Set a relaxing mood in your own bathroom and enjoy a nice soak in your tub with this lovely bath soak recipe! This recipe is easy to prepare and also makes great gifts for those special ladies in your life. This homemade bath soak with flowers will melt your stress right away and relax your body and mind. Made with all natural ingredients, this home remedy DIY bath soak is sure to please everyone. Experience the benefits of epsom salt and Himalayan pink salt while you soak your sore muscles in a tub of warm water.
This lovely rose bath soak recipe was first published January 19, 2016. I have made a few updates and republished it here to make it easier for my new readers to find.
Disclaimer: This DIY bath soak is for external use only. Always perform a patch test before using new ingredients, especially essential oils, to check for allergic reactions or skin sensitivity. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition (such as diabetes), or are taking medications. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Soothing Rose DIY Bath Soak
A DIY bath soak offers a natural, customizable, and affordable way to relax and care for your body and mind. By using natural ingredients, you can create a nice soothing soak tailored to your needs—whether it’s relieving sore muscles, softening skin, or calming stress. Unlike store-bought products, DIY versions allow you to avoid harsh chemicals and synthetic fragrances, making them a gentler choice for sensitive skin. Plus, crafting your own bath soak can be a mindful, creative activity that enhances your self-care routine.
What To Put In A Bath Soak?
The natural bath soak ingredients we chose for this bath soak recipe include epsom salts, sea salt, essential oils, and rose petals.
Epsom Salts, also known as magnesium sulfate, are used in this soothing bath soak for their soothing beneficial effects of relaxing muscles and easing tension. In addition, they are thought to help “draw out” toxins from the body for a detox effect.
Pink Himalayan Salt or Course Sea Salt are added to this DIY bath soak for their mineral content and benefits to the skin.
Roman Chamomile Essential Oil has many benefits. In specific, Roman Chamomile was chosen for its anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory properties, and relaxing properties.
You can use Lavender Essential Oil or Rose Essential Oil. A high quality rose essential oil can be quite expensive so this recipe uses lavender which has many of the same soothing benefits at a much lower price.
Bath Soak Recipe Ingredients:
- 3/4 Cup of Epsom Salts
- 1/4 Cup of Pink Himalayan Salt or Course Sea Salt
- 4 drops Lavender Essential oil
- 4 drops Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
- Beet Juice for coloring (optional )
- 1/8 cup Dried Rose Buds (here is our affiliate Amazon link for your convenience)
I am a Young Living Distributor. If you need oils or have questions, you can reach out to me on Instagram.
How To Make Bath Soak With Flowers
How Do You Make A Bath Soak?
Gather your ingredients together. Place all dry ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl. Stir together until completely mixed. Add 4 drops of Lavender Essential Oil and 4 drops of Roman Chamomile Essential Oil. I recommend Young Living Essential Oils because they are 100% pure. Stir together with the dry ingredients.
The dried rose buds will break up as you mix the bath salts. This is good because smaller pieces will drain easier and create less clean up! The rose petals are lovely for scent and decoration. I think the roses add a little something special.
Other dried flowers you can use: Lavender or Roman Chamomile buds. This homemade bath soak is scented with flower essential oils and the roses are a nice flowery touch.
Add 1/2 a tablespoon of beet juice for a light pink colored DIY bath soak. Or use a 1/2 teaspoon of beet powder. Add more for a darker pink color. If you’d like a purple soak, replace beet juice with blueberry juice. If you’d like an orange soak, replace beet juice with carrot juice. Still well.
Use homemade bath salts immediately or store in a glass jar in a cool, dry place. Add 1 cup to your wam bath water and enjoy bath time! I like to pour mine in under warm running water to help them dissolve. Try them in your next bath. Don’t forget to take a couple of deep breaths and enjoy the uplifting natural fragrance of the flowers after a long day.
Printable DIY Bath Salts Recipe Card
Homemade Bath Soak
Notes
This bath soak recipe is enough for 1 bath. Double or triple if you wish to have extra on hand.
Disclaimer: This DIY bath soak is for external use only. Always perform a patch test before using new ingredients, especially essential oils, to check for allergic reactions or skin sensitivity. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition (such as diabetes), or are taking medications. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup of Epsom Salts
- 1/4 Cup of Pink Himalayan Salt
- 4 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 4 drops Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
- 1/2 tablespoon Beet Juice or 1/2 teaspoon beet powder (optional for coloring)
- 1/8 cup Dried Rose Buds
Instructions
- In a glass mixing bowl, add both salts and mix.
- Sprinkle essential oil drops evenly over the salts and mix.
- Add beet juice for coloring and mix. (Optional.)
- Add dried rose buds and break them up a bit with your fingers as you add them or with the spoon as you mix.
- Add to your warm bath and enjoy!
To Give Bath Salts As A DIY Gift:
If you are packaging up your soak to give as a gift, I recommend using the brown coffee bags pictured. I also like to add a little color to the bags by wrapping some twine or paper rope around the length of the bag a few times. They also look great in small glass jars with a ribbon bow. There are so many ways to customize your bath salts and gift presentation!
Conclusion
Trying this DIY bath soak recipe is a simple yet powerful way to bring more relaxation and intention into your self-care routine. With soothing salts, nourishing natural ingredients, and the calming scent of essential oils, this blend helps ease tension in both the body and mind. Adding a touch of beet powder not only makes it visually beautiful but adds to the sensory experience. Taking time for a warm, aromatic bath can reduce stress, promote better sleep, and give you a quiet moment to unwind—something we all need more of in our busy lives.
Have you ever made your own bath products before? If you’d like to try a simple homemade bath soak recipe, I suggest starting with this one! You will absolutely love this epsom salts bath soak with flowers!
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Elaine says
That bath soak recipe great to know! I tried out a warm bath with your simple ingredients and it worked wonders to ease pain and muscle tension. Plus, the flower petals make it smell so nice.
Chaurasia says
Thanks a bunch for sharing your wisdom – you’ve made my self-care routine a lot more exciting with this homemade rose bath soak! Looking forward to more gems like this from you. Keep up the awesome work!
Evelyn says
This sounds like the perfect way to unwind! I love that it uses natural ingredients and makes a thoughtful gift too. A relaxing soak with Epsom salts and flowers? Yes, please! Can’t wait to try this recipe.
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Sadie says
This DIY bath soak sounds like such a wonderful way to unwind after a long day! I love that it uses natural ingredients and can be customized with different essential oils for the perfect relaxing experience. The touch of beet powder for color is such a creative idea, and I appreciate the reminder about safety—especially for those with health concerns like diabetes.