What are Aromatherapy Bath salts and Preparation of Basic Bath Salts

Besides adding oil into warm water aromatherapy bath salts can also be added into bath tub. Aromatherapy bath salts can be prepared at home or else you may get the components from shop and then prepare bath salts.

To prepare a bath salt you will require some salt such as sea salt or epsom salt, some scent such as skin safe fragrance oil, essential oil, a glass or metal bowl and spoon to mix and a container to store the bath salts. Place the salt in a bowl, add 1 tbsp of any oil and mix it with salts, add 15 to 24 drops of essential oil or a blend of oils and finally mix the salts and oils thoroughly. The mixture must be stored in ajar or container that has a tight fitting lid. Open the jar only during a bath.

Adding bath salts to a regular bath helps to heal dry skin by opening the pores of the body, eliminates sweat, dirt and toxins. Pleasant scent can also be added to bath salts with essential oils reduces the itching and irritation on skin, promotes relaxation.