If you love Christmas scents as much as I do, these Candy Cane Bath Salts will instantly put you in a good mood. They smell like peppermint and vanilla! Plus, they make the cutest homemade gifts for friends, family, or even yourself.

This quick DIY uses simple ingredients and looks just like candy cane stripes red and white layers in a jar. It’s one of those little things that make your bathroom feel like a winter spa.

Candy Cane Bath Salts:

This recipe makes around 1/2 cup of bath salts, good for 2 baths.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Dead Sea salt
Red mica powder (as desired for color)
10–12 drops essential oils (1%)

Candy Cane Essential Oil Blend:

6 drops peppermint essential oil
4 drops vanilla oleoresin

Instructions:

1. Mix the Color

In two bowls, add the Dead Sea salt. Leave one white and mix a bit of red mica powder into the other until you reach your desired shade.

You can make it bold or pastel totally up to you!

Want to save this for later?

Send it to yourself now and try it out when you’re ready!

2. Add the Scent

Add the peppermint and vanilla essential oils and stir well to evenly distribute. The mix will instantly smell like Christmas morning!

3. Layer Like a Candy Cane

Spoon the red and white salts into a clear jar, alternating colors to create stripes. Tap gently between layers to keep them crisp and clean.

Tie a little ribbon on top for an adorable touch.

4. Time to Relax

When ready to use, add 1/4 cup to warm bath water and enjoy the minty, festive aroma while your skin soaks up the mineral-rich salts. Perfect after a long day of Christmas shopping or wrapping gifts!

Notes

You can use Epsom salt, Himalayan salt, or sea salt if that’s what you have on hand.
These bath salts look so pretty in mini jars perfect for DIY Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers, or self-care baskets.

Candy Cane Bath Salts

Print Recipe

This makes around ½ cup of bath salts, good for 2 baths. These festive Candy Cane Bath Salts smell like peppermint and vanilla bliss! Layered red and white salts create a candy cane look that’s perfect for relaxing holiday baths or gifting to friends. A simple, natural DIY Christmas treat for self-care lovers.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Dead Sea salt
Red mica powder as desired for color
10-12 drops essential oil 1%

Instructions

Add the essential oils and stir thoroughly to distribute.
In two bowls, mix the Dead Sea salt and mica powder until evenly colored in one, and leave the other plain white.
Layer one color at a time until you get a nice striped candy cane look.
To use: Add ¼ cup to warm bath water and enjoy the festive, minty aroma.

Notes

You can use any type of salt you prefer, Epsom salt, sea salt, etc.
Candy Cane Essential Oil Blend:
6 drops peppermint essential oil
4 drops vanilla oleoresin

The Cutest DIY Candy Cane Bath Salts for Christmas Self-Care

Candy Cane Bath Salts:

Ingredients: