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I don’t know about you but my favorite time in the world is my bath time. Whether I use the shower or the tub, this moment is my personal sacred time and space. It’s my pamper-&-alone time and I seriously feel that this is the time when I can be most myself.

In a day, there’s usually one bath schedule I allot for myself wherein I bathe as long as I want and for sure I come out feeling like a better and cleaner person-washed off from the dirt and grime I’ve accumulated in life quite literally!

Of course, my bath time isn’t limited to just bathing… there are many things I do before, during and after the usual soap wash. Indeed there are different ways and means in order to enjoy bath time more. Again, it’s a completely preferential and personal experience; and whether it is giving yourself a facial, hot-oil, body-scrub, dancing and singing in the bathroom, or using bath salt during bath time, the option is wonderfully and creatively yours. Personally though, one of my favorite bath time “additive” is bath salt. I really enjoy using bath salt whenever I bathe.

Bath Salt is a very good stress reliever. It’s my secret ingredient during my most stressful days in a work-month. It calms my frayed nerves and over-used senses. There’s something about the bath salt and water mixture-whether it’s used in the tub or as a shower solution, it’s really soothing. I can get lost in my thoughts or with the music that I play during bath time. The bath salt and water solution literally cleans my body, and invigorates my spirit.

There are a number of health benefits to enjoy in using bath salt as well. If you have Psoriasis (scaly patches on the skin and joints) or Seborrheic Dermatitis (dandruff) bathing in bath salt is a great natural and affordable remedy for these diseases among others. Remember though to consult your doctor for the correct mixture for your body chemistry.

Bathing with bath salt also fits the wellness concept and ideology that is gaining popularity recently-I mean if stress levels can be alleviated with a regular (not necessarily daily) bath salt bathing ritual, it follows that I fell healthier and happier because of it.

Last but not the least, one thing I really enjoy about bath salt is the fact that it is a natural beauty therapy. Bath salt used in appropriate and proportional amounts, helps exfoliate dead, dry, old skin cells and helps make skin better, fresher, younger and more beautiful. I’d be crazy not to enjoy the benefits of having great skin all thanks to bath salt!!!

There could be more reasons to answer the question: “Why is Bath Salt so Enjoyable?”-maybe even you, dear reader, have some insights to share about bath salt as well. Yet for all the answers we may give, all I’m very sure of at this point in time is that life is full of simple pleasures. The fun happens when we make personal discoveries about random, probably daily things that make us sit back at the end of the day and say: “The great things in life come in small packages.”

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Aromatherapy bath salts are one of the quickest, easiest goodies to make for the bath – and one of the most healing. With just a few simple ingredients you can make your own aromatherapy bath salts to ease your aching back, calm your frazzled nerves or relax yourself for a deep, restful sleep.

We all need down time, and we all need to have fun. Life is so busy these days that it can be hard to carve out the time. Making your own aromatherapy bath salts is a great way to give yourself a break.

First, you give yourself some ‘fun’ time by making your scented bath salts – mixing, stirring, smelling… and, most especially, experimenting. Don’t be afraid to blend together a few of your favorite essential oils to create your own custom scent. Play! The creative process is half the fun.

Second, you actually have to lie in the bath for a while (here’s your down-time) to use your aromatherapy bath salts. Give yourself candles, a glass of wine or tea, soothing music – all those good, stress-draining, nerve-calming accessories. Lock the door and slide into warm, scented bliss – your own hand made, master crafted aromatherapy bath salts, created just for you!

Aromatherapy Bath Salts Quick Trick

If you honestly don’t have time to make bath salts but you still want some aromatic down-time in the tub, try this instant ‘cheat’. Add 1 to 2 cups of Epsom Salt to your hot running bathwater. Pour a tablespoon of vegetable oil (any type will do) into a small glass. Add 10 drops of your favorite essential oil. Adjust the water temperature and slide into the tub. Pour in the essential oil mixture and swish it around a bit. Lie back and relax.


10 Minute Aromatherapy Bath Salt Recipe

3 cups Epsom Salt
1/2 cup Baking Soda
15 drops of your favorite Essential Oil (or one of the blends below)
Optional: 10 drops of your choice of food coloring

Measure salt and baking soda into a large glass, ceramic or stainless steel bowl (not plastic – it will absorb the essential oils.)
[Three minutes]

Stir together the salt and baking soda using a metal spoon (a wooden spoon will absorb the essential oils.)
[One minute]

Drop in the essential oils and food coloring, placing each drop in its own little spot on top of the salt.
[Two minutes]

Stir until thoroughly mixed.
[One minute, maybe two]

Pour your essential oil bath salt mixture in a dark glass or PET plastic jar. Click on the following link to learn why you should use dark glass. http://www.easy-aromatherapy-recipes.com/storing-essential-oils.html
[One minute]

That’s it! Nine minutes (plus one extra for spills or finding your glasses.) Quick, easy, painless!

It’s best to let your aromatherapy bath salts cure at least 24 hours before using them so the salt can really absorb the aroma.

Use about one cup of salts per bath. This aromatherapy bath salt recipe makes enough for three baths.

Essential Oil Bath Salt Blends

Cheer Up! Essential Oil Bath Salt Blend

  • 7 drops Bergamot essential oil
  • 7 drops Sweet Orange essential oil
  • 1 drop Rose Geranium essential oil

Super Sedative Essential Oil Bath Salt Blend

  • 8 drops Sandalwood essential oil
  • 4 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 3 drops Cedar essential oil

Pain Relief Essential Oil Bath Salt Blend

  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 3 drops Chamomile essential oil
  • 2 drops Marjoram essential oil

Making your own aromatherapy bath salts is so easy and quick that almost anyone can do it. It’s a great activity to do with your children or grandchildren (just make sure an adult handles the essential oils.) Family time and play time all in one!

Plus, aromatherapy bath salts make great gifts – why not make up a big batch and share the love. We all have friends and relatives who could use a friendly jar of aromatherapy bath salts. Just remember to save some for yourself!

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to treat, prevent, diagnose, or cure any condition.

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The time it takes to make your own soaps, bath salts and home cleaning products may seem like a lot of work when the grocery store is only down the street ? or in my case, just 20 minutes away.

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In the technique of aromatherapy, there are more than one ways of making use of essential oils. One of the most sought after ways of indulging in the aromatic experience of aromatherapy is with aromatherapy bath salts. It is a simple way to bring balance to your mind and body. Besides, it is used for various therapeutic purposes. After a long tiring day, having a dip in the bath tub, filled with some drops of salts will make you feel tireless. It will make you feel the ecstasy of spa at your home, without spending much. Let us get in to the nitty-gritty of the aromatherapy bath salts and how you can make most of its benefits.

The market is flooded with a wide range of natural and body oils (salts), which are put to use in aromatherapy bath. It helps in stress reduction, develops blood circulation, improves skin and so on. All the aromatherapy oils works on the basis of essential oils, extracted from herbs, plants, stem, and so on. These natural components work amazingly to heal bodily or mental disorders.

One thing that you must always keep in mind, while making use of the aromatherapy bath salts is that you are not allergic to anything. If such is the case with you, then you have to use aromatherapy oils, under strict supervision or consultation of your physician. Apart from this, pregnant ladies should also avoid use of aromatherapy bath salt.

One can have access to the aromatherapy bath salts from some herbal shop, nearby health store, spa or even through online mode. By searching through online mode, you are likely to find several a wide range of collection of the essential oils. Another crucial matter of concern is that you should be completely aware about the therapeutic cure of the specific essential oil that you want to use. In case, you are not very sure then you can surely expand horizons of your knowledge by paying visit to some concerned library, reading some relevant books, collecting online information and so on. There are certain essential oils, which works very well when blended with some specific oil. For best results, you must have complete knowledge.

Using aromatherapy bath salt with a close adherence to the above mentioned suggestions can bring wonderful results. So, bring harmony to your life, in a sanctified way with aromatherapy bath salts.

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With the many things that we add to our bath, like bubbles, perfumes or oils, you may wonder what the purpose of using bath salt instead. One of the reasons is that using them augments the salt in your bath water which is known to diminish the bacteria that is on your skin. This bath water additive allows the body to discard the excess dead skin quicker and helps to protect the body’s skin from illness. It can also help to soften the skin while making it healthier, smoother, and moister.


If you want to try these salts the first thing to do is to be certain to put them in as the water is running into the tub. If you pour them in after the bath is filled they will not dissolve properly and so there will be no benefits to having put the bath salt into the bath. This is because they take a little time to properly dissolve and if you put them in at the beginning they will have that time. Some people use them scented while others prefer no scent. The thing to remember is that the delicate scent that is added will not be detrimental to your skin so if you like the scents it is okay to use them.


If you have an interest in using these for your bath then you have two chooses. You can purchases at a variety of stores, including online, or you can make them yourself. There are many recipes available, again you can find these online, that will show you how by buying a few simple items you can not only make bath salt but you can make attractive bottles of it to give as gifts. Most of what you need you can get at the supermarket or drug store. These ingredients include Epsom salts, baking soda, food coloring, glycerin and essential oils. Find a good recipe to learn how to make this treat for your bath. Remember that the purposes behind the bath salt are twofold.


First, they are essential in creating a relaxing atmosphere in which you can allow the troubles of the day to melt away as your body responds to the soothing elements within the bath salt. Second, they are a great way to allow your body to discard dead skin cells, leaving you feeling cleaner and more refreshed than you would otherwise. This combination of benefiting both body and mind cannot be beaten. Whether you buy your own salt bath combination or choose to make one for yourself, make sure the end product will provide you with the right results.