I am always shocked at how expensive bath salts are to buy! Let’s not mention all the toxins – fragrances and artificial colours and chemicals added to commercial ones as well.
You can make a batch of your own for such a tiny cost. They also make amazing gifts – just pretty them up with a cute jar, label and scoop! So, here is my favourite way to make relaxing bath salts. Enjoy.
Homemade Relaxing Bath Salts
1 cup magnesium flakes
10 drops of good quality essential oils
handful of dried rose petals or any other flowers
Mix everything together in a ceramic, glass or stainless steel bowl. Stir well to distribute the oils or massage it in with your hands.
Package into cute glass jars, label and add a scoop or spoon to make a cute gift.
To use: Add to a few tablespoons of foaming product (such as castille soap), mix well and then dissolve in a hot bath or foot bath as needed.
♥ Magnesium flakes are fabulous for relaxing muscles and improving your magnesium levels and the bicarb will soften your skin and help detox the body.
♥ I really love the Instant Calm essential oil blend from Twenty 8. Based on Lavender, Mandarin, Orange, Frankincense, Roman Chamomile and Neroli it helps to strengthen an overburdened nervous system and restore calm. A great oil blend if you need to calm your emotions and relax before bed or simply to get into a nice quiet space. I love that these oils are affordable, but superior quality and Aussie owned.
♥ I never buy dried rose petals as such. I just save them from bunches of flowers. All you do is just pull the roses apart and leave the petals to dry in a warm spot. When they are dried out, pop them in a jar and keep them in the cupboard. I also like to sprinkle a few in birthday cards!
HOT TIP: The bath is a perfect place to meditate. Turn off the lights and put a candle on and tune out from the world!
Do you DIY for gifts?
Totally gonna give this a go and make as Xmas gifts. Last year it was sugar body scrub, this year bring on the bath salts!
Body scrub is an awesome one too!
Sounds heavenly! I will be making some but might keep it for me 😉
I know, I was going to save this batch for gifts, but it’s just too tempting! 🙂
Oh definitely sharing this – epsom salts are so amazing for sore bodies! I need to find someone who grows roses (too much effort for me!) as the rose petals would be amazing.
I am lucky enough to get a few bunches throughout the year that I save up! 🙂
I’m going to get onto this! I made bath salts one Christmas a while back and people loved it. I remember I also added a little bit of pink clay for colour to make it look extra special. Haven’t thought of putting in bicarb soda though – can’t wait to try it 🙂
Oh pink clay – good tip thanks Jules!!
Love this! I love giving handmade gifts, even better when they look divine like this does. Ill be making some for me too 🙂 Thanks NNAM xx
ooooh I love this idea for xmas gifts! Thanks Sonia x
It’s the perfect gift for Xmas!