Gift Lab: Spa Edition Bath Salts

Gift Lab: Spa Edition Bath Salts

Today we'll teach you how to make bath salts with spices and herbs.
These soaks can be used in the bath, in the shower, as a hanging aromatic, or as a foot soak.

Begin with Intention
Ask yourself:
What feelings or vibe would I like to manifest?

Make Your Blend

Steps to Create:

1. Pick a salt foundation.
2. Add aromatics and botanicals for skin benefit, mood, scent, or color.
3. Layer or mix in your container.
5. Finish with a tag and track your formula.

Salts

Epsom or Himalayan?

Epsom contains magnesium, which relaxes, is great for sore muscles and stress relief.

Himalayan restores and replenishes, rich in minerals that nourish and soften skin.

Plain Epsom - classic soothe
Lavender Epsom - calming detox
Citrus Epsom - bright uplift
Eucalyptus Epsom - clearing refresh
Coarse Pink Himalayan - mineral restore

Aromatics & Botanicals

Skin Benefits, Mood, Scent, Color

  • Butterfly Pea Blossom - Serene blue-violet hue; rich in antioxidants, calms skin; uplifts mood.
  • Calendula - Skin-soothing and restorative; bright yellow golden petals bring comfort.
  • Chamomile - Gentle calm for sensitive skin; soft cream/pale yellow, herbal aroma promotes relaxation.
  • Cornflowers - Gentle joy; soothing for skin, sky blue, adds a touch of cheer.
  • Ginger Root - Warming tan-gold; promotes circulation and eases tension.
  • Hibiscus - Radiant ruby colors water; softens, brightens, and supports glow.
  • Lavender - Relaxing floral scent; calms skin and quiets the mind
  • Lemon Balm - Mood-easing and comforting; mild citrus-herbal scent for serenity.
  • Lemon Peel - Zesty and cleansing; brightens mood and refreshes skin.
  • Lemon Verbena - Bright, awakening aroma; gently tones and revives the skin.
  • Orange Peel - Cheerful lift; warms the senses and adds natural exfoliation.
  • Peppermint - Cooling clarity; invigorates body and mind, helps awaken skin.
  • Rose Petals - Soft heart-opening scent; soothes and hydrates delicate skin.
  • Spearmint - Sweet refreshment; gently energizing with a clean mint aroma.

These bath salts can help transform an ordinary soak into a spa-like experience at home!

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