How to Make Scented Bath Salts
A warm, long soak in a bath can be a great way to retreat, relax and let the worries of the day fade away. To make a bath more enjoyable, add some bath salts. Bath salts detoxify the body, are a great way to soften skin and can ease the tension in sore muscles. Creating your own bath salts allow you to have an endless number of unique bath experiences. If you follow these steps, making your own bath salts is an easy process.
First: Mix A Bath Salt Base
Mix a bath salt base
Combine a cup of sea salt, Epsom salt, or baking soda with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of essential oil. Stir well. This is enough for four or five baths. This combination can be used alone or as a base for adding various fragrances.
Second: Add Herbs and Fragrance To Create Therapeutic Effects
Add herbs and fragrance to create therapeutic effects
Herbs can be added to bath salts to create a number of therapeutic results. If you want to alleviate the symptoms of a cold or flu just add eucalyptus and ginger. Add chamomile and lavender to create a relaxing bath. To help eliminate dry skin use chamomile and rose.
Third: Color The Bath Salts
Color the bath salts
Bath salts can be colored naturally which adds a unique effect to your bath. For yellow add turmeric to the salts. For a bluish-green add spirulina powder. To achieve an orange color use beet powder and turmeric.
Fourth: Store The Salts
Store the salts
Bath salts should be stored in glass jars or in a plastic bag. Add a scoop so the salts will be easy to add to your bath.