Last Updated: December 29, 2022

The 9 Best Bath Salts & Soaks for Every Purpose.

WRITTEN BY Grove Collaborative • 12 min read

There's nothing quite like slipping into a relaxing bath at the end of a long day, but sourcing the best bath salts and soaks for upleveling your zen can be an exercise in trial and error. What actually works for softening skin, encouraging sleep, or soothing sore muscles varies, with some bath salts and soaks lasting throughout tub time and others seemingly disappearing before your feet hit the water. Not to mention, many conventional bath salts or soaks may contain artificial fragrances or other ingredients that can potentially irritate sensitive skin, transforming a pampering ritual into something that actually requires more products to rectify once you exit the water.

To take the guesswork out of finding the best natural bath salts and soaks that are also free from questionable ingredients and packed with naturally derived ingredients, we pulled together this list of our favorites. Whether you're looking for an epsom salt soak to relieve muscle tension or bath salts to encourage mental focus, you'll find the best bath-time additives from our list of customer favorites. And if you're looking for a way to keep your bathtub clean in between soaks, check out our guide to cleaning your bathtub with natural products.

If you're more of a bath bomb devotee, check out our list of the best bath bombs and sugar cubes, or find kid-friendly bathtime options with this roundup of our favorites.


This list of products was determined by ratings and reviews from Grove members.

1. San Francisco Salt Co Epsoak Everyday Muscle Soak

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Take the first step toward soothing your tired soles and aching muscles with this San Francisco Salt Co Epsoak Everyday Muscle Soak. From relieving soreness to easing stress and soothing aches and cleansing skin, this muscle soak soap helps do it all. It also helps speed muscle recovery and help reduce injuries. It’s made with Espom salt and …

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2. San Francisco Salt Co Epsoak Everyday Sleep Formula

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Sleep tight every night and bring an easy, at-home nighttime routine to any room in your house with this San Francisco Salt Co Epsoak Everyday Sleep Formula. This Espom salt soak relieves soreness, eases stress, soothes aches, and cleanses skin all in one simple use. It uses natural ingredients such as magnesium sulfate and is infused with a …

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3. San Francisco Salt Co Epsom Salt

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If you’re looking for a little help relaxing and easing stress, give San Francisco Salt Co Epsom Salt a try. This San Francisco Salt Co Epsom Salt has many therapeutic uses, including improving sleep and concentration, helping muscles and nerves function properly, improving oxygen use, regulating activity for more than 300 enzymes, and even …

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2 Lbs
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4. Pursoma Cleanse Your MIND Bath Soak

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Cleanse Your MIND by Pursoma will transform your bathroom into an at-home spa . This 30-minute soak clears your mind of the day’s fast pace and anxiety. Botanical aromatherapy opens your senses while relaxing the body. Expect to feel radiant, refocused, and awakened with every bath.

The star ingredient:
French Grey Sea Salt - detoxifying + …
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48 oz
$12.49
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5. Pursoma Digital Detox SLEEP Bath Soak

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Digital Detox SLEEP by Pursoma will transform your bathroom into an at-home spa. This 30-minute soak helps you disconnect from the buzz of technology and rehydrate after draining screen time. Botanical aromatherapy calms an overworked mind and promotes deep sleep. Expect to feel relaxed and renewed.

The star ingredient:
French Grey Sea Salt …
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48 oz
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6. Pursoma Sweat It Out BODY Bath Soak

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Sweat It Out BODY by Pursoma will transform your bathroom into an at-home spa. This 30-minute soak helps sore muscles recover after a strenuous day or a rigorous workout. Botanical aromatherapy relaxes tension while soothing the body. Expect to feel rejuvenated, soothed, and uplifted with every bath.

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48 oz
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7. Pursoma Mineral Rich Mud Bath - Digital Detox SLEEP

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This unrefined and all natural mineral rich mud is known to pull out impurities in the skin and calm skin sensitivities. This purifying bath booster can be used alone as a bath treatment, mixed with water for a clay mask for the face or can be added to any Pursoma sea salt soak. A unique combination of lavender flower powder combined with French …
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4 x 3 oz packets
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8. Pursoma Goodnight Moon Kids & Baby Bath Soak

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Once upon a time there was a dreamy bath soak that transformed the tub into a fizzy, blue pool…Goodnight Moon Baby Bath Soak by Pursoma is an end-of-the-day treat starring all-natural, antioxidant-rich blue matcha powder that ignites the young imagination (but doesn’t stain the tub). The soothing aromas of lavender and vanilla blend to ensure a …
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32 oz
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9. Little Moon Essentials Tired Old Ass - Mineral Bath Salt

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Get a much-needed wake-up call when you use this Little Moon Essentials Tired Old Ass - Mineral Bath Salt. This natural bath salt is handmade and features 100% pure essential oils. Just add a handful to your tub after you sit down in your bath and get ready to feel rejuvenated. It’s meant to help those tired old asses out there after a long day, …

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13.5 Oz
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FAQs

What’s the difference between bath soaks and bath salts?

Sometimes, not a whole lot! Oftentimes, the difference is just based off brand preference for product naming, with the formulation largely being salt-based for both.


Are bath salts worth it?

Absolutely! In addition to their mental health benefits to help you relax and unwind, they offer a lot more tangible features like relieving muscle pain, improving circulation, and treating eczema (just to name a few). So go ahead and treat yourself to a soak – your brain and body will thank you.


Is it okay to take epsom salt baths daily?

Epsom salts are not approved by the FDA, so while the benefits far outweigh the risks, it’s always a good idea to be cautious and consult your doctor with any uncertainties about any product. But if you’re looking for a way to relax, heal a skin condition, or lessen muscle cramps and other pain, it’s often a great option.

What is Grove Collaborative?

At Grove, we take the guesswork out of which products are good for you and your home. Every product meets strict standards for being nontoxic, effective, sustainable, and cruelty-free. Once you find products you love, we ship to your home on a flexible, monthly schedule.


If you're ready to make the transition to natural cleaning, beauty, and household products, shop Grove Collaborative's natural products for the eco-friendly tools to tackle the job.

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