Homemade Bath Salts

Marcia Norwood
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Homemade Bath Salts

Pamper  your family and friends with this homemade gift that is fun to make, relatively inexpensive, and yet with personalized labels it can look like it came from an exclusive spa.

Christmas 2011 - I didn't get all the homemade gifts made in time for our Christmas Eve celebration - so...I gathered all the ingredients for my children and grandchildren to create their own Homemade Bath Salts.  They liked their other presents - but we really had fun together creating individual Homemade Bath Salts.  

Christmas Eve 2011:  Daughter Kristin and Granddaughter Emily Grace.  Copyright 2011 Marcia Norwood

Don't forget to pamper yourself with the aromatherapy fragrance that suits you best.

Decorate recycled glass jars, or purchase glass bottles at your local hobby and specialty stores (Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Joann, World Market), or online at Specialty Bottle.

CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:

  http://www.specialtybottle.com/clearfrenchsquaresmi.aspx

Homemade Bath Salts in French Square Bottles from Specialty Bottle.  Copyright 2012 Marcia Norwood

Homemade Bath Salts in Glass Bottles from Hobby Lobby & World Market.  Copyright 2011 Marcia Norwood

 

Homemade Bath Salts in Recycled Bottles.  Copyright 2012 Marcia Norwood

Homemade Bath Salts in Recycled Glass SHATTO Milk Bottles.  Copyright 2012 Marcia Norwood

Gather Materials

Copyright 2012 Marcia Norwood

• Epsom Salts
• Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
• Essential Oils
• Food Coloring
• OPTIONAL:  
• Glycerin
• Dried Fragrant Plants (Lavender or Eucalyptus or Roses)

•  Glass Jars or Bottles with Lids

• Labels
• Ribbon & Decorations

  

Personalized Labels Created in Microsoft Publisher & Glued to Purchased Tags.  Copyright 2012 Marcia Norwood

 

Copyright 2012 Marcia Norwood

 Text on the back of our personalized labels: 

 Enjoy the therapeutic benefits

of our all-natural bath salts

with the relaxing, soothing

effects of aromatherapy.

Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup of scented salts

to a bath for a soothing,

luxurious experience.

Relieves pain from minor sprains and bruises.

Made with Essential Oils:

Eucalyptus, Lavender,

Mulberry, Patchouli,

Sweet Almond, Tea Tree, Vanilla

Note:  

Please use our text to create your own personalized labels.

Personalized Label (Back).  Copyright 2012 Marcia Norwood

Personalized Labels created in Microsoft Publisher.  Copyright 2011 Marcia Norwood

Directions

• Mix Epson Salts  (1 Cup)

           and Sea Salt (1/4 Cup)
                  or a combination of the two.

Caution:  Some people add Baking Soda to bath salts, as a water softener, but I've heard of baking soda causing explosions when added to bath salts.

Epsom Salts and Sea Salt are soothing for tired muscles, and both gently soften the water for a luxurious bath experience.  

• Add a few drops of food coloring, until you achieve the desire shade. 

Christmas Eve Family Activity:  Daughter Kristin creates her own personalized fragrant Bath Salts.  Copyright Marcia Norwood

•  Mix in several drops of essential oil.  Start with three drops, and see if you like the fragrance.   

• Remember:  color and fragrance are diluted in the bath water.

 
 OPTIONAL:  Add Glycerin and/or Dried Fragrant Plants (Like Lavender or Eucalyptus or Roses)

Grandsons:  Caleb and Joshua, with Daughters:  Kristin and Sarah.  Copyright 2011 Marcia Norwood

•    Stir salts vigorously until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.   

Grandson Joshua, Son-in-Law Dave, Daughter Kristin.  Copyright 2011 Marcia Norwood

•  Pour/layer colored bath salts into glass containers for yourself or give as gifts. 

Daughter Faith layers Bath Salts into Glass Jar/Bottle.  Copyright 2011 Marcia Norwood

 

Copyright 2011 Marcia Norwood

Patchouli Bath Salts Recipe
        Patchouli oil has a sensual woodsy aroma.  
           Add sparingly to...

• Epsom Salt
• Sea Salt

             or a combination of both.

• Green Food Coloring
• Glycerin (Optional)
• Rope or Twine Decoration

Copyright 2012 Marcia Norwood

 Mandarin Orange Bath Salts Recipe

• Epson Salt (1 -2 Cups)
• Six Drops Mandarin Essential Oil
• Orange Food Color
• Decorate with Orange Ribbon

Copyright 2012 Marcia Norwood

 Lavender Bath Salts Recipe

• 1 Cup Epson Salt
• 1/2 Cup Sea Salt
• 8 Drops Lavender
• Red & Blue Food Coloring to make Lavender Color

  

Copyright 2012 Marcia Norwood

Have fun pampering yourself and your friends and family!

This Christmas - I'm creating organic Bath Teas with herbs and epsom salts - packaged in tea bags.  Watch for pictures in future blogs!

Thanks for stopping by!

Come back often, and bring a friend!

Marcia Norwood
America's STORYTELLER
Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking