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One common type of aromatherapy is bath salts. Aromatherapy is used for relaxation by using scents which help body and mind to relax. The oils used in scented candles, potpourri, and in homemade bath salts are gathered from the essential oils gathered from plants. The essential oils obtained from variety of plants give a different smell on the scented item. According to aromatherapy experts different types of scents trigger different emotions and responses.
A bubble bath can be made into a aromatic utopia when you add scented oils. At boutiques and spas, you can purchase scented bath oils and salts; but scented bath salts can cost quite a lot. If you make your own bath salts, it's a great way to save a little and still have a pleasant aromatherapy experience at bath time.
When you make your own bath salts it can involve your entire family - a clear benefit. A fun idea to plan for your child's sleep over or birthday party is to make your own bath salts. When the party is over, each child takes home some of the bath salts they made themselves. If you are at a loss for birthday and Christmas gifts you may want to use the homemade bath salts for gifts. Friends and family members will be impressed when the find that you are able to make your own bath salts.
To make your own bath salts you will need to do the following. Gather all of your ingredients together before you begin to make your bath salts The items you will need to make your own bath salts are Epsom salt (also known as Dead Sea salt), a small bottle which contains an essential oil (there are a wide variety of scents to suit your personal preference) and finally some baking soda. Food color can be added to the baking soda to make your homemade bath salts more visually appealing. You will also need to find jars that you can use to store the homemade bathing salts.
The good news is that the recipe to make your own bath salts is very easy to follow, almost as easy as making macaroni and cheese. The first step is to mix a few drops of essential oil, 2 teaspoons of baking soda, and 2 cups of salt. When the mixture is thoroughly combined, pour the mixture into a glass container. Screw the lid on. Now that you have created your own blend of bath salts, you can settle into a steamy, fragrant bath full of suds.
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