| Aromatherapy bath salts are one of the quickest, | | | | [One minute] |
| easiest goodies to make for the bath - and one of the | | | | Drop in the essential oils and food coloring, placing each |
| most healing. With just a few simple ingredients you | | | | drop in its own little spot on top of the salt. |
| can make your own aromatherapy bath salts to ease | | | | [Two minutes] |
| your aching back, calm your frazzled nerves or relax | | | | Stir until thoroughly mixed. |
| yourself for a deep, restful sleep. | | | | [One minute, maybe two] |
| We all need down time, and we all need to have fun. | | | | Pour your bath salt mixture in a dark glass or PET |
| Life is so busy these days that it can be hard to carve | | | | plastic jar. |
| out the time. Making your own aromatherapy bath | | | | [One minute] |
| salts is a great way to give yourself a break. | | | | That's it! Nine minutes (plus one extra for spills or |
| First, you give yourself some 'fun' time by making your | | | | finding your glasses.) Quick, easy, painless! |
| scented bath salts - mixing, stirring, smelling... and, most | | | | It's best to let your aromatherapy bath salts cure at |
| especially, experimenting. Don't be afraid to blend | | | | least 24 hours before using them so the salt can really |
| together a few of your favorite essential oils to create | | | | absorb the aroma. |
| your own custom scent. Play! The creative process is | | | | Use about one cup of salts per bath. This |
| half the fun. | | | | aromatherapy bath salt recipe makes enough for |
| Second, you actually have to lie in the bath for a while | | | | three baths. |
| (here's your down-time) to use your aromatherapy | | | | Essential Oil Bath Salt Blends |
| bath salts. Give yourself candles, a glass of wine or | | | | Cheer Up! Essential Oil Bath Salt Blend |
| tea, soothing music - all those good, stress-draining, | | | | - 7 drops Bergamot essential oil |
| nerve-calming accessories. Lock the door and slide into | | | | - 7 drops Sweet Orange essential oil |
| warm, scented bliss - your own hand made, master | | | | - 1 drop Rose Geranium essential oil |
| crafted aromatherapy bath salts, created just for you! | | | | Super Sedative Essential Oil Bath Salt Blend |
| Aromatherapy Bath Salts Quick Trick | | | | - 8 drops Sandalwood essential oil |
| If you honestly don't have time to make bath salts but | | | | - 4 drops Lavender essential oil |
| you still want some aromatic down-time in the tub, try | | | | - 3 drops Cedar essential oil |
| this instant 'cheat'. Add 1 to 2 cups of Epsom Salt to | | | | Pain Relief Essential Oil Bath Salt Blend |
| your hot running bathwater. Pour a tablespoon of | | | | - 10 drops Lavender essential oil |
| vegetable oil (any type will do) into a small glass. Add | | | | - 3 drops Chamomile essential oil |
| 10 drops of your favorite essential oil. Adjust the water | | | | - 2 drops Marjoram essential oil |
| temperature and slide into the tub. Pour in the essential | | | | Making your own aromatherapy bath salts is so easy |
| oil mixture and swish it around a bit. Lie back and relax. | | | | and quick that almost anyone can do it. It's a great |
| 10 Minute Aromatherapy Bath Salt Recipe | | | | activity to do with your children or grandchildren (just |
| 3 cups Epsom Salt | | | | make sure an adult handles the essential oils.) Family |
| 1/2 cup Baking Soda | | | | time and play time all in one! |
| 15 drops of your favorite Essential Oil (or one of the | | | | Plus, aromatherapy bath salts make great gifts - why |
| blends below) | | | | not make up a big batch and share the love. We all |
| Optional: 10 drops of your choice of food coloring | | | | have friends and relatives who could use a friendly jar |
| Measure salt and baking soda into a large glass, | | | | of aromatherapy bath salts. Just remember to save |
| ceramic or stainless steel bowl (not plastic - it will | | | | some for yourself! |
| absorb the essential oils.) | | | | Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes |
| [Three minutes] | | | | only. It is not intended to treat, prevent, diagnose, or |
| Stir together the salt and baking soda using a metal | | | | cure any condition. |
| spoon (a wooden spoon will absorb the essential oils.) | | | | |