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If you are looking to spend some time creating something new and unique, turn to bath salt recipes. Bath salts are something that everyone can use and make a tub bath incredibly luxurious and inviting. Instead of spending big bucks on specialty bath salts that much less extraordinary than their high price tag may imply, you can create your own bath salts for much less. Furthermore, bath salts make great gifts, so you can cut costs around the holiday season by giving individuals something handmade that they are sure to find much enjoyment. Furthermore, these bath salt recipes require only a couple ingredients, and many of which are probably founding your own cupboard today.
One of the simplest of all the bath salt recipes requires just three ingredients: sea salt, glycerin, and Epsom salts. These ingredients are simply mixed together and stored in a airtight container. When you go to use these handmade sea salts, you simply pour them into your bath water, sit back, and enjoy. The specific recipe for these super simple bath salts is one cup of sea salt, one-half teaspoon of liquid glycerin, and one-half cup of Epsom salts. Epsom salts can be found in your local grocery or drug store, as well as sea salt. You may have problems finding glycerin, but check at your local craft store with the soap making materials or at your local health food store. There are many variations to these simple bath salt recipes, so consider creating a recipe of your own. A fantastic use of bath salt recipes is as gifts. For just a couple of dollars, you can outfit everyone on your holiday gift list with a great hand made gift that is from the heart and easy to enjoy. After all, everyone takes a bath, so who would not enjoy having a scoop of luxurious bath salts included in their bath water? Furthermore, these bath salts can be decorative aspects of any bathroom by simply being displayed on a cabinet or shelf. If you are looking to make bath salts as a gift, begin assembling unique containers to hold the goodies. Although you can purchase bottles and jars in bulk, consider visiting local thrift stores and secondhand shops to find great decorative bottles that are much less expensive than ordering similar items. Also, the World Wide Web is a great source for finding decorative containers to house the results of your bath salt recipes. Other fantastic bath salt recipes involve essential oils. These oils are concentrated natural oils that are found in all sorts of plants. Many individuals use essential oils in aromatherapy, since each scent can invoke a different feeling. For example, peppermint oil is perfect for a much needed pick me up, while lavender oil works to soothe and relax in the bath. Depending on the purpose of your bath salts, you can combine different elements of essential oils to create a perfectly personalized type of bath salt. Also, keep in mind that these bath salts are incredibly concentrated, so you only need a drop or two to provide enough scent for the entire batch of bath salts. This way, you can use your bottle again and again, lessening the cost with each batch of salts. Essential oils can be purchased from specialty shops or craft stores and are usually located with the candles. However, there are certain essential oils that can irritate the skin and should not be used when making bath salts or any other products that will be used on the skin. These essential oils include cinnamon, thyme, and bay, although other oils, including peppermint and eucalyptus are frequently found in bath salt recipes. |
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