Can you name a person who never feels exhausted by the mechanic way of modern living? Well, probably not! Therefore, we all need to pay attention to our mind and body. You might be thinking about what you can do to get rid of stress and overstimulation. You can wash your worries away before bedtime by having a bath. Yes, you heard it right. In this article, we will provide you with three ways using which you can make DIY bath salts recipe. If you use these salts in your bath times, you will be able to clam your mind and body. The main ingredients of these three recipes are Epsom salt, sea salt, essential oils, dried botanicals, and mason jars.
Let’s get into the three recipes:
Recipe 1# Sea Salt, Lavender, & Rosemary Soak
This recipe is originated from Ancient Greeks and Roman belief. In these two rich cultures, people believed that the smell of lavender could soothe the “untamed lions and tigers”. With the progress of medical science, the human race has come to know that sweet floral aroma lowers heart rate and blood pressure significantly and induce a relaxed mood. If you blend rosemary leaves with healing salts, this mixture will heal the body aches.
Ingredients Required for this Mixture:
• 1 cup Epsom salt
• ½ cup of sea salt
• ¼ cup dried lavender flowers
• 1 tbsp dried rosemary leaves
• 10-15 drops essential lavender oil
Method:
Take a bowl and mix all ingredients well. Keep the mixture into a mason jar and use the mixture whenever you are taking bath.
Recipe 2# Chamomile & Calendula Soak
If you want to soften your skin from head to toe, you must try calendula or commonly known marigold. Medicinal qualities of calendula will make you sleepy in no time. Chamomile is a sleep aid and nerve tonic that is used for medicinal purposes all over the world. Recent research by Pennsylvania School of Medicine has revealed that chamomile reduces anxiety and depression. You can drink chamomile tea before, during, or after your bath. If you want, you can add a tablespoon of honey to the tea.
Ingredients Required for this Mixture
• 1 cup Epsom salt
• ½ cup of sea salt
• ¼ cup dried calendula petals
• ¼ cup dried chamomile flowers
Method:
Take a bowl, blend all the ingredients and keep the mixture in a mason jar. Before taking a bath, have a cup of chamomile tea. Then, apply the mixture and enjoy a relaxing bath. This is one of the popular bath salts recipes, which is popular worldwide.
Recipe 3# Himalayan Pink Salt and Rose Soak
The aroma of this mixture will instantly relax your mind and senses. You will feel as if you are floating in the midst of rose petals. Himalayan pink salt will turn your bath into a therapeutic spa. Using this mixture is one of the best ways to pamper yourself.
Ingredients Required for this Mixture:
• 1 cup Epsom salt
• ½ cup Himalayan Pink Salt
• ½ cup Rose Petals
• 10-20 Drops Essential Rose Oil
Method:
You will have to repeat the same process. Take a bowl, mix all ingredients well, and keep the mixture in a mason jar. Use the mixture every time you are bathing.
These three DIY bath salts recipes will help you get rid of anxiety, stress, and insomnia. Try these recipes and see the difference!
The author is a medical writer and lifestyle blogger. He takes a keen interest in home remedies that can help cope up with stress and anxiety. He has produced a number of blogs on DIY bath salts recipes.