Treat yourself or a friend with these DIY fizzy bath salts! The printable label makes this a perfect gift idea.
The idea for my fizzy unicorn bath salts was born from my love of DIY beauty products and the unicorn theme from the SNAP conference I attended in April. I think unicorns have replaced the “rainbows and butterflies” description of utopia… who can resist some bright colors and a cute horse with horns?! It almost dares you to try to be in a bad mood. I’ll take your bad mood and raise you one unicorn!
Unicorns in and of themselves invite happy but when paired with these fizzy bath salts it’s all out bliss! They smell amazing, create a delightful frothy bath experience and make your skin feel as soft as a baby’s. I’m sure you agree that means win-win and win. So let’s make you some!
If you’re more team mermaid, check out these pretty Mermaid Fizzing Bath Salts, too!
Several of the steps mirror my Easter egg bath bombs but these are instant gratification, no waiting for molds to set up!
Unicorn Fizzy Bath Salts
Supplies (affiliate links provided)
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1 cup epsom salt
- ½ cup citric acid
- ½ cup corn starch
- 3 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil
- Essential oils (see step #2 for quantity)
- Soap colorant
- Airtight glass jar (I used a 1 L size jar for this quantity of bath salts)
- Free printable label and sticker paper
Directions
- Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl and whisk together.
- Slowly add coconut oil and essential oil to the dry mixture, whisking immediately. Be sure not to add any wet ingredients all at once or it will start to fizz like an alka-seltzer. If using pure essential oil, add just one drop to each bowl; otherwise use 3 – 4 drops. I love DoTerra oils, the purity is unparalleled (I can’t believe how you can actually smell the difference but you can. You will need much less quantity if you use those… I’ve had the same bottle of Lavender for a year and a half and have made countless, scrubs, bath bombs, bath salt, etc.
- Separate the mixture into 4 bowls.
- Add 3 – 4 drops of soap coloring to each bowl (1 drop at a time) and mix well.
- Layer each color in an airtight container, gently pressing the fizzy bath salts down to make a level surface for the next layer.
Whether you make these fizzy bath salts for yourself or your favorite unicorn, they absolutely need this adorable label, don’t you think? Download it free and print on sticker paper! If you can’t get enough of the unicorn cuteness, you can buy the whole clipart set that goes along with this darling on etsy for just a buck!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with at least 1 fizzy bath! 😉
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Blanca says
Hi thank you so much for the recipe.I have a question ,What is the shelf life?
Lydia says
Hello! As long as they’re kept in an airtight container about a year.
Amy S says
I like to combine everything but the citric acid in a gallon ziplock bag. Shake to combine. Then add the citric acid. Shake again. Much quicker than drizzling in the liquid and it doesn’t fizz
Lydia says
Ahhh that is genius! Thanks so much for sharing, Amy!
Amy says
Because I am bad at drizzling in the liquid, I find it easier to mix everything together except for the citric acid first. Once that is blended I add in the CI and mix again. Absolutely no fizzing this way
Lydia says
That’s a great tip, thanks for sharing Amy!
Ashley says
Hi Lydia!
I have been looking for a recipe for something I can use quicker baths that I don’t want to use a $10 bath bomb on. But that will still smell good, look decent and be moisturizing. I think this is perfect! Thank you so much.
Lydia says
Yay I’m so glad, Ashley! I hope you enjoy! 🙂
Kayla Marie Bush says
I’m so confused 😞. You said several times that if you use an airtight container you can make this in advance and it won’t harden… And then you said this, “You can mix all of the dry ingredients as far an advance as you want (just keep in an airtight container to keep moisture and humidity out). The wet ingredients can’t be added more than 15 or so minutes in advance because it will make the mixture harden.” Can you please clarify?
Lydia says
Hi Kayla! Sorry for the confusion! I meant that you can’t add them more than 15 minutes before they would be put in the airtight container or it will harden making it difficult to get it in to the container. Hopefully that clarifies and feel free to let me know if you have more questions! 🙂
Kayla Marie Bush says
Ok thanks for clarifying!!!
Elizabeth says
Hi-How essential is the fractionated coconut oil in making this? Can I skip this ingredient?
Lydia says
Hi Elizabeth, I’m sorry for the delay, I’ve been on maternity leave. You can substitute olive oil, sesame oil or vitamin e oil if you’d like. Just some type of carrier oil.
Jodi Seifert says
Can you tell me with the bath salts how much do you use in the bath? I could not find anywhere stated how much to put in the tub at one time.
Thanks, Jodi
Lydia says
Hi Jodi, I’m so sorry for the delay, I’ve been on maternity leave! You can put about a 1/4 cup for a regular sized bath and that will be perfect. Enjoy!
Jill Torres says
Hi my name is Joe I tried making these I did all the steps the top of the air is very dry it wasn’t when I put it in is there anyway at 16 I need to throw it out it’s just the top layer the bottom layer that I appreciate it if you can give me feedback Thank you and have a great day
Lydia says
Hi there, sorry you had a challenge with it! 🙁 Is the jar you put them in airtight? I haven’t had this challenge before using air tight jars.
Heidi says
Hi,
Is there any substitute for the corn starch? I have a friend that is allergic to corn.
Lydia says
Hi Heidi! You could try making a small batch and just leaving that ingredient out, that would be what I would try as I can’t think of what could be substitutded.
Jennifer says
Arrowroot powder is a good substitute!
Lydia says
Thanks for the tip Jennifer! 🙂
Armani says
Arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch
Cindy says
What exactly is fractionated coconut oil? Just regular cooking coconut oil?
Lydia says
Hi Cindy! It’s different than cooking oil, it’s usually used for DIY bath and beauty products since it’s a liquid consistency as opposed to the thick cooking oil.
DePaula Ross says
Do you have to let it dry or sit before putting it in a container?
Lydia says
Hi DePaula! Nope, you can just put it right in!
Jeroen says
Hi Lydia,
Thanks for the great post!
After comparing different sites for the bathsalts, i was wondering why you use next 2 ingredients?
½ cup corn starch
3 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil
thx for youre time!
Lydia says
Hi Jereon! I’m so glad you enjoyed the post! 🙂 I adapted the recipe a little from my bath bomb recipe and the corn starch is what makes the bath bombs adhere. Any kind of carrier oil is fine, I just like fractionated coconut because it’s light and doesn’t have a strong smell.
Vivian S. says
Hi! I really want to make these, but I don’t have epsom salts. Is there anything I can use to replace it? Thanks!
Lydia says
Hi Vivian! Unfortunately not, that’s the most important ingredient. 🙁
Mandi says
You can just grab a whole bag of epsom salt at the dollar store
Brianna says
We’re did. Get the citric acid
Can u reply back I need this for Friday
Lydia says
HI Brianna! I got it on Amazon, there’s a link in the supplies where you can find it. Enjoy! 🙂
Elle says
I’m having trouble with printing labels. I click on labels or download but it’s just one big label.
Lydia says
Hi Elle! If you download the image to your computer you can resize it your needs before printing and cut out the shape you need. Hope that helps! Enjoy! 🙂
Sydney says
Also, do I have to have citric acid?
Kristen says
Yes. That’s what makes it fizz.
Lauren says
You can use cream of tarter
Lydia says
Great tip, thanks Lauren!
Sydney says
Hi, do I need to have essential oils in it?
Lydia says
Hi Sydney! You don’t have to use essential oils if you don’t care about them being scented. The citric acid is what makes the fizz when combined with the baking soda so that’s a must if you want the fizz. 😉
Barbara says
What oils did you use. Thanks for sharing!
Lydia says
Hi Barbara! I used doTerra oils (Lavender). I have them linked in the supplies if you need some. Enjoy! 🙂
Shari jackson says
Where did you find the jars you used here?
Lydia says
Hi Shari! I’ve gotten them at Hobby Lobby or you can even find them at Dollar Tree sometimes.
A says
Hello lovely! I featured your post on my blog! I’d love it if you checked it out. 🙂
https://itisamomslife.com/2018/02/14/we-love-unicorn-crafts-adorable-crafts-you-must-try/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/245657354658772678/
Thank you!
Lydia says
Such an awesome round up! Thanks so much for including me! Pinned!
Camey says
Where did you get the pastel food coloring?
Lydia says
Hi Camey! I got it at Target!