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How To MakeYour Own Aromatherapy Bath Salts

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Written by Amy Cantwell   
Friday, 10 October 2008
by AmyCantwell



The word aromatherapy is commonly used in conjunction with bath salts. You can help relax mind and body using various scents with aromatherapy. Plants have a lot of essential oils in them that are used for scented candles, potpourri, and bath salts that are homemade. The essential oils obtained from variety of plants give a different smell on the scented item. According to aromatherapy experts different types of scents trigger different emotions and responses.



A bubble bath can be made into a aromatic utopia when you add scented oils. High price is a problem with many of the scented bath salts and oils which are easily available for purchase at quite a few spas and boutiques. If you make your own bath salts, it's a great way to save a little and still have a pleasant aromatherapy experience at bath time.

Don't be afraid to get the whole family involved when you set out to make your own bath salts. Making your own bath salts is an excellent activity to plan when your child is having a sleep over or a birthday party. When the party is over, each child takes home some of the bath salts they made themselves. Making your own bath salts and giving them as gifts is always an option during the holidays. People you know will be delighted after finding out that one can make your own bath salts.

This is what you need to do to make your own bath salts. You should gather the ingredients before starting to make your own bath salts. The items you will need to make your own bath salts are Epsom salt (also known as Dead Sea salt), a small bottle which contains an essential oil (there are a wide variety of scents to suit your personal preference) and finally some baking soda. If the color of baking soda doesn't stimulate you visually you may add a few drops of food coloring to your homemade bath salts. You will also need to find jars that you can use to store the homemade bathing salts.

Thankfully you'll find this recipe for making your own bath salts is simple to follow, just about as simple as preparing mac and cheese. The first step is to mix a few drops of essential oil, 2 teaspoons of baking soda, and 2 cups of salt. After thoroughly mixed the ingredients together transfer the mixture to a glass jar. Fasten the jar. Now that the work is done, enjoy the fruits of your labor and celebrate with a bubble bath!

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