Save Money on Aromatherapy - Make Your Own Bath Salts
Bath salts are a commonly used form of aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is the use of scents to aid the mind and body with the relaxation process. The oils used in scented candles, potpourri, and in homemade bath salts are gathered from the essential oils gathered from plants. Essential oils gathered from different types of plants give the scented item a different smell. According to aroma therapy 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. The best way to save money and still enjoy bath time aromatherapy is to make your own bath salts.
Fun for the Whole Family
One of the great things about making your own bath salts is that it's a project your whole family can be involved with. Making your own bath salts is an excellent activity to plan when your child is having a sleep over or a birthday party. 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. Friends and family members will be impressed when the find that you are able to make your own bath salts.
The Ingredients You Will Need
Bath salts don't create themselves out of thin air. When you are making your own bath salts you'll need to gather the ingredients before starting. The ingredients you need to make your own bath salts are Epsom salt (or Dead Sea salt), a small bottle of essential oil (the scent you choose is based on personal preference), and baking soda. If the color of baking soda doesn't stimulate you visually you may add a few drops of food coloring to your homemade bath salts. You will also need to find jars that you can use to store the homemade bathing salts.
A Recipe for Making Homemade Bath 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 thing you'll need to do is to mix several drops of the essential oil, 2 teaspoons of baking soda, and 2 cups of the salt together. After thoroughly mixed the ingredients together transfer the mixture to a glass jar. Fasten the jar. You are now ready to enjoy a bubble bath scented with your own homemade bath salts. Enjoy!
