How to Make CBD Bath Salts

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Last Updated: October 18, 2025 References

Need to chill out after a long day? Adding a CBD bath salt to your bath could be what you need to feel restored, relaxed, and revitalized. CBD is a chemical found in hemp and marijuana that doesn’t contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient that creates a high.^{[1]
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Expert Interview}, reducing pain, and easing anxiety—making it the perfect addition to any self-care night!^{[3]
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Ingredients

2 cups (400 g) of Epsom salts
1 dropper full or 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of CBD oil
¼ cup (50 g) of baking soda
1 cup (200 g) of Himalayan sea salt (optional)
10 to 20 drops of essential oils (optional)

Method 1

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Making CBD Bath Salts

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Mix the Epsom salts and baking soda together in a bowl. Use 2 cups (400 g) of Epsom salts and ¼ cup (50 g) of baking soda.^{[4]
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- To give your bath salts more variety, use 1 cup (200 g) of Epsom salt and 1 cup (200 g) of Himalayan sea salt.^{[6]
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Add the CBD oil to the salt mixture and stir.^{[8]
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Go to source} Pairing this dynamic bath salt duo with essential oils, which are proven to reduce stress and physical pains, will have you soaking up all the holistic health benefits.^{[14]
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This recipe creates more than one bath’s worth of CBD bath salts, so you will have plenty more relaxing baths to come! Store your salts in an airtight container or a mason jar in a dry place for up to 1 year.^{[15]
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Choosing an Essential Oil

Lavender is commonly used to ease stress and calm anxieties.^{[16]
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Go to source} The soothing and serene scent has an almost sedative property, making it the perfect addition to a relaxing bath after a long day.^{[17]
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The uplifting citrus scent of lemon calms anxieties, while the soothing properties of lavender lower blood pressure. These two oils alone or combined can make your CBD bath even more relaxing.^{[18]
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Wintergreen’s refreshing scent and warming properties help relax tight and painful muscles. Pair this essential oil with a few drops of cooling peppermint or use it on its own to unwind after a long day.^{[19]
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Frankincense has a woody, spicy scent that pairs well with rosemary’s earthiness. Together, these oils uplift your mood and help inflammation.^{[20]
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Cinnamon, oregano, and bergamot are known to cause skin irritation. Keeping these oils out of your CBD bath salts will help you avoid essential oil burns.^{[21]
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Method 3

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Using CBD Bath Salts

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Add ½ cup (100 g) of salts to a running bath and mix. Putting your salts in the tub before it’s done filling up will help everything dissolve before you step in.^{[22]
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- If you want a more fragrant bath, add the salts right before going in. Essential oils can evaporate with time and could lose some of their smell if you add them while the bath’s running.
This will give your body plenty of time to soak, so you feel refreshed, relaxed, and revitalized.^{[23]
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Try to use your salts within 1 to 2 months of making them. Bath salts can last up to 1 year when stored in an airtight container, but the oils can start to clump after a while.^{[24]
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- Laying out clumped bath salts on a piece of parchment and popping them into a 200 °F (93 °C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes will help dry them out.
- However, this may lessen the effects of the CBD oil.
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How much CBD to put in bath salts?

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Tony Robinson is a CBD Expert & Content Writer at King Buddha. He has over 20 years of experience as a writer specializing in cannabis, CBD, and supplements. He is an expert in sharing well-researched information on the ways that CBD can improve well-being and the growing legality and accessibility of CBD products. Tony has a Master's in Creative Writing from New York University.

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There isn't a specific amount of CBD bath salts recommended for relaxation, as the ideal amount can vary depending on the individual, their needs, and the product they are using. It's important to follow the instructions provided on the product packaging—if the packaging doesn't provide clear instructions, you can start with a small amount and gradually increase it until you find the optimal amount for relaxation. Make sure to soak in the bath for at least 30 minutes to absorb the full benefits of the CBD bath salts.

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Make multiple salts with labeled containers, so you can have a CBD bath salt ready to go for any mood or situation.^{[25]
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