Lavender Bath Salts
Learn how to make easy, inexpensive homemade lavender bath salts. A recipe that calms and relaxes as well as helps you sleep.
Yield: 2 cups
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Ziploc bag
- Container with lid
Materials
- 2 cups Epsom salt
- 1 cup Kosher salt or sea salt
- 2 tablespoons dried lavender
- 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil or other carrier oil
- 20 drops lavender essential oil
- A resealable container
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups of Epsom salt with 1 cup of kosher salt in a Ziploc bag.
- Separately, combine the carrier and the essential oils.
- Add the oils to the bag and squish around to distribute the oil.
- Pour the salt into a resealable container and top with a couple of tablespoons of dried herbs.
Notes
Add ½ -1 cup to a warm bath and enjoy.
More homemade bath salt ideas
1. Vanilla: I made another version with vanilla extract and a vanilla bean. It smells amazing!
2. Colors: You can make colored bath salts by adding a few drops of food coloring when you combine the salt in the Ziploc.
3. Aromatherapy: Essential oils do more than just add relaxation. Try one of these aromatherapy bath salt blends for for cold and flu, sore muscles, allergies and everything in between.
4. Energizing: A post-lunch bath is the a perfect way to perk up energy levels. This refreshing mint and lime recipe is perfect for summer soaking!
3. Aromatherapy: Essential oils do more than just add relaxation. Try one of these aromatherapy bath salt blends for for cold and flu, sore muscles, allergies and everything in between.
4. Energizing: A post-lunch bath is the a perfect way to perk up energy levels. This refreshing mint and lime recipe is perfect for summer soaking!