Scented Wellness Bath Salts
DIY bath salts are inexpensive and great for all ailments. Learn how to make bath salts for those times when you have a cold or flu, achy muscles, and everything in between.
Yield: 4 baths
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Jar with lid
Materials
- 1 cup Epsom salt
- 1 cup kosher salt
- ½ cup baking soda
- 2 tablespoon carrier oil, like grapeseed
- 20 drops essential oil (see Notes for detailed blends)
Instructions
- Combine salts and baking soda in a small bowl.
- Separately, combine the essential oils and carrier oil.
- Add oil mixture to the salts and stir until fully incorporated, breaking up any clumps.
- Store in a lidded container in a cool, dark place. Use about ½–1 cup per bath.
Notes
Clear Sinuses: 10 drops eucalyptus + 10 drops peppermint
Relaxation: 10 drops lavender + 10 drops bergamot
Clear your mind: 10 drops lemon + 10 drops rosemary
Balancing: 10 drops sage + 5 drops mint + 5 drops tea tree
Calming: 5 drops geranium + 10 drops lavender + 5 drops rose
Uplifting: 5 drops orange + 5 drops clove + 5 drops cedarwood + 5 drops lemon