These fun Grinch Christmas bath salts are a WOW-worthy DIY gift for the holidays. See how easy this all-natural spa gift is to make with kitchen essentials.
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Grinch Christmas Bath Salts – Such a Fun DIY
It’s no secret we LOVE making our own bath products here on Ruffles and Rain Boots – from shower fizzies to bath bomb recipes, we’ve got you covered.. And because it’s officially after Halloween, it’s Christmas crafting time. :)
Okay, so whether you start a bit early like me or you’re looking for a great last-minute Christmas gift idea, these Grinch Christmas bath salts are the perfect WOW-worthy gift.
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Supplies for an Easy Grinch Bath Soak
This bath soak is an easy DIY that packs a huge Christmas gift-giving punch. If you paired it with our Grinch Christmas Shower or Bath Bombs, you’ll probably make a heart grow at least two sizes…
- 1 cup Epsom salts
- 1/2 cup Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 10-12 drops of peppermint essential oil
- 4-5 drops green soap colorant
- 2 tablespoons heart sprinkles (both mini- or jumbo-sized hearts will work)
- airtight jar (we used these hermetically sealed jars from Amazon – Gotta love these hermetically sealed jars!)
How to Make Grinch Christmas Bath Salts
Get ready, friends. You’re about to be done in just minutes… If you have a playlist on YouTube to which you’d like to add this project, here is our Grinch Christmas bath salts video tutorial.
Make a batch of these fun Grinch Christmas bath salts and put a smile on even the grumpiest of holiday faces. For more awesome Grinch crafts, visit RufflesandRainBoots.comEasy Grinch Christmas Bath Salts
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How to Use This Grinch Bath Soak
It’s easy to use (or give) this fun holiday spa gift. Just add about 1/4 cup of the Grinch bath salts to a warm bath (or foot soaking bin). Mix it around in the water by gently swishing the water with your hand.
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Sushna says
I added a bit of olive oil to the mixture and kind of turned clumpy and hard in a few days.
Would it be because of baking soda or the olive oil, any idea?
Courtney says
Can you use the mica coloring? Or does it need to be liquid?
Sarah Nenni-Daher says
I would actually use the liquid with these as the mica can just shake off the salt crystals.
Christina says
Would regular green food coloring work?
Sarah Nenni-Daher says
It will work, however, food coloring has a chance of staining tubs and skin.
Christina says
Love your Christmas gift ideas.
I just was wondering were can I
Get the green soap colorant at.
Sarah Nenni-Daher says
I got it on Amazon in a small pack but this time of year, Michael’s craft stores has a soap and body DIY section which might have it.
Erin says
How long can this be stored if in an airtight jar?
Sarah Nenni-Daher says
If stored in a glass (or PET plastic) air-tight jar, these will remain “good” and at potency for the life of the essential oil (between 1 and 3 years) if stored in a cool, dry, dark place.
However, the sugar sprinkles used in this one might break down before that and the salts will definitely get clumpy. I would say no longer than 6 months, so you’re good to make them now if preparing for Christmas. :)
Michelle says
This is so cute, I wish I’d seen it before Christmas. I might leave it white with the red hearts for “Galantines.” Can you store it for a while without the red hearts bleeding and staining the bath Salts?
Sarah Nenni-Daher says
Michelle – that is a seriously cute idea! The colors didn’t run for us BUT we kept it in airtight, sealed containers. The red would likely run (it’s just sugar) if you got the mixture wet. I would recommend test tubes for single-use (like a bouquet of them for Valentine’s day, perhaps) or a hermetically sealed jar with a scoop.
Susie says
Where do I find the miniature hearts? Do they dissolve? Love this idea. Thank you.
Sarah Nenni-Daher says
Susie,
They DO dissolve because they’re just made of sugar. We used these from Wilton (got them on Amazon), but any thin sprinkle heart will do. https://amzn.to/2zMFAmT