Bath Salt and salt srub recipes

[dirtybirdsoaps]

BASIC BATH SALT RECIPE:

3 cups of epsom salt

2 cups of dead sea salt

1-2% of E.O. or fragrance (about 1/2 oz)

Mix salts, then add coloring, mix well. Lay on a lined cookie sheet to dry out. Bottle and store in a dry location.

FIZZY BATH SALTS:

2 cups of bath salts (epsom, dead, pacafic, sherpa salt, any)

1 cup baking soda

1/2 cup citric acid

10-20 drops of E.O. or fragrance

add a few drops of coloring if desired

Combine salts and baking soda, then stir in coloring if adding any and E.O./fragrance to desired color and scent. Mix very well, and then add the citric acid and stir again, very thoroughly. Bottle and store in a dry location.

CALMING BATH SALTS:

1/2 cup of dead sea salt

6 drops of lavender E.O.

6 drops of geranium E.O.

6 drops of rose E.O.

6 drops of rosewood E.O.

Mix together, and lay on a lined cookie sheet to dry out a little. Bottle and store in a dry area.

Itch-Be-Gone Bath Salts:

1 cup Epsom salts or another variety

1 cup baking soda

1/2 cup powdered milk

1/2 cup plain instant oatmeal

Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl using a mixing spoon. Add two tablespoons to running bathwater and soak until itchy skin feels relieved. Essential oils or food coloring can be added for appearance or aroma, but when adding to mixture, make sure to mix quickly and well to avoid clumps. Repeat as often as desired. Is great for mosquito or other bug bites, to hydrate dry skin or just to soak in. For a relaxing bath, add 3-4 drops of lavender essential oil to your water.

Energizing Bath Salts:

1 cup salts (your choice)

1 cup baking soda

3-4 drops eucalyptus essential oil

5-6 drops peppermint essential oil

Mix salts and baking soda in a bowl. Add essential oil and mix quickly to avoid clumps. Four to five drops of food coloring can be used to add a visual touch, but are not necessary. Any color that makes you feel energized would be perfect. Two tablespoons added to your bath will add pep to the rest of your day.

Chocolate Cake Bath Salt Recipe:

1 cup Epsom salts

1 cup sea salt or kosher salt (we like course grain, but it doesn't matter)

3 tsp. cocoa powder

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. oil (almond, olive, sunflower or other good quality oil)

In a clean, dry bowl, add together the dry ingredients and mix very thoroughly. Add the vanilla extract and oil. Mix very well again to ensure that the oil is completely blended in. Transfer to small clean jars or cello bags and close tightly.

Chocolate Mint Bath Salt Recipe:

1 cup sea salt or kosher salt

1 cup Epsom salts

2-3 tsp. cocoa powder

5 drops essential oil of peppermint (optional)

3 tbs. dried, crushed mint leaves.

In a clean, dry bowl, add together the dry ingredients and mix very thoroughly. Add the peppermint oil if desired and mix very well again. Transfer to small clean jars or cello bags and close tightly. If you don't like herbs floating in your bath water, place ingredients in the center off a piece of muslin or cheesecloth and tie closed before allowing the bath water to run through it.

GINGER CINNAMON SALT BODY SCRUB:

1 cup of sea salt

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 cup almond oil or olive oil

Mix all ingredients together, then gently rub over your damp skin (except your face) to slough off dry skin. Rinse with warm water.

Salt Glow:

2 lb. sea salt

1 lb. epsom salt

1/2 cup borax

1/4 cup vitamin E

1/2 cup shredded soap

1/2 cup sulphonated castor oil

1/2 tsp. lavender e.o.

4 tsp. grated lime zest

Mix together well.

Salt Scrub:

1/2 cup sea salt

1/4 cup jojoba oil

1/4 cup liquid soap

1/4-1/2 tsp. fragrance or essential oil

Salt Glow:

1/2 cup melted glycerine soap

1/3 cup almond oil

1/4tsp. e.o. or f.o.

pearlescent powder

pinch or two powdered lavender or rose petals

Salt Glow:

1 cup salt

1 1/3 cup oil

1/2 cup melted glycerine soap

1 tb. vitamin E

e.o. or f.o.

Herbal Salt Scrub:

2 cups sea salt

1/2 cup almond oil

1/2 cup macadamia nut oil

1/2 cup sesame seed oil

1 tsp. vitamin E

1 tb. dried, ground lavender, rosemary, mint

1-2 drops e.o.

Herbal Salt Scrub:

2 cups salt

1/2 cup almond oil

1/4 cup macadamia nut oil

1/4 cup jojoba oil

1 tsp. vitamin E

1 tsp. dried rosemary

1 tsp. dried spearmint

1 tsp. dried lavender

few drops e.o.

Lavender Salt Scrub:

2 tablespoons dried lavender

2 cups sea salt

1/2 cup sweet almond oil

1/2 cup light olive oil

1 teaspoon vitamin E oil

2 drops lavender essential oil

Crush the lavender in a mortar with a pestle. Mix together with salt and oils. While standing in a tub, work the salt paste into skin. Be careful as the oil can make the tub slippery. Place a towel in the tub if needed. Rinse in warm water.

salt scrub:

1 cup dead sea salts

1/4 c cornmeal (finely ground) You could use organic blue to add color

1/4 c. sweet almond oil few drops of eo ( I use lavender, peppermint)

Mix well, after shower apply mixture. Rub gently, rinse within 5 minutes.

Use twice weekly.

Pomegranate Salt Scrub Ingredients:

for a 20 oz scrub:

18 ozs Dead Sea Salt

1/4 cup of either Sweet Almond, Macadamia Nut, or Apricot Kernel Oil

(or a combination of all)

1/8 cup of Virgin Coconut Oil

1/8 cup Liquid Glycerin

1 tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel

1 teaspoon Tocopherals (Vitamin E Oil)

1 tablespoon Pomegranate fragrance

dash/or less Red Iron Oxide (optional for color)

sprinkling of poppy seeds (optional exfoliant)

Just another in our series of wonderful body scrubs. This time we used dead sea salt from Israel. Dead Sea Salt contains ten times more minerals than regular sea salt. These minerals assist in cleansing, detoxifying and restoring a healthy body, especially the skin and muscles. The carrier oils including the virgin coconut oil all absorb well into the skin without leaving a heavy feel. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Add the fragrance (more or less as desired). When adding the colorant, start with a very tiny amount (less than a pinch) of red iron oxide until the correct shade is achieved. Spoon into decorative jars or our wonderful plastic Bail & Wire jars. As with any scrub recipe, let it sit overnight and the oils will rise to the top. Stir when ready to use. Add more oils if necessary or if your scrub becomes dry after several months. With proper storage - shelf life 1 year. Caution: tub or shower may get slippery from the oils

(off of pvsoap)

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[felixncharlie]

Wow Thanks- I have been wanting to try out bath salts:cheesy2:

[rcrafty]

I am going to have to try the salt glow recipe this weekend!

Thanks

[hettepet]

I am going to try the lavender scrub!

thanks for the recipes

[greeneyedney]

where do u get the citric acid at dont think ive ever seen it anywere? tia

linda

[puddin1970]

You can get it cheap from the amish - not sure if you live near any lol. But I have also heard that you can buy it in the pickling section of the stores.. but not sure what the name of it is there - its called something else. You can also buy it on line.

[Jokerjen]

Most bulk food stores will carry it.....