A good soak in a hot bath infused with Epsom salts and aromatics relaxes the body and soothes the senses. You can buy a variety of bath salts, but they are easy to make at home. Even better, you can customize homemade versions with your favorite essential oils. Follow these tips to make a batch for your next bath, or package it in a jar with a festive bow to give as a gift this holiday season.
Supplies
- 1 quart-size canning jar (or four 8-oz. jars for gift-giving)
- 2 ½ cups Epsom salts, extra fine
- ¼ cup pink or white sea salt, medium grain (optional)
- ¼ cup pink or white sea salt, coarse grain (optional)
Add-Ins for Relaxation
- 1–2 ml (about 20–40 drops) essential oil, such as lavender or rose
- 3 tbs. dried lavender
- 3 tbs. cornflower or rose petals or other dried flowers
Add-Ins for Energizing
- 1–2 ml (about 20–40 drops) essential oil, such as grapefruit, orange, lemon, or peppermint
- Dried zest from one orange, grapefruit, or lemon
- 2 tbs. dried herbs, such as rosemary or mint
Directions
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Mix salts together in a large bowl.
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Add oil, dried flowers or zest, and herbs, if using, and stir well.
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Store in glass jars. Your salts will keep indefinitely, but fragrances will begin to fade after six months.
Tip: To use, place in a sachet to retain dried flowers and prevent clogged pipes.
This originally appeared as “How to Make Your Own Bath Salts” in the December 2020 print issue of Experience Life.
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