Choosing the best bag of salts for your soak will be much easier once you discover what each variety can bring to the table (or bath!), as well as how added ingredients and grain size can affect your body and mind.
We’re guessing the majority of you run a hot bath to relax and let your troubles melt away, but some may seek respite from muscular aches and pains. Whatever you desire from your time in the tub, there’s a variety of salt for you out there!
The unique climate of the area also enhances its grains with particularly high levels of magnesium, calcium and potassium, and is said to contain up to 21 minerals in total. So, if you’re not able to make it to Jordan for a holiday any time soon, Dead Sea bath salts will still allow you to reap the rewards!
Dead Sea bath salts are particularly lauded for their effectiveness when used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and Psoriasis. They're also better at hydrating the skin than other salts as they have a greater moisture content. Just be sure to store them in a dry place to keep them from absorbing outside moisture.
Kicking back in a sea salt bath will help you unwind, but it can also speed up the healing of cuts, calm inflammation, detoxify, and give the skin a good cleanse. So if it’s an all-rounder you’re after to treat whatever may ail you, it may be wise to stock up on this variety!
The lack of sodium in Epsom salts makes for a more moisturising bath too, and those deficient in magnesium can absorb the required nutrients through bathing. They may not offer the same array of minerals as other varieties, but these salts make for an incredibly relaxing bath (or foot soak) after a long day!
Whilst there are conflicting opinions about their health benefits, Himalayan salts are at the very least comparable to regular sea salts, so they're certainly good at cleansing and soothing the skin.
Some brands will incorporate essential oils or other natural extracts into their bath salts, to assist with stress, pain relief, and so on. They're also used to add fragrance and colour, making your dip even more of a treat. Here are some of the most popular ones.
Other sleep-inducing ingredients that can calm your emotions are chamomile and vetivert. Just make sure you opt for natural scents rather than synthetic ones, especially if you have sensitive skin.
Citrus ingredients have a cleansing, toning, and brightening effect on the skin; these effects are particularly felt when the salts are applied directly onto the skin, which we will discuss later in the article.
In addition, stiff and aching muscles will benefit from this plant’s anti-inflammatory, stimulating properties - that's why it's a popular choice with sporty types and those who spend all day on their feet.
Large, coarse grains will take longer to dissolve, so are desirable for those who prefer an extended soak. Their size also makes them more adept at absorbing essential oils and other ingredients - another tick for those looking for a healing bath experience.
In addition to dissolving more quickly in water, fine to medium grain bath salts can be used as a body scrub. Scrubbing the body with salt is great for exfoliating dead skin, boosting circulation, and staving off cellulite. There are countless recipes out there for bath salt body scrubs, but mixing them with a carrier oil or even your shower gel should work well.
Hopefully, you should now know what you want from a packet of bath salts - so it’s time to introduce our recommended products, which have been chosen with a variety of tastes and budgets in mind!
Pack of 3
£11.97
Type | Epsom salts |
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Added Ingredients | - |
Fragrance | Jasmine, cinnamon, coconut |
Grain Size | Fine |
Volume | 3 x 430 g |
£14.50
Type | Sea salts |
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Added Ingredients | Organic lavender essential oil |
Fragrance | Lavender |
Grain Size | Medium |
Volume | 350 g |
£6.39
Type | Epsom salts |
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Added Ingredients | Lavender essential oil |
Fragrance | Lavender |
Grain Size | Medium |
Volume | 1.36 kg |
£5.94
Type | Himalayan salts |
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Added Ingredients | Chamomile, lavender, frankincense, jasmine, bergamot, and rose absolute essential oils |
Fragrance | Floral |
Grain Size | Large |
Volume | 290 g |
£7.52
Type | Dead Sea salts |
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Added Ingredients | - |
Fragrance | Unscented |
Grain Size | Medium |
Volume | 1 kg |
£2.49
Type | Sea salts |
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Added Ingredients | - |
Fragrance | Acai berry |
Grain Size | Fine |
Volume | 900 g |
£18.99
Type | Epsom salts |
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Added Ingredients | Bergamot, sweet orange, and rosemary essential oils |
Fragrance | Citrus |
Grain Size | Medium |
Volume | 5 kg |
£14.66
Type | Sea salt |
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Added Ingredients | Lavender, patchouli, and vetivert essential oils; wild chamomile extract |
Fragrance | Lavender, patchouli |
Grain Size | Medium |
Volume | 200 g |
£2.30
Type | Himalayan salts |
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Added Ingredients | - |
Fragrance | Unscented |
Grain Size | Fine |
Volume | 1 kg |
Muscle Therapy With Eucalyptus
£5.00
Type | Dead Sea salts |
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Added Ingredients | Eucalyptus and rosemary essential oils |
Fragrance | Eucalyptus |
Grain Size | Fine |
Volume | 1 kg |
Image | 1 ![]() DrSalts+ | 2 ![]() Westlab | 3 ![]() This Works | 4 ![]() Salt Spa Co | 5 ![]() Radox | 6 ![]() Spa Magik | 7 ![]() Absolute Aromas | 8 ![]() Dr Teal's | 9 ![]() Neal’s Yard Remedies | 10 ![]() Nortembio |
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Name | 100% Dead Sea Bath Salts | Cleansing Himalayan Salt | Deep Sleep Bath Soak | Epsom Salt Restoration Blend | Detoxed Bath Salts | Dead Sea Spa Salts | De-Stress Himalayan Bath Salt | Pure Epsom Salt Soothe and Sleep With Lavender | Lavender Bath Salts | Epsom Salt |
Features | The Ultimate Healing Mineral Soak | Budget Bath Salts With Nothing Added | A Sumptuous Bedtime Treat | Refreshing and Rejuvenating After a Hard Day | Fruity, Refreshing, and Soothing | Simple but Strong Salts From a Trusted Spa Brand | A De-Stressing Blend of Fragrant Oils | Incredibly Relaxing for Both Your Muscles and Your Mind | Luxurious, Lavender-Scented Grains | Gorgeous Scented Salts for Fragrance Fans |
Price | £5.00 | £2.30 | £14.66 | £18.99 | £2.49 | £7.52 | £5.94 | £6.39 | £14.50 | £11.97 |
Type | Dead Sea salts | Himalayan salts | Sea salt | Epsom salts | Sea salts | Dead Sea salts | Himalayan salts | Epsom salts | Sea salts | Epsom salts |
Added Ingredients | Eucalyptus and rosemary essential oils | - | Lavender, patchouli, and vetivert essential oils; wild chamomile extract | Bergamot, sweet orange, and rosemary essential oils | - | - | Chamomile, lavender, frankincense, jasmine, bergamot, and rose absolute essential oils | Lavender essential oil | Organic lavender essential oil | - |
Fragrance | Eucalyptus | Unscented | Lavender, patchouli | Citrus | Acai berry | Unscented | Floral | Lavender | Lavender | Jasmine, cinnamon, coconut |
Grain Size | Fine | Fine | Medium | Medium | Fine | Medium | Large | Medium | Medium | Fine |
Volume | 1 kg | 1 kg | 200 g | 5 kg | 900 g | 1 kg | 290 g | 1.36 kg | 350 g | 3 x 430 g |
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If you're going to take a soak, why not make it as luxurious as possible? A pillow to rest your head against, a tray to store a cup of tea on, and a fresh, fluffy towel to dry off with will make even the shortest dip in the tub feel like a spa day!
Whatever your bathing habits (or your stress levels!), there's a salt out there for your needs. We hope you've learnt a thing or two today about the wonders of this amazing natural ingredient, and we're sure you'll discover your new favourite on our top 10 list.
Author: Natasha Dziubajlo
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