How to Make Bath Salts for Christmas Gifts

When searching for a cost effective yet luxurious Christmas gift try these fantastic bath salts.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sea Salt or Epsom Salt
• Essential oil of your choice
• Tin or glass container
• Spoon, scoop or seashell
• Long handled spoon for mixing
• Decorative ribbon or raffia
• Blank tags or labels

1. 
    
   Coarse Grain Sea Salt

   Fill your selected container to one inch from top with sea or Epsom salt.

2. 
    
   Essential Oils

   Add 4-8 drops of essential oil to the salt depending on the size of the container that you select. There are essential oils for every taste. Citrus is perfect for an invigorating bath, lavender for relaxation. Choosing your oil with this in mind is a great approach. You may also choose to add dried herbs to the salts for a decorative touch.

3. 
    
   Stir

   Stir well with a long handled spoon. Salt tends to clump where the essential oils have been dropped so make certain to break up them as you blend the salts.

4. 
    
   Nice Labels Give Upscale Look

   Decorate the jar or tin with a creative label showcasing the scent. If you would like, also include the therapeutic properties of the essential oil on the label.

5. 
    
   Finished Packaging

   Attach a spoon or seashell to use as a scoop with ribbon to the sea salt container. This will add a special touch to your creation.

Tips & Warnings

• Research essential oils to learn the benefits of each one that you are considering using in your bath salts.
• Certain essential oils may be harmful to pregnant women. Use caution when you choose the oil that you wish to blend.
• Some essential oils can be irritants to sensitive skin.

[FengShuiFairy]

on 12/22/2009 Use a half cup of these salts per bath.

[jenn59105]

on 12/20/2009 How much salt is used for each bath?

[ceholmes]

on 12/6/2009 love bath salts and I will make my own with ur recipe. I have essential oils hanging around, so now I know what to do with them :) 5* and recom

[FrazzledNanny]

on 3/19/2009 I love this craft! We are making homemade gifts and this is really awesome! Thanks for the bath salt directions. Put in my favorites and 5*

[IcyCucky]

on 11/18/2008 This is great for gifts..Thanks for the recipe!