When I was little, whenever someone in my family visited the beach, they’d always bring back salt water taffy for my mom. As a kid, I don’t remember eating much of it, but as an adult, I share her love for the sweet, salty boardwalk treat. I thought it would be fun to capture that memory in a bath salts recipe! Check it out!
Salt Water Taffy Bath Salts
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Supplies
- Mason Jar with Lid
- Sea salt
or Epsom Salt (enough to fill your mason jar) - 3 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil
- 3 drops Sweet Orange essential oil
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- McCormick Neon Food Colors (see below for alternatives. Also, I added the link so you can see what they look like, but check your grocery store first)
- 3 plastic bags for mixing
or Epsom Salt (enough to fill your mason jar)
(see below for alternatives. Also, I added the link so you can see what they look like, but check your grocery store first)How to Make It:
- Start by figuring out how much salt you’ll need to fill your jar, then divide it into three bags. OR, do what I did and just throw a cup of salt into each bag. You’ll have leftovers, but that’s fine.
- Add about three drops of the pink, purple and blue food coloring to each bag. One color per bag, naturally. Seal bag and shake well. If it’s not the color you want, add one drop at a time until you’re happy. If you don’t want to use McCormick neon food coloring (I’ve never had an issue with it, but I know some people are anti-food-coloring), you can use mica colorant. I’ve never used it for bath salts, but it is used in soaps, mineral makeup, etc.
- Add your sweet orange oil to one color, vanilla to a second and your lemongrass to a third, sealing and shaking the bag to disperse the scent. I based the quantities above on my preference. Give each bag a sniff, then decide if you need more. It’s easier to add more scent than cut an overwhelming one, but if you do go overboard, just add a bit of unscented Epsom salt to the bag. You may need more food coloring, though.
- Layer the colors in your mason jar. Make sure you fill it as close to the top as possible, so the colors don’t shift around when you move the jar, but still leave enough space so that you can reach your scoop down through the layers to get a good mixture of scent during your bath.
. I’ve never used it for bath salts, but it is used in soaps, mineral makeup, etc.
Voila! You have your “salt water taffy” bath salts, all ready to enjoy! Bath salts are crazy-easy to make. Even this recipe took me under 5 minutes to put together. It looks gorgeous on your bathroom sink, too!
If you have remaining salt, check out my other bath salt recipes! My favorite is my cold care bath salt. This lemon lavender one is pretty awesome too, especially if you’re dealing with itchy skin.
Do you have any favorite bath salts recipes that remind you of a summer memory? Share in the comments!
I am definitely going to try and make more of my own beauty products this year and this sounds like a great one to start with! x
Bath salts are the perfect place to start. They take seconds to make and you can get really creative with them!
I really think it’s better to make your own bath salts, it’s not only easy and fun, it’s also a chance for you to come up with your own scents and your favorite colors! I really like the idea of this one and it’s adorable as a gift too!
I agree, it is so much fun to come up with new scents! I’m glad you like mine!!
Omg I love this DIY bath salt it looks perfect for me.
Oh, I am so glad that I can make something like this at home. I recently buy a bath salt but it is so expensive!
It is SO easy and inexpensive to make at home. When I’m not making pretty salts for a post, sometimes I just throw a handful of Epsom salt in a baggie, add a drop or two of essential oil, shake it and go. Seconds to make, really. Even when I’m making it pretty, it still only takes minutes. 🙂
Oh, nice idea! I will try it. I am so excited to make a rainbow bath salt!
How fun to make it in a bath salt! My mom loves salt water taffy. I remember that’s what she picked up every time at the amusement park we went to in the summer. 🙂
I love this!! I’ve been wanting to make my own bath and beauty products and can’t wait to try this. I think ill use lavendar in place of lemon since I don’t have that one. Thanks for the recipe!
These are so bright and colorful. I never tried making bath products at home, though I’ve always wanted to try it out. This is inspiring to create some.
I love this idea. It would make a great teachers gift or a housewarming gift. Looks much more difficult to make than it is.
These bath salts would be really nice for summer. I’d love those scents! The jar actually makes for a nice decoration!
Now that makes for a great bath experience. I can tell, I’ve been to someone’s house and they recommended to use something they have with similar ingredients like those oil. I found myself almost tingling with pleasure in and out. This recipe is definitely a winner.
This looks sooo great! I need to try making this – bath salts are sooo much fun and this scent is probably perfect for summer!
I love bath salts!! They are so relaxing. Ill definitely have to try this at home, thanks!
I love this! I bet it smells so good. Would be a perfect gift for someone with a sweet tooth, but with no calories! lol
This probably smells so good, and it’s so prett1 I wouldn’t want to use it! Lol It would make a good gift too.