Aromatherapy Bath Salts
The Japanese culture has known for a long the time the benefits of relaxation that you can achieve with luxury aromatherapy bath salts. Japanese custom dictates that bathers first wash in a separate shower before taking a hot bath. Adding bath salts to the water is much like adding an essential oil, creating a calming and relaxing atmosphere.It is very easy and simple to make your own aromatherapy bath salts and does not take a lot of time. As well, bath salts are inexpensive to make and do not require you to use any harmful ingredients. The main ingredients of bath salts are Epsom salt, table salt, and baking soda. All of these ingredients are readily available at your local pharmacy or grocery store. Many of the bath products that you can buy in today’s market are made with harsh ingredients that can irritate your skin or cause your allergies to flare up. When you make your own spa bath salts you know exactly what is going into them and that they will safe to use for people with all skin types.
You will need the following things to make your own bath salts: (1) a large bowl for mixing, (2) a large spoon, (3) 3 cups of Epsom salts, (4) 2 cups of baking soda, (5) 1 cup of table salt, and (6) food coloring. Mix all the ingredients together in the bowl except for the food coloring. Once the first three ingredients are mixed slowly add a few drops of food coloring and blend. Keep adding coloring until you get the color shade that you want. If you want scented bath salts this aromatherapy bath salt recipe can be adapted by adding an essential oil, or combination of oils, to the mix. Scented bath oils can make a hot bath very soothing and relaxing.
Once you have finished making your own bath salts you can place them in aromatherapy bath salt containers to present them as gifts to family and friends. Buy glass jars at a hardware store and tie a bright ribbon around the top.
You want the natural beauty of the bath salts to show through the glass. Bath salts make great gifts for anyone on your list and are a nice way to show that you care.
If you do not want to make your own bath salts you can buy spa essentials bath salts at almost store. Check out health and herbal stores if you want to find bath salts that are therapeutic in nature as well as aromatic.