How to Make Aromatherapy Bath Salts

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By HS Schulte
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Bath Salts

Homemade bath salts are a wonderful way to use hydrotherapy and aromatherapy. Hydrotherapy is the ancient practice of using water to hydrate, heal, and relax the body. Aromatherapy is the practice of using scents to induce moods or heal the body and spirit. A lot of spas use hydrotherapy and aromatherapy, but you don't have to go to a spa. You can make your own aromatherapy bath salts and get the same benefits at home.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Wide mouth jar that will hold at least 16 oz., or 2 Cups
1 cup of Epsom
1/2 cup of sea salt or table salt
Food Coloring
Essential Oils

Step 1

In the glass jar combine the salts. You can use a jar funnel, if you wish. Add the food coloring. I like to use colors that reflect the essential oil I am using. For example, if you are using orange essential oil, combine red and yellow food coloring to make orange bath salts. Place the lid on the jar and shake well. This will mix the color into the bath salts thoroughly and the result is pretty colored salt crystals.
Step 2

Next add the essential oil of choice. For a relaxing bath, try lavender, chamomile, sandalwood, cedarwood, or orange oils. For an invigorating bath try mint, rosemary, or clary sage. If you need more assistance in choosing an essential oil for aromatherapy, see the resource section below.
Step 3

You can add dried herbs or flowers to your bath salts if you wish. If you are giving them as gifts this adds interest and charm to the appearance.
Step 4

You can also decorate the lid of the jar, or tie a pretty ribbon or bow around the jar to add to the appeal for gift giving.