Health and Fitness

In this article we will provide you with a number of recipes that you can make at home for producing bath salts which will leave your skin looking and feeling radiant.

Firstly why not just take 5 tablespoons of baking soda and add to your bath as the water is running. The best thing about baking soda is that it leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth.

Next is a recipe for basic bath salts and you will need for this salt (Epsom, Sea or Kosher Salt) the choice is yours, baking soda (as previously mentioned is good for softening the skin), essential oils (whatever you like) and if you want to add some colour then mix in some food colouring (but this is optional).

Once you have all these ingredients together firstly pour the salt of your choice, the essential oils and a few drops of food colouring (remember this is optional) into a bowl and stir well together then pour into a jar. Now when its next time to have a bath, use the bath salts by pouring the mixture into the bath as the warm water is running. Then give the water a stir to ensure that the bath salts have dissolved.

Now we will look at Kosher Bath Salts which is made up of equal amounts of Kosher Salt and Baking Soda along with some glycerin being added to them. Stir the mixture well and place in a decorative container. When ready for your next bath add some of this mixture to a hot bath but make sure you keep the mixture away from your eyes.

Why not go for something a little more simple just add 1 cup of Epsom Salts to your bath if you need to feel uplifted.

The final recipe we are going to provide for you is called Cleos Bath Salts and you will need 1 cup fine sea salt, ?tsp liquid glycerin (great for moisturizing the skin) and is optional and ?cup Epsom Salt. Mix all these ingredients together well and then sprinkle into bath water at any time when you need to feel rejuvenated. However it is important that you do not wash your hair whilst bathing in this mixture as it may well leave it feeling dry.

Finally just a little not concerning liquid glycerin which is ideal for using as a skin moisturizer and is a by product of the soap making process. You will find glycerin in health food stores, chemists (drug stores) and major department stores it really depends on where you actually live you can also readily purchase it over the internet as well.
Well hope you find this article to be of use and that you enjoy a more relaxing bath by using some of the recipes that have been provided.

Kerris Samson a work from home mum who has carried out extensive research in all forms of alternative medicines, treatments and therapies over the last year. She has now set up a site dealing with all aspects of baths and if you would like to learn more please visit http://www.bath.letsgetpampered.com/Articles/Bath_Salt.php.