath Salt Recipe

prep time: 15 Mperform time: 24 hourtotal time: 24 H & 15 M

How to make a bubbling bath salt recipe without SLSa or citric acid.

materials:

  • 2 cups Epsom salts
  • 1/3 cup unscented body wash
  • 1 teaspoon jojoba oil
  • 2 drops essential oil
  • 2 drops food coloring (optional)

tools:

  • Cookie sheet
  • Measuring cups

steps:

  1. Place the Epsom salts in a bowl. Add the body wash or bubble bath.
  2. Add the essential oil to the jojoba oil in a small bowl. Add to the Epsom salts and body wash. Add food coloring if desired. Stir well.
  3. Spread on a cookie sheet and let dry for 24 hours. Stir it every few hours before you go to bed so it doesn't stick together. If your house is humid, this can take longer than 24 hours.
  4. When it's dry, break up the large chunks and pour the bubbling bath salts in a jar.

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FAQs

How to make foaming bath salts with Epsom salt? ›

1 part Epsom Salts. 2 parts Coarse/Extra Coarse Sea Salt. 1 Part SLS Noodles. 2% essential oil/s or fragrance.

How to make a bubble bath with Epsom salt? ›

This bubble bath helps cool and soothe achy muscles with peppermint, chamomile, and Epsom salt.
  1. 2 1/2 cups Epsom salt.
  2. 1/2 cup olive oil.
  3. 3/4 cup body wash.
  4. 1 peppermint tea bag.
  5. 1 chamomile tea bag.
  6. up to 10 drops of a skin-safe essential oil of your choice diluted in a carrier oil.

How much Epsom salt do I put in a bubble bath? ›

Add the Epsom salts while the water is running to help them dissolve. For a standard-sized tub, use the amount suggested on the package, usually 1 to 2 cups, or the amount recommended by your doctor. Don't use Epsom salts in a hot tub, whirlpool, or other tub with jets unless the manufacturer says it's OK.

How to use bath salts and bubble bath? ›

How to use bath salts
  1. Use 2 cups of Epsom salt for a standard-size bathtub filled with warm water.
  2. Pour the salt into running water to help it dissolve faster into the bath.
  3. Soak in the tub for at least 12 minutes, or 20 minutes to treat constipation.
Apr 13, 2018

How do you make a high foaming bubble bath? ›

Tips for Creating Maximum Bubbles
  1. Add more real soap (such as castile soap or body wash) to your homemade foamy mix in a bottle. ...
  2. Agitate the water. ...
  3. Use warm water for the bath to help the soap make extra bubbles.
  4. Dip a bubble wand or filter into the water and blow it to make bigger bubbles.
Jan 30, 2024

What happens if you put too much Epsom salt in a bath? ›

Using too much can have adverse effects, such as drying out your skin. Remember, balance is key. Excessive use may also lead to irritation for those with sensitive skin. If you find yourself reaching for epsom salt daily, it might be time to reassess and give your skin a breather.

What is the best homemade bubble bath? ›

Keep things simple by mixing 1 cup warm water with 1 cup Dr. Bronner's Unscented Pure-Castile liquid soap. Next, add 1 tablespoon coconut or almond oil, 1 teaspoon Epsom salt, and 2 to 3 drops of your favorite, non-irritating, essential oil.

What not to mix with Epsom salt? ›

View interaction reports for Epsom Salt (magnesium sulfate) and the medicines listed below.
  • acetaminophen.
  • albuterol.
  • aspirin.
  • Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
  • Claritin (loratadine)
  • CoQ10 (ubiquinone)
  • diphenhydramine.
  • Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids)

How do you make homemade bubble solution? ›

1 cup of dish soap (the brands Joy or Dawn work best) 1/3 cup of glycerin (substitutions: 1/3 cup of honey or 1/2 cup of corn syrup) 1 empty water bottle or pop bottle and a sock for bubble caterpillars. Bubble wands—anything that can hold soap film, like a slotted spatula.

What is the ratio for a bubble bath? ›

In a clean container, mix 1 cup light oil (almond, sunflower, or canola), ½ cup honey, ½ cup mild liquid hand or body soap, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. To use, shake gently to remix and pour ¼ cup under the running water as you fill the tub. This recipe yields about 16 ounces, or enough for 8 baths.

Should you rinse off after an Epsom salt bath? ›

Once you're finished and feeling soothed, pat yourself completely dry with a towel and drain your bath as you would with any other bath. Although you may feel a bit salty, resist the urge to rinse off after your Epsom salt bath so as not to wash away any magnesium on your skin.

Who should not soak in Epsom salt? ›

Epsom salt baths aren't recommended for people with:
  • Severe skin inflammation.
  • Skin infections.
  • Open wounds.
  • Severe burns.
Apr 27, 2022

Should you rinse off after using bath salts? ›

Rinsing off helps to remove any residual salt on your skin, preventing potential irritation or dryness, especially if you have sensitive skin. Additionally, washing off the salt can help to prevent your skin from feeling overly slippery or gritty, leaving you feeling fresh and clean.

What makes the best bubble bath? ›

What About Making Your Own DIY Bubble Bath?
  • 3/4 cup of unscented castile soap to create the base.
  • 1/4 cup of vegetable glycerin or coconut oil to give bubbles a boost.
  • 5 drops of kid-safe essential oils to soothe and relax.
Jan 3, 2024

How to make a salt bath for infection? ›

Sea salt has numerous health benefits, including healing wounds, treating minor infections, reducing skin irritation, and even soothing psoriasis. Making a sea salt soak is easy: simply combine ¼ teaspoon (1 g) of sea salt with 1 cup (237 ml) of warm distilled water.

Can you mix Dr Teal's Epsom salt and foaming bath? ›

Pour a generous amount of Dr Teal's Foaming Bath under warm, running water for a relaxing bubble bath experience or try combining with your favorite Dr Teal's Epsom Salt Soak.

What does adding baking soda to Epsom salt do? ›

Baking soda baths may help push toxins from the body and boost overall health. When mixed with Epsom salts, sea salts, and essential oils, a detox bath with baking soda may relax and recharge the body. The alkaline nature of baking soda is said to help draw out toxins from the body.

How do you make a scented Epsom salt bath? ›

Mix 4 cups epsom salt, 2 cups baking soda and 30 drops essential oils. For my first batch, I used 20 drops lavender and 10 drops peppermint. It's just the right amount of both and super refreshing! For the second batch, I mixed 10 drops each white fir, lemon and tea tree.

Can you make bath bombs with Epsom salts? ›

For this recipe, you will need baking soda, Epsom salts, corn starch, citric acid, coconut oil, and essential oils. Citric Acid is the key ingredient for these bath bombs. Without it, you will not get the fizz of a traditional bath bomb. You will also need a bath bomb mold.

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