To Save Money Make Your Own Bath Salts

Thursday, October 9th, 2008 Amy Cantwell

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. The essential oils obtained from variety of plants give a different smell on the scented item. Different smells can trigger a diverse array of reactions and emotions is what the aromatherapy experts say.

When they are added to bath water scented bath oils, they can make a bubble bath an aromatic utopia. At boutiques and spas, you can purchase scented bath oils and salts; but scented bath salts can cost quite a lot. If you make your own bath salts, you can achieve the pleasure of bath time aromatherapy without spending a fortune.

When you make your own bath salts it can involve your entire family - a clear benefit. A fun idea to plan for your child’s sleep over or birthday party is to make your own bath salts. When the party is over, you can then send all of the children home with a sample of the nice bath salts they have made. 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.

To make your own bath salts you will need to do the following. When you are making your own bath salts you’ll need to gather the ingredients before starting. The items you will need to make your own bath salts are Epsom salt (also known as Dead Sea salt), a small bottle which contains an essential oil (there are a wide variety of scents to suit your personal preference) and finally some baking soda. Your bath salts will retain the color of baking soda, but if you are interested in making more colorful salts, simply add a couple drops of your choice of food coloring. In addition to the previous items, you will need to procure jars for storing your homemade bath salts in as well.

Thankfully you’ll find this recipe for making your own bath salts is simple to follow, just about as simple as preparing mac 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 you have mixed the ingredients together thoroughly, transfer it to a jar. Screw the lid on. Now that you have created your own blend of bath salts, you can settle into a steamy, fragrant bath full of suds.

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