Aromatherapy

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 oils used in scented candles, potpourri, and in homemade bath salts are gathered from the essential oils gathered from plants. Essential oils gathered from different types of plants give the scented item a different smell. Aromatherapy experts believe that different scents evoke different types of emotions and responses.

When they are added to bath water scented bath oils, they can make a bubble bath an aromatic utopia. Scented bath oils and salts are available for purchase at a variety of boutiques and spas; the problem is that many of the scented bath salts are quite costly. If you make your own bath salts, it’s a great way to save a little and still have a pleasant aromatherapy experience at bath time.

Don’t be afraid to get the whole family involved when you set out to make your own bath salts. 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, each child takes home some of the bath salts they made themselves. Making your own bath salts and giving them as gifts is always an option during the holidays. When you make your own bath salts, you will wow your family and friends with your craftiness.

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. Food color can be added to the baking soda to make your homemade bath salts more visually appealing. You will also need to find jars that you can use to store the homemade bathing salts.

You would be happy to know that the recipe to make your own bath salts is very easy to follow to the extent that you can compare it to 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. Fasten the jar. Now that you have created your own blend of bath salts, you can settle into a steamy, fragrant bath full of suds.