Bath & Personal Care

Bath soaks

Mineral bath salts and simple oil-based soaks, with unscented options for a less fragranced bath.

We look for clearly listed salts, oils and other ingredients without unnecessary dyes or perfume blends.  Essential oils are identified as scent ingredients, not assumed to be gentle for everyone.  These products are for bathing and comfort; they are not treatments for drawing toxins out of the body.

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Better Bath Better Body Deep Relaxation Lavender Bath Soak, 32 oz Better Bath Better Body Deep Relaxation Lavender Bath Soak, 32 oz USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Lavender is the only aromatic oil in this five-ingredient Epsom-salt soak.  Coconut-derived oil adds a little softness to the bath, while the clearly named ingredients make it easier to avoid scents you do not tolerate.  It is an optional way to unwind, not a sleep treatment.  Made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients; lavender can still irritate sensitive skin. Materials: magnesium sulfate · coconut-derived MCT oil · lavender essential oil · ascorbic acid · tocopherol $25.95★ 4.7 · 600+ ratings View on Amazon
Better Bath Better Body Stress Relief Spearmint & Eucalyptus Bath Soak, 32 oz Better Bath Better Body Stress Relief Spearmint & Eucalyptus Bath Soak, 32 oz USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Spearmint and eucalyptus give this Epsom-salt bath its fresh scent, with both oils identified instead of hidden in a generic perfume blend.  Coconut-derived MCT oil rounds out the simple formula.  Choose it for an aromatic bath, not to treat anxiety or muscle problems; an unscented soak is a better choice if essential oils bother your skin.  Made in the USA. Materials: magnesium sulfate · coconut-derived MCT oil · eucalyptus essential oil · spearmint essential oil · ascorbic acid · tocopherol $19.99★ 4.7 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon
BetterYou Magnesium Mineral Bath Flakes, 1 kg BetterYou Magnesium Mineral Bath Flakes, 1 kg USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: These simple magnesium-chloride flakes are an unscented alternative to Epsom salts, which contain magnesium sulfate.  The formula has no added aromatic oils, making it useful if scented baths are not for you.  BetterYou sources the mineral brine in the Netherlands and makes this US-market product in the USA.  Reseal the bag after use: the flakes readily absorb moisture from the air. Materials: magnesium chloride hexahydrate flakes $17.00★ 4.7 · 4,000+ ratings View on Amazon
One With Nature Pure Dead Sea Mineral Salt, Fragrance-Free, 5 lb One With Nature Pure Dead Sea Mineral Salt, Fragrance-Free, 5 lb Why we recommend it: This single-ingredient soak contains Dead Sea salt sourced from Jordan, with no added perfume or essential oils.  It offers a straightforward choice if you want mineral bath salts without a scented blend.  The fine granules dissolve in warm water, and the five-pound tub suits regular use.  Dead Sea salt is a natural mineral mixture, not the magnesium sulfate sold as Epsom salt. Materials: Dead Sea salt (Maris Sal) $27.81★ 4.7 · 2,000+ ratings View on Amazon
Soothing Touch Lavender Bath Salts, 32 oz Soothing Touch Lavender Bath Salts, 32 oz Why we recommend it: Lavender is the only added aromatic oil in this blend of Epsom, Dead Sea, sea and mineral salts.  That short scent list makes it a straightforward choice for a lavender bath without a complicated perfume blend.  Made in New Mexico, it comes in a resealable pouch.  For fragrance-sensitive skin, choose an unscented soak instead. Materials: Dead Sea salt (Maris Sal) · magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) · evaporated sea salt · mineral salt · lavender essential oil $12.61★ 4.7 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon
Soothing Touch Sore Muscle Soak, 32 oz Soothing Touch Sore Muscle Soak, 32 oz Why we recommend it: Clove adds a warm, spicy note to the peppermint and eucalyptus in this four-salt blend.  Made in New Mexico, it offers a fully disclosed aromatic soak for people who enjoy essential oils in their bath.  Those oils can irritate sensitive skin; despite the product name, we do not recommend it as a treatment for muscle pain. Materials: Dead Sea salt (Maris Sal) · magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) · evaporated sea salt · mineral salt · clove essential oil · peppermint essential oil · eucalyptus essential oil $11.98★ 4.7 · 700+ ratings View on Amazon
Westlab Pure Dead Sea Bath Salt, 1 kg Westlab Pure Dead Sea Bath Salt, 1 kg Why we recommend it: One ingredient keeps this soak straightforward: Dead Sea salt, harvested by solar evaporation in Jordan.  It is a useful unscented option for avoiding added perfume and essential oils.  Westlab reports independent UK testing of mineral content and purity against German BVL standards, although the underlying test reports were not available for our review. Materials: Dead Sea salt (Maris Sal) $16.73★ 4.7 · 4,000+ ratings View on Amazon
Westlab Pure Epsom Bath Salt, 1 kg Westlab Pure Epsom Bath Salt, 1 kg Why we recommend it: A plain magnesium-sulfate formula makes this an easy choice if you prefer an unscented bath to an essential-oil blend.  The UK-made salts come in a resealable one-kilogram pouch, a manageable size for occasional use.  Unlike the scented Westlab blends, this product lists just one ingredient.  Bathing with Epsom salts should not be relied on to correct a magnesium deficiency. Materials: magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) $23.21★ 4.7 · 200+ ratings View on Amazon
Better Bath Better Body Gentleman's Bath Salt, 32 oz Better Bath Better Body Gentleman's Bath Salt, 32 oz USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Cedarwood and frankincense give this soak a woodsy scent, balanced by eucalyptus and peppermint.  All four aromatic oils are named, so you can check the blend for ingredients you prefer to avoid.  The base is Epsom salt with coconut-derived MCT oil.  Made in the USA; the scented blend may not suit fragrance-sensitive skin. Materials: magnesium sulfate · coconut-derived MCT oil · cedarwood essential oil · frankincense essential oil · eucalyptus essential oil · peppermint essential oil · ascorbic acid · tocopherol $24.95★ 4.6 · 1,000+ ratings View on Amazon
Soothing Touch Eucalyptus Spruce Bath Salts, 32 oz Soothing Touch Eucalyptus Spruce Bath Salts, 32 oz Why we recommend it: A forest-like blend of spruce, eucalyptus and white camphor oils scents these bath salts.  The exact oils are disclosed alongside the Epsom, Dead Sea, sea and mineral salts, so you can make an informed choice about scented ingredients.  Made in New Mexico.  This is an aromatic bath product, not a decongestant; essential-oil-sensitive skin may prefer plain salts. Materials: Dead Sea salt (Maris Sal) · magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) · evaporated sea salt · mineral salt · spruce essential oil (Tsuga canadensis) · eucalyptus essential oil · white camphor essential oil $12.40★ 4.6 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon
Soothing Touch Peppermint Rosemary Bath Salts, 32 oz Soothing Touch Peppermint Rosemary Bath Salts, 32 oz Why we recommend it: Peppermint and rosemary provide the fresh herbal scent in this simple salt-based bath blend.  Soothing Touch identifies both essential oils and the four-salt base, rather than leaving the scent composition unexplained.  Made in New Mexico, it is a practical option for an occasional aromatic soak.  Peppermint can feel strong on sensitive skin, so follow the label's dilution directions. Materials: Dead Sea salt (Maris Sal) · magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) · evaporated sea salt · mineral salt · peppermint essential oil · rosemary essential oil $13.99★ 4.6 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon
Soothing Touch Cedar Sage Bath Salts, 32 oz Soothing Touch Cedar Sage Bath Salts, 32 oz Why we recommend it: Cedarwood and sage give this mineral-salt soak an earthy, herbal scent.  Both oils are identified by plant species, making the formula easier to check for ingredients you prefer to avoid.  The New Mexico-made blend combines magnesium-sulfate Epsom salt with three other salts; its appeal is a scented bath, not a promise to draw toxins from the body. Materials: Dead Sea salt (Maris Sal) · magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) · evaporated sea salt · mineral salt · cedarwood essential oil · sage essential oil $13.46★ 4.3 · 93 ratings View on Amazon

What we avoid

These are category-level exclusions when materials or treatments are disclosed.  Each product card explains why we recommend it and lists the disclosed materials.

Parabens Phthalates Synthetic fragrance Sulfates (SLS/SLES) Formaldehyde releasers