When you’re looking to relax at home, using some bath salts in a warm bath can be a great way to unwind. Homemade bath salts are easy and fun to make, making it a perfect craft to master.
Besides using your own bath salts, you can also sell them to other people looking for a spa experience. They can be a great gift for friends and family or use as a giveaway.
We’ll get into everything you need to know to make your own relaxing bath salts for either fun or profit.
What are Bath Salts?
Epsom bath salts are a natural remedy to help reduce inflammation, soothe muscles, and relieve pain. They are made from natural mineral salts, such as magnesium and sulfate, and are often used to treat conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia.
Bath salts are most often made from Epsom salt, which is magnesium sulfate, while other variations use sea salt.
To make your own bath salts, simply mix together magnesium sulfate and water in a bowl until the sulfate is completely dissolved. The mixture should look like a thick, greyish-green salt.
You can then add additional ingredients like herbs and essential oils to make your own custom-made salts.
Similar to to bath bombs, once the bath salts are made, add them to a warm bath and let them dissolve to enjoy their benefits.
What are the Benefits of Bath Salts?
The benefits of Epsom bath salts are numerous! They are natural and gentle, so they are safe for use on even the most sensitive skin.
They can be used to reduce inflammation, soothe muscles, and relieve pain. Additionally, they can help improve your health, relieve stress, treat constipation, and even help with detoxification.
Some of the benefits of using bath salts include:
- dry, itchy skin
- muscle pain and stiffness
- arthritis
- stiff or aching joints
- anxiety and stress
- circulation problems
- headaches
- a variety of skin conditions, like eczema and psoriasis
By adding Epsom salts to your bath, you can enjoy all these benefits without the use of harsh chemicals or drugs.
How to Use Bath Salts
To use Epsom bath salts, you can either sprinkle the salts into a warm bath as it fills or add them to an existing bathtub full of warm water.
The amount of salts you use depends on the size of your bathtub. For a standard-size bathtub, you should use 2 cups of Epsom salts. If you have a larger or smaller tub, feel free to scale up or down.
Soak in the bath for at least 20 minutes for best results. The warm water and the salts in the bath will help relax your muscles and relieve any pain.
Additionally, the minerals in the salts will help draw out toxins and impurities from your body. Once the bath is finished, you can step out of the tub and dry off with a warm towel to help relax your muscles even more.
Additionally, it is recommended that you use a good quality moisturizer or body butter to help protect your skin from drying out.
How to Make Bath Salts at Home
The good news is that making bath salts is simple to do and only requires a few basic ingredients. You’ll be able to customize the aroma of your bath salts by changing out the essential oils and herbs.
- 4 cups epsom salts
- 1 cup coarse dead sea salt or pink himalayan salt crystals
- 40-60 drops of essential oils of your choice
- optional: 4-6 tablespoons dried herbs
Homemade Bath Salts Recipes
Now that you know the basics of creating custom bath salts, here are some example recipes to get you started. You can make an unlimited number of homemade bath salts by varying the essential oil combinations and herbs.
Restful Bath Salts
- 4 cups epsom salts
- 1 cup coarse dead sea salt or pink himalayan salt crystals
- 20 drops of lavender essential oil
- 20 drops of chamomile
- Optional: 2 tbsp dried lavender and 2 tbsp dried chamomile
Uplifting Bath Salts
- 4 cups epsom salts
- 1 cup coarse dead sea salt or pink himalayan salt crystals
- 20 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 20 drops grapefruit essential oil
- 10 drops clove essential oil
- Optional: 1 tbsp dried rosemary
Rose Bath Salts
- 4 cups epsom salts
- 1 cup coarse dead sea salt or pink himalayan salt crystals
- 40 drops rose essential oil
- Optional: 2 tbsp dried rose and 4 tbsp dried desiccated coconut (blended)
Ultimate Relaxing Bath Salts
- 4 cups epsom salts
- 1 cup coarse dead sea salt or pink himalayan salt crystals
- 20 drops bergamot essential oil
- 10 drops neroli essential oil
- 10 drops sandalwood essential oil
- Optional: 2 tbsp dried lavender
How to Store Your Bath Salts
The best way to store your bath salts is in an air-tight container that keeps out moisture. Glass mason jars are a great container to keep your bath salts since they can seal tight. Always try to keep air, water, and sunlight away from your bath salts and they will last much longer!
Have fun creating your homemade bath salts!
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