Cucumber Bath Soak

This refreshing all-natural cucumber bath soak is super easy and fun to make!

It requires just 4 ingredients: fresh cucumber, fresh mint, salt, and peppermint essential oil (optional).

Easy DIY Cucumber Mint Bath Soak

Fresh cucumbers and mint leaves combine with Epsom salt to create this lightly scented and refreshing bath soak made from locally sourced ingredients.

The salt helps to rapidly dry the fresh ingredients, capturing and preserving the natural green color for months.

No fake colorants, food coloring, or preservatives needed!

(For more natural bath soak and bath bomb ideas, be sure to check out my Natural Bath Care Package!)

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Ingredients for Cucumber Bath Soak

  • a few slivers/slices of fresh (organic) cucumber peel
  • about 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves, very lightly packed
  • 1 cup Epsom salt
  • optional: a tiny drop of peppermint essential oil, mixed with 1/2 tsp carrier oil, such as grapeseed, fractionated coconut oil, etc.

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Here’s a video of me making this bath soak! (Sometimes an ad plays first, but the project starts right after! If you have an ad blocker, the video player won’t show up.)

Directions to Make

Step 1:

Pour the Epsom salt in the bowl of a mini food processor (like THIS ONE).

Add the cucumber peel and fresh mint leaves. Blend until the green color is evenly distributed throughout the salt.

Step 2:

Spread the now-green salt out on wax paper to dry completely, for around one to two days.

The salt will help preserve the bright green color of the soak for several months, as long as it’s stored out of direct sunlight, which may speed fading.

Blending fresh cucumber and mint with Epsom salt

Step 3:

Once totally dry, crumble up the salt, stir in the essential oil and oil combination (if using), and store in an air-tight glass jar until ready to use.

Be very light-handed with peppermint essential oil since just a drop or two will do. Too much can irritate sensitive skin as you bathe.

Cucumber Mint Bath Soak - Easy DIY Project Made With Fresh Cucumbers, Mint & Epsom Salt

Tips & Directions for Use

I used a bit less than roughly 1/4 cup cucumber peel, but feel free to use more or less as you wish. (Nothing here has to be precise.)

If you were too heavy-handed on the green plants, try blending in a little extra Epsom salt to balance things out.

If the salt is too lightly colored, try blending in more mint leaves or cucumber peel.

Try not to overblend, or you might end up with a too powdery texture.

Make small batches so you can control the color and texture easier.

Pour the dried soak into a cotton muslin bag (I buy those from Mountain Rose Herbs) or tie up into a clean sock.

Drop the bag/sock in the warm water as the tub fills. Enjoy!

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26 Comments

  1. Awesome the cucumber/mint soak sounds wow. Tomorrow going to buy fresh cucumber as have pickled all mine. Will make super original gifts. Thank you so much!

  2. I actually juice my cucumbers so I can use it throughout the winter. Makes a great salad dressing. I guess I can make the mint part then spoon in some cucumber on a needed basis. What do you think?

  3. Hi.. I’m a baby soap maker from India.. Becoming a huge fan of all your recipes. Would like to know how long can this bath soap be stored. Thanks for the inspiration

    1. Hi Vidhya! As long as you keep your soap out of direct sunlight and high heat, it should stay fresh for at least 9 months to a year. Soap never molds or anything, it just starts to smell like old oil and may develop yellow spots to indicate the oils are going rancid in it.
      Because of the high pH, food purees that you add (such as this cucumber) won’t spoil in your soap. Happy to hear you enjoy the recipes! :)

  4. Wondering ,because the mint leaves and peel are fresh…they don’t spoil?

    I think this would feel great after a long day in sun.

  5. Hi! Id really like to try this recipe! I’m wondering if after time, the mint leaves and natrual cucumber skin will make the product smell bad or spoiled. Do you know the shelf life of this products?

    1. Hi Simbrit! The mint and cucumber are completely dehydrated by the salt, so as long as the finished bath salts are kept completely dry, should last for many months. I have a batch at least 6 months old that is still in great shape! :)

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    1. Hi Charmaine! It’s best to use organic cucumbers when possible, but if they’re absolutely not available, you could try scrubbing your cucumber very well and then using in the recipe. It’s such a small amount and since you’re not eating it or anything, so it should be fine. :)

  7. Hi Jan!
    I’ve been exploring with your book throughout the summer and I love all your recipes! Thank you for sharing so much knowledge and please keep them coming :) I also just got 2 of the e-books and I cannot wait to read through them!
    My question is, can I use a preservative to give this bath soak a longer shelf life? If yes, which and at what percentage? Thank you!

    1. Hi Ramona! I’m so happy to hear that you are enjoying the books. Thanks for buying the ebooks too!
      Because it is completely dried and with no water content left (which is where bacteria/mold would grow), this scrub doesn’t require a preservative. Once moisture is introduced though, it needs to be used right away.
      So if you’re not sure it will be carefully handled and stay dry (if you’re giving as a gift or something), then preservative may be a good idea to add.
      I would probably try adding some Phytocide Elderberry OS, mixed in with the carrier oil.
      It’s oil soluble (so you’re not adding any water to the dry scrub) and as a bonus, it’s good for your skin. :)
      https://lotioncrafter.com/products/phytocide-elderberry-os

  8. I didn’t realize that you replied to my question until now, since I didn’t receive any notification! Thank you! Looking forward to learning some new recipes :)))

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