Fizzy Peppermint Bath Salts
A fizzy, soothing, refreshing mix to drop into warm bath water.
Ingredients
- 3 cups epsom salts
- 1/2 teaspoon red or pink food coloring optional
- 20 drops peppermint essential oil
- 2 cups baking soda
- 1 cup citric acid
Instructions
- I recommend using gloves.
- Pour the salts into a large and completely dry bowl. Add food coloring and essential oil and mix until completely combined. Add the baking soda and mix until combined. Add the citric acid and combine. Divide into airtight containers (glass is preferable).
- To use: You can use an entire cup of these salts if you’re doing a therapeutic epsom salt bath, or you can use a few tablespoons if you just want something to add to your bath.
- Edited to add: If you live in a dry climate, allow these to dry for a few hours before packing them up. If you live in a humid climate, you may want to try blow drying them on low for a few minutes to remove any excess moisture and then packaging them immediately.
Notes
Note: I always keep these in glass jars. Someone commented that mixtures containing baking soda and citric acid can react and cause the glass to break or even explode if the mixture is introduced to moisture, which is good to know! I've never had that issue but I thought it was worth noting here to be aware, especially when stored in a bathroom where it could get wet. If you live in a particularly humid climate, or are worried about your ability to keep the mixture itself dry before using, it might be better to put in a breathable container, or plastic. A cellophane bag with a ribbon or twist tie would be a good option as well. I just purchased these shaker lids, which I think is a great solution!
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