Much like nap time, I hated taking baths as a kid. Whether I was galavanting at the park for hours, or swapping snot napkins at a classmates birthday party, rough and dirty was how I played it.
I’m pleased to report I’ve matured since then, and what once seemed like a punishment of suds and scrubbing, is now my tranquil happy place. Over the years, I’ve upped my bath game with DIY bath salts for a luxurious retreat that I visit almost on the daily.
Learning how to make bath salts is easier than you might think. Homemade bath salts are a great way to save some extra cash using all-natural ingredients that you probably already have at home!
What Are Bath Salts?
Bath salts are commonly made from magnesium sulfate, or epsom salt, and dissolve with warm water to help reduce stress and ease achy joints and muscles.
The minerals in DIY bath salts can help remove harmful toxins from your body to relieve anxiety and stress, calming nerves for a relaxing oasis. Homemade bath salts can also reduce inflammation, to help with muscle aches and pains.
How To Use Bath Salts
DIY bath salts are best used, you guessed it, in the bath! Homemade bath salts are a great addition to your at-home retreat, so you can skip the overpriced spas and enjoy relaxing moments in the comfort of your own home.
I love using my DIY bath salts while enjoying a cup of warm, cozy ZzzTox tea. Not only am I getting the benefits from the homemade bath salts, but I’m also helping to reduce stress-induced weight gain with the powerful, all-natural, superfood ingredients found in ZzzTox. It’s like the bath and tea are giving me a giant warm hug, and boy does it feel good!
Benefits Of Bath Salt (Epsom Salt)
Bath salts, such as epsom salt or sea salt, have long been used for various health benefits. And when you learn how to make bath salts, it’s easy to incorporate into your nighttime routine for a therapeutic getaway, even if for just an hour.
- Happy, healthy skin—Dermatologists have long recommended adding bath salts to your bath for people with psoriasis, eczema, and dry skin, which can remove dead scales and decrease itchiness. (1)
- So long muscle aches!—Taking a bath with DIY bath salts can also help relieve achy muscles and cramps, and reduce joint stiffness.
- Ahhh moments—Restore your sanity after a long day with homemade bath salts, to help increase circulation throughout the body, which relaxes your internal systems.
How To Make DIY Bath Salts
Learning how to make bath salts is easier than you might think, and takes just ten minutes or less! There are several different homemade mixtures that can help increase relaxation and release toxins. No matter what homemade bath salt recipe you choose, you’ll be transported to a calming place, at least until your cat starts scratching at the door…
Simply combine the ingredients below for a homemade bath treat!
1. Easy street
This bath salt recipe is your basic, simple bath addition for healing and relaxation.
- 2 cups epsom salt
- ½ cup sea salt
- ½ cup baking soda
- 10-15 drops orange essential oil
2. Lovers lane
This bath salt combo is a romantic twist on the recipe above, and can be enjoyed with your partner, or alone for “treat yourself” feels.
- 2 cups epsom salt
- ½ cup sea salt
- ½ cup baking soda
- 10-15 drops lavender essential oil
- Dried rose petals
- 2 tablespoons almond or coconut oil
The best part about DIY bath salts is that you can experiment with different scents, dried flowers, and oils.
Pro tip: DIY bath salts make a great, inexpensive gift for a personal, touch of love feel the recipient will appreciate!
So, kick back, relax, and enjoy a much needed “you” moment with homemade bath salts to impress, and a cozy cup of ZzzTox tea to double up on your benefits and make your nighttime routine one to look forward to!
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