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DIY Bath Salts for Cold Recovery and Relief

March 21, 2025 by Rachel Easley

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There always seems to be quite a bit of sickness during the winter months. Just like me, I’m sure you try to prevent getting sick and try to prevent your children from getting sick as well. No one wants to be down and feeling terrible for a week that’s for sure and us moms don’t get much of a break if we happen to catch something! We try to take preventative measures as much as we can during cold and flu season. These Immune Boosting DIY Bath Salts feel so good to soak in and are so good for your body! You can use them to try to ward off sickness or to help you through recovery. You will love learning how easy it is to make natural bath salts and they are also great for easing congestion that comes with colds.

Note: Statements are not reviewed the FDA and any information here is NOT intended to be substituted for the advice of your health care professional. Please consult with a doctor about any health concerns or questions.

Tutorial For Making Immune Boosting Bath Salts With Essential Oils

Immune Boosting Bath Salts

What are bath salts used for?

Bath salts, in general, refer to epsom salts or coarse sea salt and both are used for the health benefits they offer when you soak in them.

What are the health benefits of bath salts?

WebMD points out that though epsom salt use is mostly based on folk remedy claims, people use Epsom salt baths as a home treatment for:

  • Arthritis pain and swelling
  • Bruises and sprains
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Insomnia
  • Psoriasis
  • Sore muscles after working out
  • Tired, swollen feet

Benefits of epsom salts

A hot bath is a great way to increase your circulation and can help with many things. Adding epsom salt to your bath allows you skin to soak in and absorb some extra benefits. Epsom Salts are special because they release magnesium and sulfate into the bath. Magnesium is valued as a muscle relaxant and for its anti inflammatory effects. The sulfate component of Epsom Salts is good for detox, and according to Paramount Health, “helps in drawing the heavy metals and toxins out of your body.” Magnesium sulfate is great for relieving muscle aches.

Epsom salt is wonderful at drawing toxins out of the body so this is one reason that at these DIY bath salts are great for colds and preventing colds. As Nutritional Outlook says, “Helping the body detoxify and cleanse can be key to developing and maintaining an optimal immune system.” Your body also gets the opportunity to absorb the magnesium in the bath while soaking. This is great for helping the body destress which is important because stress is has a negative effect on the immune system.

You may use Dead Sea salt, Himalayan salt, or sea salt as a substitute but my favorite is epsom salt for the reasons I mentioned.

what are bath salts used for

Benefits of Essential Oils

These DIY bath salts with essential oils offer the added benefits of the essential oils you use in the bath salt mixture. The Thieves essential oil is full of antibacterial and antiviral essential oils. The Frankincense oil is great for the immune system as well and has calming and relaxing properties.

You may substitute other essential oils based on the qualities and the scent of your favorite essential oils. Which ones will you add to your homemade bath salts mix to make your own blends?

Benefits of Baking Soda

Baking soda in warm bath water is also beneficial in many ways. It is helpful to detoxing as well as being beneficial to the skin. Medical News Today suggests that a baking soda bath beneficial for various conditions including those with yeast infections, fungal nail or skin infections, and hemorrhoids. However, they also point out that, some groups of people should avoid baking soda baths, such as those who are pregnant or nursing, have diabetes, or have high blood pressure. They caution that, “Some people may react poorly to baking soda, so it is recommended to test the effects on a small patch of skin at least 24 hours before taking a baking soda bath.” If in doubt, leave it out! That is one of the huge benefits of making your own bath salts- only use ingredients you want!

diy bath salts ingredients

Easy DIY Bath Salts Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 3 drops Young Living Thieves Essential Oil
  • 3 drops Young Living Frankincense Essential Oil
  • 1/2 cup Baking Soda

These natural ingredients should be mixed in a glass bowl and stored in a glass jar, such as mason jar, for best results. If you need pure essential oils, I am a distributor.

How To Make Bath Salts DIY:

how to make bath salts

How do you make natural bath salts?

Start by gathering all your ingredients. Then head to a clear counter space to whip this DIY bath salts recipe up. This is a single use essential oil bath salt recipe. However, you are more than welcome to double or triple the recipe and keep it in a larger container to have a couple uses on hand. Besides the dry ingredients, you will need a glass bowl for mixing, a spoon, and a measuring cup.

natural bath salts DIY

For adults: Measure out 1 Cup of epsom salts and add to your bowl. Next, add 1/2 Cup of baking soda. Stir those around until they are evenly mixed. Next, add 3 drops of Thieves essential oil and 3 drops of Frankincense essential oil. Stir those together with the epsom salt and the baking soda. The epsom salt will soak up the essential oils and help distribute them through the water.

For children: Measure out 1 Cup of epsom salt and add to your bowl. Next, add 1/8 Cup of baking soda. Stir those around until they are evenly mixed. Next, add 1 drop of Thieves essential oil and 1 drop of Frankincense essential oil. Stir those together with the epsom salt and the baking soda. The epsom salt will soak up the essential oils and help distribute them through the water.

Printable Recipe For Bath Salts

DIY Bath Salts

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March 21, 2025
by Rachel Easley
Cuisine DIY Beauty
Category Family Health And Wellness Ideas Green Living
Easy to make DIY bath salts recipe with with essential oils to help boost your immune system and help fight colds.
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DIY bath salts

Notes

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult a doctor with any health concerns.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup epsom salts
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 3 drops of Thieves essential oil blend
  • 3 drops of Frankincense essential oil

Instructions

  1. Measure out 1 Cup of epsom salts and add to your bowl.
  2. Next, add 1/2 Cup of baking soda.
  3. Next, add 3 drops of Thieves essential oil and 3 drops of Frankincense essential oil.
  4. Stir those together with the epsom salt and the baking soda until evenly mixed.
  5. Add to bath water and enjoy!
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How do you store homemade bath salts?

Once the bath salts are mixed up, you can use them right away. Just add to warm water or hot water in your tub, mix a bit, and relax and enjoy bath time!

If you double or triple the recipe, you can store the bath salts individually to use as homemade gifts. Small mason jars work well for this purpose as do cellophane gift bags. Even test tubes make for fun presentation. Glass jars are my preferred method of storing my own salts because they are an airtight container. This keeps the essential oils fresh and protects the aromatherapy benefits.

DIY bath salts for colds

Here is a printable label for bath salts that you will be giving as gifts, or make you own gift tag if you prefer!

bath salts label printable

This homemade bath salts recipe is a popular choice for home use or fun gift ideas. You can also store them in a large glass bottle or canister. This is a great way to help keep moisture out and have them ready to use for your next bath at anytime.

DIY bath salts

Conclusion

After a long day, there’s nothing more relaxing than soaking in a warm bath tub with homemade bath salts. Using high-quality ingredients like Epsom salt provides wonderful benefits, helping to soothe achy muscles and promote relaxation. Adding a few drops of your favorite fragrance oil enhances the experience, turning your bath into a spa-like retreat. Whether you’re making them for yourself or as thoughtful bath salt gifts, this simple DIY is a perfect way to unwind and indulge in self-care.

This essential oil bath salt is so easy to make and you will really enjoy a relaxing bath soak in it! Have you ever made bath salts before? Give this DIY bath salts recipe a try the next time you are needing an immune system boost!

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  1. Nicky says

    January 15, 2021 at 4:02 pm

    The seasons change in a blink of an eye making the immune system suffer. This diy bath salt recipe is really helpful. Thanks for sharing bath remedies for colds!

  2. Taleah Ward says

    January 20, 2021 at 3:27 am

    Hands and feet in salt water, relieves swelling and fatigue, joint pain. At least 10 sessions every half a year. This epsom salt bath immune system was perfect.

  3. Calvyn Lee says

    March 21, 2025 at 11:49 pm

    These DIY bath salts are a lifesaver during cold season! I love how simple and effective this recipe is. Thanks for sharing!

  4. Estefania says

    March 22, 2025 at 12:13 am

    This is such a great idea! A relaxing bath with homemade salts is the perfect way to unwind. I love how simple yet luxurious this DIY is, and the option to customize scents makes it even better. Plus, they make such thoughtful DIY gifts! Thanks for sharing this wonderful self-care treat!

  5. SUBRAHMANYAM S says

    March 23, 2025 at 9:55 am

    This DIY bath salt recipe is such a great idea! A relaxing soak not only helps with swelling and fatigue but also gives a much-needed immune boost. Love how easy it is to customize with different scents!

  6. Vand C says

    March 24, 2025 at 7:31 pm

    I love this DIY bath salts recipe! ✨ Not only is it a great way to relax, but the immune-boosting benefits make it even better—especially during colder months when we need that extra support. The combination of Epsom salt, essential oils, and baking soda sounds like the perfect blend for soothing sore muscles and promoting overall wellness. Plus, making your own bath salts ensures that you’re using natural ingredients without any unnecessary additives.

    One thing I really appreciate about this recipe is its versatility. Essential oils like eucalyptus and tea tree are fantastic for clearing congestion, while lavender or chamomile could add an extra calming effect before bedtime. It’s also a wonderful self-care ritual, and I can see this being a thoughtful homemade gift idea as well. Who wouldn’t love a beautifully packaged jar of these salts?

    Thanks for sharing this fantastic recipe. I enjoyed making my own batch and having a relaxing, immune-boosting soak!

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