Bath Salts
Take
time to stop and smell . . . the bath salts. Aromatherapy is once again
at work. Bath salts can do double or even triple duty – they will soften
the water, detox the body, and bring about a calmer state of mind. It’s
easy to prepare your own bath salts, whether for yourself or for gifts.
Place a “one-bath” scoop in a handmade envelope as a spa party
favor or several cups in a jar for a long-term treat.
Basic
Bath Salts
1 cup Epsom salts
1 cup Kosher salt or coarse Sea salt
1 cup baking soda
7-8 drops of essential oil (more or less depending on concentration)
Combine salts and baking soda in a medium bowl and mix well. Add essential
oil(s) while stirring and continue to stir until evenly dispersed.
Scents and Their
Effects
Different scents really do affect us in different ways. Odors can bring
about emotions, images, tastes, even physical feelings, positive and
negative. Select and combine essential oils according to the result
you desire.
Relaxing – lavendar, chamomile, rose
Refreshing – eucalyptus, geranium, tea tree, juniper
Invigorating – peppermint, spearmint, rosemary, thyme,
Inspiring – lemon, orange, tangerine
Packaging for Bath Salts:
Special envelopes are a perfect way to share your unique bath
salts with friends.
velum paper (available at most craft stores)
scissors
glue stick
clothespins
stickers for labels, if desired
1. Click here for envelope pattern. Print
and shrink or enlarge to make a template for desired envelopes.
2. Trace and cut envelope(s).
3. Fold envelope
along all edges to form creases.
4. Glue center back “seam” first. Then fold up and glue bottom
flap.
5. Place envelope under a large book to “set” the glue for
several minutes.
6. Fill envelope with salts and glue top flap closed. Clip closed to
set.
7. Add stickers/labels as desired.
