Make Your Own: Bath Salts!

Make Your Own: Bath Salts!

With all the normal stresses of every day life, it's always nice to come home and take a nice hot bath to help you relax.  Most of us can't afford the luxury of a bath every day, having to make do with a quick shower in the morning before heading out the door.  So when you do FINALLY get to take a relaxing bath, why not make it relaxing and beneficial with bath salts?

Bath salts can be made with ingredients you may already have in the home, with the exception of essential oils, which can easily be found at your local health food store, craft store, or online.  The many added benefits of bath salts include stress relief, muscle pain reduction, along with relief for many other ailments.

So let's get started on making our own bath salts!

(Recipe from http://wellnessmama.com/24610/lavender-mint-bath-salts-recipe/)

Lavender Mint Bath Salts Recipe

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Homemade bath salts with epsom salt, baking soda, sea salt, and essential oils for a soothing and relaxing bath experience.

Author: Wellness Mama

Recipe type: Beauty

Ingredients

• 2 cups epsom salts
• ½ cup baking soda
• ¼ cup sea salt (optional)
• 30 drops of lavender essential oils
• 10 drops of peppermint essential oil

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients in a medium size bowl.
2. Store in an air-tight jar and use ¼ cup per bath.