How to Make Herbal Bath Salts

Herbal bath salts add a relaxing dimension to a warm bath. One of the simplest bath products to make, create them for yourself or package them in attractive jars as gifts. Depending on the herbs you choose, the bath salts aid in relaxation, help soothe dry or oily skin, or are stimulating. Most of the ingredients are easily found at your local grocery store.

Things You'll Need

• Epsom salt
• Dried herbs
• Mortar and pestle
• Bowl
• Spoon
• Measuring cups
• Jars
• Funnel
• Fragrance

Instructions

1. Choose your herbs. Chamomile and jasmine aid relaxation. Choose sage or yarrow for oily skin or parsley or borage for dry skin. Boost circulation with rosemary or make a stimulating bath salt with mint and lavender.

2. Pour ½ cup epsom salt into a mixing bowl. Add 2 to 3 drops of the desired fragrance to the salt and mix well.

3. Grind the dried herbs to a fine powder with the mortar and pestle. Use 1 tbsp. each herb. Place them in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin if you don't have a mortar and pestle.

4. Mix the herbs into the salt mixture in the bowl. Scrape the bottom of the bowl with the spoon to make sure the salt is thoroughly mixed in.

5. Pour the salt mixture into your jar. Top off with plain epsom salt and shake well to mix. Keep the lid screwed on tightly when not using.

6. Add 2 heaping spoonfuls to your bath while the water is running. Allow to dissolve in the water before bathing.

Tips & Warnings

• Mix in 3 or 4 drops of liquid food coloring to tint the salts.

• Make sure essential oils are safe for use on the skin. Purchase soap or body product oils to be safe. Pregnant women and people with circulation problems, heart disease or high blood pressure should not use bath salts.

References

• Timeless Herb Secrets

Resources

• More Herbal Bath Recipes