A mundane schedule and working tirelessly around the clock can easily exhaust you. That is why a little TLC goes a long way in keeping your mind and body happy. And there is nothing more soothing than a long and relaxing bath to enjoy some me-time. So, if you are feeling fancy but don’t want to shell out some extra money for bath salts, we’ve got you. Here are some super easy, heavenly, and DIY bath salt recipes that will leave you rejuvenated and destressed.
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1. Rose Oil Bath Salt
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Ingredients:
1 cup Epsom salt
1 cup kosher salt
20 drops rose essential oil
1/2 cup baking soda
A few dried rose petals
Method:
Take a bowl and combine the Epsom salt, kosher salt, and baking soda. In this, add the rose essential oil and stir well. Top it off with some dried rose petals and place it into an air tight container. Store it in a cool dark place and add 1/2 cup of this DIY bath salt when you draw your bath.
2. Lavender and Mint Bath Salt
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Ingredients:
2 cups of Epsom salt
1/2 cup baking soda
1/4 cup sea salt
30 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops peppermint essential oil
Preparation:
Take a large bowl, mix Epsom salt, baking soda, and sea salt in it. Then add the lavender essential oil followed by the peppermint essential oil. Stir the mixture well and store in an air tight container. Use 1/4 cup of this DIY bath salt for a relaxing bath and store the rest in a cool, dark place.
3. Coconut Milk Bath Salt
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Ingredients:
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 tbsp honey
Method:
Start by grinding the oatmeal to make a rough mixture. Then combine coconut milk and honey to the ground oatmeal and mix well. Use this bath salt immediately to enjoy a rejuvenating experience.
4. Mint Mojito Bath Salt
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Ingredients:
2 cups Epsom salt, sea salt or kosher salt
Fresh mint leaves finely chopped
Juice and zest of 1 lime
3-5 drops peppermint essential oil
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5. Jasmine and Orange Bath Salt
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Ingredients:
8 cups sea salt
2 cups baking soda
60 drops orange essential oil
1/2 cup dried jasmine flower petals
Method:
Take a large jar with a lid and add all the ingredients into it. Stir to combine this DIY bath salt and use 1 cup of it in a hot bath when required.
6. Himalayan Salt Bath Salt
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Ingredients:
1 and 1/2 cups Epsom salt
1/2 cup Himalayan sea salt
10-15 drops essential oil of your choice
Method:
Take a jar with a lid and mix all the ingredients into it till everything is well combined. Whenever you are ready to use, soak it into a hot bath for 20-40 minutes for a rejuvenating experience.
7. Eucalyptus Bath Salt
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Ingredients:
1 cup sea salt
2 cups baking soda
1 cup Epsom salt
10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
Method:
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir till everything is combined. Now, take the salt and add it to the hot water you prepare for your bath and let it soak for as long as you can.
8. Ginger Bath Salt
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup grated fresh ginger
2 cups Epsom salt
1/4 cup baking soda
1/3 cup mustard powder
Method:
Take all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well to combine. You can use any amount you like and store the rest for later use in an airtight container.
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