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How to Make Fizzy Bath Salts
by Jane Lake
Here's a collection of recipes to make effervescent, fizzy bath salts. Toss a generous handful into your next bath and enjoy the fizz of tiny bubbles.
These simple concoctions also combine the soothing effects of epsom salts and baking soda with the aromatherapy benefits of essential oils. Light a candle, down the lights, and submerge yourself in a gentle home spa experience.
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Fizzy Lavender Bath Salts
- 2 cups epsom salts
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup citric acid
- optional: equal parts red and blue food coloring
- 10-20 drops of lavender essential oil
Fizzy Patchouli Bath Salts
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup citric acid
- 2 cups baking soda
- patchouli essential oil or patchouli fragrance oil
Thoroughly mix constarch and citric acid, then add patchouli essential oil or fragrance oil, as desired. Stir in baking soda and mix thoroughly. Use a quarter to one half a cup per bath.
Easy Fizzy Bath Salts
- 2 cups baking soda
- 1 cup citric acid
- 1 cup cornstarch
- optional: food color and essential oil
Notes: As with any homemade beauty recipe, use at your own risk and be aware of potential allergic reactions. The essential oils suggested in these recipes can be substituted with your choice of scents or fragrances, or eliminated completely if you prefer a no-scent formula.
You can find citric acid, which is made from the fermentation of lemon, lime and pineapple juice, in most drug stores - or buy larger amounts (Citric Acid, 32oz
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can I find citric acid at walgreens
hey, I was just wondering can I use bicarb of soda instead of baking powder?
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i was wondering...for the easy fizzy bath salts,if you don't add the essential oil, and just add the food coloring, will they smell bad? will they smell bad without either of them?
The food coloring I have always used is water based, and thus I cant see it mixing with essential oils very well. any suggestions?
try coloring the salts first then add the oil
Try mixing with a powder rather than a liquid such as oxides. These are natural and work great, mix well otherwise will have speckles. You can use food coloring, just mix it into the mixture then add essential oils, will work. Becareful how much liquid you use you can set off the bath bomb... Good Luck
yes...I was wondering the same thing about the food coloring....does it stain the tub?
theres only a little coloring so it wont stain your tub
I went to my local craft store and asked about citric acid. He said for art projects, vinegar can be used as a substitute. Has anyone used it for making bath salts? Any thoughts?
Thanks!
hi tracy...you can purchase citric acid in quantity from Pro Chemical & Dye. I am a fiber artilst/shepherdess and use it when dying my own wool and exotic fibers. S






