Oatmeal baths are known for their soothing properties. These bath salts contain skin-loving ingredients like Epsom salt and oat extract. The recipe is easy to make, so it’s a great gift for the holidays.
First, colloidal oatmeal is added to the Epsom salt and mixed in thoroughly. Then, the liquid ingredients are mixed together and added to the dry. To use, add several tablespoons of the salt mixture directly to hot bath water. It can also be used as a body scrub.
The oat oil in this recipe is rich in fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamin E. It leaves skin feeling moisturized. Oat oil and the 8 oz. Lidded Glass Jars are both part of the new Hygge Collection, which is inspired by the Danish concept of happiness, comfort, and connection. Click here to explore all the new products, including giftable packaging and five new fragrance oils.
If you’d like to give this recipe as a gift, the Oat Bath Salt Labels give the glass jars a finishing touch. The labels can be cut shorter for smaller options like the 4 oz. Lidded Glass Jars or the Plastic Bail Jars. They just need to be printed on a sticky label paper – we like our Waterproof Labels.
What You Need:
Three 8 oz. Lidded Glass Jars
Oat Bath Salt Labels
32 oz. Epsom Salt, Extra Fine
1 oz. Colloidal Oatmeal
1 oz. Oatmeal
0.5 oz. Oat Oil
0.5 oz. Oat Extract
0.5 oz. Polysorbate 80
0.5 oz. Oatmeal Milk & Honey Fragrance Oil
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ONE: In a large bowl, mix together 32 ounces of extra fine Epsom salt and 1 ounce of colloidal oatmeal. Use your hands or a whisk to mix and break up the clumps.
TWO: In a separate bowl, add 0.5 ounces of oat oil, 0.5 ounces of Oatmeal Milk and Honey Fragrance Oil, 0.5 ounces of oat extract, and 0.5 ounces of polysorbate 80. Use a spoon to mix together all the ingredients.
NOTE: The polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier that helps the oil mix into the bath water rather than pooling on top. It can be left out of the recipe, but be careful exiting the tub as the oil will make it slippery.
THREE: Pour the oil mixture into the salt mixture. Use your hands or a large spatula to thoroughly mix.
FOUR: Add 1 ounce of oatmeal. We used quick oats, but traditional oatmeal works as well.
NOTE: The oatmeal is more for aesthetic purposes. It can be left out of the recipe if you are concerned with it clogging your drain.
FIVE: Spoon the mixture into jars. To use, add several large tablespoons of the salt into a hot bathtub. It can also be used as a scrub. Enjoy.
NOTE: Because this recipe does not contain water, we did not use a preservative. If you’re concerned with it coming in contact with water, you can use an oil-soluble preservative like Optiphen.Â
Soothing Oat Bath Salts
Ingredients
- Three 8 oz. Lidded Glass Jars
- Oat Bath Salt Labels
- 32 oz. Epsom Salt Extra Fine
- 1 oz. Colloidal Oatmeal
- 1 oz. Oatmeal
- 0.5 oz. Oat Oil
- 0.5 oz. Oat Extract
- 0.5 oz. Polysorbate 80
- 0.5 oz. Oatmeal Milk & Honey Fragrance Oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together 32 ounces of extra fine Epsom salt and 1 ounce of colloidal oatmeal. Use your hands or a whisk to mix and break up the clumps.
- In a separate bowl, add 0.5 ounces of oat oil, 0.5 ounces of Oatmeal Milk and Honey Fragrance Oil, 0.5 ounces of oat extract, and 0.5 ounces of polysorbate 80. Use a spoon to mix together all the ingredients.
- Pour the oil mixture into the salt mixture. Use your hands or a large spatula to thoroughly mix.
- Add 1 ounce of oatmeal. We used quick oats, but traditional oatmeal works as well.
- Spoon the mixture into jars. To use, add several large tablespoons of the salt into a hot bathtub. It can also be used as a scrub. Enjoy.
How are these ingredients being measured? I can never tell if it is by weight or volume. I have noticed it makes a huge difference in the outcome of the product. This should be something that is always added into the directions.
By weight. All of our recipes are measured in weight unless it states otherwise or calls for something like cups or mL.
What do I do if forgot the Oat Extract and don’t have enough time to get it?
You can use another botanical extract for similar results. You could also leave the Oat Extract our completely and just up one of your other oils in the recipe, like Oat Oil, at the same amount.
Extacts: https://www.brambleberry.com/Botanical-Extracts-C28.aspx
can I use sea salt instead if epsom salt
You can use sea salt instead of the Epsom Salt though that will change the final texture. It will most likely feel coarser.
Please could you tell me how long the salt and sugar scrubs will last in an air tight container? Thanks
About one year
This recipe is divine. I added cocoa butter cashmere as a scent and it’s perfect for the fall weather. Thanks!
What can you use to replace the oat oil?
Any lightweight oil would work in place of Oat Oil, like Sweet Almond Oil. Liquid Cashmere would also be a nice substitute.
https://www.brambleberry.com/Sweet-Almond-Oil-P3205.aspx
https://www.brambleberry.com/Liquid-Cashmere-P6949.aspx
i was wondering if i were to add optiphen in what would be recommended for a percentage since it is just an oil product? when i use it in my lotions i use it at the max recommended lol
You can use the lowest percent (0.5%) or even midway through the range (1%) to help make the math easier.
Hi Soap Queen Team!
i hope you are all well.
i was wondering if you may be able to help me. I am building a small business and building my brand by using all natural ingredients.
I was wondering if you knew of a natural alternative to polysorbate 80.
My bath bombs and bubble bars although are fun the colour seems to separate and float on the top of the water rather than making the bath water turn the colour of the bomb.
I’m using Micas for my colouring rather than the liquid dyes as i am unsure if they are natural or not.
Please help 🙂
Kind Regards
Chrissie
We haven’t found a natural liquid emulsifier that we have tested and liked at this time. Micas don’t tend to color the water though, you would need something with D&C dyes or another liquid color to dye the water.
Hola, me gustó mucho la receta, pero tengo una duda si no cuento con polisorbato 80, por cual lo puedo cambiar?
Saludos
If you don’t have Polysorbate 80 you can use another liquid emulsifier like Polysorbate 20 to mix the oil and water. if you exclude it the oils and fragrance in the bath will make your tub slippery and they will float on the top of the water.