Making this simple DIY botanical bath salt recipe is a great way to create a bath that offers both pure relaxation and healing. If you have been searching for recipes to create simple bath salts to soak your stress away then you can use one, two, or all three of these botanical bath salt recipes to help you do that.

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If you are ready to relax and unwind and maybe even get a little mystical and spiritual then drawing yourself a bath with bath salts may be just what you need. The best part about this type of bath soak is that you can make these bath salts easily at home in minutes .

Another perk to making this botanical bath salt recipe at home is that the ingredients are super easy to find online or at your local grocery store or pharmacy.

So, if you are ready to get creative and pamper your mind, body, and soul with some botanical bath salts you have come to the right place. Let’s make some bath salts.

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WHAT ARE BOTANICAL BATH SALTS

If this is your first time hearing of botanical or herbal bath salts you are not alone. Let me explain exactly what they are.

Botanical and herbal bath salts are made up of different sea salts. This means that you can use bath salts for bath benefits by picking out sea salts that offer the benefits to fit your needs. You can make a spectacular spa-style relaxing bath customized just for you.

Dead Sea Salt, Pink Himalayan Salt, and Epsom Salt are just a few natural salts used to make salt and bath soaks. When mixed with botanical extracts, Florals, herbs, and Essential Oils you can create a heavenly bath experience.

If you really want to get creative think about adding additional ingredients like Colloidal Oatmeal and Coconut Milk Powder to this botanical bath salt recipe for additional skincare benefits.

HOW TO MAKE BOTANICAL BATH SALTS

When making botanical bath salts customization is key. You want to make bath salts that cater to your needs. Using the correct sea salt, botanicals, and herbs can really make a difference in the results you get from using botanical bath salts and creating a bath soak.

To make botanical, herbal, or spiritual baths you first want to choose your salt. You can choose from Dead Sea Salt, Epsom Salt, and Pink Himalayan Salt. These are the most popular and they all offer different benefits.

The next step is to mix in some Botanicals, herbs, powders, and essential oils into a jar or tube. Then sprinkle the mixture into your bath water. Sounds easy enough, right?

If you think this DIY botanical bath salt project sounds easy, I have 3 additional recipes that you have to try. I made these 3 Easy DIY Bath Salt Recipes one day on a whim and they have been delightful to use. They are just as easy and beneficial for the body and soul.

Botanical Salt Recipe Ingredients

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BATH SALT BENEFITS

WHY MAKE THIS BOTANICAL BATH SALT RECIPE

You may be wondering if there is any real benefit to using bath salts in your bath water. If you are sceptical here are just a few of the many benefits of bath salts.

Relaxation: Using ingredients like Epsom Salt helps too relieve tension and relax tired, tense muscles.
Sleep Promotion: Bath salts can help to promote sleep. When you take a warm bath using bath salts your body temperature can increase but once the body cools down a signal is sent to your brain that it’s sleep time.
Improve the Skin: Dead Sea Salt contains minerals like magnesium, potassium, and calcium which help to nourish and hydrate the skin and also reduce inflammation
Aromatherapy: Using essential oils offers a ton of benefits. There are many types of Essential Oils to choose from including Lavender Essential Oil which offers relaxation benefits and Eucalyptus Essential Oil which can help improve congestion.
Pain Relief: If you have stiff, achy joints a combination of bath salts and warm water can help to alleviate the stiffness and joint pain. This was one of my grandmother’s favorite ways to help with her arthritis.

ESSENTIAL OILS IN BATH SALTS

When making this botanical bath salt recipe, using Essential Oils is completely optional. However, I love using essential oils so I highly recommend them. If you decide to make this bath salt soak with essential oils here are some essential oils you can try.

Like any DIY skincare recipe, botanical bath salts can be customized to fit your needs. Feel free to change up this bath salt recipe to fit your needs.

If you love the smell of lavender then Lavender Essential Oil is perfect for you to try. It provides a tranquil spa-like experience it also has many benefits including relieving stress, minimizing headaches, and reducing anxiety just to name a few.

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Ylang Ylang can provide a relaxing and tranquil environment as well, it also has a nice floral scent that can help reduce stress and promote a sense of well-being.

If you love the thought of relaxation and meditation then Frankincense is a must try essential oil for bath salts. It promotes calmness and inner peace.

Been feeling a bit anxious lately? If so, Clary Sage Essential Oil might be your new go-to essential oil. It helps to promote calmness and relieve tension. Clary Sage also has a very earthy fragrance, which is nice.

All of these essential oils offer a ton of benefits when used in DIY bath salts. Additionally, you can also use them in many other homemade DIY recipes like I have in this super easy to make Spa Like Shower Steamer Recipe to create a sensational shower experience.

BOTANICAL MAGIC

Flowers Used In This Botanical Bath Salt Recipe

No bath salt recipe is complete without using botanicals or flowers. Yes, flower power is a real thing, and using flowers in homemade DIYs can offer many benefits for the body, mind, and soul.

For this botanical bath salt recipe, I used Rose Petals for their aromatherapy, soothing, and skin-hydrating effects. Dried Calendula Flowers were added not only to add a pop of color but they are also great for aromatherapy.

Calendula flowers also have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and antifungal benefits. Not to mention the flowers contain natural oils for moisturizing benefits.

Like lavender essential Dried Lavender Flowers can be magical when used. They can help relax body muscles, alleviate mild headaches, improve sleep, and reduce anxiety.

Peonies are one of my favorite flowers. You can use these beauties in different bath salt recipes as well as bath soaks to help nourish and moisturize the skin.

They can also help to enhance your mood because they are so pretty to look at. Using Dried Peonies Flowers is the perfect way to bring on the happiness.

Other botanicals that can be used include Chamomile Flowers, Eucalyptus Leaves, Peppermint Leaves, Lemon Balm, and Jasmine Flowers. This list could go on and on.

HOW TO USE BOTANICAL BATH SALT

YOU’VE MADE THE BOTANICAL BATH SALT RECIPE, NOW WHAT?

It’s now time to use these amazing botanical bath salts. Just run yourself a nice warm bath and sprinkle a scoop or two of the bath salts into your bath water. You can use a spoon like this Wooden Apothecary Scoop to make the process easy.

Relax and soak in your bath salts for 15 to 30 minutes, then rinse off to remove any salt residue.

Botanical bath salts also make wonderful gifts for friends and family. They are a super easy homemade DIY projects to do over the weekend or anytime just for fun.

FAQ’S ABOUT BOTANICAL BATH SALTS

How long do you sit in botanical bath salts or a bath soak? You can sit in bath salts or a bath soak for 15 to 30 minutes to get the benefits that bath salts offer.

Are botanical bath salts safe for sensitive skin? Normally bath salts are safe for sensitive skin. Check to make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients in this botanical bath salt recipe. If you are allergic to any of the ingredients customize the bath salts to fit your personal needs.

What is the difference between botanical bath salts and regular bath salts? Botanical bath salt offers added benefits such as aromatherapy and therapeutic benefits that enhance wellness.

Can botanical bath salts be used for certain skin conditions? Botanical bath salts may help to alleviate certain skin conditions. But, it is advisable to contact your dermatologist or medical provider for treatment and questions concerning any skin conditions you may have.

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Easy DIY Botanical Bath Salt Recipe

How to Make 3 Easy DIY Botanical Bath Salt Recipes

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Equipment

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5 oz Storage Jars

Ingredients

Simple Unscented Bath Salt Recipe

4 tbsp Dead Sea Salt Add 2 tbsp Dead Sea Salt then alternate with 2 tbsp of Pink himalyian sea salt
4 tbsp Pink Himalyian Sea Salt

Pink Floral Bath Salt Recipe

1/2 cup Epsom Salt If using scented epsom salt no need to add essential oils listed below.
1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
1/4 tbsp Pink Mica
1 tbsp Rose Petals
1 tbsp Dried Calendula Flowers

Coconut Milk Bath Salt Soak

1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
1/2 cup Epsom Salt
1/2 cup Coconut Milk Powder
2 tbsp Dried Calendula Flowers For each of the botanical listed, add more or less depending on your preference.
2 tbsp Dried Lavender Flowers
2 tbsp Dried Rose Petals
2 tbsp Dried Peony Petals

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Notes

Note: If using essential oil be sure to dilute the essential oil with a carrier oil before adding it to the bath salts.

This post is about a botanical bath salt recipe.