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Make Your Own
Aromatherapy Bath Salts in Ten Minutes or Less
by Kyley Zimmerman |
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Aromatherapy bath salts are one
of the quickest, easiest goodies to make for the bath - and one
of the most healing. With just a few simple ingredients you can
make your own aromatherapy bath salts to ease your aching back,
calm your frazzled nerves or relax yourself for a deep, restful
sleep.
We all need down time,
and we all need to have fun. Life is so busy these days that
it can be hard to carve out the time. Making your own aromatherapy
bath salts is a great way to give yourself a break.
First, you give yourself some 'fun' time by making
your scented bath salts - mixing, stirring, smelling... and,
most especially, experimenting. Don't be afraid to blend together
a few of your favorite essential oils to create your own custom
scent. Play! The creative process is half the fun.
Second, you actually have to lie in the bath for
a while (here's your down-time) to use your aromatherapy bath
salts. Give yourself candles, a glass of wine or tea, soothing
music - all those good, stress-draining, nerve-calming accessories.
Lock the door and slide into warm, scented bliss - your own hand
made, master crafted aromatherapy bath salts, created just for
you! |
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Aromatherapy Bath Salts
Quick Trick
If you honestly don't have time
to make bath salts but you still want some aromatic down-time
in the tub, try this instant 'cheat'. Add 1 to 2 cups of Epsom
Salt to your hot running bathwater. Pour a tablespoon of vegetable
oil (any type will do) into a small glass. Add 10 drops of your
favorite essential oil. Adjust the water temperature and slide
into the tub. Pour in the essential oil mixture and swish it
around a bit. Lie back and relax.
10
Minute Aromatherapy Bath Salt Recipe
3 cups Epsom
Salt
1/2 cup Baking Soda
15
drops of your favorite Essential Oil (or one of the blends below)
Optional: 10 drops of your choice of food coloring
Measure salt and baking soda
into a large glass, ceramic or stainless steel bowl (not plastic
- it will absorb the essential oils.)
[Three
minutes]
Stir together the
salt and baking soda using a metal spoon (a wooden spoon will
absorb the essential oils.)
[One minute]
Drop in the essential oils and
food coloring, placing each drop in its own little spot on top
of the salt.
[Two minutes]
Stir until thoroughly mixed.
[One
minute, maybe two]
Pour your
essential oil bath salt mixture in a dark glass or PET plastic
jar. Click on the following link to learn why you should use
dark glass. http://www.easy-aromatherapy-recipes.com/storing-essential-oils.html
[One minute]
That's
it! Nine minutes (plus one extra for spills or finding your glasses.)
Quick, easy, painless!
It's
best to let your aromatherapy bath salts cure at least 24 hours
before using them so the salt can really absorb the aroma.
Use about one cup of salts per
bath. This aromatherapy bath salt recipe makes enough for three
baths.
Essential
Oil Bath Salt Blends
Cheer
Up! Essential Oil Bath Salt Blend
- 7 drops Bergamot essential
oil
- 7 drops Sweet Orange essential
oil
- 1 drop Rose Geranium essential
oil
Super Sedative Essential
Oil Bath Salt Blend
- 8 drops Sandalwood essential
oil
- 4 drops Lavender essential
oil
- 3 drops Cedar essential oil
Pain Relief Essential Oil Bath
Salt Blend
- 10 drops Lavender essential
oil
- 3 drops Chamomile essential
oil
- 2 drops Marjoram essential
oil
Making your own aromatherapy
bath salts is so easy and quick that almost anyone can do it.
It's a great activity to do with your children or grandchildren
(just make sure an adult handles the essential oils.) Family
time and play time all in one!
Plus,
aromatherapy bath salts make great gifts - why not make up a
big batch and share the love. We all have friends and relatives
who could use a friendly jar of aromatherapy bath salts. Just
remember to save some for yourself!
Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only. It is not
intended to treat, prevent, diagnose, or cure any condition. |
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Author: |
Kyley Zimmerman works from home
and focuses on making her family life happy, healthy and eco-friendly.
She shares her love of making
natural bath, body and home products at http://www.easy-aromatherapy-recipes.com/
Check it out! |
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Article Source: articlebase.com |
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Article Posted: June 27, 2010 |
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