How to Make Bath Salts & Scrubs

You can easily create a scented way to soften your skin. These bath salts and scrubs are also very simple to prepare if you have to make gifts for a lot of people. Give out small jars of these as party favors for a baby or bridal shower. Making your own bath salts and scrubs allows you to customize them to your personal preferences, and they are cheaper than buying brand-name bath additives. All of the ingredients for these bath salts and scrubs can easily be found, and you can store both of these in air-tight jars for up to 1 year.

Things You'll Need

• For each use of the bath scrub: 2 tbsp. coarse sea salt 2 tbsp. Epsom salt 2 tsp. essential oil of your choice For each use of the bath salt: 1 cup Epsom salt 1 tbsp. essential oil of your choice Jars with lids for storage

Instructions

1. Combine the bath scrub ingredients together until thoroughly mixed.

2. Let the scrub mixture sit in the jar covered for at least 24 hours to allow the essential oil to penetrate the salts.

3. Rub 1/2 cup of the bath scrub over your skin when you bathe to exfoliate and cleanse. Store leftover scrub covered in the air-tight jar.

4. Combine the bath salt ingredients in a jar.

5. Let the bath salt ingredients sit for at least 24 hours to let the scent absorb into the salt.

6. Pour 1 cup of the bath salt under running water until dissolved. Soak in the bath to soften skin and relieve sore muscles.