Instructions To Make Your Own Bath Salts

Bath salts are a commonly used form of aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is used for relaxation by using scents which help body and mind to relax. The essential oils extracted from plants are used in scented candles, potpourri, and to make custom bath salts at home. Depending on what plants are used to obtain the essential oils, your bath salts will have a different smell. According to aromatherapy experts different types of scents trigger different emotions and responses.

A bubble bath can be made into a aromatic utopia when you add scented oils. High price is a problem with many of the scented bath salts and oils which are easily available for purchase at quite a few spas and boutiques. If you make your own bath salts, you can achieve the pleasure of bath time aromatherapy without spending a fortune.

One of the great things about making your own bath salts is that it’s a project your whole family can be involved with. You should plan to make your own bath salts on a day when your child is having a sleep over or a birthday party. When the party is over, each child takes home some of the bath salts they made themselves. If you are at a loss for birthday and Christmas gifts you may want to use the homemade bath salts for gifts. Friends and family members will be impressed when the find that you are able to make your own bath salts.

Bath salts don’t create themselves out of thin air. You should gather the ingredients before starting to make your own bath salts. The ingredients you need to make your own bath salts are Epsom salt, (or Dead Sea salt), a small bottle of essential oil (the scent you choose is based on personal preference), and baking soda. If the color of baking soda doesn’t stimulate you visually you may add a few drops of food coloring to your homemade bath salts. In addition to the previous items, you will need to procure jars for storing your homemade bath salts in as well.

The good news is that the recipe to make your own bath salts is very easy to follow, almost as easy as making macaroni and cheese. What you must do first is mix a few drops of essential oil, 2 cups of salt, and 2 teaspoons of baking soda together. After thoroughly mixed the ingredients together transfer the mixture to a glass jar. Make sure to tighten the jar. Now that you have created your own blend of bath salts, you can settle into a steamy, fragrant bath full of suds.