Aromatherapy - Make Your Own Bath Salts

The word aromatherapy is commonly used in conjunction with bath salts. You can help relax mind and body using various scents with aromatherapy. 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. According to aromatherapy experts different types of scents trigger different emotions and responses.

When they are added to bath water scented bath oils, they can make a bubble bath an aromatic utopia. 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. The best way to save money and still enjoy bath time aromatherapy is to make your own bath salts.

One of the great things about making your own bath salts is that it’s a project your whole family can be involved with. A fun idea to plan for your child’s sleep over or birthday party is to make your own bath salts. At the end of the party you can send each child home with a sample of the bath salts they made. 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.

Bath salts don’t create themselves out of thin air. When you are making your own bath salts you’ll need to gather the ingredients before starting. Epsom salt, (or salt from the Dead Sea) is an ingredient that is necessary when you decide to make your own bath salts along with essential oil in a small bottle (you can chose a scent that is based on your own personal preference) and sodium bicarbonate. 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.

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. Fasten the jar. Now that the work is done, enjoy the fruits of your labor and celebrate with a bubble bath!