Simple Herbal Bath Salts for a Spa Day at Home

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Simple Herbal Bath Salts for a Spa Day at Home

This homemade herbal bath salts recipe is a great way to unwind, soothe sore muscles, and infuse a bit of nature’s comfort into your bath products. All using simple ingredients you may already have at home.

Prep Time10

Active Time0

Total Time10

Yield: cups

Cost: 5

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Equipment

Materials

2 Cups Epsom Salts also labeled as magnesium sulfate
1 Cup Coarse Sea Salt Dead Sea salt, or pink Himalayan salt
½ Cup Baking Soda sodium bicarbonate
¼ Cup Dried Herbs choose lavender buds, rose petals, lemon balm, calendula, or other great herbs you grow or forage
10-15 Drops Essential Oils try lavender essential oil or sweet orange essential oil
2 Tablespoons Carrier Oil such as olive oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, or sweet almond oil

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the Epsom salts, sea salt, and baking soda.
2 Cups Epsom Salts, 1 Cup Coarse Sea Salt, ½ Cup Baking Soda
Add your dried flowers or herbs and mix gently.
¼ Cup Dried Herbs
In a small bowl, combine the carrier oil and essential oils. Pour this mixture into the salt blend and stir well to evenly distribute the scent and moisture.
10-15 Drops Essential Oils, 2 Tablespoons Carrier Oil
Transfer your fragrant bath salts to a mason jar, glass jar, or another airtight container.
Store in a cool dark place. These salts have a shelf life of about 6 months if kept dry.

Notes

How to Use Herbal Bath Salts

Add ½ to 1 cup of your homemade herbal bath salts to warm bath water and soak for at least 20 minutes. The salts mixture helps ease muscle tension, while the herbal bath infusion can soothe skin irritations and promote relaxation.

If you don’t want loose herbs floating around, scoop the salts into a drawstring cotton muslin bag, nylon sock, or even tea bags for a tidy herbal bath experience. You can also use a handful of salts for a facial steam or a foot soak.