Making your own therapeutic bath salt is really very simple.  Bath salts are a wonderful way to implement aromatherapy benefits.  Create your own unique bath salt recipe with essential oils, dried herbs and colorants.  Making these salts for yourself or for gifts takes little time and is very rewarding! 

CAUTION:  Essential oils you should avoid in the bath include but are not limited to basil, oregano, thyme, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, black pepper, and bay (Pimenta and Laurus).   Also avoid any oils that can cause sensitivity to your skin.  Consult your physician if you have high blood pressure, are pregnant or have other medical concerns.

BLENDING BATH SALTS

Bath Salts:  Sea salts and essential oils are a wonderfully synergistic combination.  The relaxing properties of hot water compliment the effects of well chosen salts and essential oils.  Aromatic baths can provide relief from stress and anxiety, assist with muscle and joint pains, and treat the symptoms of more severe skin conditions.  Both men and women are enjoying aromatic baths in increasing numbers.  The therapeutic benefits of sea salt baths are well known and often recommended by doctors for treating a wide range of medical conditions.

Aromatherapy:  Aromatherapy is the practice of controlled use of essential oils to maintain and promote physical, psychological, and spiritual well being.  As a holistic medicine, Aromatherapy is both a preventative approach as well as an active treatment during acute and chronic stages of illness.

Essential Oils:  Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts distilled from a variety of plant material including leaves, flowers, needles, fruit peels, grasses, wood and roots. These oils, iwht the exception of Lavender and Tea Tree, should always be diluted in carrier oil before applying directly to the skin.

Dried Herbs:  Many dried herbs possess the same scent and healing properties of their essential oil counterparts.  Herbs are popular additioins to bath salts and bath teas and look great in a finished product, one draw back is that it can be messy in the tub.  A good option is to include an organza bag with your salts to use as a tea bag--the salts melt, the herbs seep in the hot bath water and once the bag dries it is easy to empty out the herbs and re-use the bag.

Carrier Oils:  moisturing vegetable oils are commonly used as a "carrier" for essential oils.  Most essential oils are too strong to apply directly to the skin and should be diluted 12-30 drops to 1 oz. of carrier oil.  Carrier oils are also combined with sea salts to create defoliant salt scrubs.

Hydrogen Peroxide:  Adding hydrogen peroxide to bathwater increases oxygen available to the body.  Hydrogen peroxide baths leave the body feeling alert and revitalized, like just after a rain shower.  This gentle bath is antibacterial, antiviral, and cleansing to the emotional and energetic bodies.  Add six ounces of food-grade hydrogen peroxide to a hot bath and soak for 20-30 minutes.  Be careful in handling this concentrated solution of hydrogen peroxide as it can "burn" or irritate the skin.  Diluted in the bathwater, it is fine for skin contact.

Apple Cider Vinegar:  Apple cider vinegar baths restore a natural pH to the skin and hair, as well as rejuvenating and building up the body's resistance.  It helps restore acid mantle protection to the skin, which is lost from swimming and from routine use of soaps on the skin.  It thus helps combat, "unfirendly" bacteria, fungal overgrowth, and is helpful with vaginal and bladder infections.  Apple cider vinegar baths are soothing to the skin, alleviating itchiness, poison ivy, and sunburn discomfort.  As with all hot baths, it causes the pores to open and aids in general systemic detoxification.  Make certain to use pure, unprocessed apple cide vinegar.  Use 2-4 cups in a hot bath.

Sodium Bicarbonate:  A hot bath with equal parts of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and sea salt assists in detoxification from exposure to heavy metals and radiation.  It is also beneficial for cleansing the theauric field, and for soothing itchy skin.  In combination, use 1-2 pounds of each.  Sea salts is recommended, as opposed to rock salt or common table salt, which are depleted of nourishing minerals.

Citric Acid:  Citrus Acid is a key ingreident, along with Sodium Bicarbonate, for bath fizzies (recipe below).  It is also great for mkaing fizzy bath salts.  The combination creates an effervescent blend that helps release the aroma of your essential oils into the air, creating an uplifting aromatic bath.

Colorants:  FD&C dyes dispersed in liquid or glycerin are popular for adding color to bath salts.  Herbs can also be used to create beautiful natural colors for your salts.  Powdered Mica can create beautiful pearl essence salt.

SALT GLOW

• 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt - fine
• 1/2 cup EuroSpa Sea Salt - fine
• 4 oz. Grapeseed Oil (1/2 cup)
• 2 oz. Avocado Oil (1/4 cup)
• 1 T d-alpha Tocopheral Vitamin E
• 20-30 drops Essential Oil Blend

Mix Salts together, set aside.  Mix all oils together.  Pour oils mixture into storage jar.  Jar should be glass or PET and have an airtight seal.  Slowly add salt and mix well.

Salt Glow should be stored in a cool dark place to maximize shelf life.  Adding a drop or two of Rosemary Essential Oil will help to preserve your scrubs.

BATH FIZZIES

• 1 Cup Ceara Sea Salt - Extra Small
• 1-1/4 Cup Citric Acid
• 2-1/2 Cup Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda)
• Witch Hazel
• Essential Oil Blend
• Dried Herbs (optional)

Mix all dry ingredients.  Prepare molds by sprinkling dried herbs on the bottom.  Moisten mixture with witch hazel and essential oils using a spray bottle.  As soon as mixture holds its shape, pack into the molds.  Use caution DO NOT over mist!  Allow too dry overnight, then remove from molds.  Package in airtight plastic bags.

BATH TEAS

• 1/2 Cup Breton Coarse or Breton Brut
• Sweet Orange Essential Oil
• Dried Lavender Buds
• Dried Chamomile Flowers
• Large 3x5 inch tea bags (can substitute tea bags with Organza Bags or Muslin Bags).

Add essential oil to salt and mix well.  Add dried herbs and stir to combine.  Fill each bag with approximately 4 oz. of mixture.  Package individually in plastic to seal in the scent.

To use:  Simply toss one bag into warm bath water.  As the tea bag seeps the salts will melt and the fragrance from the essential oils and herbs will disperse.  When done, throw the tea bag away!

TRY VARYING THE FORMULAS ABOVE TO CREATE YOUR OWN SIGNATURE PRODUCTS!  GREAT GIFT IDEA!

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