DIY project: Chamomile and Calendula Bath Salt Tutorial. Simple idea for handmade gift!

Bath salts are a wonderful way to combine the therapeutic benefits of ingredients with the relaxing effects of aromatherapy.

Taking a warm bath with handmade fragrant salt is a great chance to relax and soothe sore, tired muscles. You can get a natural spa-like bath time treat.

Scented bath salt in the beautiful decorated jar is also very nice homemade gift!

Chamomile is anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial herb which can also soften your skin, and help you sleep well through the night. Soothing, natural fragrance from calendula and chamomile essential oils, used traditionally to calm babies.

Calendula has been used for centuries for wounds and skin irritations.  

Making your own bath salts is very easy, you can involve in this process your children. 

You will need:

- 2 cups coarse sea salt

- 3 tablespoons oat flour (or ground oatmeal)

- 2 tablespoons  chamomile

- 2  tablespoons calendula

-2  tablespoons almond oil

- about 30 drops of essential oil  of your choice (adjust accordingly to your preference) 

- a few drops of food coloring.

 Instructions:

Mix together the salt, dried chamomile, dried calendula and oat flour in a metal or glass bowl.

Mix almond oil and a few drops of essential oils together.

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

 Combine all the ingredients - dried and liquid - together and mix everything well.

Finally, pour this newly made bath salt mixture into a container with a lid.  Done!

To use, sprinkle a few tablespoons into warm bathwater and allow short time to dissolve.You can use it now for a relaxing spa treatment! Just light candles around your bath tub to create spa atmosphere. Enjoy!

 

If you’re pregnant or have health concerns, be sure to talk to your doctor before using essential oils in any amount.

If you intend to present the bath salts as gifts, be sure to store them in  labeled container. You can decorate your container, include a scoop to get the salts out of the jar and also add a note or card with the recipe that contains how-to-use instructions.

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- Moisturizing Facial Mask 
- Anti-stress facial mask with pomegranate.
- Peach, oatmeal, honey facial mask