These Easter bath bombs are easier to make than they look—simple, sweet, and not your typical bath bomb.
When my brother and I were little, our mother would drape streamers in a corner of the house and put together little Easter baskets for the two of us. She tucked in our favorite treats and small gifts—nail polish and lip gloss for me, tiny sketchbooks and markers for my brother. I always looked forward to it, even after I stopped believing in the Easter bunny (who doesn’t love a surprise?).
Now that I’m older and creating my own traditions, I enjoy making small, thoughtful moments for others during the holidays. You don’t need a full basket—just a tiny gift that says, “I was thinking of you.”
That idea led me to create DIY spa eggs that are quick to assemble. They make a charming Easter gift for friends, moms, or anyone who appreciates a little at-home pampering.
With a few batches of homemade bath salts and some plastic Easter eggs, it’s easy to craft several varieties. Below are four simple recipes and instructions to help you make your own spa eggs.
Choose from a few scent combinations and colors to suit the recipient.
4 Ways to Make Easter Bath Bombs with Salts
All you really need are plastic Easter eggs that come apart so you can fill each half, plus one of the homemade bath salt recipes below. Mix the chosen salt blend, spoon it into both halves of the eggs, then snap the two halves together to lock them in.
Add a small tag that explains what’s inside or a little note such as “Open me in the bathtub” and you have a thoughtful, ready-made gift.
If you prefer not to DIY, you can also buy ready-made bath salts from local stores—the beauty or natural products section of many grocery stores carries scented bath salts for gifting.
Vanilla Volcanic Bath Salts
1. Mix the dry ingredients.
Combine 1/4 cup Epsom salt, 1/4 cup volcanic salt (also called black lava salt), 1/2 tablespoon baking soda, and 3/4 cup extra-coarse sea salt in a bowl. These coarse salts give the mixture texture and a spa-like feel.
2. Add essential oil.
Add vanilla essential oil to scent the mixture. Depending on how strong you want the fragrance, add 4–8 drops and stir well to distribute the scent evenly.
3. Fill the eggs.
Spoon the scented salt into plastic Easter egg halves and press the halves together. Seal with a tag or ribbon.
Eucalyptus Bath Salts
1. Mix the dry ingredients.
Combine 1/2 cup Epsom salt, 1/2 tablespoon baking soda, and 3/4 cup extra-coarse sea salt in a large bowl.
2. Add essential oil.
Add eucalyptus essential oil—about 4–8 drops depending on your scent preference. Mix thoroughly.
3. Add color and pack the eggs.
If desired, place the salt mixture into a sealable plastic bag, add 1–2 drops of food coloring (blue or purple work well for eucalyptus), seal, and shake until the color is evenly distributed. Fill the plastic eggs with the colored salts.
Rose Petal Bath Salts
Dried rose-petal bath salts are another lovely option. You can make a blend of coarse sea salt, Epsom salt, baking soda, a few drops of rose or geranium essential oil, and a generous sprinkle of dried rose petals for a delicate, romantic presentation. These salts look beautiful in clear plastic eggs and pair perfectly with pastel ribbons.
Lavender Bath Salts
1. Mix the dry ingredients.
Combine 1/2 cup Epsom salt, 1/2 tablespoon baking soda, and 3/4 cup extra-coarse sea salt in a bowl.
2. Add essential oil.
Add lavender essential oil—4–8 drops depending on how fragrant you want the salts to be. Stir well to distribute the scent.
3. Add color and fill eggs.
For a pastel lavender hue, place the mixture in a sealable bag and add 1–2 drops of purple or blue food coloring, shake until evenly colored, then spoon into plastic Easter eggs.
DIY Easter Bath Bombs and Bath Salts
These spa eggs are a simple, affordable gift: fill plastic Easter eggs with a fragrant salt mix, tie a small tag or ribbon to each one, and arrange a few in a small gift bag or on a little tray. You can vary scents and colors to make sets or mix-and-match options.
To assemble multiple eggs at once, set up a station with bowls of each salt mixture, scoops, and the eggs laid out and ready to fill. Label the eggs or include a tiny card describing the scent so recipients know what to expect.
Storage is straightforward—keep your filled eggs in a cool, dry place until you’re ready to give them. If you make larger batches, store excess salts in airtight jars or resealable bags to preserve scent and texture.
Will you give this Easter DIY a try? I’d love to hear how you package and gift these little spa eggs or what scent combinations you choose.