To Save Money Make Your Own Bath Salts
One common type of aromatherapy is 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. 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, you can achieve the pleasure of bath time aromatherapy without spending a fortune.
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. At the end of the party you can send each child home with a sample of the bath salts they made. If you are at a loss for birthday and Christmas gifts you may want to use the homemade bath salts for gifts. 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. You should gather the ingredients before starting to make your own bath salts. 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. 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.
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. The first step is to mix a few drops of essential oil, 2 teaspoons of baking soda, and 2 cups of salt. After you have mixed the ingredients together thoroughly, transfer it to a jar. Screw the lid on. Now that the work is done, enjoy the fruits of your labor and celebrate with a bubble bath!
Ways to Use Epsom Salt To Relieve Stress and Anxiety:
1. Add two cups of Epsom Salt to warm water in a standard-sized bathtub. Double the Epsom Salt for an oversized garden tub. Bathe three times weekly, soaking for at least 12 minutes. For an extra treat, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil for a refreshing scent. Breathe deeply and relax.
2. Mix 2 cups of Epsom Salt with 1/4 cup of petroleum jelly and a few drops of lavender essential oil to create an exfoliant. Use the mixture to gently scrub away dry skin patches. This works great on elbows and feet.
3. Add one cup of Epsom Salt to a tub of warm water to relieve aching feet. It instantly reduces swelling.
4. After showering, massage handfuls of Epsom Salt over wet skin to exfoliate the body. It’s the same treatment many upscale spas use, without the upscale price!
Epsom Salt is extremely affordable and easy to find at most grocery, hardware or drug stores. For more information on Epsom Salt and its many uses go to http://www.epsomsaltcouncil.org.