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Sep 14 2009
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Take a Dip in Aromatherapy Bath Salt

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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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Sep 12 2009
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The Benefits of Bath Salt

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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.

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Sep 2 2009
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Make Bath Salts: 5 Techniques For A More Professional Bath Salt Recipe

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If you’ve already made a basic bath salt, but you want to produce a more professional product, you’ll love these simple techniques. They’ll make your bath salts less “homebrew” and more spa-quality. Once you start using them, you will feel more confident giving your handmade bath salts as gifts or presenting them for sale at a store or craft fair.
All of these techniques are just twists or extensions on what you already know. Doing them takes no more time than putting together basic bath salts.
1) The “secret” ingredient – dendritic salt.
If your bath salts come out damp or oily, they cake up into unsightly chunks, or they lose their scent too fast, you must use dendritic salt. It is basically a fine-grained table salt, but it has twice the power of oil and moisture absorbtion. Just mix your fragrance, moisturizing oils, and liquid color into the dendritic salt first, then mix the dendritic salt into your bulk bath salt.
Usage: Start with 1 part dendritic salt to 5 parts bulk salt. Don’t be afraid to use more if you need it to keep your bath salts dry; it’s just plain old sodium chloride.
2) Powdered, concentrated colorant instead of food coloring.
Most people start coloring their bath salt with consumer-strength FD&C dye, which is food coloring. If you want a wider range of colors, such as a good lavender, and more vivid bath salts that will color the bathwater, you should use powdered colorant instead. Powdered colorant can either be dye, such as FD&C dye, or mica. Use either kind, but make sure that it’s water soluble.
Usage: Disperse 1/4 teaspoon of powdered colorant in 1 ounce of water in a dropper or spray bottle. Blend into dendritic salt first or spray a fine mist directly onto your bath salt mix.
3) Make fizzing bath salts.
Fizzing bath salts are easy to make and add something special to the experience. If you’ve made bath bombs before, the ingredients are the same. Make a “fizz powder” of 2 parts baking soda to 1 part citric acid, and incorporate it into your bath salts. The bath salts will have a powdery feel, but they will flow better and stay dryer as a result.
Usage: I recommend 1/4 cup of “fizz powder” in each serving of bath salts.
4) Use better bulk salt from the Dead Sea.
Dead Sea salt is the best bulk salt, better than Atlantic sea salt or Epsom salt. Why is this? Because Dead Sea salt has an incredible mineral profile, much more than the other two. Dead Sea salt has been the subject of numerous health studies, which have shown it to help with eczema, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and more. It is more expensive than Atlantic sea salt or Epsom salt, but the therapeutic benefit is worth the cost. Use essential oils in combination with Dead Sea salt for the benefits of aromatherapy as well!
Usage: 1/2 to 2 cups per bath for maximum effect.
5) Get the most out of your mineral bath.
Did you know that if you run the bath water too hot, you won’t get any of the minerals? Though the heat can be soothing, temperatures that are too high will make your pores close, preventing absorption of any minerals. In addition, hot baths will make you sweat, just like a sauna, and you may feel tired or sluggish from dehydration.
Usage: The ideal bath temperature is tepid to warm, not so hot that you feel the urge to jerk your foot out of the water when you test it.

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